How to Go Skiing in Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia

When you come Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia, you'll get more than just downhill skiing: cross-country, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, tubing and special tours are all available. However, with a 1,500-foot vertical drop, 4,850-foot elevation and 57 ski trails, a day of downhill would be hard to pass up. The resort is located in the Allegheny Mountains just off US-219.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Email account
• Computer with Internet access
• Phone

Book a Ski Trip to Snowshoe Mountain

1. Buy lodging packages right on the Snowshoe Mountain Web site (see Resources below). You can also reserve your rooms by phone at 1-877-441-4FUN.
2. Select from a wide variety of on-site accommodations, from luxurious, pricier chalets to moderately priced hotel rooms. Many of the rooms offer great views of the mountains, and some have spacious decks from which to enjoy the scenery.
3. Don't book anything until you carefully review the numerous links to deals and packages currently available on the Snowshoe Mountain site (see Resources below).
4. Choose from an adult, senior or junior pass when you book a ski trip to Snowshoe, West Virginia. Season passes give you unlimited use of the ski area and are priced at reasonable rates.
5. Review the Seasonal Programs offered by the resort. These are typically held on weekends, and include programs for kids and adults to enhance the ski trip experience.

Enjoy Your Ski Trip to Snowshoe Mountain

6. Gather your girl friends for a ladies' outing to Snowshoe Mountain. The resort offers special women's ski and snowboard camps. Prices vary, but are typically quite reasonable and include lodging.
7. Review the lesson schedules if you are new to skiing. Beginning classes are not always offered. Book in advance for private lessons, as well. Private lessons can only be taken by children 3 years and up.
8. Rent equipment with ease. Snowshoe Mountain has one of the largest and best equipment stashes in the West Virginia region. If you book through the reservation center, you can save a bit of money off the normal walk-in rate.

Tips & Warnings

• Take a look at the ski report for Snowshoe Mountain prior to your trip. You'll find this info on the resort's Web site (see Resources below).
• Book your accommodations online to see detailed photos of properties and take advantage of special Internet rates.

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