Reading Time: 4 minutes Snowshoe Mountain’s Forever Wild team ventured out to Copper Mountain, Colorado earlier this month for the USASA National Championships. The 2024 event marked Forever Wild’s 3rd year in attendance bringing along 6 snowboarders and 11 skiers. The team came away with 3 snowboard podiums and 6 ski podiums after two weeks of competition. The competitions began with Snowboard week. The athletes competed in Slopestyle, Half Pipe, Snowboard Cross, Rail Jam, Slalom, and Giant Slalom during the week. Chole Anderson, 7, had a standout performance in her first year of competitio ..read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes Maximizing Space for Comfort and Profit Written by Phyllis Burke, Resort Design and Renovation phyllis@resortdesignrenovation.com | 336.430.9930 Welcome to the latest edition of Profitable Peaks: Marketing Magic! As we enjoy another exciting season in our beautiful mountain resort, we are thrilled to bring you valuable insights that can help you maximize the potential of your vacation rental property. In this edition, we dive into the art of “Maximizing Space Efficiency,” ensuring that your property is both comfortable for guests and profitable for you. We all know that ..read more

Reading Time: 4 minutes Not everyday is a powder or a bluebird day, but every trip to Snowshoe is an opportunity to have fun. Here’s how we stay smiling when the sky is crying. Shred Anyway There are no bad days, only bad gear (and a bad attitude). Sometimes rainy days are the best days with short lift lines and soft, slushy snow. It’s great for progressing on your skis or board because it doesn’t hurt when you fall. Ever wondered how our employees stay hyped no matter the weather? Dakine, Helly Hansen, and The North Face. Not what you brought? Check out 4848 and Full Tilt in the Village, or ..read more

Reading Time: 4 minutes Not everyday is a powder or a bluebird day, but every trip to Snowshoe is an opportunity to have fun. Here’s how we stay smiling when the sky is crying. Shred Anyway There are no bad days, only bad gear (and a bad attitude). Sometimes rainy days are the best days with short lift lines and soft, slushy snow. It’s great for progressing on your skis or board because it doesn’t hurt when you fall. Ever wondered how our employees stay hyped no matter the weather? Dakine, Helly Hansen, and The North Face. Not what you brought? Check out 4848 and Full Tilt in the Village, or ..read more

Reading Time: 4 minutes Here’s our picks for the 48 must-do’s at Snowshoe Mountain: 1. Catch a Basin side sunrise. 2. Get rope drop on a powder day. We recommend Camp 99 or Shay’s for this one. 3. Fuel up with a breakfast burrito from Wildcat. 4. Thank a snowmaker, patroller, and a lifty. We couldn’t do this without ’em. 5. Ride the new Powder Monkey lift. 6. Advance your skills in a private lesson. Everything from advanced carving to bumps to terrain parks. Our instructors got your back. 7. Get a warm bowl of chili at Arbuckle’s after conquering the steeps of Western. 8. Grab a WV Craft Beer ..read more

Reading Time: 4 minutes Designing Spaces That Stand Out Online Written by Phyllis Burke, Resort Design and Renovation phyllis@resortdesignrenovation.com | 336.430.9930 In the competitive landscape of vacation rentals, your property’s online presence can be a game-changer. We will be addressing a different aspect of Profitable Peaks each quarter and will feature ways to maintain your investment value and improve your income potential. This month, let’s delve into the art of “Marketing Magic” and explore how strategic design choices can elevate your vacation home’s visibility, attracting more bo ..read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes As the seasons change, so does the mountain. This is your guide for everything new and improved this year. Powder Monkey Lift For the first time since 2006, Snowshoe Mountain has a brand-spankin’-new lift! This new lift will increase uphill capacity and provide easier access to Western Territory. This means more runs and more fun for you (and it’s got a pretty nifty conveyor belt loading system). Our new lift opened December 15. You can see the whole process here. While the new Powder Monkey lift is now a four person chair, we still use a fixed-grip system. On days with ..read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes Dear Santa, It’s about that time again. I know you’re busy, and I haven’t written you in a while, so I decided to send you a list this year instead of having you guess. This year I want: GoPro Hero 12 Black This new GoPro is sweet. It comes with the extra strength battery for the cold days and has their newest HyperSmooth so all the videos come out like butter. Darn Tough Socks Santa, you and I both know how cold it can get in the winter time. That’s why this year I want some socks from Darn Tough. They make their socks with Merino Wool so my feet will stay dry ..read more

Reading Time: 4 minutes Skiing and snowboarding can be daunting sports to get into. Navigating your way around the mountain for the first time can be a bit confusing and stressful. Thankfully, there is a solution that will turn a nerve-wracking experience into the start of a lifelong love for sliding on snow. Enter Snowshoe Ski and Ride School. Our team of experienced and expert instructors are here to show you the ropes. Read along and learn about our lesson types, what to bring, and where to meet. What Are My Lesson Options? Snowshoe offers four different lesson types for both skiing and s ..read more

Reading Time: 5 minutes It’s finally here. That Snowshoe ski vacation you’ve been daydreaming about at work is finally here. You’ve made it to the mountain, got checked in, grabbed a bite at The Junction, got a good night’s sleep. Now its time to get everything ready for the first day on snow. When you reach into your suitcase, make sure to avoid reaching for jeans and that lovably ugly Christmas sweater. Using the proper gear is crucial to making sure your time on the mountain is filled with fun and not trips to the condo to warm up. Keep reading to get the low down on layers, outer wear, saf ..read more