Latest Snowfall
Last 24 Hr
0 in.
Last 48 Hr
0 in.
Last 72 Hr
0 in.
Current Weather
May 21
Partly Cloudy
54°F / 12°C
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
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Summit3115 Ft.
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Vertical Drop700 Ft.
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Base2415 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
Important Dates
Projected Opening Ski Season: Dec 17, 2011
Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 15, 2012
Projected Days Open: 120
Days Open Last Year: 121
Years Open: 57
Average Snowfall: 100
Wisp Reviews
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Not much to work with
Pros: Open
Cons: icy, lots of people on weekends -
Most snow in the area!
Pros: Best snow in MD and PA
Cons: short runs -
Wisp Review
Pros: Close to DC
Cons: Very Beginner Mountain
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