Death Confirmed at West Virginia Ski Area

Timberline Mountain, located in Davis, West Virginia, confirmed that a skier passed away at the mountain on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

The mountain wrote a short message on social media, but details related to the incident are sparse at this time.

"We are heartbroken to share the news of a fatality of a guest while skiing at Timberline Mountain on Wednesday, March 12th," writes Timberline. "We want to express our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this tragedy. The incident remains under investigation. We ask for the community’s understanding that out of respect for the family, we have no further details to share at this time."

There have been no further updates regarding the incident at time of publication. POWDER will continue to update this article as information is disseminated.

Timberline Mountain is open for operations today, March 13, with 100% of its chairlifts and trails open to guests.