SnowShoe, WV
Overview | Activities | Accommodations | Dining | Directions | History
Overview:
It’s summertime at Snowshoe Mountain! Feel the wind in your hair on a rolling mountain bike trail. Watch speckled trout rise to your lure in a cool mountain stream. Spend a sunny afternoon on the deck of a restaurant in our unique Mountain Village – you’ll understand why people say this mountain has two personalities.
Up here, perched nearly a mile high in the Alleghenies of West Virginia, summer temperatures rarely reach 80 degrees. The air is cool and crisp when it’s blistering hot below. You may never break a sweat high on this mountain ridge, but you’ll find plenty to get worked up about.
Great Summer Activities:
Miles of mountain biking, hiking and horse trails cross the resort’s 11,000 acres. The Raven Golf Club provides world class play with breathtaking vistas from every hole. And surrounding Pocahontas County is nature’s own amusement park, with its trout filled rivers, old growth forests and high altitude bogs – all an easy drive from Snowshoe’s luxury accommodations.
World Class Summer Events:
On weekends, there’s always something happening. Good times, great flavors and heated competition abound at our annual Fire on the Mountain Chili Cook-off. Refined palates will enjoy our Taste of the Mountains Wine and Jazz Fest, with wines from throughout world and chefs from around the state. It’s a delectable culinary experience. Motorcycle riders of all types will love our Freedom Fest All Brands Motorcycle Rally. These are just a few of the many great weekend events you’ll experience during the summer at Snowshoe.
The Village at Snowshoe:
Besides all this, there’s great food, live entertainment and all the amenities of home – plus some! So come on up, and let us introduce you to our other half: summer at Snowshoe Mountain.
Activities:
Off-Road Dune Buggy ToursOff-road dune buggy tours are our newest revved-up entertainment. You can choose to take the controls or just ride along with a friend in these users friendly, all-terrain vehicles. Our guides will lead you across our resort and through our backcountry trail network to see the forest like never before! Tours: |
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Sunset Dinner Tour Driver – $175 Includes a gourmet dinner at the Backcountry Hut and transportation in your own dune buggy. Dinner menu includes an appetizer, soup or salad, entree (usually salmon, steak or roasted duck), bread, dessert and drinks. Tours depart from the Outdoor Adventure Outpost in the Village. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age with a valid driver’s license. Passengers must be at least 6 years of age. Combined weight cannot exceed 400lb. Tours are offered on: |
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Geocache Hunts This summer, Snowshoe Mountain is introducing geocache hunts across the mountain. You’ll receive a backpack loaded with a GPS unit, topo map, and compass along with some instruction and then you’ll be sent out to hunt for the caches. Over the course of the hunt, details will be revealed at successive caches to help you find the final cache and the prize inside! Geocaching is a great activity for couples and families. Work together or on teams to challenge each other to see who finds the most caches! |
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Sporting ClaysAgainst the backdrop of the Red Spruce, Maple, and Birch forest, clay targets will shatter regularly as you gain confidence and technique practicing with our professionally trained rangemasters. Snowshoe’s Sporting Clays Center, located off of Shavers Lake Road, offers an automated 5 stand course and a 12 stand woods course for all ability levels. The Sporting Clays Center is open on the following schedule: June 26 & September 1: Thursday – Sunday September 2 & October 12: Friday – Sunday Automated Five Stand (25 Targets) 12 Stand Woods Course (100 Targets) 12 Stand Woods Course (50 Targets) Intro Clinic Add-on (call 304-572-5477 for details) |
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Split Rock PoolsJust like any great swimming hole, Split Rock Pools is the perfect place for kids to splash around while making new friends. With a geyser, water-filled dumping whiskey barrel and slides, an indoor & outdoor swimming area; Split Rock Pools is ideal for those who want to take some time off from adventures found in and around Snowshoe. But Split Rock is not for just the kids – with two large hot tubs and a sauna, Split Rock Pools is the perfect place to unwind after a hard day on the mountain. Split Rock Pools is open daily, beginning November 27. It is open from 3pm – 9pm on Sunday-Thursday and 1pm – 10pm Friday and Saturday. Split Rock Pools is free of charge for guests lodging through Snowshoe Mountain Central Reservations. A $6 fee is required for other guests, and kids ages 3 and under are free. |
