DAVIS, W.VA. // 800-SNOWING // TIMBERLINERESORT.COM

Few resorts in the Mid-Atlantic go out of their way to take care of expert skiers like Timberline Resort. The mountain has some of the toughest advanced ski terrain in the region, offering five steep double black diamonds, and the best tree skiing below the Mason Dixon. But don’t let those stats intimidate you. Timberline also features a two-mile long green run as well as some of the best mountaintop terrain for beginners.

THE NUMBERS
• Elevation: 4,268’
• Average Snowfall: 150”
• Vertical Drop: 1,000’
• Acres: 100
• Lifts: Three
• Terrain Park: Yes
• Tubing: No
• Weekend/Holiday Rate: $55

NEW THIS SEASON
• Timberline is expanding its tree skiing by cleaning up the trees of the Cherry Bowl, a favorite glade run for locals. Look for the Cherry Bowl between Salamander and Off the Wall, where deep snow gathers during storms.
• Lights have been added to White Lightening, making it possible to ski this popular black diamond run into the wee hours of night.
• Timberline has added a brand new ski in/ski out hotel, Timberline Resort Hotel, the only slopeside hotel in Canaan Valley.

FAMILY ADVENTURE
• Kids and adults love to ski Salamander, a two-mile long green slope that runs from the peak of the mountain all the way to the base lodge.
• Timberline’s Children’s Program is designed to get younger kids interested in skiing and snowboarding through a proven method of games, on-snow learning, and snacks.
• Snowy Luau, Timberline’s end of the ski season festival, features a torchlight parade, fireworks, races, costumes, music, and Polynesian dancers.

INSIDE TRACK
• Timberline has a huge telemark following, which is rare in the Mid-Atlantic. Half of the mountain’s ski patrol uses telemark gear and they have a full program devoted to teaching skiers how to telemark.
• For tree skiing, locals love Pearly Glades, a black diamond with some of the most exhilarating tree skiing on the mountain.