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Conditions are about as good as they get in the Southeast's high
country, with cold temperatures and natural snowfall making this the
perfect time for an extended escape.

Trying to figure out your week? Perhaps we can help with a look at ski conditions for the next several days.

Good news for you Wintergreen
ski fans. As of today, the Virginia ski area — the most popular
Southeast ski area among Triangle skiers and riders — still has just 12
slopes open and four lifts running. But with continuous snowmaking
planned at least through Sunday, here's how the resort expects to
change that situation.

Here's all you need to know about the state of skiing in the Southeast for at least the next week: According to Ray's Weather, the definitive source for mountain weather, the coldest weather of the winter will descend on the high country this week.

If you were waiting for the holiday crowds to leave before
contemplating a trip to the slopes ... well, you're going to have to
wait a little longer before conditions will be worth the drive.

If you must get in some skiing or riding this week, the day to go is
Tuesday. And when I say "must" go, that means you must be willing to
part with lots of money and must not mind standing in a lift line.
Christmas — the most pricey and popular ski week (or two) of the year —
has commenced.

Know of an active way to welcome the new year? Let GOGF know about it.

Looking for just one more big ride for the season, just-one-more-that's-all-I-promise? Well ... OK.

Check out the Tour de Nantahala, which has three options: the 45-mile Robbinsville Loop, the 65-mile Wayah Loop, or the 106-mile Nantahala Nightmare. It's good, honest mountain riding, yours for just $40; register by Wednesday and score the ride T-shirt! Pre-registration ends Oct. 23; race day, you'll need to pony up $50. And not guaranteed T-shirt.

Learn more here.