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Tuscan Sun Spa & Salon North Central West Virginia’s premier site for total body rejuvenation has come to Snowshoe Mountain. We are committed to bringing you the finest in services including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures. Schedule time to relax and rejuvenate with our friendly, professional staff at the Spa located at Whistlepunk. At our Village location we will offer the finest in Hair Care in our Aveda concept Salon. Color, cuts, updo’s, manicures and pedicures will all be available at the Salon. Our Village location will also house the Tuscan Boutique featuring professional skin care lines, Jane Iredale mineral cosmetics, imported teas and many unique gift ideas. We are also a “Gold” Trollbeads dealer. While on the Mountain stop by one or both of our locations and let us make your stay a memorable one. |
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4848′ Mountain Performance Shop4848′ has the best selection of outer wear jackets, pants and accessories on the mountain! Check out all the brands we carry! Choose from Spyder, Rossignol, Salomon, Quiksilver, Roxy, Smith, Polarmax, Oakley, Bula and many more items to get you looking and feeling…”oh, so warm”… whether you’re on the slopes or hanging out by the fire! Location: Brigham Center |
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Full Tilt Snow Style and SkateCheck out Full Tilt for the best brands of snowboards, boots, bindings, outerwear and accessories on the market today. Compare our prices, quality, service and attitude and you’ll see why each year, people keep coming back to Full Tilt for all their snowboarding needs. Location: Rimfire Lodge |
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High Country ClothingHigh Country Clothing Company is Silver Creek’s logo wear headquarters. Treat yourself or that someone special to fantastic Snowshoe clothing from tees to fleece, sweaters, sweatshirts, hats and more. Location: Silver Creek Lodge |
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Mountain Adventure CenterThe Mountain Adventure Center, known as the “MAC” offers high-end ski and snowboard demos and features the latest in retail skis from vendors such as Salomon, Rossignol, Head and K2! We also offer Burton and The North Face outerwear, accessories by Oakley, Smith, DaKine and many more items to keep you looking good and warm on the slopes! Equipment a bit rusty or in need of a wax? Let the tech’s get your equipment back in shape, drop off your equipment today for a tune! During the summer, the Mountain Adventure Center is Snowshoe’s Mountain Bike Headquarters. Offering the latest gear, accessories and clothing along with a full line of downhill and freeride bike rentals, the MAC is the premier mountain bike shop in the East! Location: Allegheny Springs |
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Mountain KidsMountain Kids is a shop just for the little rippers and snow bunnies. Nestled among the branches of our enchanted tree, surprises wait to be found by curious little eyes and hands. We have everything you need to keep the smaller members of your family warm, stylish, entertained and happy all winter long. With super-cool kids outwear, snow accessories, unique toys and kid sized logo wear, Mountain Kids has everything you’ve been looking for and more. Location: Rimfire Lodge |
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Mountain Memories at the InnMountain Memories features a wide selection of Snowshoe gifts, accessories, clothing, West Virginia products, candles, soaps, sundries, swimwear and much more. Location: Inn at Snowshoe |
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One Track Mind For one-stop shopping at Silver Creek Lodge, visit One Track Mind. You’ll Location: Silver Creek Lodge |
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Pocahontas Supply CompanyPocahontas Supply carries accessories, casual wear & outer wear from great makers such as The North Face and Columbia. We also carry accessories and footwear from Merrell, The North Face, Columbia, Salomon, Smith, Polar Max and many more! Come check us out. Location: Highland House. |
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Signatures of SnowshoeSignatures of Snowshoe offers all of your gift and souvenir needs. The store offers an extensive selection of t-shirts, sweatshirts, glassware, magnets, postcards, West Virginia crafts and much more. Location: Expedition Station |
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The Tool ShedVisit Tool Shed located at the Mountain Top Check in! Tool Shed offers ski and snowboard wear, accessories, skis & boards, helmets and so much more! Well worth the visit! You will probably catch a great sale going on! Location: Top of the World |
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Accommodations:
