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If you go: Bryce Resort, Va.

August 1, 2013 at 7:47 p.m. EDT
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GETTING THERE

Bryce Resort, in Basye, Va., is about 120 miles from Washington. Take Interstate 66 west to Interstate 81 south. Take Exit 273 to Mount Jackson. Turn left onto Virginia Route 292/Conicville Road. Turn right onto U.S. Route 11. Turn right onto Virginia Route 263/Orkney Grade. After about 11 miles, the entrance to the resort will be on the right.

STAYING THERE

Bryce does not own or operate lodging. A variety of vacation rentals are available at the resort, ranging from efficiencies to condos and chalets. See www.bryceresort.com.

Chain hotels are plentiful along the I-81 corridor, including in nearby Mount Jackson, Woodstock and New Market.

EATING THERE

Copper Kettle Bar & Lounge

Bryce Resort, main lodge

800-821-1444

www.bryceresort.com

Casual dining with a view of the slopes. Has the same menu as the adjacent restaurant, but you’ll feel less conspicuous in roughed-up clothing. Sandwiches and entrees from $10.

PLAYING THERE

Mountain activities

Bryce Resort

800-821-1444

www.bryceresort.com

First-time grass skiers and mountain boarders must take a mandatory lesson, offered Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 12-2 p.m., for $35 (includes lesson, lift ticket, skis or board, pads and helmet). Summer tubing ($12 per session) is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Zip line tours ($45) are Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday-Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

B.K.

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