Listed below is West Virginia's most comprehensive ski resort guide with 6 ski resorts. The highest point in West Virginia is Spruce Knob 4,863 ft high and the lowest point is Potomac River 240 ft. The climate of West Virginia borders on a humid subtropical climate in the extreme southwestern part of the state and parts of the eastern panhandle east of the Appalachians with hot humid summers and milder winters. The higher elevations of central West Virgina have a slightly harsher humid climate.
Alpine Lake was presented an "Award for Excellence" by the West Virginia Department of Commerce, which cited the community for careful ecological planning in preserving the natural beauty and resources of the area through stringent controls. Designed around nature, that's Alpine Lake Resort and Conference Center.
The natural wilderness that is "Wild, Wonderful West Virginia" is enhanced by this 2,300 acre development. A beautiful lake, fed by springs and wooded mountain streams, provides the community's focal point. Like a ship's prow, the rustic lodge presides over the southern end of the lake. The scenic golf course stretches along the same end and features a tenth hole with water on three sides.
Canaan Valley is located on the northern edge of the Monongahela National Forest, 3,200' above sea level, Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center boasts over 6,000 acres of woodlands, meadows, hills, and streams, and is minutes from the Nation's 500th Federal Wildlife Refuge.
Downhill skiers of all levels will enjoy the slopes at Canaan Valley Resort. The 37 slopes include , beginner, intermediate and expert runs. With a vertical drop of 850 feet and the longest run at 6,000 feet, the experience can be as challenging as guests want it to be.
Snowshoe is an "upside down" resort, with all the base facilities located at the top of the mountain. To get to the "base" - which is also the "top" - it's a five mile drive up the access road from the valley to the summit. All the resort facilities (condos, restaurants, shops, parking, etc.) are located along a ridge at the top of the mountain, and the lifts and trails fan out from there into the valley. If you want to lose somebody, just tell them "meet me at the base."
Snowshoe is already the largest and most popular winter resort in the mid-Atlantic and southeast regions. And the company has developed Snowshoe's year round attributes (which include a championship golf course and excellent mountain biking facilities in the summer) in order to take a place as one of Eastern North America's leading destination resorts.
Timberline ski resort is located high in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. The resort's unique location is a place known for cool temperatures, long winters, and abundant natural snowfall. Over 150 inches of natural snow falls on the mountain each season, and consistent winter temperatures provide great snow making weather from November through March. And the north-facing slopes at Timberline retain snow like no other mountain in the region.
Winterplace has a vertical drop of over 600 feet with 27 trails serviced by 7 chair lifts and 2 surface lifts. Winterplace has a terrain park and half pipe for snowboards and a tubing hill.