Expedition StationComplex Location: Village Central Complex Rating: Gold Unit Types: Junior Studios (with & without a sleeper sofa – sleep 2 – 4), two (sleep 4 – 6) and three (sleep 6 – 8 ) bedroom condos Unit Descriptions: Featuring direct slope side access, guests staying here can walk out the door and onto the snow! Plus, Expedition Rentals and the Ski & Snowboard School are just steps away. Offering junior studio, two bedroom, two bedroom with den, and three bedroom condos, Expedition Station’s contemporary styling offers a completely new lodging alternative for guest at Snowshoe. All units are air conditioned. Junior studios and two-bedroom units are equipped with an efficiency kitchen. Junior studios sleep 2-4 people, with a select few that only sleep 2 and some units will have a pull-down Murphy bed. |
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Allegheny Springs CondosComplex Location: Village Central Complex Rating: Platinum Unit Types: Standard (sleep 2), junior studio (sleep 2-4), studio (sleep 2 – 4), one (sleep 2 – 4), two (sleep 4 – 6) and three (sleep 6 – 8 ) bedroom condos Unit Descriptions: Located slopeside, adjacent to the Ballhooter Lift, Allegheny Springs features standard rooms, studio, one, two and three bedroom units offering high quality furnishings and amenities including internet access. Allegheny Springs also features its own front desk with concierge and valet service, hearth room with two fireplaces and library, exercise room, over 6,000 square feet of modern conference space, outdoor pool, hot tubs and ski storage locker facility. Units Features: Fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplaces and balcony (standard units do not have kitchen, fireplace or balcony; junior studio units do not have a full kitchen, and only a select few of these units will have fireplace or balcony.) The property’s hot tub, firepit and pool will be closed from April 1, 2009 – May 13, 2009. |
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Rimfire Lodge CondosComplex Location: Village Central Complex Rating: Gold Unit Types: Standard (sleep 2), junior studio (sleep 2 – 4), studio (sleep 2 – 4), one (sleep 2 – 4) and two (sleep 4 – 6) bedroom condos Unit Descriptions: Standard, junior studio, studio, one and two bedroom units located in the heart of Snowshoe’s Village just steps from the slopes and the Ballhooter Lift. Units offer spectacular western vistas and village plaza views. Adjacent to variety of restaurants and shops. All units except Junior Studios have full kitchens; Juniors have mini kitchens, Internet connections and full daily maid service, unique among most condominium units. Units Feature: Gas fireplaces, outside hot tubs with sunset views, exercise room, sauna, vending and laundry facilities, underground parking and air conditioning. *All Rimfire junior studios and some Rimfire two-bedrooms have pull down murphy beds. Standard rooms do not offer kitchens, fireplaces or balconies. Above photos not representative of all units within Rimfire Lodge. Individual unit decor and quality may vary slightly. |
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Dining
Arbuckles CabinOpen during the winter months, when the Western Express lift is running, Arbuckles Cabin is the perfect place to give your weary legs a rest after tackling the steeps of Cupp and Shays. Grab a bite to eat and meet new friends over a cup of hot chocolate. Arbuckles offers hot dogs, hamburgers, barbeque, chicken sandwiches and great stews. along with plenty of beverages. Open for breakfast and lunch daily. |
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Auntie Pasta’sBack by popular demand is one of Snowshoe’s favorite restaurants. Auntie Pasta’s, in its new location in the lower level of Mountain Lodge, will once again treat guest to great Italian cuisine. Come on by and try out the daily specials, unique al’dente pastas and delicious sauces. It’s the perfect place for dinner before heading next door to take in a show at the Comedy Cellar. |
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Bear’s DenOpen during the winter months, the Bears Den is the perfect place for the family staying at Silver Creek or those looking to grab a quick bite to eat before heading back to the slopes. Mornings begin with breakfast, pastries and of course, a wide assortment of coffees. For lunch, choose items such as a cheese steak hoagie or a pizza. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. |
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Black Run Sugar HouseHow about some wafflews with fruit and covered in warm maple syrup. Not a bad way to warm up and refuel after a few morning runs at the Silver Creek area. The Black Run Sugar Shack, located at the base of the Mountaineer and Cascade lifts, offers great specialties for breakfast and lunch. Lunch features stews, burgers, chili dogs and more. Open for breakfast and lunch and dinner daily during the winter months. |
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BoathouseLocated at the bottom of the Ball Hooter lift, the Boathouse is a great place to join friends for great views, brews and vittles. The Boat House, overlooking scenic Shavers Lake, offers lunch time treats like grilled chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers and soups. If you’re after something really filling, the Boathouse waffles are for you. Plus, there’s plenty of hot chocolate and coffee to warm you up…or, grab a cold one, hang out on the sunny deck and tell stories with your friends. Open during the summer and winter months, for breakfast and lunch daily. |
