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Welcome TO Snowshoe
Summer is here and so is your trip to Snowshoe. Make your experience as smooth and memorable as possible with this guide on all you need to know before you go. View important lift ticket, lesson, or rental information, and steps to take to simplify your journey. Be sure to complete any required documentation before your trip. And if you have any additional questions, contact us. We're here to help you explore all Snowshoe has to offer.
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Summer is here and so is your trip to Snowshoe. Make your experience as smooth and memorable as possible with this guide on all you need to know before you go. View important lift ticket, lesson, or rental information, and steps to take to simplify your journey. Be sure to complete any required documentation before your trip. And if you have any additional questions, contact us. We're here to help you explore all Snowshoe has to offer.
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Lift Tickets and Passes
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Day Lift Ticket Validity
Snowshoe lift tickets are only valid for the date(s) indicated on your ticket.
Season Pass Validity
Snowshoe Bike Park season passes give you unlimited access to over 40 trails and 1,500 feet of vertical descent the entire summer season.
2025 Bike Park Hours
*Limited Park Hours: The Basin Trails will be open with Ballhooter lift access from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
*Full Park Hours: The Basin Trails will be open with Ballhooter lift access from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The Western Territory trails will also be open with Western Express lift access from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
MAY 23 - JUNE 22
Open Thursday through Sunday: Full park hours.
JUNE 23 - SEPTEMBER 2
Open Monday through Sunday
Monday through Wednesday: Limited park hours.
Thursday through Sunday: Full park hours.
SEPTEMBER 3 - OCTOBER 12
Open Thursday through Sunday: Full park hours.
HOLIDAY BIKE PARK DATES
- May 27 and September 2.
Open for full park hours. Basin & Western Territory trails will be open.
EVENT BIKE PARK CLOSURE DATES
June 21 - 23 (Grand National Cross Country (GNCC):
Only Western Territory trails will be open during the event.
*Full Park Hours: The Basin Trails will be open with Ballhooter lift access from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The Western Territory trails will also be open with Western Express lift access from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
MAY 23 - JUNE 22
Open Thursday through Sunday: Full park hours.
JUNE 23 - SEPTEMBER 2
Open Monday through Sunday
Monday through Wednesday: Limited park hours.
Thursday through Sunday: Full park hours.
SEPTEMBER 3 - OCTOBER 12
Open Thursday through Sunday: Full park hours.
HOLIDAY BIKE PARK DATES
- May 27 and September 2.
Open for full park hours. Basin & Western Territory trails will be open.
EVENT BIKE PARK CLOSURE DATES
June 21 - 23 (Grand National Cross Country (GNCC):
Only Western Territory trails will be open during the event.
Bike Park Season Pass Perks
Retail Discounts | 15% off at all Snowshoe-owned retail shops |
Food & Beverage Discounts | 15% off at all Snowshoe-owned restaurants |
Lodging Discounts | 10% off non-holiday lodging stays booked through Snowshoe reservations |
Riding at Beech Mountain | Redeem three days of riding at Beech Mountain when you present your Snowshoe Season Bike Park Pass at their on-mountain sales location. |
Please note:
- Retail discounts are applicable at 4848, Signatures & Sweets of Snowshoe, Pocahontas Supply Company, and The Mountain Adventure Center (MAC). Discount excludes hard goods.
- Food & beverage discounts are applicable to all Snowshoe-owned restaurants. Snowshoe-owned restaurants include: Cheat Mountain Pizza, Sunset Cantina, The Junction Ale House, The Boathouse, and Wildcat Provisions.
- Lodging discounts apply to stays of two nights or more. Please call 1-877-441-4386 when booking to apply your discount. Select event weekends excluded. Please call 1-877-441-4386 when booking to apply your discount.
Lessons
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Know Before You Go: Group Lessons
GENERAL:
- Lessons do not include lift tickets or bike rentals.
- Discounted rental bike and lift tickets (if selected) are only valid during your lesson. If you want to continue riding after your lesson, you must purchase rentals and lift tickets separately.
BIKE Requirements and RENTAL INFO:
Lessons require a full-suspension downhill or enduro bike. Rentals often sellout in advance so we recommend advanced reservations.
