Canaan Valley Resort announces Brian Sarfino has joined the mountain operations at Canaan Valley Resort. Sarfino is the terrain park supervisor for the 2014-15 winter season, which opened Nov. 29. Previously the terrain park director at Timberline Ski Resort, Brian comes with a wealth of experience in the ski industry.
“Terrain parks cater to individuals looking for winter adventure. Brian Sarfino brings impressive terrain park credentials from out west as well as regional resorts,” said General Manager David Herscher. “His energy and experience will create a tremendous terrain park at this state park.”
Canaan Valley Resort offers downhill skiing with 43 slopes and five lifts, a 1,200 foot long Magic Carpet to carry people up the slopes, a 10-lane tube park, covered ice skating, beginning skier slopes, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and Terrain Park.
Events planned at Canaan Valley Resort this ski season include a multi-date Rail Jam Series with the first competition slated for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. In rail jamming, snowboarders compete by performing tricks on rails, boxes, pipes, wall rides, and several other creative features.
“I’m excited about the development of a first-rate terrain park for free style enthusiast coming to the resort and our featured events,” Herscher said.
Canaan Valley Resort features a new 160-room main lodge, restaurants and lounge, ski slopes and trails with a summit elevation of 4,280 feet and a vertical drop of 850 feet. The state park website www.canaanresort.com includes a webcam http://canaanresort.com/winter/ski/webcam/, operational hours, accommodations, events and dining information. Additional information is available at 304-866-4121.
