West Virginia is the prime location in the southeast for skiing and snowboarding, with some of the most challenging trails in the nation.
Natural snowmaking, high peaks, long runs and unsurpassed beauty make for a skiing experience like no other.
1. Canaan Valley
Canaan Valley has 43 trails for both beginner and advanced skiers in the heart of Tucker County. The most famous trails at Canaan are Prosperity and Dark Side of the Moon, which are both black diamond fan favorites for thrill seekers. Canaan also boasts a 4,280-foot mountain top, making for a winter backdrop like no other.
2. Snowshoe Mountain
For more seasoned skiers looking for a new challenge or their first black diamond run, Widowmaker and Choker at Snowshoe Mountain are quite an experience. These trails at the basin area of the mountain boast an 800-foot vertical drop and 100% snowmaking.
The western territory’s steep, rugged terrain also has some of the most challenging trails for advanced skiers, like Cupp Run and Shay’s Revenge.
3. Winterplace
Winterplace has more than 90 acres of skiing and the largest snowtubing park in the region. 86% of their trails are beginner and intermediate making Winterplace the ideal place to learn how to ski or snowboard. With an elevation of 3,600 feet and a 603 foot vertical drop, experienced skiers can enjoy black diamond favorite “Turkey Shoot,” which is known as one of the best bump runs in the south east. As an added bonus, you can keep skiing into the night hours on 26 slopes.
Which WV ski trail do you think is the most exciting challenge?