| 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 Resort 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.
While many of the facilities will be upgraded when Timberline re-opens for the 2020-2021 season, what will remain unchanged are the great views, ample natural snow, and a peak of 4,268 feet above sea level.
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.
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:
|
| 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: | |
| Social Media: |  |
| Web Site: | https://timberlinemountain.com |
| Directions: | Via Google Maps |
| Humidity: | 70% | Visibility: | 10.00 |
| Wind Speed: | 9 mph
 |
Sunrise: | 6:44 a.m. |
| Barometer: | 30.27 in | Sunset: | 5:18 p.m. |
| Dewpoint: | 32 °F |
Weather supplied by the National Weather Service. Errors or reporting delays may be possible.
Snow conditions currently unavailable.
Snow conditions supplied by SnoCountry, and may be inaccurate or delayed at times. Please check directly with Timberline for the most up-to-date snow and operating conditions.
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.
November 21, 2019 - On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, West Virginia’s Timberline Resort entered a new era as it was purchased at auction by Perfect North Slopes, adding a promising new chapter to the beleaguered resort.
January 3, 2019 - The 2018-2019 winter season is off to a rocky start, with above-average temperatures throughout much of December. DCSki provides a roundup of current conditions and struggles across the Mid-Atlantic.
December 20, 2018 - Early-season cold temperatures enabled many Mid-Atlantic resorts to fire up the snowguns, but the cold gave way to some bouts of milder temps and heavy rain, which has delayed the start of the season for some resorts. Although pre-Christmas rain is still adding to the challenge, several additional resorts plan to open in the coming days.
December 28, 2017 - On December 20, 2017, Liftopia announced its Second Annual Best in Snow Awards, and Mid-Atlantic ski area Canaan Valley Resort received top billing in two categories.
December 14, 2017 - The past week saw the arrival of cold temperatures, and the dip in Mercury allowed ski areas to fire up their snowguns. Although lifts have already started running at several resorts, by the end of the December 16-17 weekend nearly every ski resort in the Mid-Atlantic will have kicked off its 2017-2018 winter season. DCSki has the latest opening information here.
November 27, 2016 - The Thanksgiving Holiday weekend saw the opening of several ski areas in the Mid-Atlantic region, thanks to a recent stretch of cold temperatures that enabled productive snowmaking.
February 24, 2016 - On Saturday, February 20, 2016, the Thunderstruck chairlift at West Virginia’s Timberline Four Seasons Resort experienced a significant failure, causing a cross-arm to separate from the top of lift tower #12 and injuring multiple skiers. Following the accident, Timberline invited industry experts to the resort to investigate the failure and restore the lift to safe operation. Timberline is aiming to repair the lift and perform rigorous safety inspections in order to re-open the lift by Saturday morning, February 27. Meanwhile, other resorts across the nation have begun to inspect similar lifts for early signs of failure.
February 20, 2016 - A significant chairlift malfunction on the morning of February 20, 2016 left multiple skiers injured at Timberline Four Seasons Resort. (Updated February 21 with additional details and photos.)
November 27, 2014 - The 2014-2015 ski season is about to kick off. While many people will be hitting the stores on Black Friday, diehard skiers and snowboarders will be pointing their cars away from the shopping malls and towards the mountains — where they’ll find a variety of ski resorts launching their winter season.