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Brandi’s at the Inn at Snowshoe Brandi’s offers all kinds of favorites at prices everyone will love. Great breakfast fare includes French Toast, waffles, pancakes, omelets and fresh fruit. At dinner, sink your teeth into a tender New York Strip, a freshwater mountain trout and other expertly prepared entrees. Open during the summer and winter months, for breakfast and dinner daily. |
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Cheat Mountain Pizza CompanyThe best pie on the mountain! Cheat Mountain Pizza specializes in gourmet pizzas, salads and sandwiches. From traditional styles to basil pesto recipes and white sauce pizzas, you’ll be hard pressed to find just one favorite. Located at the North end of Highland House, Cheat Mountain is great for quick lunches and even better for dinner before you head out for a night on the Village. Open during the summer and winter season, for lunch and dinner daily. |
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Ember Hip and young… high country meets downtown… this is the Ember personality. Ember, a fine dining adventure, offers an element of West Virginian forest with an urban twist. An urban sunset, virtual campfires, an urban waterfall, and hundreds of hand blown candles set the scene. Beautiful shades of mocha, chocolate and tangerine create a warm dining experience unlike any other in the region. Ember’s menu showcases many American favorites along with items such as fresh grilled fish, delicious steaks, sushi, and Asian-Fusion specialties. Ember’s award winning wine list features 200 selections from all over the world. Reservations suggested. |
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Foxfire GrilleViews, Blues and Barbecue! Throw on your sunglasses and head on into the Foxfire Grille for a laid back dining treat. Foxfire specializes in fruit-wood smoked meats with an extra kick. Foxfire’s secret ‘rubs’ and homemade barbecue sauces are certain to add a little spice to your life. From lip smackin’ barbecue to a great Paul Bunyon Steak, Foxfire’s flavors are hot. Open during the summer and winter months, for lunch and dinner daily. |
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HearthHearth redefines the concept of a private club. Eight-thousand pound Appalachian White Oak timbers frame the breathtaking views and vistas of the West Virginia Outback. Award Wining Restaurateur Brian Ball welcomes the residents and guests of Soaring Eagle Lodge to Hearth, a private club at the heart of Soaring Eagle Lodge. Two enormous fireplaces showcase the masonry, while the enormous Appalachian timbers showcase three generations of timber framers attention to detail. Rugged leather chairs and robust colors of the cheat mountain sunset make this private club and wine bar a special place to gather for family celebrations and celebrations of a lifetime. Enjoy the beautiful fireside hearths in this lodge with friends and family, while enjoying a cocktail or vintage wine from the award winning cellar. Like the hearths themselves, the food at Hearth is meant to be shared. Large platters of tapas, artisan cheeses or hearty fondue complete this mountain setting. Have you wedding or special event at Hearth. |
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Hoot’s Bar & GrillAnother old Snowshoe favorite returns to the Top of the World. Hoot’s Bar and Grill, located only steps from the new Soaring Eagle Express lift, will feature a wide assortment of apps, burgers, dogs and other munchies. Hoot’s will be a great spot for a quick lunch, and an even better place for apres ski. |
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Junction RestaurantAll aboard! Come on and take a ride on Snowshoe’s most unique dining experience, the Junction Restaurant and Saloon. When you walk into the Junction, you’ll think you took a step back in time to a turn of the century train station and logging mill. We’ve used actual rail yard and logging memorabilia from the town of Cass, WV to incorporate the railroad theme throughout the restaurant. Located at the south end of the Village and adjacent to the Ballhooter lift, the Junction is the perfect place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Open during the summer and winter months, for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily |
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Marketplace The Marketplace is a European style grocery bringing a world of food home to Snowshoe Mountain. The Marketplace offers a variety of gourmet coffees, espresso, lattes, and cappuccinos. The Marketplace breakfast features breakfast sandwiches, bagels, and Danishes. Lunch and dinner feature Panini sandwiches, a variety of soup, salads, and sushi, and prepared entrees to take back to your mountaintop home www.dinesnowshoe.com/Marketplace.aspx |
