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[quote=Anonymous]I go to both Liberty and Whitetail a lot because they are the closest to DC, and I think your experience really depends on when you go.  On holiday weekends (MLK or Presidents days), the places are crazy.   On weekdays, the places are pretty empty, and I don't see large lines on Sunday either, unless you go after a snowfall.  You will be dodging people on the slopes.

Liberty, in my opinion, feels significantly closer (20 minutes or so less drive in each direction), and seems generally less crowded, but the Whitetail offers better slopes (more height and consistent pitch).  Also, I feel like I seem to pay noticeably less at Liberty when I put the kids in lessons/ski camps.

At both places, the crowds really form at the main lift lines in front of the lodges (especially at Whitetail), so you can really avoid crowds if you go to the backsides (if you are at least an intermediate skier).

Roundtop is pretty similar to Wisp in terms of distance from DC, but Wisp gets more snow and is less crowded.

If you are going some place for the weekend, Massanutten is pretty close and offers a lot of lodging and activities (such as an indoor waterpark).  Their conditions can be pretty bad too (a lot of rainy days in the winter).

I have gone to Seven Springs a couple of times, but find it to be significantly colder and extremely crowded with rude teens from Pittsburg.  They seem to get and keep much more snow.

I much prefer going to Elk Mountain (near Scranton) if you want a great weekend get away.  The slopes can be really challenging.  It is a real drive (4-5 hours), but I like it so much more than going to Snowshoe.
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