Blog Entries for Beth

Blob Big Air Contest Is Back At ACE

beth@aceraft.com — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

If you haven’t heard, the 2nd Annual Fourth of July Blob Big Air Contest is just around the corner. It will take place on the ACE Lake using the big inflated blob toy.

As one of the judges last year, I was lucky enough to get front row seats. It was quite the spectacle. Even if you aren’t much for being launched, or perhaps not we [...]

Mountain Bike Challenge This Summer At ACE

beth@aceraft.com — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

If you’ve mountain biked in West Virginia, you may have heard of the West Virginia Mountain Bikers Association – or as we like to say WVMBA (pronounced wavumba). They oversee the mountain bike series in our state.

I’m not much of a racer, but I have dedicated this summer to riding the various courses provided at several events. [...]

ACE Travelers Beware: Keep It Under 50 MPH

beth@aceraft.com — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Opinions run deep when it comes to the speed limit in the Fayetteville, W.Va., area.

If you are not familiar, it is 50 mph for 2 to 3 miles where Routes 16 and 19 intersect. There are also two traffic lights, several convenience stops and an overhead crosswalk in this area.

Some are very cynical and tout the speed limit as a t [...]

Pick Up A BRO For Outdoors Everything

beth@aceraft.com — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

If you happen to be a regular reader of the Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, you may have spotted the Spring Fling adventure getaway in the February issue. That was an adventure to the ACE resort - yeah, we're ready for spring to get here, and fast. (I'll be on the trail today, will you?)

Anyway, the prize was a weekend of fun for four people which included lodging, whitewater rafting a [...]

ACE Is Where The Rubber Meets The Hot Tub

beth@aceraft.com — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Most of us have only been on the guest side of renting a cabin. You show up and everything is there, ready to go. But who's behind the scenes making sure that your unit is in tip-top shape? After all, folks move in and out every week and sometimes every day. Needless to say, it takes its toll on furnishings and amenities.

Well, a few [...]

ACE Hires Bob the Clown For Leadership Skills

beth@aceraft.com — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

There are tons of great management and leadership books out there, from Jack Welch's iron fist rule to Stephen Covey and his eight handy habits. It seems I get through about half of each book, then move on to the next great leader with even more insightful nuggets into human behavior.

I recently found a book buried deep in the bowels of a used bookstore called Mana [...]

Hiking The New River Gorge Is In

beth@aceraft.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

As most of you who work know, it's a little tough to squeeze in a good walk after 5 p.m., so I really don't try to get out until there is a little more evening sunlight. So with the clock springing forward one hour, my hiking season officially began this past weekend.

March and April are a good time to scour the trails if you're looking for amazing views. The foliage hasn't blossomed to [...]

Canopy Tour at ACE anyone?

beth@aceraft.com — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Do you remember that tiny window of sunshine we had a few weeks ago? We in the marketing department had been hoping for such a day to take photos of the Zip Line Canopy Tour with snow on the ground. It's a tough combination to pull off, especially since our canopy tour faces the southern skies.

That day was unexpected. The Weather Channel gave no prediction that the sun would even shine. But abo [...]

Whitewater Rafting Calendar For Guests

beth@aceraft.com — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

We are all passionate about something. For me, it's my husband and two dogs, mountain biking, paper products and office supplies. As a kid, I actually saved (OK, collected) unique shopping bags and packaging. It couldn't be a generic Sears bag, either; it had to be something cool like a Wave Riding Vehicles or Blue Ridge Mountain Sports bag. A little strange, I know, but it has made me who I am t [...]

Lost Paddle Logo Contest Winner

beth@aceraft.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

I'm pleased to announce we have selected a logo for the Lost Paddle Bar and Grill. It was one of the earlier submissions, but it just kept rising to the top of the pile when reviewing prospects.

If you didn't hear about it, we held a crowd-sourcing logo design contest to come up with a new look for the Lost Paddle Bar and Grill. We used a website called CrowdSpring. There were 39 total log [...]

