| Vertical drop: | 1,000 feet |
| Base elevation: | 3,268 feet |
| Peak elevation: | 4,268 feet |
| Skiable acres: | 91 |
| Longest run: | 2 miles |
| Trails: | 36 |
Timberline Mountain has experienced perhaps the most drama of any ski area in the Mid-Atlantic in recent years. Following many years of decay and controversy, the resort filed for bankruptcy in 2019 and was placed on the auction block. In late 2019, Timberline was purchased by Indiana-based Perfect North Slopes, and they immediately set in place an aggressive capital improvement plan to re-open a revitalized Timberline in time for the 2020-2021 Winter Season, including the replacement of chairlifts. You can learn all about Timberline’s transformation in DCSki’s extensive feature story The Renaissance of Timberline.
Guests to Timberline Mountain for the 2020-2021 winter season experienced a dramatically improved resort. While the great views, ample snow, and peak of 4,268 feet above sea level have been constants at Timberline, the new ownership has raised the bar by modernizing the resort and showing a commitment to make Timberline once of the best ski hills in the Mid-Atlantic.
Timberline is located two miles from the Canaan Valley ski area, but offers more advanced terrain than its neighbor. Steeps and bumps can be found throughout the resort’s trails, as well as some gladed skiing. Beginner terrain is also available, although beginners may feel more comfortable at Canaan Valley. The lengthy 2-mile long Salamander run at Timberline offers an easy-going pitch that is good for beginners.
Timberline Mountain focuses on skiing and snowboarding, and has modest lodge facilities. Timberline does not have a tubing hill, and does not currently offer many summer activities.
Photo by John Sherwood.
| Resort Name: | Timberline Mountain |
| Vertical Drop: | 1,000 feet |
| Base Altitude: | 3,268 feet |
| Peak Altitude: | 4,268 feet |
| Trails: | 36 Trails:
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| Skiable Acres: | 91 |
| Longest Run: | 2 miles |
| Lifts: | 2 (A high-speed 6-pack and a fixed grip quad, both installed in 2020.) |
| Night Skiing: | |
| Terrain Park: | Yes |
| Tubing Park: | (No tubing park) |
| Address: | 254 Four Seasons Dr. Davis, WV 26260 |
| Phone: | 304-403-2074 |
| Social Media: |   |
| Webcams: | View resort webcams |
| Web Site: | https://timberlinemountain.com |
| Directions: | Via Google Maps |
| Humidity: | 45% | Visibility: | 10.00 |
| Wind Speed: | 13 mph
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Sunrise: | 7:29 a.m. |
| Barometer: | 30.17 in | Sunset: | 5:32 p.m. |
| Dewpoint: | 0 °F |
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January 7, 2022 - The second half of December wasn’t ideal for Mid-Atlantic ski areas: cold temperatures from early in the season yielded to unseasonably (and, to skiers, unreasonably) mild days. As the calendar advanced from December to January, that’s all changed. DCSki provides a roundup of the latest conditions at local ski resorts.
December 1, 2021 - The Mid-Atlantic ski season is already underway, and additional ski areas are scheduled to come on-line the weekend of December 4-5. DCSki presents a complete roundup of open — and soon-to-open — ski areas in this December 1, 2021 update. Above, Pennsylvania’s Seven Springs Resort has been laying down snow in preparation for a December 4 opening.
November 30, 2021 - Jim Kenney had a chance to swing by West Virginia’s Timberline Mountain for its preview weekend on November 28, 2021.
November 27, 2021 - There are many lists of “top ski areas,”, but there is only one “Jim Kenney’s top ski areas” list. Reflecting on 50+ years of skiing, Jim picks his favorite ski areas that resonated personally with him.
November 24, 2021 - Favorable snowmaking temperatures have enabled many Mid-Atlantic ski areas to begin snowmaking operations in preparation for their season openings. Sugar Mountain, Cataloochee, and Snowshoe are among the first ski areas to open for the 2021-2022 winter season. Above, early-morning snowmaking is shown at Pennsylvania’s Seven Springs Resort on November 23, 2021.
May 9, 2021 - West Virginia’s Timberline Mountain Resort has just completed its first winter season under new ownership. DCSki Columnist John Sherwood reflects on his time at the revitalized Timberline Mountain this past season, describing the changes at the ski area and how it is transforming the entire Canaan Valley region.
December 30, 2020 - Chris Duck took his 6- and 8-year olds to Timberline Mountain on Sunday, December 27. Chris provides this Firsthand Report.
December 24, 2020 - The 2020-2021 ski season has begun. DCSki provides a quick look at ski areas across PA, MD, VA, and WV.
December 22, 2020 - On Friday, December 18, 2020, West Virginia’s Timberline Mountain Resort opened for the season looking quite different than it did the last time it was open.
May 6, 2020 - It was starting to look like the lifts at a once-beloved West Virginia ski area had run for the last time. Years of struggles had led Timberline Four Seasons Resort to file for bankruptcy. Then, new owners stepped up to the plate, with a bold plan to reinvigorate the ski area. In this extensive Feature Story, DCSki covers the past, present, and future of Timberline Mountain.
