Hurry Up and Rent Ilam House to Ski this Winter!

November 14, 2009 by cwolz87

As of mid-November, about half the weekends from Christmas through mid-March — prime ski time — are booked. So if you are thinking of making a reservation to enjoy the skiing in Canaan Valley – don’t delay! Click here to read about renting the house and to see when the house is available.

Ilam House is on the ridge line of Canaan Mountain at about 3700 feet, and gets more snow (and more dependable snow cover) than areas down in the heart of Canaan Valley.

Ilam House is 3 miles from Davis, WV,  about a 3 hour drive from Pittsburgh, and about 3.75 hours from Baltimore or DC area. Read about how to get to Ilam House.

Ilam House is a new, contemporary, and very comfortable house for a skiing vacation for groups of up to twelve. The house has a modern, open family area with fireplace, and a large “chef’s kitchen”. It also has a large play room with Ping Pong (and sofa bed), 2 bedroom suites and 2 bedrooms with queen/twin bunks. The hot tub on the outside deck is a real treat after a day of skiing! See an overview of the house.

The house is adjacent to the Monongahela National Forest for cross-country skiers who want to strike out on their own (see above picture!). The house is also about five miles from Whitegrass Cross Country ski center – one of our favorite places on the planet, and also Timberline downhill skiing, and Canaan Valley downhill skiing. And the house is just 3 miles from the small town of Davis, with a few very friendly and tasty restaurants. Read more about these and other area favorites.

View our pictures of Ilam House and activities in the surrounding area.

We made it! Canaan Valley State Park – Feb 07

December 2, 2008 by cwolz87



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Originally uploaded by ilamhouse

At end of Allegheny Trail ski – starting at Canaan Heights, and then skiing south 8 miles to Canaan Valley State Park. It was Presidents’ Day 2007, and we had a snow storm dump about a foot of snow on us that day – wonderful!

canaan loop road – doris and bob

January 30, 2009 by cwolz87



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Originally uploaded by ilamhouse

Happy Valley Golf Course – Near Parsons, WV

September 29, 2009 by cwolz87

Winning golf team – Happy Valley Gold Course, August 2009 tournament – mixed four-somes.

Near Parsons, WV.

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Fly fishing – Red Run, Near Ilam House – Aug 2009

September 29, 2009 by cwolz87

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Summer fun – Whitewater Rafting on the Cheat River

August 11, 2009 by cwolz87



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Originally uploaded by cwolz

Near Rowlesburg, WV.

We had a fun time on the trip with the great folks at Blackwater Outdoor Adventures http://www.blackwateroutdoors.com/

Summer Favorites- Hiking Dolly Sods

July 18, 2009 by cwolz87



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Originally uploaded by ilamhouse

Dancing at Augusta Festival – Elkins W. VA

July 18, 2009 by cwolz87



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Originally uploaded by ilamhouse

Dancing at Augusta Festival – Elkins W. VA

July 18, 2009 by cwolz87



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Originally uploaded by ilamhouse

blueberries808 – Just outside the door of Ilam House

July 18, 2009 by cwolz87



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Originally uploaded by ilamhouse

Walk about 80 feet to north from front door, and along old Forest Service road find some nice blueberries in July and August! And many many more along Canaan Loop road.

blueberries808 – Just outside the door of Ilam House

July 18, 2009 by cwolz87



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Originally uploaded by ilamhouse

Walk about 80 feet to north from front door, and along old Forest Service road find some nice blueberries in July and August! And many many more along Canaan Loop road.

Deck view – Summer Favorites

July 18, 2009 by cwolz87



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Originally uploaded by ilamhouse

Wonderful place to sit in summer – talk, read, snooze!