Skiing in West Virginia
West Virginia is a ski destination in United States, part of the North America region, with 7 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 133m to 1,451m, giving a vertical range of 1,318m. Across the area there are 67km of prepared pistes. There are 156 runs in total - 62 easy, 48 intermediate, 46 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 28 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 20 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Snowshoe Mountain, Timberline Mountain, Canaan Valley Ski Resort and Canaan Valley Resort. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €115 on average.
Ski Resorts in West Virginia
7 ski resorts in West Virginia
Canaan Valley Resort
Canaan Valley Resort State Park provides the perfect year-round destination for skiing, golfing and resort-style relaxation.
Canaan Valley Ski Resort
Canaan Valley Resort State Park in West Virginia is open year-round, offering fun and relaxation. Check out our family-friendly hotel rooms, cabins, and…
Oglebay Ski and Snowboard Area
Experience skiing and snowboarding down our ultimate scenic trail at Oglebay Park Resort in Wheeling, WV. Explore packages, lessons, snow report + more.
Snow Riders
Harpers Ferry Snow Tubing at Snow Riders is in Historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, just 1 hour from Washington, D.C.
Snowshoe Mountain
Snowshoe Mountain is a ski area in West Virginia, United States. It has 24 km of pistes served by 8 lifts, including 7 chairlifts. The slopes run from 999 m to 1,451 m, a vertical drop of 452 m.
Timberline Mountain
Timberline Mountain is a premier ski area in West Virginia, featuring 2 chairlifts (including a high-speed 6-pack) and 2 carpet lifts. It offers 22 trails and 2 terrain parks, providing a diverse mix of terrain for all skill levels.
Winterplace Ski Resort
Winterplace Ski Resort is a ski area in West Virginia, United States. It has 8.4 km of pistes served by 9 lifts, including 6 chairlifts. The slopes run from 924 m to 1,080 m, a vertical drop of 156 m.
West Virginia at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 7 resorts
Total Resorts
7
Total Piste km
66 km
Total Lifts
32
Elevation Range
133–1,451 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
156
Where to start in West Virginia
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.Canaan Valley Ski ResortGood
- 2.Snowshoe MountainGood
Best value
Top Resorts in West Virginia
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowshoe Mountain | 24 | 452 | 8 |
| Timberline Mountain | 13 | 295 | 4 |
| Canaan Valley Ski Resort | 12 | 257 | 6 |
| Canaan Valley Resort | 9 | 256 | 3 |
| Winterplace Ski Resort | 8 | 156 | 9 |
| Oglebay Ski and Snowboard Area | 0 | 56 | 1 |
| Snow Riders | - | 23 | 1 |
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