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Video: Zip Line Canopy Tour at ACE

Posted by: Evan Moore in Zip Line Canopy Tour, Whitewater Rafting, West Virginia, Trails, New River Gorge, Mountain Biking, GoPro, ACE Adventure Resort on Jun 30, 2010

Evan Moore

Dante came to West Virginia to experience the thrills that the New River can provide, but first he had to tackle ACE’s Zip Line Canopy Tour which looms 40 - 70 feet above the ground.

He and his friends from Ohio weren’t quite sure what they were getting themselves into after signing up. They knew it would be a rush but would it, could it rival their exciting whitewater rafting trip?

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Video: Thursday Night Group Ride Is Back!

Posted by: keith in West Virginia, Trails, Thursday Night Group Ride, Mountain Biking, ACE Lake, ACE Adventure Resort on Jun 15, 2010

keith

The mountain bikers that live around here in the wintertime usually get to boast that we can ride year round. This year we couldn't say that. In fact, for about four months I couldn't definitively tell you if the trails were still there under all that snow. Fortunately, this spring has been a good one and our playground is back.

ACE has devoted a lot of effort to the maintenance of their trail system this season and the trails are looking as good as I have seen them in years. If you saw them this spring, you'll know this is a major accomplishment for the riders around here.

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Trail Work At ACE!

Posted by: Chris Wray in West Virginia, Trails, Trail Maintenance Day, Hiking, ACE Adventure Resort on May 4, 2010

Chris Wray

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Every winter, ACE’s network of trails crossing our 1,500 acres of property takes a beating. And with all the snow, this winter was certainly no exception. The staff in the bike department has already been out clearing debris, taking the chainsaw to fallen trees and repairing water damage.

A critical part of the springtime effort is our volunteers. Every spring, we host at least one trail maintenance weekend where folks can come in and work on the trails with us for a day and a half in exchange for two free nights in one of our cozy cabins. They put in some hard hours out in the woods and get to spend the evening soaking it off in a hot tub. And their help is much appreciated.

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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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