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B.B. And Me - True, Unusual Love at ACE

Posted by: ScottP in West Virginia, Trails, ATV Tour, ATV, ACE Adventure Resort on Feb 24, 2010

ScottP

How was I to know that one afternoon could change my life? You never know when love will find you. I never expected "The Notebook." Frankly, I expected "Grumpy Old Men." When we met, it was like in a movie. I was walking toward her and everything became slow motion. I tried to play it cool but she had me at hello. I felt a goofy grin come over my face and I knew it was love. People always say that when you know, you know. I knew.

We spent the afternoon together with some other co-workers. They could tell I had it bad for her. She let me call her B. B. She seemed to understand my every move. And she was such a good listener. I talked and talked and she was a captive audience. Then Trish was there to get our picture. Normally, it would have been corny to get a picture on your first date but this seemed OK. It was love.

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ACE Is A Winter Wonderland For West Virginia Vacations

Posted by: Lenore in winter, Trails, Thurmond, snow, hot tubs, Hiking, getaway, Cabins, Birding, animals, ACE Adventure Resort on Feb 8, 2010

Lenore

I'm very fortunate to be allowed to live at ACE year round, and winter is one of my favorite times of the year.  Crowds of hungry birds, flying squirrels and other critters replace the many guests. When the snow flies, it is unbelievably quiet here.

If we get too much snow, the ACE crew clears the roads on property so everyone can get in and out, and the highway department does a fantastic job of keeping the road into ACE cleared.

And I, too, have my own hot tub — sitting in your own, private hot tub while the wind and snow are blowing all around you is a magical experience.

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Download A New River Bike Trail Map

Posted by: Rick in Trails, Thurmond, Rick, New River Gorge, Mountain Biking, maps, History on Feb 1, 2010

Rick

Another map,  another blog.

My last blog, "How Do You Map A Zip-Line Canopy Tour?", talked about the difficulty of trying to map out our Zip-Line Canopy Tour, dealing with the rugged terrain and cliffs that surrounds it, and the new zip-lines we are adding this year.  This map was totally different.  It was easy to create.  

ACE offers a guided mountain bike tour called the Scenic New River Mountain Bike Tour. It is a half-day ride that 95% downhill!  You don't find trails any easier than that.  So if you haven't ridden in a while, or you have young ones, then this is the trip for you.

Now, you're more than welcome to do this trip on your own — after all, you can download the map now! 

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Trail Maintenance Days Are Coming

Posted by: Beth in voluntourism, volunteers, Trails, trail maintenance days, teambuilding, packages, Mountain Biking, hot tubs, Free Stuff, ACE Adventure Resort on Jan 25, 2010

Beth

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 are telling us.

So, as I look forward to spring, one of the first events of the season for ACE is Trail Maintenance Weekends.  This year, we have them scheduled for April 10-11 and April 17-18.

 

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How Do You Map A Zip-Line Canopy Tour?

Posted by: Rick in zipline, Trails, Rick, maps, climbing, Canopy Tour on Jan 18, 2010

Rick

If you’ve never experienced our Zip-Line Canopy Tour before, you really should.  It is one of our most popular and thrilling adventures that the whole family can enjoy.

You won't find another quite like it: Built along the cliff-lines of the New River Gorge National River, this bird's-eye view of one of our nation’s natural treasures is so unique, it was featured on the Travel Channel this past year.

So how do you go about creating a canopy tour map in this kind of terrain?  It’s not easy.  I’ve been creating maps for more than two decades, and this was one of the most physically demanding maps I have ever done.  I already had the basic topography, roads and trails mapped out, but I needed to map the cliff lines, climbing routes and thin wires in the air!

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What do you want ACE to build next?

Posted by: Rick in zipline canopy tour, Trails, facilities, Cabins, bathrooms, ATV, activities, ACE Lake, ACE Adventure Resort on Jul 22, 2009

Rick

I’m serious. I want to know, what you would like to see ACE build next?

I just spent half a day hiking around Mountain Top Campground trying to layout an 18-hole Frisbee golf course.  It’s not an easy task walking, and some times climbing, up and down the mountainous terrain of ACE’s 1,500 acres.

When I finally got back to my car, sweaty and dirty, I started writing notes and drawing diagrams on my map.  Then I realized: What a great job!

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ATV Tours Are Perfect For First-Timers

Posted by: Rick in Trails, ATV Tour, Adventure Vacations, ACE Adventure Resort on Jun 26, 2009

Rick

Since becoming an ATV tour guide at ACE Adventure Resort I’ve learned one thing: riding your own ATV is a BLAST!

Most of the people we take out in our private backcountry playground are first-time riders.  They are a little timid at first, but they quickly gain confidence as we start out on easy trails and progress into the more challenging trails.  By the end of the trip, those timid, first-timers are climbing steep hills and riding through mud holes like true veterans!

Riding an ATV isn’t that physically challenging; that’s probably why they are so popular.  You can ride long distances in a short amount of time, and get to the less-traveled areas to see some incredible wildlife and look out over scenic overlooks that few get to see.  

Riding an ATV is more of a mental exercise than anything else.  Reading the terrain, making smart decisions, and not getting too crazy are keys to a successful run.

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