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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Winterplace, West Virginia

Located off Interstate 77 near Beckley, West Virginia, Winterplace is extremely popular with large groups and families looking for easy access.  Plenty of lodging options are available in nearby Beckley to the north and Princeton to the south, along with a few ski in ski out properties available on-site. Winterplace runs in conjunction with The Resort at Glade Springs, only […]

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Michael Pitts | October 31, 2022
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VIDEO: Bear Cub Runs Alongside Mountain Biker at Snowshoe, WV

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CycleBrains | June 24, 2021
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Timberline Mountain, WV Excited for Winter 20/21 Season

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Timberline Mountain, WV didn’t open for the Winter 19/20 season — but that may have been a blessing in disguise. Related: “Timberline Ski Resort, WV Purchased for $2.2 Million” Two new lifts will debut for the Winter 20/21 season, as part of a $10+ million plan to revitalize and upgrade the ski resort. A brand new Doppelmayr high-speed detachable 6-place […]

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Taylor Stephan | October 16, 2020
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Bankrupt West Virginia Ski Area Bought & Sold, to Reopen Winter 2020-2021

Timberline Four Season Resort in Canaan Valley, West Virginia filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in April of 2019 — but now there is hope. After being purchased by Perfect North Slopes, Inc. of Indiana at an auction, the ski area will live on for the 2020-2021 ski season. Related: White Pine Ski Resort, WY is for sale Upon purchase, the […]

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SnowBrains | February 24, 2020
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Man Dies Following Skiing Incident at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV

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A 70-year-old man died following an incident at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV reports WVNS. On Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 a 70-year-old skier was found unconscious on an intermediate ski slope in the Silver Creek area. Members of the Snowshoe Ski Patrol responded to the scene. They provided initial care, including CPR and other emergency medical interventions. He was then transported […]

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SnowBrains | January 17, 2020
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Snowshoe Mountain, WV Opening Even More Terrain this Weekend

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It’s been an amazing week at Snowshoe Mountain, WV and it’s about to get even better. The trail count is going up, the resort announced yesterday. Here’s the plan for the next few days: Friday: Soaring Eagle lift opens with Upper Flume and Lower Hootenanny Saturday: Camp 99, J-Hook, and Lower Whistlepunk join the party Sunday: Lower Ballhooter On deck: […]

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SnowBrains | December 6, 2019
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Timberline Ski Resort, WV Purchased for $2.2 Million

Timberline Ski Resort is reopening for the 2020 ski season after the family-operated business abruptly closed in February. Owing $2.8 million to creditors, Timberline was forced to seek bankruptcy protection last April. The co-owner and managing partner of the resort allegedly failed to pay twelve years’ worth of county hotel and motel taxes valuing a total of $4,258. In 1985, […]

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Emily Crofton | November 27, 2019
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As Snowshoe Mountain, WV Approaches Opening Day, Check Out their Beautiful ‘Whale Porn’…

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Opening day is fast approaching at Snowshoe Mountain, WV and the resort is hard at work making sure conditions are primed for skiers and riders. With a scheduled opening day of Friday 22nd November, it really does look like winter there right now, and it should be a day to remember. Related: Family Fun at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV ❄🐳By this […]

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SnowBrains | November 15, 2019
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