The Fiddlehead Restaurant And Bar

Change up from main Snowshoe mountain. Ask runs were nicely groomed. Good variety of runs. Not as crowded as we SS. INSIGHTS: - family oriented, but with a nice bar area in the main building - same lift ticket as SS - drop off near ski area, then park in free lot; otherwise long walk from car to ski wearing boots and carrying skis. Put shoes inside.

We have been skiing Snowshoe and Silver Creek for decades! Only problem was we weren't told when we made the reservation that Silver Creek has a 5 pm check in now instead of 4pm. We received 2 confirmations, neither of which indicated a 5 pm check in. Snowshoe reservation folks should be advised so they can tell renters. Other than that a great trip!

Snowshoe resort consists of two ski/snowboard areas: Snowshoe proper and Silver Creek. A shuttle runs between the two every hour. Snowshoe shuts down at 4:30 pm, but ski lifts in Silver Creek operate until 9 pm, except for the Flying Eagle. I recommend staying at Silver Creek and taking a shuttle to Snowshoe. The trails serviced by the Flying Eagle are black diamonds, and they are the best of all. Deer come to Ski Patrol hut to eat bread tossed by staff. (Of note, it is not a good habit to feed wildlife). The best time to ski and ride is during workdays before 4 pm. After then, crowds from Snowshoe arrive for the night skiing. For rentals and tickets, go to the Silver Creek Lodge. For those inspired by the Olympics: there are two good terrain parks. The Ski Patrol practises regularly, and they would evacuate you promptly if you happen to face-plant on the rail. The Silver Creek Lodge is within a very short (1-2 min) walking distance from the nearest ski hill. The accommodations are adequate and cheaper than at the Snowshoe proper. The lodge has indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, two hot tubs, a small fitness room, a few shops, a sports bar and the Bear Den. The latter offers drinks and entertainment - the arcades, a pool table, etc. There are NO grocery stores at Silver Creek, and the shops inside the lodge are insanely expensive. If you stay for longer than a day, bring your own supplies, as every unit has a kitchenette. I saw people who brought crock-pots and air fryers! The rentals, lift tickets, and lockers are on the first floor - follow the signs from the main lobby.