History of Snowshoe Mtn

The Backstory of Snowshoe Mountain

Posted on 01/16/2018 in History of Snowshoe Mtn.

Snowshoe Mountain first opened to the public on December 19, 1974. The opening attracted some 26,000 skiers with Cupp Run Slope giving Snowshoe a vertical drop of over 1500 feet. The land on which Snowshoe now stands had previously been home to loggers and railroaders. In those days, the only buildings were the Shaver’s Center, the ...read more