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SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN

📍Snowshoe, West Virginia, USA

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser🎿 Park Rat💎 Hidden GemUnlimited on Ikon☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Wes Hicks · Unsplash License · Photo details

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Vertical drop
1,500 ft*
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Skiable terrain
244 acres*
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Avg snowfall
150 in
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Lifts
14*

THE FOOD SCENE

Choose Foxfire Grille for a village meal or reserve 10 Prime at Soaring Eagle for steaks and seafood. The Pizza Slice is across from Western Express at Corduroy Inn, where you can take out pizza or eat at Tuque’s next door.

APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE

Pick Old Spruce Tavern for a mountaintop village stop. If the group finishes on the Western Territory side, Tuque’s Bar and Grill is at the Corduroy Inn.

DINING PICKS

5 curated spots for eating and drinking at Snowshoe Mountain

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5 picks

Bar and grill

Tuque's Bar and Grill

Corduroy Inn complex, north of Snowshoe Village

A bar and grill at the Corduroy Inn complex, a short walk north of the main village or reachable by the free shuttle to Western Territory.

Why We Like It

A useful alternative to the main village, reachable on foot or by the resort shuttle to Western Territory.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website, address, phone.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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$$$$Earlier budget guideSteakhouse

10 Prime Steakhouse

Soaring Eagle Lodge, Top of the World

🍷Fine Dining💑Date Night

An upscale steakhouse and bar at Soaring Eagle with steaks, seafood and an extensive wine list.

Why We Like It

Book a table for a leisurely dinner at Top of the World, a separate stop from the main village.

Reservations recommended
Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: Prime bone-in ribeye. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

Sources & planning details

Checked: location, description, recommendation details, website.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, cuisine type, price guide, dish recommendation.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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$$Earlier budget guideSmoked & BBQ

Foxfire Grille

Snowshoe Village

🍔Casual👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Friendly

Village favorite known for fruit-wood smoked dishes served with homemade BBQ sauces and a full bar. Open year-round and reliably good for families and groups.

Why We Like It

A sit-down option when the group wants dinner in the village without another shuttle ride.

Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: Fruit-wood smoked ribs. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, recommendation details, website.

Without current field-level confirmation: cuisine type, description, price guide, dish recommendation.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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$$Earlier budget guideAmerican Pub & Brewery

Old Spruce Tavern

Snowshoe Village

🍔Casual🍺Après Bar⭐Locals' Favorite

A village pub, separate from the Old Spruce Draft House elsewhere in the village.

Why We Like It

A straightforward meeting point for après if your group finishes around the mountaintop village.

Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: Tavern burger with house brew. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

Sources & planning details

Checked: description, recommendation details.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, location, cuisine type, website, price guide, dish recommendation.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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$Earlier budget guideWood-Fired Pizza & Gelato

The Pizza Slice

Corduroy Inn, across from the Western Express lift

🌯Quick Bite👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Friendly

Made-to-order wood-fired pizza and gelato at the Corduroy Inn, north of the main village.

Why We Like It

Order takeout or share the pizza at Tuque’s next door after skiing the Western Territory.

Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: Wood-fired margherita pizza and gelato. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

Sources & planning details

Checked: location, description, recommendation details, website.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, cuisine type, price guide, dish recommendation.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Plan your meal

Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Snowshoe

Use the picks for atmosphere, cuisine and location; the restaurant’s own page has current menus and service times.

Typically early December to late March

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.snowshoemtn.com
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Mountain biking, hiking, scenic lift rides and Shavers Lake activities.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
150
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
4848
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Lifts, Runs, Base elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Parking, shuttle and camping ↗Resort shuttle connects mountain facilities. Regional Mountain Transit Authority and separately arranged Greenbrier Limo airport service. Snowshoe Campground across from Raven Golf Course. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snowshoe mountain areas ↗Western Territory has Cupp Run and Shay’s Revenge. Skidder is learning terrain; Gandy Dancer and Skipjack intermediate. Silver Creek offers night skiing on designated trails. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Village map ↗Mountain Lodge is at the mountaintop village, near Ballhooter and Skidder. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mountain Lodge at Snowshoe WV | 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Ski-In, Bike-Out Condos ↗Ski/Bike/Hike In & Out · Ballhooter and Skidder chairlifts · Upper Ballhooter trail · over 30 classic video games · ski lockers · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snowshoe · Rimfire Lodge ↗Rimfire is in Village Central near Ballhooter. Ski storage, outdoor hot tubs and a sauna are building amenities. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Corduroy Inn & Lodge ↗The inn describes winter ski access by Powder Monkey, near Western Territory and on-property coffee and provisions. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snowshoe · Allegheny Springs ↗Village Central property near Ballhooter Lift with studios through three-bedroom condos, shared ski storage and heated outdoor pool. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snowshoe ski and snowboard lessons ↗First-timers can book at Snowshoe or Silver Creek. Pre-Ski School serves ages two to four with play and optional instruction when ready. Lift tickets and rentals are add-ons for adult first-time and child group lessons. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snowshoe pre-arrival guide ↗The 2026–27 guide sends Snowshoe group learners to the flags at Shavers Center and Silver Creek first-timers to the slopes entrance near the Waffle Cabin. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Tuques Bar and Grill | Across from Western Territory at Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia ↗A bar and grill at the Corduroy Inn complex, a short walk north of the main village or reachable by the free shuttle to Western Territory. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

10 Prime ↗Steakhouse and bar at Soaring Eagle with seafood and wine. Reservations recommended. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Foxfire Grille ↗County chamber lists The Foxfire Grille at 10 Snowshoe Drive. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Pizza Slice ↗Wood-fired pizza and gelato at Corduroy Inn, opposite Western Express; takeout or dine at Tuque’s next door. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Ikon Pass opening dates — September 29, 2026 ↗

    Publishes a tentative opening target, subject to weather and terrain availability. Use the operator’s schedule for a specific visit.

  • Snowshoe Winter Opening Day ↗

    Publishes a weather-dependent opening target. Consult the operator’s calendar for the dates you intend to ski.

  • Hiking, Biking & Lake Activities | Snowshoe ↗

    Mountain biking, hiking, scenic lift rides and Shavers Lake activities.

  • Snowshoe Mountain — Spring Skiing at Snowshoe ↗

    The operator publishes a 4,848-foot elevation and a 150-inch natural-snowfall average on its official blog.

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