2015-16 Season Begins In West Virginia

Charleston, WV – Skiers and snowboarders will be heading to the mountains of West Virginia this week as the first downhill area will be opening for the 2015/2016 season.  Snowshoe Mountain in Pocahontas County is planning to open Friday, December 11.  As for the other alpine areas in the state, Canaan Valley, Timberline in Tucker County and Winterplace in Raleigh County are all planning to open this next Friday, December 18 (weather permitting), while Oglebay in Ohio County will open when weather permits. Natural snow is needed to allow the state’s Nordic areas, White Grass Touring Center in Tucker County and Elk River Touring Center in Pocahontas County to open.

While the temperatures have been on the mild side across West Virginia this fall, temperatures in the higher elevations have been cold enough for snowmaking operations to take place, allowing all of the resorts to make enough snow to begin the 2015-2016 season.

The snowmakers at all of the state’s ski resorts can produce manmade snow whenever temperatures permit, allowing the industry’s unsung heroes to cover the slopes for skiers and snowboarders.  When snowmaking conditions are at their best (in the low teens), over 20,000 tons of snow is being produced in West Virginia per hour, enough snow to cover 20 football fields with a foot of snow each hour

The mountain state’s resorts annually attract over 800,000 skier visits, and last year that figure was again reached.  “It’s always important to open as soon as possible for the season and although our start is a little bit behind schedule this year, colder temperatures are in the forecast, which is critical for snowmaking purposes,” says Terry Pfeiffer, President of the West Virginia Ski Areas Association and President of Winterplace. The top states providing skiers and snowboarders to West Virginia slopes are Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio and Florida.

The ski and snowboard season traditionally, weather permitting, continues from Thanksgiving through early April. The five-month long ski season in West Virginia has an estimated economic impact of over $250 million and 5,000 jobs at the resorts and other related companies.

Season Season Starts In West Virginia

Snowshoe Mountain has announced that skiing and snowboarding will be available beginning Friday, December 11.  This will be the first resort to open in West Virginia this season.  Opening soon will be Canaan Valley, Timberline and Winterplace.

More Terrain Opens In West Virginia

Charleston, WV – Skiers and snowboarders heading to the mountains of West Virginia are finding more terrain open as all of the major resorts are now open.  Canaan Valley opened this past Saturday, December 20.  The ski season began in West Virginia when Snowshoe opened on November 26, while Timberline and Winterplace officially open earlier this month.

While this is great news for skiers and snowboarders, those who like to play in the outdoors during the winter can also find snowtubing available at Winterplace, Snowshoe Mountain and Canaan Valley. The Silver Creek area at Snowshoe Mountain is also open. Along with the natural snow in the mountains recently, temperatures in the higher elevations have been cold enough for snowmaking operations, allowing all of the resorts to provide excellent conditions, as the all-important holiday season is set to start.

Resorts in the mountain state annually attract over 800,000 skier visits and up to 35-percent of that total will be occurring during the upcoming three-week holiday period..  “It’s the time of year all of the resort operators look forward to as visitors will be having fun on the slopes from throughout the southeast,” says Terry Pfeiffer, President of the West Virginia Ski Areas Association and President of Winterplace. “In many cases this will be the first time a lot of the visitors will have seen snow and we have plenty to show them right now.” The top states providing skiers and snowboarders to West Virginia slopes during the holidays is Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, along with international visitors that reside in and around the nation’s capital.

The ski and snowboard season traditionally, weather permitting, will continue through early April. The five-month long ski season in West Virginia has an estimated economic impact of over $250 million and 5,000 jobs at the resorts and other related companies.

More Sliding Available In West Virginia

Charleston, WV – Skiers and snowboarders heading to the mountains of West Virginia right now will find two more of the state’s major ski resorts open for the 2014/2015 season.  Winterplace and Timberline opened last Friday, while Canaan Valley will open this Saturday, December 20.  Snowshoe Mountain has been open since November 26.  Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, which offers one slope for guests, will begin the season when weather permits.

Along with the natural snow in the mountains, temperatures in the higher elevations have been cold enough this week for snowmaking operations, allowing all of the resorts to provide excellent early season conditions, as the all-important holiday season looms later this month.

The snowmakers at all of the state’s ski resorts can produce manmade snow whenever temperatures permit, allowing the industry’s unsung heroes to cover the slopes for skiers and snowboarders.  When snowmaking conditions are at their best (in the low teens), over 20,000 tons of snow is being produced in West Virginia per hour, enough snow to cover 20 football fields with a foot of snow each hour.

Resorts in the mountain state annually attract over 800,000 skier visits and numbers have been strong during the first couple weeks of the season.  “It’s the time of year all of the resort operators look forward to getting open and have skiers and snowboarders head to the slopes,” says Terry Pfeiffer, President of the West Virginia Ski Areas Association and President of Winterplace. The top states providing skiers and snowboarders to West Virginia slopes are Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio and Florida.

