All Trips > West Virginia > West Virginia Winter Weekend West Virginia Winter Weekend Book Your WV Winter Weekend AT A GLANCE West Virginia 14 Explorer Chicks Hotel Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Multisport, Snow Shoeing, Snowy Adventures, US-Based, Weekend 4 Days 2 - Moderately Active Physical demand level for this trip The Sisterhood of the Traveling Parka Photos Itinerary Logistics Activity Level What's Included Book Your WV Winter Weekend Share The Sisterhood of the Traveling Parka Stay tuned for our 2026 WV Winter trip dates! Shout YASSS at frozen waterfalls on our small group women’s winter weekend trip! Can we get an OUT OF OFFICE for this?! Canaan Valley in West Virginia is the perfect spectacular, snowy paradise for winter activities. Cross-country ski, snowshoe, and explore the live music and local microbreweries of the surrounding towns with other bold, adventurous women. Become part of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Parka as you enjoy the best winter sports in the East. We’ll explore West Virginia’s mountainous Canaan Valley via snowshoe. Cross-country ski through the snowy paradise. Hike past frozen waterfalls, ice curtains, and rivers in Blackwater Falls State Park. Then, slow it down with relaxing evenings in the colorful towns of Thomas and Davis, WV as we enjoy local eateries, live music, and microbreweries. #adventurethencocktails Each night is spent in a cozy State Park lodge with views of Blackwater Gorge. Every day of our long weekend together will be filled with outdoor activities! Embrace the winter weather and have the best snow days ever on this Winter Weekend Adventure in Canaan Valley, West Virginia! Photos Itinerary Expand All Days Day 1 - Blackwater Falls Welcome It’s the best day ever because YOU’RE HERE! Away from your needy boss and elderly dog with two teeth! Arrive at your cozy wintery lodge for check-in by 4pm. Blackwater Falls State Park lodge nestles on the edge of Blackwater Canyon’s South Rim with views of a GORG gorge right outside the front door. Heck yeah! Once you’ve kicked off your airplane shoes and slid into your Crocs, you’ll meet your Explorer Chick Guide in the lobby for introductions and a tasty Welcome Dinner in the lodge. After we chow down, we’ll prune up in the hot tub before we switch off for bed. Meals: D Day 2 - Cross Country Skiing 101 Keep those Nature’s Valley crumbs SEALED. You’ll enjoy a hearty, sit-down breakfast at our lodge before we load up our daypacks. Today we take on West Virginia’s disco-bright snow trails! Even if you’ve spent your entire life in Phoenix, you’ll be cross-country skiing like a champ after our demo. Just show up with a can-do attitude and some padded buns in case of falls. We’ll start on a beginner bunny trail for a vibe check before breaking for lunch at the on-site cafe, featuring local and organic goodness. After we get our carb fix, we’ll tackle a more challenging trail. Depending on how the group’s feeling (no woman left behind!) we have our choice of over 48 trails on one of the best cross-country ski networks in the Eastern US. Along the way, we’ll take in views of the surrounding West Virginia high country while stopping at cozy ski shelters to warm those fingies and toes by the fire. After a full day of skiing, we’ll head back to our cozy lodge to get cleaned up for dinner and an evening of live music in town. Davis is a postcard mountain town that will give you instant Virgin River vibes. Situated at 3,250,’ Davis is the highest incorporated town in West Virginia. Explore tasty restaurants, darling artisan shops, and thriving microbreweries in a town of only 580ish people. Cross Country Skiing: 3-5 miles. Minimal elevation change Meals: B-L-D Day 3 - Snowshoeing at Canaan Valley Get another hot breakfast in your belly before stepping into your snowshoes. If you can walk, you can snowshoe! After everyone gets fitted, we’ll hit an easy trail until lunch. (Notice how everything revolves around food. You’re welcome.) We’ll hit a more moderate trail after we eat in the snow-covered Allegheny Mountains with nothing but trees and quietude all around. We’ll return to our lodge to change for another dinner together in town. You and your Explorer Chicks are probably already the talk of Davis! Snowshoeing: 3-5 miles. Minimal elevation changes Meals: B-L-D Day 4 - Sledding and Hike to Blackwater Falls Why do the eggs gotta taste so much better at the last breakfast? *Tear. We’ll enjoy our last morning meal together