Heart of West Virginia Ski Country
Elkins is the perfect winter destination , thanks to its convenient location and the region ’ s mountainous terrain that brings an average of 150 inches of snow per year . Not to mention , within just a 50-mile radius of Elkins , there are 6 distinctive ski areas for you to explore . Experience the thrill of winter in the heart of West Virginia Ski Country .
Snowshoe Mountain
Only 45 miles from Elkins , Snowshoe Mountain has long been considered the region ’ s premier ski resort . At an elevation of 4,848 feet , with 1,500 feet of vertical descent and a total of 60 trails , Snowshoe is the highest and largest ski areas in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast . The resort offers skiers and snowboarders a generous sample of terrain from groomed wide-open lanes , spruce tree glades , to progressive terrain parks , and the well-known steep Western Territory off the mountain ’ s back side . In addition to skiing and snowboarding , Snowshoe Mountain offers snowmobiling , snowshoeing , cross country skiing , and horsedrawn sleigh rides .
Silver Creek Ski Area
A hidden gem on Snowshoe Mountain , the Silver Creek Ski Area is idea for families looking to make memories this winter . Lit for legendary night skiing and three of the gnarliest terrain parks on the mountain , Silver Creek offers a range of trails for every skill level . The 18 trails provide gentle , skill-building beginner-friendly runs as well as intermediate and ungroomed black diamond trails that will challenge the best skiers and snowboarders . If you want to skip the slopes head for West Virginia ’ s largest tubing park , the 8-lane Coco-Cola Tube .
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