Charleston, WV – The West Virginia Ski Areas Association has announced a new program this year, that will allow any child in the 4th or 5th grade to ski or snowboard for FREE. All of West Virginia’s ski areas, Canaan Valley, Oglebay, Snowshoe and Winterplace are accepting the association’s Ski Free 4th and 5th Grade Passport Program.
(Charleston, WV) – Governor Jim Justice today, by proclamation, announced that January was officially Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month in the mountain state. The West Virginia Snow Sports Industry is part of the national program that includes ski-industry states throughout North America. West Virginia Ski Resorts teach thousands of first-time skiers every season and […]
Charleston, WV – This week’s cold temperatures have allowed snowmakers at all of West Virginia’s Ski Resorts to get back to work, covering the slopes with manmade snow. Winterplace in Raleigh County and Timberline Ski Resort in Tucker County have both resumed on-slope operations today, joining Snowshoe Mountain in Pocahontas County and Canaan Valley Ski […]
Charleston, WV – This week’s cold temperatures have allowed snowmakers at all of West Virginia’s Ski Resorts to get back to work, covering the slopes with manmade snow. Winterplace and Timberline Ski Resorts will both resume on-slope operations on Friday, joining Snowshoe Mountain and Canaan Valley Ski Area in offering skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. […]
Charleston, WV – The recent mild temperatures have created some challenges for West Virginia’s Ski Industry. Despite still having the most terrain open in the southeast region, that includes, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland, a number of slopes have had to be closed. Winterplace and Timberline Ski Resorts have suspended on-slope operations […]
Charleston, WV – Two more West Virginia ski resorts will open for the 2018/19 season this weekend as Canaan Valley Ski Area in Tucker County and Winterplace Ski Resort in Raleigh County are set to begin offering skiing, snowboarding and Snowtubing on Saturday. Snowshoe Mountain in Pocahontas County which opened over the Thanksgiving holiday, will […]
Charleston, WV – Skiers and snowboarders have started heading to the mountains of West Virginia as the first downhill area plans to open for the 2018/2019 season, tomorrow. Snowshoe Mountain will be opening for the season Wednesday morning (November 21) at 9 am. The Pocahontas County will be providing skiers and snowboarders with 42 acres […]
WELCOME TO THE MOUNTAIN!! BOOK A 4-NIGHT STAY AND GET 45% OFF YOUR 4TH NIGHT. This December marks 45 years since Doc Brigham officially founded our favorite mountain. Not to say there may not have been some shreddin’ happening up here prior to that, but we’re sure glad he invited us to join the fun! […]
Hit the slopes by day and lodge in a luxurious room or fireplace suite in the evening when reserving one of our Stay & Ski Packages. The packages include: Nightly lodging in a standard room with (1) king bed Next day ski lift ticket(s) Beech Club privileges (indoor pool, fitness center, whirlpool & sauna) Early […]
Winterplace continues investment in State of the art Snow Making upgrades Over the years Winterplace has developed a reputation for the ability to make Snow and Plenty of it! Locally everyone calls this the “Winterplace Blizzard”. The resort currently boasts 190 snow guns of which 89 are fully automated fan guns. This season Winterplace has […]
