Winterplace Officially Kicks Off 43rd Season
Winterplace, the Southeast's most affordable and accessible ski resort, will officially open for skiing and snowboarding on Saturday, December 6, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. for the 2025/2026 Winter Season. The resort will welcome guests as the season gets underway, opening a trail and chairlift along with the Heaven Holler Terrain Park, featuring several early season features and plenty of space for skiing and snowboarding. Guests can hit the slopes through the following weekend. Snowmaking will continue as conditions allow with more terrain and lifts expected to open on Saturday, December 13.
Winterplace is the most accessible and affordable ski resort in the Southeast. The resort is the perfect place for beginners to learn to ski and more advanced skiers and riders to improve their technique with 100% snowmaking and over 90 skiable acres. Blue Ridge Outdoors named Winterplace “the best resort to learn to ski & snowboard in the Southeast.” It is home to the largest Snow Tubing Park in West Virginia with two Super Tubing Carpet Lifts and up to 14 lanes of tubing fun. The resort offers 27 total trails, 10 lifts and two Terrain Parks. Winterplace typically opens in mid-December and the season lasts into March. The resort is located off Interstate 77, exit 28, Flat Top, WV. It is halfway between Bluefield and Beckley, WV.
The season's opening comes on the heels of national recognition, as Winterplace has earned two Top 3 placements in the 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Reader's Choice Awards - for Best Ski School and Best Place for Snow Tubing - providing even more momentum heading into the upcoming winter season.
"Our instructors and staff are passionate about helping guests learn to ski and board to create a lifetime of enjoyment," said Josh Faber, general manager for Winterplace. "These awards highlight the dedication of our entire team and the fun, welcoming environment we strive to create for every guest."
Winterplace snowmaking efforts officially kicked off in early November and the team has been working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. “We’re excited to open our slopes for the 43rd season," said Faber. "For so many families, Winterplace is a cherished tradition, and we’re proud to play a role in their winter memories year after year.”
Winterplace December Hours of Operation:
- Saturday, December 6 through Friday, December 12, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. First Chair on December 6
- Saturday, December 13, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. continuing with normal operating hours. Full Season Opening
- Holiday Hours: Starting December 20 through January 4, the slopes and snowtubing park will be open 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. for the holiday week, except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Wednesday, December 24, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. slopes and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. snowtubing. Thursday, December 25, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. slopes and 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Snowtubing
Season Passes, Lift Tickets Available Online
- Winterplace recommends purchasing lift tickets and rentals online in advance to save time and money. Tickets purchased at least 24 hours in advance qualify for the savings. To purchase 2025/26 tickets, visit, https://www.winterplace.com/lift-tickets.
- Full Season passes are available to purchase online. Additionally, the resort is offering its “Wild Wonderful Pass” for $79, which provides $25 off every all-day or evening lift ticket purchases, all season long. To purchase a season, pass visit, https://www.winterplace.com/season-passes.
- To stay up-to-date on the latest snow conditions, chairlift, slope and terrain park availability, visit the Winterplace Snow Report.
Holiday Deals & Events
Black Friday, Cyber Monday Ski Deals
This holiday season, Winterplace is offering special Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, perfect for skiers, snowboarders, and tubing enthusiasts on your gift list. Deals are valid from Thursday, November 27 through Monday, December 1, 2025, and are available online only.
Special offers include:
- Buy one adult lift ticket, get a junior/senior lift ticket free
- Friends Pack Special: Purchase four adult lift tickets for $250 (tickets must be used on the same day)
- Save $20 on a one-day child Ski Wee lesson (ages 5–12)
- Save $50 on a two-day child Ski Wee lesson (ages 5–12)
- Save $5 on Snow Tubing tickets
Give the Gift of Ski
Families looking for a last-minute gift idea for the winter sports enthusiast on the list, can purchase a Winterplace Gift Card. Gift cards start at $25 and can be used throughout the resort for lift tickets, rentals, food court, and the ski shops. Gift cards cannot be used online. To purchase, visit, winterplace.com/tickets-passes/gift-cards.
Shred With Santa. Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, December 25, 2025
Santa is trading his sleigh for skis this holiday season. He will be making a special appearance at Winterplace to spread holiday cheer for three special days, Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, December 25. Families can have a chance to see Santa on the slopes, take a selfie, make some turns and enjoy the magic of the season.
To stay-up to date on the latest news and promotions, follow Winterplace on Facebook, follow @winterplaceskiresort.
WEBSITE: For more information on Winterplace call (800) 607-SNOW or www.winterplace.com.
