DAVIS, W.Va. — The West Virginia Ski Industry has welcomed four new members into its hall of fame.
The Snow Sports Museum recently held a ceremony at Canaan Valley Resort honoring Debbie Cline, Steve Drumheller, Dave Cline, and Mark Poore to the hall of fame consisting of now 36 members.
All four of these inductees had different stories, yet all of them had an impact on the advancement of the ski industry in West Virginia, whether it be by fundraising, teaching, or operating local businesses.
Pocahontas County native Debbie Cline impacted the state’s ski industry for over 40 years, most recently as the general manager of the Ski Barn ski shops. Cline is said to be very personable and, according to President of the Snow Sports Museum of West Virginia Kim Williams, Cline has been a key factor in the growth in West Virginia.
“Debbie is truly one of the unsung heroes of the industry and has helped to grow it to where it is today.”
Steve Drumheller, of Tucker County, made his mark by way of sales and promotions. Drumheller worked at Snowshoe Mountain, Canaan Valley Resort, Silver Creek, and Timberline in sales and marketing roles.
“Mark has probably spent more time on West Virginia snow than anyone I know. He was one of those folks who did their best to make everyone’s visit, the best it could be, every time out,” said Williams. Williams also said that Drumheller was responsible for bringing in millions to the state.
Dave Cline, of Ohio County, did his work by training and coaching ski patrollers at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. Cline has also received a National Ski Patrol Appointment Award.
Seriously, the majority of the ski patrollers in West Virginia have probably been in a clinic headed up by Dave and that means every skier and snowboarder has benefited from his safety knowledge, Williams said about Cline.
Lastly, Mark Poore of Pocahontas County made his way to the hall of fame by skiing every trail in West Virginia and contributing his time and effort to teaching and directing at Snowshoe Mountain, Silver Creek, and Canaan Valley.
“Mark has probably spent more time on West Virginia snow than anyone I know,” Williams said on Poore.
Poore has been attacking the West Virginia slopes since he arrived in the state in the mid-1980’s.
For more information, visit snowsportsmuseum.org