Winterplace Ski Resort

Beginner-friendly resort in southern West Virginia with 90 skiable acres, full snowmaking, and an extensive snowtubing park.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
184m (604ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,100m (3,609ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
913m (2,995ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
254cm (100in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
28
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
9
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
89 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Beginner
43%
Intermediate
43%
Advanced
14%

Best For

BudgetFamilies

Location

Set in the Appalachian Mountains of southern West Virginia, near Ghent, this is a low, modest-elevation resort on rolling forested ridges. The setting is humid and continental, with terrain that stays gentle and well below the high-alpine character of western ranges.

Getting there

Easy to reach

Fly into Greenbrier (LWB), about an hour from the resort by road.

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