About Us

Woods Valley Ski Area was born out of a passion for the sport of skiing. Built on the site of Dopps Run, Dave Woods started Woods Valley in 1964. Using just a rope tow, a J-bar and a T-bar, the area offered skiing for the beginner, advanced and expert skier. There was a modest lodge and the first grooming equipment employed was actually pulled manually as Dave skied ahead of the home-made roller. During heavy snowstorms, Dave would lead the young alpine ski team athletes in "boot packing" the slopes.

Dave's creative can-do attitude still thrives at Woods Valley, and much has changed in our industry and at the mountain over our 47 years. Two double chairlifts, several additions to our base lodge, state-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming, extensive lighting for night skiing and riding, and a terrain park, have all been added to make the experience on and off the snow a great one. Woods Valley Ski Area has been teaching families to ski for 47 years. We are very excited to offer you and your family a wonderful skiing and riding experience for years to come.

Your Woods Valley experience will be enhanced this season with a new Sun Kid Wonder Carpet (conveyor lift) in our Learning Zone. We have also added a new website, additional Low-Energy snowmaking equipment, and expanded retail offerings. Our friendly staff, well-groomed trails, and clean and comfortable lodge, have remained a constant at Woods Valley. We truly appreciate your patronage of Woods Valley and will always strive to make your visit with us a great one.