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Overview

Snowshoe Mountain, located in Pocahontas County in West Virginia, is the largest winter East Coast ski resorts in the mid-Atlantic. Two black diamond trails comprise an area called the Western Territory, boasting a 1,500-foot vertical drop, 60% pitch and 1.5 miles in length. Two distinct mountains are skiable on one lift ticket. The Village of Snowshoe features high-quality lodging, restaurants and plenty of shopping. Skiers and snowboarders will find 15 acres of expanded terrain at the Snowshoe area of the resort. Total ski resort acres are 244.

Inside Scoop

Ski and board school, rentals, adaptive skiing, restaurants, ski shops, retail shops, meeting places, service shuttles. One hundred percent snowmaking.

Restaurants

While there aren’t a whole lot of restaurants in the area, you can find some great places to go.

Best Breakfast in Town

  • Waffle Cabin is great for quick, sweet bite before you head to the mountain. 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209

Lunch

  • If you want slope-side dining steps from Ballhooter lift, head to the Boathouse . It’s got a great patio and overlooks Shavers Lake. 10 Snowshoe Dr, Dunmore, WV 24934

Dinner

  • Appalachia Kitchen sources its food from local farmers – and offers a great meal for hungry skiers and boarders. 5811 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209

Nightlife/Après

  • If you need some late-night food, head to Tuque’s Bar and Grill. You can also grab some great cocktails while you’re at it. 5811 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209

Plan Your Trip

Lift Access

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

41"
25"
17"
9"
0"
10"
Nov
18"
Dec
34"
Jan
28"
Feb
23"
Mar
0"
Apr
Beginners Runs
40%
Intermediate Runs
33%
Advanced Runs
25%
Expert Runs
2%
Runs in Total
61
Longest Run
1.5 mi
Skiable Terrain
257 ac
Night Skiing
86 ac
Snow Making
257 ac

Total Lifts: 12

High Speed Quads
3
Triple Chairs
6
Surface Lifts
3

Elevation

Base
3348'
Summit
4848'
Vertical Drop
1500'

Important Dates

November 27, 20242024/11/27
Projected Opening
March 30, 20252025/03/30
Projected Closing
130
Projected Days Open
125
Days Open Last Year
51
Years Open
180"
Average Snowfall
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