Snowshoe Mountain

Closed
Jack Lee
SnowPak Local Insider
Jack Lee
Pros
  • Plenty of snow, more than 180 in on average each winter
  • Part of the resort is dedicated to challenging trails for advanced skiers
  • One of the biggest ski areas in the Mid-Atlantic states
Cons
  • Isolated location can mean a long journey to get here

Overall

4.6

If you're looking for a big resort experience in the Southeast, Snowshoe is the perfect resort. It has the most terrain and vertical in the Mid-Atlantic along with a village filled with a range of lodges and a whole bunch of great après ski and nightlife choices. There are a few high-speed lifts around but on a holiday weekend, lift queues can get quite long. The terrain is mostly suited for advanced skiers and below and it's also important to note that off-piste skiing is not allowed.

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Snowshoe Mountain Reviews

Very Good 4.2 / 5
based on 61 reviews

How well the resort caters for beginner skiers / boarders

Beginners

How well the resort caters for intermediate skiers / boarders?

Intermediates

How well the resort caters for advanced skiers / boarders

Advanced

How accessible and convenient it is to get to this resort from a major destination

Accessibility

Quality of the off-piste terrain

Side/Backcountry

Overall value for money of the resort

Value for money

Quality of lifts, lift speed and lift layout in the resort

Lifts

Quantity and quality of the snow

Snow

How uncrowded is the resort

Uncrowded

Après ski and dining options

Town

Services and facilities e.g. child care, tubing, health care, equipment hire

Facilities

How family friendly is this resort?

Family Friendliness
Superb!5 / 5Oct 07, 2017
KBKyle B.
Its like a fairyland town on top of a gnarly mountain. The riding is the best you can get south of New England (on the east coast). Its an awesome but secluded place. There's no cell phone service, so its difficult to find people but it takes you back. I recommend checking it out!
Superb!5 / 5Nov 03, 2013
PPjsb10
out of the past 4 locations I have been to....conditions here were the best, this includes lodging and the snow
Superb!5 / 5Oct 04, 2013
MMichele
It is closest in southeast but really, kind of a haul to get to, difficult long drive. Very pretty, but a small ski area, good lodging, limited base activity/village
Superb!5 / 5Aug 01, 2013
MMatt
I put in Snowshoe to avoid an error message, actually I haven't been to any of the others listed
Superb!5 / 5Jun 24, 2013
LLeanne
I LOVE SNOWSHOE MY FAMILY HAS BEEN GOING THERE FOR YEARS. IT'S ONLY BOUT A 5 HOUR DRIVE AND THE SLOPES ARE WONDERFUL. WE KNOW ARE WAY AROUND WHICH IS GREAT. WE ALWAYS LIKE TO STAY RIGHT ON THE SLOPS.
Very Good!4 / 5May 17, 2013
BBob
Our son was employed to work at Snowshoe. Our visit was for that purpose. If we lived closer, we would visit more often.
Very Good!4 / 5Mar 29, 2013
TTony
It's the biggest mountain in the Mid-Atlantic, and one of the five biggest on the East Coast.
Superb!5 / 5Nov 02, 2012
PPryce
It is the best overall resort within a reasonable driving distance from my home.
Very Good!4 / 5Sep 18, 2012
SStacey
The mountains in West Virginia are just beautiful to look at and the ski slopes are awesome!
Superb!5 / 5Sep 03, 2012
PPatti
I like that they have lots of snow ( weather depending ) and the resort is attractive in design and fun.