June 29, 2022 To the Massanutten Community: As you may recall, many areas in the Kettle were slated for a planned power outage on June 23. Due to severe storms in the Richmond area, Dominion Energy personnel were re-directed to that area and the work was postponed. This work has now been rescheduled for July […]Read More…
Behind the Scenes Archive
PLANNED KETTLE POWER OUTAGE DELAYED
We’ve just been notified that due to storms and power outages in the Richmond area, Dominion is moving resources to help in that recovery. As a result, the outage planned to begin at approximately 4:00 a.m. tomorrow has been delayed. We’ll do our best to let you know what the new schedule is once we […]Read More…
DOMINION ENERGY POWER OUTAGE – JUNE 23
To the Massanutten Community: We’ve received word that next week, on Thursday, June 23, Dominion Energy will replace a primary transformer on Peak Drive. This transformer is a critical one in the Kettle, supplying energy to fifteen other transformers in the Kettle area; Dominion informed us that it is replacing the transformer as part of […]Read More…
Update – June 8, 2022
To the Massanutten Community: It was wonderful to see so many of you taking advantage of the open house day at the WaterPark this past Friday. With everyone enjoying themselves in different areas of the Park, I missed the opportunity to personally greet many of you – but, after all, the true purpose of the […]Read More…
GM Corner – 26 April 2022
To the Massanutten Community: We’re into the heart of Spring now – and that means that we’re gearing up for summer operations. Here are a few items to keep you in the loop: WaterPark Open House for MPOA Members: We held our first one last year, and it was delightful. Many MPOA members enjoyed […]Read More…
Update 3/8/22 – Sustainability and Reducing our Carbon Footprint
To the Massanutten Community: Thought you’d all be interested in a press release we issued today. Cordially, Matthias Smith, VP/General Manager, Massanutten Resort FOR ITS NEXT 50 YEARS, MASSANUTTEN COMMITS TO ENERGY-EFFICIENT OPERATIONS Resort to install Virginia ski industry’s first solar arrays MASSANUTTEN, Va. (March 8, 2022) – Having just celebrated its 50th […]Read More…
Update 2/7/22: NEW TRAIL CONSTRUCTION!
To the Massanutten Community: Some exciting news: we’re about to begin construction on NEW SKI TRAILS! Within a week or two, Massanutten Resort operations personnel will start taking equipment to the summit via the access road. One everything is in place, clearing for our first major new trail since the 1980s will begin. If you […]Read More…
Update 8/26/21 – Bloomer Springs Road
To the Massanutten Community: We know there’s some curiosity about a proposed amendment to our R4 Master Plan, related to our filing a reclassification request with Rockingham County. The parcel in question is one we own along Bloomer Springs Road. What we seek is a reclassification from its current designation – detached single-family homes – […]Read More…
Update mid-September 2020 – An Update on Painter’s Pond & Winter Operations
Painter’s Pond is popular as a picnic spot, a place to watch waterfowl, and a fishing hole (each year Massanutten Resort stocks it with thousands of trout for the enjoyment of residents and guests alike). It’s a real asset for the community. And you may have noticed that, after a summer of being empty, Painter’s […]Read More…
Update July 4, 2020 – How We’re Operating Mountain Biking During the Pandemic
Massanutten’s Mountain Biking program is now operating – and it’s been modified to reflect the realities of Covid-19. It starts with ticket purchases and bike rentals. Instead of going into the shop, guests are encouraged to purchase lift tickets and gear rentals online on Massanutten’s website. It’s still possible to purchase them in the shop, […]Read More…