before we flip out your inner child. IT’S SLEDDING DAY! Lucky for us, the longest sled run on the East Coast is directly outside our lodge. Prepare for cackles galore as you relive some of your best sledding memories with your new Winter Girl Gang. After sledding, we’ll take a short, scenic hike to the waterfall that gives our lodge its name: Blackwater Falls. Depending on the weather or if Elsa stopped by to hang, we may see it frozen in time. Either way, it’s a beautiful 57’ cascade that is one of West Virginia’s most photographed spots. After snapping a million pictures, we’ll enjoy our last lunch in a local cozy hangout to reminisce about our snowglobe weekend. We’ll head home by 2pm today and will dream of all the braless snow angels we made. Hiking: .5 miles. 121’ elevation gain Meals: B-L *Explorer Chick reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your tour director as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, availability, or other unforeseen incidents. Explorer Chick cannot guarantee snow for your trip. Alternative no snow itineraries are in place. Logistics What to Pack Check out our recommended hiking gear for all trips. You’ll receive a complete packing list in your Travel Guide upon booking; note that winter trips may require additional specialized items, although we provide all technical gear for activities like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Arrival Airport City: Washington Dulles (IAD) or Pittsburgh (PIT). Approximately 3.5 hour drive. Meeting Location: Black Water Falls Lodge Meeting Time: 5pm on Day 1. Departure Airport City: Washington Dulles (IAD) or Pittsburgh (PIT). Approximately 3.5 hour drive. Depart Location: Black Water Falls Lodge Return Time: Plan to depart by 1pm on Day 4. Optional Add-Ons: Limited Single Room Upgrades are available at booking. You will receive a Travel Guide with all the campground, packing, and additional information you’ll need to prepare for your epic trip. We require a minimum of 5 Explorer Chicks for this trip. Please confirm your trip is guaranteed before booking airfare. Activity Level Rated 2 – MODERATE ACTIVE This winter adventure is rated moderate and focused on a variety of outdoor, winter activities. We’ll be outside every day in a variety of winter elements snowshoeing and cross-country skiing while exploring Canaan Valley. You should train your body to be outside for hours at a time bundled up and staying active. Daily Activities: Day 2: Cross Country Skiing. 3-5 miles. Minimal elevation change Day 3: Snowshoeing. 3-5 miles. Minimal elevation changes Day 4: Hiking. .5 miles. 121’ elevation gain Please consider your ability to meet the physical demands very seriously. It is for the safety of both you and our group. All Explorer Chicks will be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Physical Demands as part of their waiver upon booking. Read more about our Activity Levels. What's Included Lodging 3 nights in a State Park Lodge with views of Blackwater Gorge, Wi-Fi, indoor pool, fitness center, cozy social areas, and restaurant on site. Rooms will be shared, double occupancy Activities Entrance and commercial permit fees to all parks and public lands All activities as outlined in the itinerary and technical gear like snowshoe and cross-country skiing rentals Gratuities for all excursions Meals All meals as indicated in itinerary: B-3, L-3, D-3 Gratuities for included meals Practical Professional leadership team with an Explorer Chick Guide. Gratuities for local guides A detailed Travel Guide with everything you need to know for your trip The freedom to enjoy your vacation and mindlessly wander! Not Included Airfare Airport Transportation Alcoholic beverages Travel Insurance Meals exclusive of itineraries Costs for additional activities Gratuity for your Explorer Chick Guide (read our tipping guidelines here) Explorer Chick reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your tour director as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, or other unforeseen incidents. More from West Virginia We had the BEST time on our first 2025 trip! ❄️A group of 12 adventurous women took this tiny mountain town by storm, and let’s just say—shenanigans were the name of the game. The weekend was filled with laughter, a little mischief, and a whole lot of memories! 