W.Va. ski town a little-known gem in the rough
Tom Blanzy, general manager of Timberline Four Seasons Resort, advises skiers at his resort to “follow the upward elevation.”

By Vicki Smith,

Associated Press (Click to read full article)
DAVIS, W.Va. — At the summit of Salamander Slope, Tom Blanzy kills the engine and hops off his six-wheeled all-terrain vehicle into ankle-deep snow. Gray clouds have dimmed the panoramic view from the top of Herz Mountain, elevation 4,268 feet, but the silence is nothing short of astounding.