Fairmount Park/ Wissahickon Ski hill

[Moe Ghoul]

Took a nice tour today through the trees of the Park in the wissahickon valley. Did about 6 tree lines on various north facing verticals. Then went over to the Wiss Ski hill and earned some turns.

 

[skiadikt]

Took a nice tour today through the trees of the Park in the wissahickon valley. Did about 6 tree lines on various north facing verticals. Then went over to the Wiss Ski hill and earned some turns.

good work. looks like some nice turns there.

 

[skidmarks]

Nice! Rusty lift towers.

 

[rooftop83]

Nice dude. Where'd you drop in? I've always thought about parking at the playing fields by walnut lane and riding the trees down to the fire road. I missed that 2' dump, sucks it all washed away now. My car still has summer tires and I didn't want to risk it.

 

[TeleMac]

IMG_0667.jpg (3 of 5)

Sweet. We were scoping the Wissi woods a few weeks back on MTB. If I'm right, that stand of trees in image 3 is just above the single track on the Andorra side? (1/2 mile from VGI). None too steep but kudos to you for KIR in a rarely skiable area.

 

[GolfingOwl]

Nice. The Wiscahickon Ski Club hill doesn't get much use due to lack of snow. This winter might be different.

I too often think about skiing in Valley Green when I'm mountain biking in there. But 2 foot dumps are not the norm for Philly.

 

[rooftop83]

Nice. The Wiscahickon Ski Club hill doesn't get much use due to lack of snow. This winter might be different.

I too often think about skiing in Valley Green when I'm mountain biking in there. But 2 foot dumps are not the norm for Philly.

How does one use the ski club, do you have to be a member?

 

[GolfingOwl]

How does one use the ski club, do you have to be a member?

I'm not a member, but I believe they own the hill/lift. Sounds like Moe Goul hiked and skied - would like to hear if he encountered anyone and got any flack.

Here is the info on the club with trail map Wissahickon Ski Club

 

[rooftop83]

yeah, I've been to the site, not too informative, and initial member dues are 250 which is rather steep considering i'm happy hiking up through the woods for free.