Wisp ski area, Maryland - Skiing and Snowboarding

Wisp ski area, Maryland

The facilities at Wisp are I think pretty good. I like the more isolated side runs the best. says Joseph.

I love Wisp, it's my favorite ski area in the region. It's got great runs and a good lift system. I like the atmosphere of the place, it always feels good to come here for a day of skiing. says Ron.

Wisp gets blanketed by an average amount of snow every season. There's 132 acres of skiable area, and it's all in splendid condition. The 700 foot elevation difference is of course not that much to brag

    about, but Wisp has so many other perfect attributes. All of the 12 lifts will get you up the slope effectively. Wisp is a mid-size ski area having an elevation difference that's in the order of average when you compare it to other ski resorts in the region. Wisp
has the greatest drop among ski resorts in a 25 mile radius. This ski area has a decent collection of trails and sufficient good ski lifts to serve them all. This ski resort has an average part of red and black trails and an average percentage of green and blue trails. Getting a nice workout and a chance to spend some time in the wilderness attract ski folks from far and near. The 8 feet of good snow that fall here per season keeps the trails well covered during the winter. The winter in Maryland is the most wonderful

time of the year for skiing or snowboarding. On this slope you'll find 32 different runs; it's a splendid diversity. There are a number of delightful hotel rooms near the bottom area, but you'd better book ahead of going as these hotel rooms fill up rapidly. Wisp has a great pick of ski trails to fit all abilities; it won’t leave anyone bored. The snowboarding and the skiing in Maryland is so much fun every day of the snow season. As you're on this internet page you are probably into skiing or snowboarding, either way, this area has a lot of ski areas.

Special features: 4 terrain parks

Wisp ski area management's own description

Wisp ski area Summer Info

Wisp Resort, Mchenry
For information on lodging/ski packages/golf packages, please call the Wisp directly at 800-462-9477. The Wisp Mountain Resort Hotel and Conference Center in beautiful Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, has...

Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville
18 miles away
Convenient interstate location. Pet Accommodation: 20.00/night per pet. 2 pets per room, up to 15 lbs. Refundable Pet Deposit: 50.00 USD, due at check-in for cash paying guests. Do not leave pets unat...

Current weather conditions
at Wisp ski area
QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 700 feet
Top Elevation: 3115 feet
Base Elevation: 2415 feet

Total Runs: 32
- 31% Expert and Advanced
- 28% Intermediate Runs
- 41% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 1 mile

Total Lifts: 12
- 7 Chair Lifts
- 1 Surface Lifts
- 4 Carpet Lifts

Skiing Area: 132 acres
- Snowmaking on 119 acres
Annual snowfall: 8 feet
Night Skiing is Available
Snowboarders Welcome

Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.556225
Longitude: -79.362532

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These outdoors activities are available near Wisp ski area.

Ski Areas Near Wisp ski area:

Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 25 miles away
   754 vertical feet
   31 runs - 15 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   35% Beginner

Timberline, West Virginia , 28 miles away
   1000 vertical feet
   37 runs - 4 lifts
   32% Expert & Adv.
   34% Intermediate
   34% Beginner

Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 28 miles away
   610 vertical feet
   27 runs - 9 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   46% Intermediate
   24% Beginner

Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 30 miles away
   850 vertical feet
   34 runs - 4 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   30% Beginner

The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away
   940 vertical feet
   21 runs - 5 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   35% Intermediate
   35% Beginner

Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 56 miles away
   180 vertical feet
   9 runs - 5 lifts
   0% Expert & Adv.
   78% Intermediate
   22% Beginner

Bryce Resort, Virginia , 57 miles away
   500 vertical feet
   8 runs - 5 lifts
   33% Expert & Adv.
   33% Intermediate
   34% Beginner

Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 68 miles away
   1072 vertical feet
   34 runs - 7 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Massanutten, Virginia , 74 miles away
   1110 vertical feet
   14 runs - 8 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   35% Intermediate
   35% Beginner

Snowshoe, West Virginia , 74 miles away
   1500 vertical feet
   57 runs - 14 lifts
   23% Expert & Adv.
   36% Intermediate
   41% Beginner

Whitewater Near Wisp ski area:

Deep Creek, Garrett County , 4 miles away, Class V - 1.4 miles long (Dam to Youghiogheny River)

Youghiogheny River, Garrett County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Bridge above Swallow Falls to Deep Creek Power Plant)

Youghiogheny River, Garrett County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.9 miles long (Sang Run Road to Friendsville)

Trails Near Wisp ski area:

Great Gorge Trail, Fayette , 19 miles away