Adult MOUNTAIN BIKing 101 LESSONS
Age:
10 and over.
Lesson Duration:
1.5 hours.
Meeting Location:
The Mountain Adventure Center (MAC).
Helpful Hint:
Guests often take the Mountain Bike 101 course multiple times before they advance to skill clinics. Determine which lesson you should take by discussing with your coach.
JUNIOR MOUNTAIN BIKING 101 LESSONs
Ages:
6 to 9 years old.
Lesson Duration:
1.5 Hours.
Meeting Location:
The Mountain Adventure Center (The MAC).
- Lessons do not include lift tickets or bike rentals.
- Discounted rental bike and lift tickets (if selected) are only valid during your lesson. If you want to continue riding after your lesson, you must purchase rentals and lift tickets separately.
BIKE Requirements and RENTAL INFO:
Lessons require a full-suspension downhill or enduro bike. Rentals often sellout in advance so we recommend advanced reservations.
Adult MOUNTAIN BIKing 101 LESSONS
Age:
10 and over.
Lesson Duration:
1.5 hours.
Meeting Location:
The Mountain Adventure Center (MAC).
Helpful Hint:
Guests often take the Mountain Bike 101 course multiple times before they advance to skill clinics. Determine which lesson you should take by discussing with your coach.
JUNIOR MOUNTAIN BIKING 101 LESSONs
Ages:
6 to 9 years old.
Lesson Duration:
1.5 Hours.
Meeting Location:
The Mountain Adventure Center (The MAC).
Know Before You Go: Private and Guided Lessons
AGES:
3 and over.
LESSON DURATION:
1 to 3 Hours.
MEETING LOCATION:
The Mountain Adventure Center (The MAC).
LIFT TICKET & RENTAL INFO:
Private lessons do not include rentals and/or a bike park lift ticket. Those must be purchased separately. We recommend advanced reservations for bike rentals.
ATTIRE:
We recommend our guests wear the appropriate protective gear and attire for safety purposes.
3 and over.
LESSON DURATION:
1 to 3 Hours.
MEETING LOCATION:
The Mountain Adventure Center (The MAC).
LIFT TICKET & RENTAL INFO:
Private lessons do not include rentals and/or a bike park lift ticket. Those must be purchased separately. We recommend advanced reservations for bike rentals.
ATTIRE:
We recommend our guests wear the appropriate protective gear and attire for safety purposes.
Know Before You Go: Skills Clinics
AGES:
10 and over.
LESSON DURATION:
1 hour.
MEETING LOCATION:
The Mountain Adventure Center (The MAC).
SKILL CLINICS OFFERED:
We offer three different skill clinics daily: Drops, Jumps, and Berms & Cornering.
SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED:
All three skill clinics require downhill experience and the ability to handle blue/intermediate terrain.
LIFT TICKETS AND RENTALS:
Lift tickets and bike rentals are not included in the price of skills clinics. They must be purchased separately.
10 and over.
LESSON DURATION:
1 hour.
MEETING LOCATION:
The Mountain Adventure Center (The MAC).
SKILL CLINICS OFFERED:
We offer three different skill clinics daily: Drops, Jumps, and Berms & Cornering.
SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED:
All three skill clinics require downhill experience and the ability to handle blue/intermediate terrain.
LIFT TICKETS AND RENTALS:
Lift tickets and bike rentals are not included in the price of skills clinics. They must be purchased separately.
Rentals
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Know Before You Go: Bike Rentals
RENTAL PICK UP LOCATION
The Mountain Adventure Center (MAC)
The MAC is the location for all biking rental packages. It is located in the heart of the Village in the lower level of Allegheny Springs.
Phone: 304.572.5917
Directions
What Is Included in Bike rentals?
A mountain bike, full-face helmet, and pads are included in mountain bike rentals.
Are Lift tickets or lessons included with rentals?
- Snowshoe Bike Park lift tickets and season passes are not included with bike rentals.
- Snowshoe Bike Park lessons are not included with bike rentals.
CAN YOU USE BIKE RENTALS FOR RACE PURPOSES?
