The Mountain

Map of eastern U.S. showing location of The Sanctuary in West Virginia

Snowshoe owners, the Alterra Mountain Company, are committed to the continued expansion of this thriving destination as more people discover how much there is to do in this beautiful region. Snowshoe is a growing community of 2,000 vacation home owners that gather year round with friends and family to enjoy all that Snowshoe has to offer. With half a million skiers enjoying the excellent skiing each season and over 30,000 mountain bikers on the trails every summer, Snowshoe is the ideal location for a vacation home. There is something for everyone in every season and the impressive visitor return rate indicates that the secret is getting out.

Snowshoe is an easy 4-5 hour drive from major metropolitan areas like Pittsburgh and DC.

Year-Round Activities

Winter

With two distinct mountains at Snowshoe, the area offers 244 acres of skiing serviced by 12 lifts. Whether you’re looking for the thrill of a double black diamond run, or some mellow greens to learn on from some of the best instructors, you’ll find it at Snowshoe.

Summer

If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush it can be found on an off road adventure tour or the bike park which celebrated its 20th year of operations in 2023. The venue has been a regular stop on the UCI Mountain Bike calendar and hosted the Marathon World Championships in 2024. There are over 40 trails to discover and rentals and lessons are available.