🤪It all kicked off with some serious XC ski lessons at the world-renowned White Grass. The snow was pristine, the scenery looked straight out of a winter wonderland movie, and our skills? Well, let’s just say we kept the instructors on their toes—mostly trying not to fall over. But hey, we had fun (and at least we all stayed upright… most of the time).After finally getting the hang of it, we took on the longest sledding run in the East. We screamed, we laughed, and we may have yelled some inappropriate phrases along the way, but we all agreed—it was the ultimate winter adrenaline rush.🛷When we finally shook off the snow, we headed to the Purple Fiddle, where we danced our hearts out to the soulful tunes of Driftwood. If you haven’t twirled and two-stepped under the glow of string lights in a packed mountain venue, you are missing out on life-changing fun.But it wasn’t all adventure. When the snow turned to rain, we embraced Small Business Saturday in the best way, starting with private tastings at Vic Bob’s Distilling. The whiskey (and maple syrup!) flowed, the laughter echoed, and let’s just say we all gained a very deep appreciation for craft spirits. Blown Glass by Scott gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the art of creating glass masterpieces, and we all left with a little piece of Davis to take home—literally. 🥂We wrapped up the trip with hikes to some of the area’s most famous spots, including Lindy Point and Blackwater Falls. The views were absolutely breathtaking (cue the group photo ops and the “I swear I’m not cold, but I can’t feel my toes” faces).A weekend of laughter, friendship, and adventures we’ll remember for a lifetime. And next time? We’re definitely packing more ponchos and hand warmers. 😉Want to find your next adventure crew? Comment “TRIP” and I’ll help you find the perfect trip for you 🫶🏽#grouptravel #explorerchickwvwinter #womenwhohike #hiking 56 1 Open 56 1 Still scrambling for Galentine’s plans? ❄️ Well, you’re in luck! With only 2 spots left, you won’t want to miss snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, and more on our West Virginia Winter Weekend!🛷✨Who doesn’t love an epic weekend filled with snowy adventures, cozy lodging, a group of spectacular women, and local guides who love Explorer Chick?! 💗Comment “WINTER” below, and I’ll send you the details so you can secure your spot before it’s gone! 💌#GalentinesDay #WinterAdventure #Snowshoeing #CanaanValley #explorerchickwvwinter #WinterGetaway #AdventureWithFriends #CrossCountrySkiing #SnowFun #OutdoorAdventure #WomenWhoAdventure #WinterVibes 26 8 Open 26 8 💗Spend Galentine’s Day with us! 🗓Join the fun in Canaan Valley West Virginia on February 15 - 18 Swap out your rom-com weekend for an adventure-filled escapade with amazing, like-minded women. ⛷️Hiking, cross-country skiing, sledding, and nights alive with live bluegrass and handcrafted microbrews await!❄️This trip is perfect for beginners, and Canaan Valley boasts the BEST slopes in the southeast (seriously, they’ve been voted “best snow” for 3 years)!Conveniently under a 6-hour drive from major East Coast cities:🚗Baltimore and DC: Just a 3-hour jaunt🚗Philly & Pittsburgh: A chill 4-hour drive🚗Cleveland: A scenic 5-hour road trip🔗Hurry! Tap the link in out bio to snag one of the few spots left for this ultimate Galentine’s adventure! 👯♀️#Explorerchickwvwinter #Explorerchick #Easydoesntchangeyou #wildandwonderfulwv #nordicskiing #snowshoe 106 0 Open 106 0 🤔 Do you know what the BEST winter cardio exercise is?⛷️ Say hello to cross-country skiing!It`s super beginner-friendly and quick to learn, especially with expert-led lessons.Not only is it a total blast, but it`s also way kinder on those joints compared to running. 🙌Don`t let the winter blues get you down— join our West Virginia Winter Weekend and dive into the world of XC Skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking and more!🏆PLUS, we`re heading to the `Best in Snow in the Southesast,` Canaan Valley, where February brings the most epic snowpack.💬Comment `Winter` in the comments, and we`ll shoot over all the deets!📆Feb 15 - 18📆Feb 22 - 25#explorerchick #womentraveling #explorerchickwvwinter #xcskiing #WestVirginia #womentraveling 103 9 Open 103 9 Load More Book Your WV Winter Weekend Let's Do This Starting from $1,699 Book Now Save $200 with our Early Bird Discounts! Just book at least 6 Months in Advance! Discount is automatically applied. Non-Refundable Deposit: $200 due at booking to secure your spot Questions About WV Winter? Book a call with our Destination + Guest Experience Manager, Amy, or fill out the form below. Name(Required) First Name Last Name Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Send us your WV Winter questions!