MAIN Sports Skiing West Virginia Ski Resorts & Snow Reports

While top bluegrass festivals, state parks and spectacular fall foliage scenery make West Virginia a major tourist draw throughout the rest of the year, winter is a beacon for downhill action at several ski resorts nestled within the state's awesome Appalachian mountains.

Its largest ski area is the Snowshoe Mountain Resort in Pocahontas County, featuring a total of 56 slopes on two mountains reachable on one lift ticket. Besides skiing trails (also open to snowboarding), this major resort also offers cross country trails and snowmobile runs for all-around winter fun.

More white powder awaits in Canaan Valley featuring two major ski areas - the Canaan Valley Resort and the Timberline resort, each offering a variety of downhill slopes for every level of ability, as well as breathtaking beauty set amid the 15,000-acre Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Further south, Winterplace is the place to be for family-friendly winter fun with 28 downhill trails and snowboarding areas on 90 acres of skiable terrain. In addition, Winterplace also features a the longest snow tubing park in the state featuring 16 lanes and two super carpet lifts.

More information about West Virginia ski resorts around the Web:

Ski West Virginia - Official site of the West Virginia Ski Areas Association featuring a directory of top ski areas with resort locator, maps & directions, skiing safety tips.

OnTheSnow.com - West Virginia Ski Resorts - Great overview of major resorts including current weather and snow reports, surface conditions, visitor reviews and photos.

West Virginia Ski Resorts - About.com guide with information at a glance about major resorts with brief overviews, mountain stats, lifts, terrain and lodging options.

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