Snowshoe Overview

Snowshoe Mountain Resort

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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

Summit

4848 Ft.
Vertical Drop

1500 Ft.
Base

3348 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

45%

Intermediate Runs

27%

Advanced Runs

Expert Runs

23%

Longest Run

1.5

Skiable Terrain

244

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 14
Gondolas & Trams: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 3
Quad Chairs: 2
Triple Chairs: 6
Double Chairs: 0
Surface Lifts: 3

Common Misspellings

Snoeshoe, Snoshoe, Snowsho, Snowshue

Contact Details

P.O. Box 10

Snowshoe, 26209

Phone: (877) 441-4386

info@snowshoemtn.com

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 131

Days Open Last Year: 131

Years Open: 38

Average Snowfall: 180

Snowshoe Reviews

by GEEOTTO Jan 6, 2012
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
- Terrain Park 3.0
- Nightlife 4.0
Lots of Trails open great conditions

Pros: Lots of trails open great night skiing
Cons: Slow lifts
by propellanttech Jan 3, 2012
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
- Terrain Park 2.0
- Nightlife 5.0
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.
by cbufis Jan 3, 2012
- Overall Rating 3.0
- Family Friendly 0.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 0.0
- Terrain Park 0.0
- Nightlife 0.0
Snowshoe Skiing

Pros: Most Terrain
Cons: Lines