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Red RoverSnowshoe’s Resident “Restaurant Guy” Brian Ball is at it again with his newest adventure in mountain dining with Red Rover! Wine dive and doggery. Red Rover is half wine dive, featuring unique all-American boutique wine selections, and half doggery, featuring some of America’s most unique beers, ales and stouts with an incredible selection of all-American hot dogs! Wanna Sourdough bun? Its yours! Want a brat, a tasty Italian sausage, or just an incredible hot dog? Then Red Rover is the place for you! Over 50 unique toppings and a dozen signature dogs make Red Rover a cool place to hang or to grab a bite. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Red Rover also serves soups, salads and much more for the mountain enthusiast. Stop by and see us in the village, next to the Foxfire Grille! www.dinesnowshoe.com/Red_Rover.aspx |
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Shavers CentreDuring the winter months, the Shavers Centre is the place to go if you’re looking for a quick, but filling, meal. Divided in two sections – the Burger Slope and the Souper – the Shavers Centre offers everything from burgers to homemade stews and great salads. The Shavers Centre is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
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Starbucks CoffeeVisit Starbucks for the world’s finest brewed coffee, hand-crafted espresso beverages, indulgent Frappuccino ice blended beverages and tantalizing Tazo tea. Also enjoy pastries, coffee-related merchandise and Starbucks whole bean coffee. Relax with your favorite Starbucks beverage and savor the Starbucks Experience. |
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The Village BistroLocated in the heart of the village, The Village Bistro is a great gathering place for family and friends. Whether you are in the mood for an extravagant meal, or simply want to watch the game in our spacious bar, The Village Bistro is the place to be. In season, we are open daily for lunch and dinner, and we also feature a delicious late night menu. |
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Wildcat ProvisionsLocated adjacent to the St. Bernard Chapel, Wildcat Provisions is your mountain top convenience store. You’ll find a deli, grocery items, and a huge beer selection. Plus, Wildcat Provisions stocks all the ingredients you’ll need to fix a meal in your condo. |
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Misty’sLocated at Silver Creek Lodge, Misty’s Sports Bar is the place to go for the big game. Featuring big screen TV’s, great beverage prices and good apps, Misty’s is a must after a night of skiing and riding at the Silver Creek area. |
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Off The Mountain Dining OptionsPocahontas County offers numerous dining options for those looking to enjoy dinner off the mountain. |
Directions:
From the East
Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Norfolk and Richmond Area: 1-64 West to I-81 North to Staunton, VA, West on US-250 then South on 42 to Goshen, VA, then WV-39 West to Marlinton, WV, then 26 miles North on US-219 to Snowshoe.
From the North
Pittsburgh: I-79 South to Weston, WV, then East on US-33 to Elkins, South 48 miles on US-219 to Snowshoe.
State College, Altoone, Harrisburg, PA and points north: US-220 to I-70 East to Hagerstown, MD, then I-81 South to Staunton, VA, then take same routing as listed below (Virginia Beach) from Staunton to Snowshoe.
Wilmington, Baltimore and points northeast: I-95 to Baltimore, then I-70 to I-81 South to Strasburg, VA, travel West on HWY 55 into WV. Proceed through Moorefield and Petersburg where you will take Route 28 towards Green Bank / Cass. Travel on 28 through Green Bank. Take Route 66 toward Cass on on to Snowshoe.
Washington DC Area: I-66 West to I-81 South to Strasburg, VA, travel West on HWY 55 into WV. Proceed through Moorefield and Petersburg where you will take Route 28 towards Green Bank / Cass. Travel on 28 through Green Bank. Take Route 66 toward Cass on on to Snowshoe.
***When traveling through Green Bank, be sure to stop in the Robert C Byrd Science Center located at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. You’ll learn many exciting things about the Green Bank Telescope, the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the world!
Please Note: When traveling on Route 66, three miles outside of Cass, you will notice the new entrance into the resort. Please proceed up this road to the mountaintop check in center located at the Top of the World.
Alternate 2: I-64 to Charleston, I-79 North to US-19 South; exit at WV-55 at Muddlety East to Craigsville/Richwood; then 39/55 to Marlinton, continue North on 219 to Snowshoe – 26 miles. (Kennison Mountain between Richwood and Marlinton can be icy or snow-packed in winter.)
Alternate 3: Instaed of exiting I-81 in Strasburg, proceed on I-81 toward Harrisonburg where you will take 33 West. Off of 33, travel south on 220 to Vanderpool then 84 West to Frost then 92/28 North to New Rt. 66 to Cass and on to Snowshoe.
