Canaan Valley vs Snowshoe Mountain

Canaan Valley (West Virginia) and Snowshoe Mountain (West Virginia) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCanaan ValleySnowshoe Mountain
Vertical drop850 ft (259 m)1,562 ft (476 m)
Summit elevation4,347 ft4,823 ft
Base elevation3,497 ft3,261 ft
Lifts413
Runs4765
Beginner terrain30%46%
Intermediate terrain40%32%
Expert terrain30%22%
Night skiingNoYes

Snowshoe Mountain has the bigger vertical (1,562 ft vs 850 ft); Snowshoe Mountain has more runs (65 vs 47); Canaan Valley skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Canaan ValleyIndy Pass: 2 days
Snowshoe MountainIkon Pass: unlimited days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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