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Snowshoe Mountain Resort has been in business for over 40 years. Opened in 1974, it is the largest winter resort in the Mid-Atlantic. The tallest peak of the Cheat Mountain that Snowshoe is built on is the Thorny Flat peak, soaring 4,848 feet above sea level. Skiers have access to 14 lifts, and three high-speed Read more ➝
Ski Season Opening Days Guide 2017-2018
When the sound of autumn leaves crunching underfoot changes to packed snow, you can’t help but imagine fresh tracks on your favorite mountain. Even if you’re in an area that won’t see storms for weeks (or months), there are reminders that opening days are dropping: sports shop tune-up clinics, local gear swaps, and sweet deals Read more ➝
5 Things Small Ski Areas Offer That Larger Ones Don’t
This winter, there is no better way to beat the winter blues and absorb some of that valuable–and rare–Vitamin D than on the slopes soaking up the sun and good times. You’ll also be refining your balance and eating adrenaline while looking out over the majestic white scenery that only winter provides. However, nothing dampens an amazing Read more ➝
Aspen, Intrawest, and Mammoth Are Now One
Recently, the Aspen Skiing Company announced the purchase of Steamboat, Stratton and Intrawest in a $1.5 billion deal to acquire Steamboat and the operator of Winter Park, Intrawest. While these two resorts are in Colorado, part of the deal includes Mammoth Resorts, a big name in California skiing including Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, Snow Summit, Read more ➝
Will There Be a Last Chair? 2016-2017 Ski Season Resort Closing Dates
The trees budding all across the Front Range in Colorado and Utah, and water sprinklers feverishly spraying golf courses are signs that spring is on us and summer is near. To the dismay of skiers and riders alike, it’s time to say goodbye to the bittersweet 2016-2017 ski season. This winter has been both good and Read more ➝
How to Waterproof Your Gear in 3 Easy Steps
There’s nothing worse than spending a day on the mountain in cold and soggy gear. Your wet boots squish with each movement. Your fingers are frozen stiff. Your cuffs let moisture soak straight through to your sleeves. Unfortunately, ‘waterproof’ gear doesn’t last forever. With enough wear and tear, your favorite jacket’s ability to keep you Read more ➝
Get Insider Savings with Exclusive Deals at SkiCoupons.com
We know you – you save your vacation days for the first snowfall, and head for the mountains to slash downhill. There’s no better way for you to spend the day. But whether you frequent your favorite ski resort, or prefer a new adventure at each turn, skiing and snowboarding requires an investment in time Read more ➝
Ski Resort Opening and Closing Dates for 2015-2016
The ski films are out, and you know what that means – ski season is just around the corner! Calgary in Canada closed out their summer with a blanket of snowfall, and early snowmaking has begun at Copper Mountain in Colorado, along with some other resorts across the nation. With El Nino’s rains blessing the Read more ➝
Epic Snow Battle: Skiing vs. Snowboarding
Visit the snowy peaks of North America, and you’ll find be faced with an ultimate decision: should you ski or ride? In the wintery world of snow sports, does it matter whether you descend on one plank or two? It does, and here’s why. Old vs. new Skiing has been around since the beginning – literally Read more ➝
Why a Half-Million Skiers Ski Snowshoe Mountain
Snowshoe Mountain Resort in Pocahontas County, West Virginia is a laid-back ski resort positioned on Cheat Mountain near the towns of Marlington, Lewisburg and Elkins. Sitting atop the second highest point in West Virginia, Snowshoe Mountain Resort offers breathtaking views of this unique North American terrain, and is visited by more than a half a Read more ➝