If you love the snow and are always down for a thrill, you’ll love skiing in West Virginia. Almost Heaven is perfect for beginner skiing, so why not bundle up and try your hand (or foot) at conquering the slopes?
After your first try on the slopes, you’ll discover why West Virginia is the best place to learn how to ski.
Your slopes and dreams begin in #AlmostHeaven >
At Canaan Valley Resort State Park, professional instructors make learning to ski feel like an adventure. Whether you’re hopping into a group lesson, booking a one-on-one session, or signing the kids up for ski and ride programs, you’ll find plenty of room to explore. More than 30 percent of the terrain is beginner-friendly, including the adorable Critters Crawl, complete with its own magic carpet lift.
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Voted one of the best places to learn in the Southeast, Winterplace Ski Resort turns first-time skiing and snowboarding into pure fun. Its ski and snowboard school offers everything from group and private lessons to terrain-based learning. The dedicated teaching area—with two super carpet lifts—makes it easy to build confidence fast.
At Snowshoe Mountain, beginners are spoiled with options. Choose from terrain-based learning, private and group lessons, Mommy & Me sessions, clinics, and pre-ski school. The Snowshoe Basin Area is perfect for those starting out, while budding intermediates can cruise friendly favorites like Skipjack and Gandy Dancer.
At Oglebay Resort, learning to ski or snowboard comes with plenty of smiles. Beginners can book private lessons or enroll little ones in engaging ski and snowboard clinics. Afterward, celebrate your new skills with a fun tubing run—the perfect way to cap off a day on the snow.
Your skiing adventures are just beginning. Find even more winter sports and other thrilling adventures in our free West Virginia Vacation Guide.