When you think of top U.S. ski destinations, your mind probably goes to places like Utah or Vermont. However, West Virginia holds its own with a mix of ski slopes, resorts and areas open this February.
© West Virginia Department of Tourism
West Virginia’s ski season runs through April, and your skiing options include Canaan Valley Resort, Snowshoe Mountain Resort, Winterplace Ski Resort, Oglebay’s Nutting Winter Sports Complex and Timberline Mountain Resort. Across these venues, you’ll find a range of slopes for every ski level, more than two dozen lifts and terrain stretching to nearly 5,000 feet in elevation.
“West Virginia ski areas are the perfect destination for winter adventures, located just a few hours from cities like Columbus, Knoxville, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Washington, D.C. With state-of-the-art snowmaking technology ensuring 100% coverage at major resorts, West Virginia offers fantastic skiing even when natural snow is scarce,” said Tom Wagner, president, West Virginia Ski Area Association. “…Resorts like Winterplace, voted the #1 place to learn skiing and snowboarding in the Southeast by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, provide top-notch instruction tailored to all skill levels. Many seasoned skiers trace their love for the sport back to their first trips to West Virginia, where the warm hospitality and quality experiences left lasting impressions…”
© West Virginia Department of Tourism
To learn more and begin planning your West Virginia ski trip, visit here.
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