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Wisp Overview

Wisp

Wisp, the Western Maryland resort in Garrett County, is an easy-going less than three-hour drive from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Annapolis, and points between. Wisp has a long season, averaging 140 days (that's long for the mid-Atlantic), usually running from before Thanksgiving into late March. One good reason for the longevity is what amounts to one of the biggest and most efficient airless snowmaking systems in the region. The skiing and riding is spread over 100 skiable acres on a comfortable 610 foot vertical, with the biggest batch of runs designated blue for intermediates. Novice skiers and riders quickly fall in love with Possum, a trail that stretches from the top of three chairs for 1.5 miles, covering more than 10 acres. Snow tubers can enjoy the nine-chute Bear Claw Snow Tubing Park with its own rope tows to the top of the hill. Two new triple chairs replaced the last of the doubles and extended both to the top of the mountain. A ski carpet services the beginners area.

Elevation

  • Summit
    3115 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop
    700 Ft.
  • Base
    2415 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

41%

Intermediate Runs

28%

Advanced Runs

31%

Expert Runs

0%

Longest Run

1.5

Skiable Terrain

132

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 10
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 2
  • Triple Chairs: 5
  • Double Chairs: 0
  • Surface Lifts: 3

Contact Details

296 Marsh Hill Road

McHenry, 21541

Phone: (301) 387-4000

info@wispresort.com

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 120

Days Open Last Year: 121

Years Open: 57

Average Snowfall: 100

Wisp Reviews

  • by natedewey Jan 4, 2012
    • Overall Rating 4.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
    • Terrain Park 3.0
    • Nightlife 3.0

    Wisp Review

    Pros: Close to DC
    Cons: Very Beginner Mountain

     
  • by pengowin Mar 18, 2011
    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 4.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
    • Terrain Park 4.0
    • Nightlife 4.0

    Reminded me of Utah

    Pros: All trails were well groomed, Several areas to ski
    Cons: Didn't find any

     
  • by jeffgraham Mar 14, 2011
    • Overall Rating 3.0
    • Family Friendly 4.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3.0
    • Terrain Park 2.0
    • Nightlife 4.0

    Resort Destination More Than Just Skiing

    Pros: Entertainment Options, Acreage
    Cons: Vertical, Small Terrain Park, Location

     

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