Snowshoe
Pros: 2 runs with 1500 vertical, best early and late season skiing in Mid-Atlantic, Cheap Season Pass
Cons: Expensive food and lodging, crowded on the weekend, only 750 vertical in main area
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Canaan Valley Resort
Pros: Abundant snowfall, affordable, lack of crowds, family friendly, back-country access
Cons: No slopeside lodging, inefficient management, funky layout
Timberline Four Seasons Resort
Pros: Excellent terrain & snow conditions (for the region), legit tree skiing, great skier vibe, scenic location, access to Whitegrass and Canaan Valley
Cons: Slooow lifts, older infrastructure, not the most efficient operation
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Snowshoe
“ When Snowshoe decided to offer a $200 unlimited pass deal for next season, with the addition of being able to use it for the rest of this season, I knew I'd be making a trip to Snowshoe. I've avoided Snowshoe in the past due to the length of time it takes to drive there, the cost of lodging and food, and the crowds that I've heard reported about by other skiers. However, once the skiing...” --MephitBlue
Timberline Four Seasons Resort
“ Timberline has been my home mountain for 5+ years now. For hard-core skiers, it is a gem in the Mid Atlantic. I grew up in the Northeast, skiing Vermont and Western Massachusetts; Timberline has a lot of the same skier culture. It doesn't have the same stats as Vermont, but it is still pretty respectable: 1000 feet of vertical, annual snowfall of 150-200 inches a year (greater in some years),...” --JohnL
Canaan Valley Resort
“ This is the place to go for mid-week powder turns in virtual solitude. Less crowded than nearby Timberline. In general, less steep but some excellent powder stashes and tree skiing with much less competition for untracked snow. A bit less vertical drop than Timberline. Lifts are slow. Single lift rides available for backcountry access. Very nice, separated beginners...” --JohnL
Winterplace Ski Resort
Winterplace is a great place to learn to ski and ride, with an "Expanded Teaching Area" with two Super Carpet Lifts. Teaching First Timers is a proud tradition at Winterplace. They promise you'll learn how to ski or ride, or you take the class again free.
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