Swain Resort Reviews

Our family went to Swain over the weekend for the first time. We had a great time. The conditions were great.

Skied at Swain Yesterday weather was perfect.The staff and skiers were very friendly.I know the vertical is not what they claim. It may be 500 max on its tip toes.The chairlifts are super old and slow.the learning area is at the bottom of there best black diamond run super dangerous with tons of beginners all over when you are at max speed.This is a good family resort everyone was having a time.This is a perfect beginners mountain.

The snow stayed firm most of the day even with the warmer temperature. By sun down the soft snow started to set up again. Looking forward to colder days again next week but even if the temps get into the thirty's this week the base should stay strong.

Swain is a smaller place but on the right day can provide a great value. What lift lines? There are none! Lodge is very nice; roomy and food prices reasonable. On a nice day grabbing your lunch and parking it outside on one of the tables is the bomb. Friendly staff and although some of the trails are shorter than others you can fill your day so your legs feel it on the ride home. Nice change of pace from some of larger places with bigger crowds; Swain is a little more family like. New trails on the left side offer some potential when the major dump arrives or the pump up the snow guns.

Back from a weekend trip. Conditions were great both days, I especially liked Sunday afternoon as the race ended and the slopes opened up!!