No, you cannot use rental bikes for race purposes.
Adult Downhill bike REntals
Age:
12 and over.
Bike Sizes:
- Small bikes apply to guests between 5' 3" and 5' 9" tall.
- Medium bikes apply to guests between 5' 9" and 6' 2" tall.
- Large bikes apply to guests 6' 3" and above.
Adult enduro bike rentals
Age:
12 and over.
Bike Sizes:
- Small bikes apply to guests between 5' 0" and 5' 5" tall.
- Medium bikes apply to guests between 5' 5" and 5' 10" tall.
- Large bikes apply to guests between 5' 10" and 6' 1" tall.
- X-Large bikes apply to guests 6' 1" and above.
Adult Freeride Bike rentals
Age:
12 and over.
Bike Sizes:
- Small bikes apply to guests between 5' 0" and 5' 5" tall.
- Medium bikes apply to guests between 5' 5" and 5' 10" tall.
- Large bikes apply to guests between 5' 10" and 6' 1" tall.
- X-Large bikes apply to guests 6' 1" and above.
Junior freeride bike rentals
Age:
7 to 11.
Bike Sizes:
- Small bikes apply to children between 3' 9" and 4' 3" tall.
- Medium bikes apply to children between 4' 8" and 4' 8" tall.
The Mountain Adventure Center (MAC)
The MAC is the location for all biking rental packages. It is located in the heart of the Village in the lower level of Allegheny Springs.
Phone: 304.572.5917
Directions
What Is Included in Bike rentals?
A mountain bike, full-face helmet, and pads are included in mountain bike rentals.
Are Lift tickets or lessons included with rentals?
- Snowshoe Bike Park lift tickets and season passes are not included with bike rentals.
- Snowshoe Bike Park lessons are not included with bike rentals.
CAN YOU USE BIKE RENTALS FOR RACE PURPOSES?
No, you cannot use rental bikes for race purposes.
Adult Downhill bike REntals
Age:
12 and over.
Bike Sizes:
- Small bikes apply to guests between 5' 3" and 5' 9" tall.
- Medium bikes apply to guests between 5' 9" and 6' 2" tall.
- Large bikes apply to guests 6' 3" and above.
Adult enduro bike rentals
Age:
12 and over.
Bike Sizes:
- Small bikes apply to guests between 5' 0" and 5' 5" tall.
- Medium bikes apply to guests between 5' 5" and 5' 10" tall.
- Large bikes apply to guests between 5' 10" and 6' 1" tall.
- X-Large bikes apply to guests 6' 1" and above.
Adult Freeride Bike rentals
Age:
12 and over.
Bike Sizes:
- Small bikes apply to guests between 5' 0" and 5' 5" tall.
- Medium bikes apply to guests between 5' 5" and 5' 10" tall.
- Large bikes apply to guests between 5' 10" and 6' 1" tall.
- X-Large bikes apply to guests 6' 1" and above.
Junior freeride bike rentals
Age:
7 to 11.
Bike Sizes:
- Small bikes apply to children between 3' 9" and 4' 3" tall.
- Medium bikes apply to children between 4' 8" and 4' 8" tall.
Prepare for your Activity
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Know Before You Go: Adventure Dining Tours
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Guests must have a valid driver's license to drive the vehicle.
- Guests must be at least 13 to ride as a passenger.
- Check-in is at the Village Adventure Outpost by the Big Top. Please arrive 10 minutes before your ticket time.
SAFETY INFORMATION:
- Drivers must wear Closed-toe shoes.
- We provide DOT-approved helmets and you must wear them during the tour.
- Guests must have a valid driver's license to drive the vehicle.
- Guests must be at least 13 to ride as a passenger.
- Check-in is at the Village Adventure Outpost by the Big Top. Please arrive 10 minutes before your ticket time.
SAFETY INFORMATION:
- Drivers must wear Closed-toe shoes.
- We provide DOT-approved helmets and you must wear them during the tour.
Know Before You Go: Off-Road Adventure Tours
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Guests must have a valid driver's license to drive the vehicle.
- Guests must be at least 13 to ride as a passenger.