Trail Maintenance Days Are Coming

beth@aceraft.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

I know it seems a bit far off, but before you know it, spring will be here. At least, that's what I'm telling myself. I personally have already been tracking the sun from my window perch as it rises and sets across the sky here in the New River Gorge of West Virginia.

Yes, the days are getting longer despite what the temperature, gusting winds and drifting snow [...]

Letting The Crowd Make The Lost Paddle Logo

beth@aceraft.com — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Thanks to my printing representative, Curry Welch, at Freeport Press, we are testing a new way to get some of our design work accomplished. If you haven't heard of CrowdSpring.com, it's definitely worth a peak. It's a website that connects customers who want say, a new logo, with graphic designers willing to give it a shot.

And the cool thing about is that it [...]

Did You Do The Turkey Trot?

beth@aceraft.com — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

I love the Thanksgiving family feast as much as the next person, but I have found that the cooking and cleaning process are more work than the payoff. After all, I'm a nibbler by nature and I end up eating so much food while preparing the big meal, I'm not even hungry by the time it's ready to eat. So this year, I decided to buy my Thanksgiving dinner.

I know it sounds un-American, but th [...]

Man-Eating Plant Descends On Fayette County

beth@aceraft.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Located at the main intersection in Whipple, WV, stands the only remaining coal mine company store of its kind, The Whipple Company Store. This building was the center of life for the coal miners it served in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

This store has been through much upheaval in its 120-year history, and it takes a multitude of talents to maintain its integrity - preser [...]

Where There's Blue Smoke, There's Flavor

beth@aceraft.com — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

If you are looking for that perfect gift to take home to family and friends that is 100% West Virginian, you need to stop by the Blue Smoke Salsa shop in Ansted, WV.

I promise, it's worth the trip. But don't just take my word — our very own Governor was stirring a pot of bubbling salsa just a few weeks ago. That's Gov. Joe Manchin III at the Blue Smoke kitchen in the photo ab [...]

ACE On The Travel Channel: We're Famous!

beth@aceraft.com — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Be sure to tune in to the Travel Channel this Wednesday night at 8 p.m. EST — ACE is going to get a bit more than 15 seconds of fame!

In the spring, the Travel Channel sent down a crew to film ACE for their “Extreme” series.

This series features just about anything unique from extreme towns and roadside adventures to truck stops and super stores. ACE was filmed for the “Extreme Resorts” show because of all the extreme adventures here on prope [...]

Above And Beyond: That's Just The ACE Way

beth@aceraft.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Everyone at ACE Adventure Resort works pretty hard to show people the time of their lives. So, once in a while, it feels really nice to get some feedback like this:

“I wanted to take this opportunity to contact you personally about our recent experience at your resort. I want to make sure that the outstanding staff you have there are properly recognized."

"In the late evening of [...]

Kids Go Sky-High On the Fourth of July

beth@aceraft.com — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Despite the cooler than average temps on Independence Day, we had a great showing for ACE’s 1st Big Air Blob Competition. Jim, our new event director, worked the crowd throughout the day to drum up competitors. We were able to round up 14 teams willing to put it out there.

The Judges:

Jim: event director, cyclist, personal trainer
Miri: ACE accountant, mountain biker, avid reader
Beth: (this is me) marketing manager, injured mountain biker, weekend fa [...]

Independence Day On The Blob

beth@aceraft.com — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Remember the Slip n’ Slide you would stretch out on the front lawn, spray it with water and take off down the runway only to come to a screeching halt in the grass?

Well, the Blob Bag takes backyard water games to a whole new level. And of course, in true ACE fashion [...]

The Ladies Shower House – Part II

beth@aceraft.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

I’m pleased to report the women’s shower house is now open for business. It’s even better than I could have imagined — with ample room for an entire bus trip of ladies.

I truly love all the open space to maneuver into your wetsuit before your trip and wrestle back out of it at the end of the day. There’s even plenty of room for assistance, if necessary.

With so [...]