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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*

Snowshoe Ski & Snowboard School

Shavers Center at Snowshoe or the Silver Creek slopes entrance

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsKids Programs

Snowshoe offers first-time ski and snowboard lessons at Snowshoe and Silver Creek. For younger children, Pre-Ski School mixes play with on-snow activities and a lesson when the child is ready.

Why we like it

Select the base before heading out. Snowshoe group lessons meet on snow by Shavers Center, while Silver Creek first-timers meet near the Waffle Cabin. Arrange equipment and lift access with your booking.

Best for:

First-time skiers and snowboardersFamilies with preschoolersChoosing between two lesson bases
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, kids programs.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Elk River Snowboard & Ski Shop

Soaring Eagle Lodge and the valley on Routes 219/66

RentalsDemosBoot Fitting

Elk River operates at Soaring Eagle Lodge and in the valley near Routes 219 and 66, with ski and snowboard rental packages.

Why we like it

The provider adds boot fitting and demo equipment for advanced riders, giving Snowshoe visitors both slopeside and valley pickup choices.

Best for:

Two Snowshoe-area locationsSki and snowboard rentalsDemo gear and boot fitting
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals, demos, boot fitting.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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Ski Barn Snowshoe

Snowshoe-area Ski Barn location

RentalsTuning

Ski Barn lists a Snowshoe-area shop in its five-location network with ski and snowboard rental packages for adults and children.

Why we like it

The current 2026–27 listing also advertises online rental savings and equipment tuning, supporting trip preparation before reaching the mountain.

Best for:

Snowshoe-area pickupAdult and child packagesRental and tuning service
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals, tuning.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

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

Other names · Snowshoe

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

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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