From the South
Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro Area: North on US-220 to Roanoke and on to Clifton Forge, VA, then I-64 West to White Sulphur Springs, then 92 North to WV-39 West to Marlinton, WV; and 26 miles North on US-219 to Snowshoe. (Highway 92 is a very drivable route from I-64 to WV39).
Atlanta, Columbia and Charlotte Areas: North on I-77 from Charlotte to Beckley, WV, then I-64 East to White Sulphur Springs, then 92 North to WV-39 West to Marlinton, WV: then 26 miles North on US-219 to Snowshoe. (You may also leave I-64 at Lewisburg and travel Hwy 219 North to Snowshoe . . . shorter but very mountainous)
From the West
Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland Areas: I-75 to I-80/90 East, South on I-77 to Parkersburg, WV; US-50 East to Clarksburg and I-79 South to
Weston, WV, then East on US-33 to Elkins, then South 48 miles on US-219.
Chicago, Indianapolis, Dayton, Columbus: South on I-65 to Indianapolis then East on I-70 through Dayton to Columbus, take 270 South to US-33 East to Athens, Ohio, then US-50 East to Parkersburg and Clarksburg, WV; I-79 South to Weston, WV, then East on US-33 to Elkins, South 48 miles on US-219. (NOTE 1: US-33 from Columbus to Athens is mostly 4-lane Highway and takes 30 minutes off the travel time from Columbus).
Nashville, Knoxville, Tri-Cities Areas: I-40 to Knoxville and I-81 North to I-77 North to I-64 East to White Sulphur Springs, then 92 North to WV-39 West to Marlinton, WV; then 26 miles on US-219 North to Snowshoe. (You may also leave I-64 at Lewisburg and travel Hwy 219 North to Snowshoe . . . shorter but very mountainous).
Cincinnati: Take Rt. 50 *East from I-275 to Athens, Ohio, on to Parkersburg and Clarksburg, WV, then I-79 South to Weston, WV. Take US-33 East to Elkins, WV then US-219 South 48 miles to Snowshoe. (Or take I-75 South to I-64 East with same routing as Evansville).
Evansville, Louisville, Lexington Areas: I-64 East to Charleston, WV, continue on I-64/77 (toll) to Beckley, WV, then I-64 East to White Sulphur Springs. Exit US-60 thru town of White Sulphur Springs, then left on to Rt. 92 and after 39 miles, turn left on Rt-39 to Marlinton. North on US-219 for 26 miles to Snowshoe (Or see Alternate Route #2 below, shorter but mountainous).
History:
Snowshoe Mountain opened to skiing on December 13, 1974. The area had been logged from about 1905 to 1960, after which it was virtually barren and abandoned. Thomas “Doc” Brigham discovered the mountain and believed it would be a good location to build a new ski resort. Brigham, a dentist from North Carolina, had previously opened the Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain ski areas.
The ski trails and lifts were given names that recalled the history of logging such as Grab Hammer, J-Hook, Ball Hooter, and Skidder. Two trails, Shay’s Revenge and Heisler Way, were named for brands of gear-driven steam locomotives that ferried men and logs around the mountains during the logging era.
Although Brigham had high hopes for Snowshoe, the mountain went through a difficult first decade plagued by financial problems. Over the next several years, though, the resort’s reputation and popularity would grow, and in 1992 it purchased the Silver Creek ski area which is just a half mile away.
The resort was purchased in 1995 by Intrawest, a Canadian ski-resort operator which had become well known for expanding mountain resorts through village-style commercial and condominium real estate development. In 1999, Intrawest opened the Rimfire Lodge, its first development in what it called “The Wildcat Village” (a name which later fell out of use). The village expanded rapidly, with additional condominium-hotel developments opening over the coming years, including Highland House, two phases of Allegheny Springs, The Seneca, and Expedition Station. One development, Eight Rivers, was to have broken ground in 2007, but the project was eventually postponed and the land area is now used by a small surface ski lift used, in part, by the resort’s ski school.
In addition to the central village, Intrawest has also assisted developing “outside neighborhoods,” including Soaring Eagle Lodge in 2006 and Sawmill Village in 2007, both of which were developed independently. In 2006, Intrawest was acquired by the private equity firm Fortress Investment Group. Intrawest continues to operate as an independent unit of Fortress.
