Last-minute Winter Adventures in Almost Heaven

Get your fill of winter fun and experience downhill powder in West Virginia. The Mountain State is home to incredible destinations that make it easy to plan the perfect getaway.

Snowshoe Mountain Resort & Pocahontas County

Located in the heart of Pocahontas County, Snowshoe Mountain Resort(link is external) is an oasis of winter sports fun. The excitement is endless at 4848′, and no matter your interests, they have something for you. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowmobiling, fine dining, shopping, relaxation and so much more. Snowshoe features 6o slopes, 14 chairlifts and an annual snowfall of 180 inches. Extend your trip with visits to other iconic Pocahontas County locations like Cass, Cranberry Glades Botanical Area(link is external), Greenbank, and Watoga State Park(link is external). As you explore the Monongahela National Forest, you are sure to discover why it attracts approximately 3 million visitors annually.

Winterplace Ski Resort & Raleigh and Fayette Counties

Winterplace Ski Resort(link is external) is located just between Beckley and Bluefield and boasts 28 slopes, nine chairlifts and an annual snowfall of 100 inches. The park also features a tubing park and has been named the #1 place to learn to ski and snowboard in West Virginia. Winterplace is near several popular West Virginia destinations like Grandview(link is external), the New River Gorge Bridge, Babcock State Park(link is external), Hawks Nest State Park(link is external) and Tamarack(link is external). Visitors can visit each of these locations in a single day, making it the ideal area for a winter West Virginia day trip.

Canaan Valley Resort State Park & Northern Potomac Highlands

Canaan Valley Resort State Park(link is external) is nestled in Tucker County and features 39 slopes, 3 chairlifts and an annual snowfall of 150 inches. The park is home to a multi-lane tubing park that is one of the longest in the Mid-Atlantic. The park is home to jaw-dropping views but is also within a short drive of both Thomas and Davis(link is external), Blackwater Falls State Park(link is external), Seneca Rocks(link is external), Dolly Sods Wilderness and Spruce Knob. The area is home to incredible outdoor recreation, fine dining and local, charming shops.

Timberline Mountain is opening for the winter season with two new lifts, a remodeled lodge, two new terrain parks, a new beginner area and increased snowmaking. Experience this resort with some of the best skiing and snowboarding terrain in West Virginia.

Make the most of your West Virginia getaway and take advantage of some of the most beautiful and iconic destinations in Almost Heaven.

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