- Check-in is at the Village Adventure Outpost by the Big Top. Please arrive 10 minutes before your ticket time.
SAFETY INFORMATION:
- Drivers must wear Closed-toe shoes.
- We provide DOT-approved helmets and you must wear them during the tour.
- Guests must have a valid driver's license to drive the vehicle.
- Guests must be at least 13 to ride as a passenger.
- Check-in is at the Village Adventure Outpost by the Big Top. Please arrive 10 minutes before your ticket time.
SAFETY INFORMATION:
- Drivers must wear Closed-toe shoes.
- We provide DOT-approved helmets and you must wear them during the tour.
Know Before You Go: E-Bike Tours
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- The group's skill level and comfortability determines the terrain you ride during the tour.
- The maximum weight for riders is 250 pounds.
- Check-in is at the Village Adventure Outpost near the Big Top. Please arrive 10 minutes before your ticket time.
SAFETY INFORmATION:
- We provide helmets and you must wear them during the tour.
- The group's skill level and comfortability determines the terrain you ride during the tour.
- The maximum weight for riders is 250 pounds.
- Check-in is at the Village Adventure Outpost near the Big Top. Please arrive 10 minutes before your ticket time.
SAFETY INFORmATION:
- We provide helmets and you must wear them during the tour.
Know Before You Go: Sporting Clays
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- In addition to target practice,Participants will receive gun safety and control training during the 20-Shot Sporting Clay 101 tour.
- The Sporting Clay course is on Shavers Lake Road in the direction of Silver Creek Ski Area. Please arrive 10 minutes before your ticket time.
- In addition to target practice,Participants will receive gun safety and control training during the 20-Shot Sporting Clay 101 tour.
- The Sporting Clay course is on Shavers Lake Road in the direction of Silver Creek Ski Area. Please arrive 10 minutes before your ticket time.
Know Before You Go: STACYC Bikes
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Bike rides last 20 minutes.
- The STACYC Bike course is located on Skidder Slope behind Highland House.
- Bike rides last 20 minutes.
- The STACYC Bike course is located on Skidder Slope behind Highland House.
Know Before You Go: Scenic Lift Rides
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Ticket includes Ballhooter and Western Express lift access during operating hours.
- Guests 5 and over must have a ticket. Guests 4 and under do not require tickets.
- Ticket includes Ballhooter and Western Express lift access during operating hours.
- Guests 5 and over must have a ticket. Guests 4 and under do not require tickets.
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Transportation & Parking
For detailed information about parking, directions, public transportation schedules, and more, visit our Getting Here guide.
Lodging Check-In
Visit our Lodging Check-In page for directions, hours, and contact information.
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For detailed information about parking, directions, public transportation schedules, and more, visit our Getting Here guide.
Lodging Check-In
Visit our Lodging Check-In page for directions, hours, and contact information.
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Hours & Locations
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Lessons
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Rentals
Pick-up at the Mountain Adventure Center.
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CANCELLATION POLICIES
Lift Tickets
Full payment is required at the time of booking. Online tickets are fully refundable and changeable up until 14 days from the product start date. After that, tickets are nonrefundable and non-changeable. Online tickets are non-transferable and valid only on product dates purchased. Insurance may be purchased on this product. Purchased insurance terms will then apply.
Rentals, Lessons, and Programs
Full payment will be taken at the time of booking for any activity products such as bike school, adventure, rentals, etc. You will be able to cancel these for a full refund up until three days before your arrival date. Within three days of your arrival date, these products are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted on the product information. rich-text, responsive-table
CANCELLATION POLICIES
Lift Tickets
Full payment is required at the time of booking. Online tickets are fully refundable and changeable up until 14 days from the product start date. After that, tickets are nonrefundable and non-changeable. Online tickets are non-transferable and valid only on product dates purchased. Insurance may be purchased on this product. Purchased insurance terms will then apply.
Rentals, Lessons, and Programs
Full payment will be taken at the time of booking for any activity products such as bike school, adventure, rentals, etc. You will be able to cancel these for a full refund up until three days before your arrival date. Within three days of your arrival date, these products are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted on the product information. rich-text, responsive-table
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