The ski and snowboard season traditionally, weather permitting, continues from Thanksgiving through early April. The five-month long ski season in West Virginia has an estimated economic impact of over $250 million and 5,000 jobs at the resorts and other related companies.

Big Weekend of Skiing for WV Resorts

Charleston, WV – Skiers and snowboarders heading to the mountains of West Virginia this weekend will find all of the state’s major ski resorts open for the 2014/2015 season.  Winterplace and Timberline open this Friday, while Canaan Valley will drop the ropes on Saturday. Snowshoe Mountain has been open since November 26.  Winterplace and Canaan Valley offered some early season skiing and snowboarding last month, but shut down on-slope operations to prepare for this weekend. Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, which offers one slope for guests, will begin the season when weather permits.

Along with the natural snow in the mountains, temperatures in the higher elevations have been cold enough this week for snowmaking operations, allowing all of the resorts to provide excellent early season conditions, as the all-important holiday season looms later this month.

The snowmakers at all of the state’s ski resorts can produce manmade snow whenever temperatures permit, allowing the industry’s unsung heroes to cover the slopes for skiers and snowboarders.  When snowmaking conditions are at their best (in the low teens), over 20,000 tons of snow is being produced in West Virginia per hour, enough snow to cover 20 football fields with a foot of snow each hour.

Resorts in the mountain state annually attract over 800,000 skier visits and numbers have been strong during the first couple weeks of the season.  “It’s the time of year all of the resort operators look forward to, having all of the resorts open and skiers and snowboarders heading to the slopes,” says Terry Pfeiffer, President of the West Virginia Ski Areas Association and President of Winterplace. The top states providing skiers and snowboarders to West Virginia slopes are Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio and Florida. 

The ski and snowboard season traditionally, weather permitting, continues from Thanksgiving through early April. The five-month long ski season in West Virginia has an estimated economic impact of over $250 million and 5,000 jobs at the resorts and other related companies. 

Winter Fun Begins In West Virginia For 2014/15

Skiers and snowboarders will be heading to the mountains of West Virginia this week as the first downhill area will be opening for the 2014/2015 season.  Snowshoe Mountain is planning to open tomorrow, November 26.  For the other alpine areas in the state, Winterplace is planning to open this Friday, November 28 and be open through Sunday, November 30 and officially open full time Friday, December 12 along with Timberline on that day.  Canaan Valley will be opening this Saturday, November 29 and Oglebay when weather permits. The natural snow that fell earlier this month allowed one of the state’s Nordic areas, White Grass Touring Center, to begin providing cross-country skiing and snowshoeing last week.

Along with the natural snow in the mountains, temperatures in the higher elevations have been cold enough for snowmaking operations to take place, allowing all of the resorts to provide excellent season opening conditions.

The snowmakers at all of the state’s ski resorts can produce manmade snow whenever temperatures permit, allowing the industry’s unsung heroes to cover the slopes for skiers and snowboarders.  When snowmaking conditions are at their best (in the low teens), over 20,000 tons of snow is being produced in West Virginia per hour, enough snow to cover 20 football fields with a foot of snow each hour

The mountain state’s resorts annually attract over 800,000 skier visits, and last year that figure was reached.  “It’s great to open for the season, all of the resorts are ready for the skiers and snowboarders,” says Terry Pfeiffer, President of the West Virginia Ski Areas Association and President of Winterplace. The top states providing skiers and snowboarders visiting West Virginia slopes are Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio and Florida. 

The ski and snowboard season traditionally, weather permitting, continues from Thanksgiving through early April. The five-month long ski season in West Virginia has an estimated economic impact of over $250 million and 5,000 jobs at the resorts and other related companies.

WV Ski Resorts Begin Snowmaking

Charleston, WV – Skiers and snowboarders will be heading to the mountains of West Virginia in less than two weeks as the first downhill area will be opening for the 2014/2015 season.  Snowshoe Mountain is planning to open Wednesday, November 26.  The slopes at the other alpine areas in the state will open shortly after, Canaan Valley, November 29, Timberline and Winterplace, December 12 and Oglebay when weather permits.

The cold temperatures and the season’s first natural snow throughout the mountains of West Virginia have allowed the resort’s snowmakers to begin to work on covering the slopes for skiing and snowboarding. 

“The scheduled opening is on-target for the ski industry as Snowshoe traditionally begins the season Thanksgiving week, wherever that holiday falls on the calendar and looking at all of the resort’s webcams the slope coverage looks great right now and will only get better with the forecasted cold temperatures,” says Joe Stevens, spokesman for the West Virginia Ski Areas Association.  “Along with being important for snowmaking the chilly temperatures also help us in the metro areas throughout the region as folks start thinking about skiing and snowboarding when the temperatures drop.”

The snowmakers at all of the state’s ski resorts can produce manmade snow whenever temperatures permit, allowing the industry’s unsung heroes to cover the slopes for skiers and snowboarders.  When snowmaking conditions are at their best (in the low teens), over 20,000 tons of snow is being produced in West Virginia per hour, enough snow to cover 20 football fields with a foot of snow each hour

The mountain state’s resorts annually attract over 800,000 skier visits, and last year that figure was reached.  “The cold temperatures get our blood pumping, all of the resorts are getting ready for the skiers and snowboarders,” says Terry Pfeiffer, President of the West Virginia Ski Areas Association and President of Winterplace. The top states providing skiers and snowboarders visiting West Virginia slopes are Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio and Florida. 

