Did you miss the Chatham Seven Springs trip in January (or just want to go back)? We’ll help you plan your trip, so all you have to do is gear up and go!
Distance from Chatham: 55.9 miles
Estimated Travel Time from Campus: a little over an hour
If you’re a winter sports veteran:
Go skiing or snowboarding. Seven Springs offers courses for all experience levels. For the seriously dedicated, the resort offers a Snow Report and Mountain Cams that you can check before you go.Â
If you’re a newbie:
Go to Snowsports School. Seven Springs offers sessions with professional instructors so you can nail your technique. Round up a few friends for a group lesson, or spring for a private lesson if you feel like going solo.
If you want to relax:
Try the Trillium Spa. From massages to facials, body treatments to hydrotherapy, the Spa has got you covered. Sessions aren’t inexpensive (you’re looking at about $100 for any service), but it may be a worthwhile investment to de-stress.
If you just want to have fun:
 Go snow tubing! Like a winter water slide, snow tubing gives you the rush of a good ride without any special training. With 11 chutes to choose from, every ride is a new experience. If you’re just planning to visit for the afternoon, a two-hour session will only cost you between $22 and $27 – an affordable and wildly fun day trip!Â
Pricing:
Seven Springs makes it affordable for anyone to visit. “If you’re an avid skier or snowboarder, Seven Springs offers special rates on season passes for full-time college students,” says Anna Weltz, Communications Manager at Seven Springs. “Typically, season passes go on sale in March for the following season at a tremendous savings and prices adjust a couple times during the summer as an incentive to buy early. The college student season pass allows you to ski or snowboard any day, any session, from open to close if you’d like.”
Not  “For the skier or snowboarder who is likely to come just a few times over the winter, we offer our Super 7 card – seven ski/snowboard tickets valid any day, any session,” says Weltz. “It’s a great convenient way to get into the snow!”
 If you’re looking for a great gift for a friend (or for yourself), you can buy a gift card from Giant Eagle. “They’re valid for just about everything at the resort – lodging, tickets, food, entertainment and more,” says Weltz.
When to Visit:
“I recommend midweek visits if you can work your class schedule around it,” says Weltz. “During the midweek, we offer a lot of great lodging packages, like the Rails to Rails package, that include overnight accommodations, unlimited skiing/snowboarding during your stay, breakfast and overnight ski check for your equipment.”
Where to Stay:
Seven Springs is a full-scale resort, so they offer accomodations on-site. If you’re traveling with one or two friends, you may opt to split the cost of a hotel room.
Traveling with a group? An outdoorsy cottage or serene chalet may be a better fit.
 And if you’re planning to stay for a full week during Spring Break, you may be able to rent a condo or townhouse.
Where to Eat:
Seven Springs offers multiple restaurants that allow you to settle in for a sit-down meal or pick up a pizza before strapping on your skiing gear.Â
After hours, “The Legendary Foggy Goggle” is the place to be for drinks and live entertainment.Â
Stay in Touch:
Like Seven Springs on Facebook and follow them on Twitter for updates!
Thank you to Anna Weltz for the interview!
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Photo: Seven Springs Facebook page
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