Latest Snowfall
Last 24 Hr
0 in.
Last 48 Hr
0 in.
Last 72 Hr
0 in.
Current Weather
May 26
Mostly Cloudy
81°F / 27°C
Related Regions: SSAA, West Virginia
Snowshoe
Snowshoe Mountain Resort
Snowshoe Mountain, located in Pocahontas County, is the largest winter resort in the mid-Atlantic. Two black diamond trails comprise an area called The Western Territory, boasting a 1,500 foot vertical drop, 60 percent pitch, and 1.5 miles in length. Two distinct mountains are skiable on one lift ticket. The Village of Snowshoe features high quality lodging with Rimfire Lodge, Highland House, Allegheny Springs, and the Senaca Lodge. Skiers and snowboarders will find 15 acres of expanded terrain at the Snowshoe area of the resort. Yew Pine is a half-mile long novice trail. Snowshoe, cross country ski, or take a snowmobile out to the fire tower on the eastern ridge.
Elevation
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Summit4848 Ft.
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Vertical Drop1500 Ft.
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Base3348 Ft.
Terrain
Beginner Runs
45%
Intermediate Runs
27%
Advanced Runs
5%
Expert Runs
23%
Longest Run
1.5
Skiable Terrain
244
Snow Making
N/A
Lifts
- Total Number Of Lifts: 15
- Gondolas & Trams: 0
- High Speed Sixes: 0
- High Speed Quads: 3
- Quad Chairs: 2
- Triple Chairs: 6
- Double Chairs: 0
- Surface Lifts: 4
Common Misspellings
Snoeshoe, Snoshoe, Snowsho, Snowshue
Important Dates
Projected Opening Ski Season: Dec 12, 2011
Projected Closing Ski Season: Mar 18, 2012
Projected Days Open: 131
Days Open Last Year: 131
Years Open: 38
Average Snowfall: 180
Snowshoe Reviews
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Very cool and unique.
Pros: Snow was good, neat setup
Cons: none -
Lots of Trails open great conditions
Pros: Lots of trails open great night skiing
Cons: Slow lifts -
Best Resort so far on the East Coast
Pros: Varied Terrain, Lots of lifts (even high speed), High snow rate
Cons: Cost (as always), Lodging if not staying at the resort.
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