CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Tourism is bringing a taste of the mountains to the capital city this weekend at the Dirty Birds Light the Night event. Guests visiting GoMart Ballpark today, Friday, December 19, through Sunday, December 21, will experience the unforgettable thrill of gliding down a snowy slope with West Virginia’s interactive ski simulator, included with the price of admission.
“Our interactive ski simulator gives guests of all ages a fun, hands-on way to learn to ski and discover why the Mountain State is the perfect place for winter adventure,” said West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby. “With authentic skiing and snowboarding, snowtubing, off-roading trails, and the East Coast’s longest sled run, West Virginia offers winter fun for everyone.”
From the innovative simulator that provides guests of all ages a hands-on introduction to skiing and snowboarding to West Virginia winter essentials such as wool socks, s’mores kits, tote bags, and stickers, attendees will be immersed in the magic of Almost Heaven at every turn. Families will especially love the picture-perfect photo op built around a vintage West Virginia ski-lift bench.
Bringing the West Virginia Slopes to Pittsburgh
As part of an effort to bring in tourists from out-of-state to take part in West Virginia’s ski season, the Department of Tourism shared a glimpse of skiing in the Mountain State with more than 80,000 guests at Pittsburgh’s annual Highmark Light Up Night last month. In partnership with the West Virginia Ski Association, the Department of Tourism also distributed coupons offering 10% off lift tickets at participating ski resorts for the 2025-2026 ski season to event-goers who used the ski simulator. Around 50 curious individuals tried out the ski simulator, and hundreds more visited the West Virginia setup.
To purchase Light the Night entry tickets in advance, click here. For more winter travel inspiration and to start planning your trip today, visit wvtourism.com.