(Required)EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. In Her Words Nancy M.My recent Zion & Bryce trip was my 3rd Explorer Chick trip. It was another great experience that I won't forget. The parks are amazing and the cayoneering was my favorite. Christina and Kirstie are the dynamic duo with so much experience, energy, and full of fun. They were so attentive and supportive and went above and beyond to make sure we had an awesome experience. Highly recommend!!Maegan H.I can not recommend Explorer Chick enough! I did the Zion and Bryce Canyon trip and it was beyond amazing! The details of every single thing is planned out and so thoughtful. The guides are amazing - Mary and Kirstie are the best! So genuine and down to Earth. So thoughtful and considerate! They really went out of their way to make the trip special for each of us. The food was amazing and very accommodating for every person. Sleeping arrangements were perfect. The adventures were just a dream! The bond with every single woman on the trip including the guides was beyond special. Everything was seriously a dream. I am still on cloud 9 from my trip and can't wait to do another trip with Explorer Chick!Jennifer B.What an amazing opportunity to gather women together to build confidence and strength. We started out as complete strangers and built trust and friendships. Our group had some that were frequent hikers to novice hikers. I am the novice. This group helped all to meet their goals. Our guides, Hannah and Katie are skilled in their knowledge of the outdoors and hiking. What I wasn’t expecting is they are skilled in listening and providing a new perspective to life and living.Young J.It was my first trip with Explorer Chick. I honestly didn't have much expectation, but this trip blew my mind regarding the group travel with strangers! Kirstie and Christina made it so special and it was nice to have someone taking care of the group of women who always on the moves taking care of their own people.I didn't expect to have such good quality food and packed lunches on our hiking trip. Everything was so well organized and planned perfectly! Kirstie and Christina took great care of 10 women on our UT trip. They were the Yin and Yang perfect dynamic duo and I would love to do future Explore Chick trips with them again! One thing I felt bad for them was they had another group coming in the right next day of our trip didn't have time to recuperate at all. They had to drop us at the airport and hotel for the rest of the group then grocery shop for the next trip after 8pm!!All in all, what a wonderful trip! I would definitely come back again and can't wait for the next adventure! Nice job Explore Chick!!!Ginny A.I recently got back from the Belize Jungle & Island Glamping Adventure Tour with Explorer Chicks. I can't say enough amazing things about this trip, our guide, and the company that planned it. They send you so much information to prepare you, including a detailed itinerary, packing lists, suggested gear, etc. From the moment our guide, Katie, picked me up from the airport I felt safe and well taken care of. I am wife and a mom of two. I spend my days taking care of everyone else and this trip was so special because someone took care of me the entire time. I never had to worry about where we were going, how we were getting there, or what we were doing next. It was an amazing brain break for this busy lady! I loved being challenged with new activities like caving, rappelling and zip-lining in the jungle. The snorkeling was unbelievable and Belizean line-fishing was a blast. Accommodations in all 3 places were comfortable and clean. One of the most unexpected parts of the trip was learning so much about the culture, food, animals and landscape of Belize. Thank you so much to Katie and Explorer Chicks for providing me with a trip of a lifetime!Holley H.Kirstie and Christina or as I have named them Kirstina. This was my first Explorer Chick trip and they have set the bar very high for my next trip. Everything was so well orchestrated in regards to timing, what to have in your pack, to meals, snacks, There were moments of my own personal self doubt that they talked me through. They met each woman where they needed to be met in regards to their needs. And they are hysterically funny. I cannot recommend this duo enough. Thanks ladies! You are my heroes. 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