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Wisp Overview

http://www.wispresort.com (301) 387-4000

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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

3115ft
Vertical Drop

700ft
Base

2415ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

31%

Intermediate Runs

41%

Advanced Runs

28%

Expert Runs

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

2 MILES

Skiable Terrain

132 ACRE

Lifts

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

Tourist Office

296 Marsh Hill Road

21541 McHenry

Maryland

United States

Phone: (301) 387-4000

info@wispresort.com

Wisp Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/15/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 03/31/2013

Projected Days Open: 120

Days Open Last Year: 121

Years Open: 58

Average Snowfall: 100"

Wisp Reviews

by vadoc 19th February 2013
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 3
Great for families

Pros: Snow quality is good for eastern USA
Cons: Not enough skiable trails
by XNX 11th December 2012
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 4
Great resort

Pros: Cozy
Cons: Not enough terrain
by wuller10 19th February 2012
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 3
Not much to work with

Pros: Open
Cons: icy, lots of people on weekends
by bennyskibum 18th February 2012
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 4
Most snow in the area!

Pros: Best snow in MD and PA
Cons: short runs