Thomas and Davis: A Guide for On and Off the Ski Slopes

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Written By Katelin Moomau, Esq.

Winter Lovers: I love skiing Timberline Mountain and Canaan Valley in West Virginia! Canaan offers such beautiful natural scenery around its trails, and Timberline Mountain tends to keep snow on its slopes when other resorts in the area have closed, thanks to heavy base building.

Insider Tips for Parents and Cool Aunties:

  • If you will be skiing all season in the local area, talk to Ski Barn about a season-long rental for your kids. It saves time and the hassle of going through rental lines each visit, and it’s cheaper than buying skis for children whose foot and ski sizes change frequently.

  • Also, did you know that many ski lessons at Canaan Valley include a lift ticket and rentals? It’s a great deal for parents with kids who are learning to ski!

Canaan Valley also has a really fun sled run, complete with a fire pit for those who prefer their winter action on a sled, as well as an ice skating rink. For those who enjoy cross-country skiing, White Grass Ski Center has over 50 km of maintained trails.

Lodge Loungers: For those less enamored with the chilly temps outside, you can get a day pass to the heated pool, hot tub, and fitness center at the Beech Club at Canaan Valley Resort. They also have an arcade (who said games are just for kids?), including a pool table and all sorts of games.

Wandering the shops and art galleries of Thomas and Davis is another great way to spend the day. Grab a hot beverage to go from Happy & More Bakery and Cafe, which serves great pastries, coffee, and café food. I was especially impressed with their pepperoni roll, a West Virginia delicacy. Be sure to check out my favorite store, Ella & Company—they have amazing earrings! And my mom is addicted to the funny greeting cards at Santangelo.

The Purple Fiddle has a great lineup of live music throughout the year and is a fun, cozy hangout day or night. Siriani’s Pizza does a bustling business with the ski crowds for takeout or dine-in, but remember to bring cash! I also love the Billy Motel for the lounge vibes and a very cool menu.

So whether you’re looking to hit the slopes, or looking to put your feet up, Canaan Valley and Timberline Mountain has something for everyone. 

SEE ALSO: Family First Law Group Recognized as Virginia’s Top Women-Led Law Firm

Katelin Moomau, Esq.

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Katelin Moomau is a founding Partner at Family First Law Group, PLLC. She graduated from McDaniel College Magna Cum Laude in 2004, and Catholic University Columbus School of Law in 2008. Katelin primarily practices family law, representing a wide range of clients with various family law issues, and is a family law mediator. She chairs the Lawyer Referral Service Committee of the Alexandria Bar Association. She is also a member of the Fairfax Bar Association and Virginia Women Attorney’s Association, Diversity Conference and Equality Virginia. In 2020, she was named one of Alexandria’s 40 Under 40 by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce. She was also voted a Super Lawyer Rising Star by her peers and is a Northern Virginia Top Attorney for 2021.

Katelin has been involved with the Campagna Center since 2009, serving as EDC Chair, Secretary, Chair Bowties and Belles, Vice, Chair and Chair Ex-Officio. She has mentored fellows for the Mount Vernon Leadership Program, and she conciliates cases to help parties find resolution in the Fairfax Juvenile Court for the Fairfax Law Foundation. She also volunteers at Mount Vernon.

@ktmoomau

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