Seven Springs Mountain Resort
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Seven Springs Mountain Resort is an all season resort located in Seven Springs
, Pennsylvania
. The resort is officially listed in the borough
of Seven Springs but some sources still list it as Champion, as it previously was. It has a fairly high elevation
for a Pennsylvania
ski area, at 3001 feet above sea level. There is a wide variety of activities offered at this resort, including fishing
, hiking
, and golf
ing in the summer and skiing
and snowboarding
in the winter. It is owned by Robert Nutting
, who also owns the Pittsburgh Pirates
.
The ski season at Seven Springs begins on December 1 and continues through April 1 (weather permitting).
Total Lifts
to perform the complete renovation. The entire rooms were remodeled, with new bedding
, carpet
s, curtain
s, door
s, table
s, desk
s, and chair
s. Also new for the renewed hotel is an LCD
TV in each room with a multimedia jack for connecting various digital devices.
Another project that was planned by Seven Springs Mountain Resort at the same time was the building of a second high speed six-passenger chairlift
serving the Gunnar slope at the North Face. The new chairlift now takes skiers and snowboarders to the top of the mountain in four minutes, in comparison to twelve minutes on the previous chairlift. The Gunnar Express Lift was constructed in place of the Gunnar Triple Chairlift.
Construction for both the hotel and the chairlift were fully completed and open to guests for use in time for the 2007-08 skiing season.
s are among the many plans made for the resort. Construction for other major projects, including the addition of an outdoor swimming pool and spa
facility, have also begun.
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
Seven Springs is a borough in Somerset and Fayette Counties, Pennsylvania. The Somerset County portion of the borough is part of the Johnstown Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Fayette County portion is part of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 127 at the 2000...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The resort is officially listed in the borough
Borough (Pennsylvania)
In the U.S. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a borough is a self-governing municipal entity that is usually smaller than a city. There are 958 boroughs in Pennsylvania. All municipalities in Pennsylvania are classified as either cities, boroughs, or townships...
of Seven Springs but some sources still list it as Champion, as it previously was. It has a fairly high elevation
Elevation
The elevation of a geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point, most commonly a reference geoid, a mathematical model of the Earth's sea level as an equipotential gravitational surface ....
for a Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
ski area, at 3001 feet above sea level. There is a wide variety of activities offered at this resort, including fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
, hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
, and golf
Golf
Golf is a precision club and ball sport, in which competing players use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the fewest number of strokes....
ing in the summer and skiing
Alpine skiing
Alpine skiing is the sport of sliding down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings. Alpine skiing can be contrasted with skiing using free-heel bindings: Ski mountaineering and nordic skiing – such as cross-country; ski jumping; and Telemark. In competitive alpine skiing races four...
and snowboarding
Snowboarding
Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending a slope that is covered with snow on a snowboard attached to a rider's feet using a special boot set onto mounted binding. The development of snowboarding was inspired by skateboarding, sledding, surfing and skiing. It was developed in the U.S.A...
in the winter. It is owned by Robert Nutting
Robert Nutting
Robert Nutting is a businessman and sports team owner. He is currently Chairman of the Board and principal owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates, a Major League Baseball team. His other business activities include serving as CEO of Ogden Newspapers Inc...
, who also owns the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
.
The ski season at Seven Springs begins on December 1 and continues through April 1 (weather permitting).
