I bought the 3 for 1 pass for Snowshoe this year and was surprised at how pricey the on-mountain lodging options are. In the past, I have stayed at the Cass Railroad State park houses. I also just looked at VRBO and AirBnb which didn't have a lot of great options especially for a smaller group (or myself alone).
For coming from DC, are there are reasonably priced hotels or motels within an hour or two of Snowshoe so that I can get most of the driving out of the way the night before I want to ski? In the past, I have also stayed in Elkins, which worked ok. I don't need anything fancy at all. Ideas?
Way Off of 219 there is a place called Elk Springs Resort maybe a 30 - 35 minute drive to SS 877-ELK SPRINGS.
Across from the Inn is - Rte 66 Ski they have a few rooms - 304-572-2200
If memory serves me correctly - Valley View was the cheapest.
Obviously, Elkins has a bunch of hotel options but it is an hour + away.
Elk River Touring Center Its 5 miles from the base of SS. They have a resturant and pub onsite.
I also send emails to the vrbo owners and to see if anyone will offer a deal.
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Bumps wrote:
I also send emails to the vrbo owners and to see if anyone will offer a deal.
Most owners will do deals during the mid week (Sun - Thu). Weekends are like gold since SS started selling the $199 pass. I have not had an open weekend in 2 years.
Hoyadrew - if you can do a mid week you can get a place on the slopes for just a little more than a hotel in Elkins. Beats the hell out of driving all that way each day.
Another to add to the list, suggested on another thread: The Brazenhead Inn. I haven't stayed there, but the rates look pretty good:
http://www.brazenheadinn.com/index.htm
If SS does the Ridiculous Pass again, I may pick passes up for my daughter and me and stay at this place one of the middle weekends in March.
Thanks everyone very much for the recommendations. I myself can do midweek, but it's really hard to find other people who can come with me. The Cass Railroad houses seem like a really great deal if you can get a larger group together. I didn't realize they were only 9 miles from the resort.