The ski and snowboard season traditionally, weather permitting, continues from Thanksgiving through early April. The five-month long ski season in West Virginia has an estimated economic impact of over $250 million and 5,000 jobs at the resorts and other related companies. 

Awesome Spring Skiing Conditions In WV

Charleston, WV – West Virginia’s ski areas, after enduring perfect winter conditions, are relishing in perfect spring skiing conditions.  The mountains of West Virginia have received over 12 feet of natural snow this season and temperatures have been perfect for snowmaking operations.

The official first day of spring is only a few days away and West Virginia Ski Resorts continue to provide the most open terrain of any state in the southeast or mid-Atlantic regions.  The reason is the snowmaking capabilities at West Virginia Ski Resorts. This winter’s cold weather has allowed the resorts’ snowmakers to make snow around the clock this season thereby providing excellent snow conditions.

The resort’s snowmakers use the cold temperatures to create manmade blizzards, producing 20,000 tons of snow per hour when the temperature drops into the teens (when combining all five resort’s snowmaking efforts at once), that’s enough snow to cover a football field with twenty feet of snow each hour.  Due to that, the ski slopes continue to be covered in the mountains of West Virginia.

The mountain state’s resorts have experienced an up tick in visitation this season, as skiers and snowboarders in the Southeast’s metro areas have seen snow all winter, keeping their minds on winter sports.  Skiers and snowboarders have come to rely on West Virginia ski resorts to provide excellent conditions when weather conditions permit and this spring skiing season is going to be no exception. There is still a few more weeks of skiing, riding and tubing left and the conditions are fantastic in the mountains of West Virginia. 

The ski and snowboard season is expected to last through the first week of April. The five-month long ski season in West Virginia has an estimated economic impact of over $250 million and 5000 jobs at the resorts. 

Every WV Ski Resort Is Open

This month's natural snow and cold temperatures means but one thing, the ski season in West Virginia is in full swing.  With last week’s openings of Winterplace and Timberline, all of West Virginia’s Ski Resorts are now open for the season.

Again last week the temperatures were below freezing which allowed the resort’s snowmakers to continue to cover the skiing and snowboarding terrain. The snowmakers at all of the resorts are working around the clock whenever possible to provide the early season skiers and snowboarders as much open terrain as possible.  When snowmaking conditions were at their best this week (in the teens), over 20,000 tons of snow was being produced in West Virginia per hour, that’s enough snow to cover 20 football fields with a foot of snow made each hour.

Early season reservations, especially for the important upcoming holiday period have been strong.  “The weather for the most part continues to cooperate with our snowmaking efforts and that’s critical for providing a good on-slope product for the holiday skiers,” says Terry Pfeiffer, President of Winterplace and the West Virginia Ski Areas Association. “For most of us, the holiday period is 35-percent of our yearly budget and visitors have come to depend on West Virginia resorts for excellent conditions during that time frame.” The top states providing skiers and snowboarders to West Virginia slopes are Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio and Florida.

The ski and snowboard season traditionally, weather permitting, continues through early April. The five-month long ski season in West Virginia has an estimated economic impact of over $250 million and 5,000 jobs at the resorts and other related companies

Two West Virginia ski resorts will be welcoming natural snow this weekend enabling skiers and snowboarders time on the slopes.  Timberline in Tucker County opens for the first time on Thursday.  Winterplace in Raleigh County will reopen again on Friday.  With this week’s openings, all of West Virginia’s Ski Resorts are now open for the season, as Snowshoe and Oglebay opened in November and Canaan Valley opened last weekend.

Again this week the temperatures have been below freezing which has allowed the resort’s snowmakers to continue to cover the skiing and snowboarding terrain. The snowmakers at all of the resorts are working around the clock whenever possible to provide the early season skiers and snowboarders as much open terrain as possible.  When snowmaking conditions were at their best this week (in the teens), over 20,000 tons of snow was being produced in West Virginia per hour, that’s enough snow to cover 20 football fields with a foot of snow made each hour. 

Early season reservations, especially for the important upcoming holiday period have been strong.  “The weather for the most part continues to cooperate with our snowmaking efforts and that’s critical for providing a good on-slope product for the holiday skiers,” says Terry Pfeiffer, President of Winterplace and the West Virginia Ski Areas Association. “For most of us, the holiday period is 35-percent of our yearly budget and visitors have come to depend on West Virginia resorts for excellent conditions during that time frame.” The top states providing skiers and snowboarders to West Virginia slopes are Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio and Florida. 

The ski and snowboard season traditionally, weather permitting, continues through early April. The five-month long ski season in West Virginia has an estimated economic impact of over $250 million and 5,000 jobs at the resorts and other related companies