Slope statistics
- Mountain elevation: 3001 ft (914.7 m) (top), 2240 ft (682.8 m) (base)
- Highest vertical drop: 761 ft (232 m)
- Average snowfall per year: 105 in (2,667 mm)
- Lift capacity per hour: 26,620
- Average temperature: 24 °F (-4.4 °C)
- Skiable terrain: 285 acres (115.3 ha)
- Total number of slopes and trails: 33
- Total number of parks and pipes: 7 (5 parks, 2 pipes)
- Longest trail: "Lost Boy" (6950 ft or 2,118 m / 1.316 miles or 2.1 km)
Lift statistics
| Type | Length (feet) | Hourly Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Two High Speed Six Passenger Chairlift Chairlift An elevated passenger ropeway, or chairlift, is a type of aerial lift, which consists of a continuously circulating steel cable loop strung between two end terminals and usually over intermediate towers, carrying a series of chairs... s |
2,600 | 6,000 |
| Three Quad Chairlifts | 2,600 - 4,202 | 7,000 |
| Five Triple Chairlifts | 2,320 - 4,410 | 7,800 |
| Two Rope Tows Ski tow thumb|right|A rope tow or ski tow.A ski tow, also called rope tow or handle tow, is a mechanised system for pulling skiers and snowboarders uphill.... |
- | 4,200 |
| One Handle Tow | - | 720 |
| Two Magic Carpets Magic carpet (ski lift) A magic carpet is a type of surface lift installed at ski areas to transport skiers and snowboarders up the hill... |
- | 3,000 |
Total Lifts
- 15 total lifts
- 10 chairlifts
- 1 rope tow
- 3 conveyors
Renovation
Seven Springs Mountain Resort has undergone several changes. Below is a summary of recent modifications and enhancements.2007
In the fall of 2007, the hotel at Seven Springs received a full renovation and redecoration. All 418 hotel rooms were planned for refurbishment. Seven Springs chose George Conte Designs of Greensburg, PennsylvaniaGreensburg, Pennsylvania
Greensburg is a city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States, and a part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The city is named after Nathanael Greene, a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War...
to perform the complete renovation. The entire rooms were remodeled, with new bedding
Bedding
Bedding refers to the materials laid above the mattress of a bed for hygiene, warmth, to protect the mattress, and for decorative effect. Bedding is the removable and washable portion of a human sleeping environment. It is more easily and economically replaced than the bed itself...
, carpet
Carpet
A carpet is a textile floor covering consisting of an upper layer of "pile" attached to a backing. The pile is generally either made from wool or a manmade fibre such as polypropylene,nylon or polyester and usually consists of twisted tufts which are often heat-treated to maintain their...
s, curtain
Curtain
A curtain is a piece of cloth intended to block or obscure light, or drafts, or water in the case of a shower curtain. Curtains hung over a doorway are known as portières...
s, door
Door
A door is a movable structure used to open and close off an entrance, typically consisting of a panel that swings on hinges or that slides or rotates inside of a space....
s, table
Table (furniture)
A table is a form of furniture with a flat and satisfactory horizontal upper surface used to support objects of interest, for storage, show, and/or manipulation...
s, desk
Desk
A desk is a furniture form and a class of table often used in a work or office setting for reading or writing on or using a computer. Desks often have one or more drawers to store office supplies and papers. Unlike a regular table, usually only one side of a desk is suitable to sit on . Not all...
s, and chair
Chair
A chair is a stable, raised surface used to sit on, commonly for use by one person. Chairs are most often supported by four legs and have a back; however, a chair can have three legs or could have a different shape depending on the criteria of the chair specifications. A chair without a back or...
s. Also new for the renewed hotel is an LCD
Liquid crystal display
A liquid crystal display is a flat panel display, electronic visual display, or video display that uses the light modulating properties of liquid crystals . LCs do not emit light directly....
TV in each room with a multimedia jack for connecting various digital devices.
Another project that was planned by Seven Springs Mountain Resort at the same time was the building of a second high speed six-passenger chairlift
Chairlift
An elevated passenger ropeway, or chairlift, is a type of aerial lift, which consists of a continuously circulating steel cable loop strung between two end terminals and usually over intermediate towers, carrying a series of chairs...
serving the Gunnar slope at the North Face. The new chairlift now takes skiers and snowboarders to the top of the mountain in four minutes, in comparison to twelve minutes on the previous chairlift. The Gunnar Express Lift was constructed in place of the Gunnar Triple Chairlift.
Construction for both the hotel and the chairlift were fully completed and open to guests for use in time for the 2007-08 skiing season.
2008
Several projects have arisen for the 2008-09 winter ski season at Seven Springs. Improvements and additions to the slopes and trails and terrain parkTerrain park
A terrain park is an outdoor area that contains terrain that allows skiers and snowboarders to perform tricks. Terrain parks have their roots in skateparks and many of the features are common to both. One of the first in-bounds terrain parks was the "Snowboard Park" built in 1990 at the Vail...
s are among the many plans made for the resort. Construction for other major projects, including the addition of an outdoor swimming pool and spa
Spa
The term spa is associated with water treatment which is also known as balneotherapy. Spa towns or spa resorts typically offer various health treatments. The belief in the curative powers of mineral waters goes back to prehistoric times. Such practices have been popular worldwide, but are...
facility, have also begun.
External links
- Seven Springs Mountain Resort - official site
- Trail Map
