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Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort - Skiing Near Washington, DC

By Rachel Cooper, About.com

Snowshoe Ski Resort is the largest ski area in West Virginia and has the region's highest vertical drop. The resort has lots of activities and a wide range of accommodations. This is the best skiing in the region. Snowshoe, an Intrawest Resort, gets the most snowfall of any of the ski resorts driveable from Washington. Snowshoe is a full scale resort with lots of lodging and restaurants nearby. Activities include downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowcat tours, snowmobiling, snowshoe tours, indoor pool, hot tubs, mini golf, and arcades.

Snowshoe Ski Resort Description:


Address: 1 Snowshoe Dr., Snowshoe, West Virginia
Snow Report: (304) 572-4636
Distance from Washington, DC : 238 miles; 4.5 - 5 hours
Trails: 57
Lifts: 14
Vertical Drop: 1,500 feet

Website:

www.snowshoemtn.com

Hotels Near Snowshoe:

Snowshoe Mountain Resort
The Inn at Snowshoe
Silver Creek Lodge at Snowshoe
Spruce Lodge Snowshoe

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