Resorts Wisp
Area Profile
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 in 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.
Lodging Profile
In addition to a base hotel with 170 rooms, there are accommodations for more than 9,000 people ranging from motels to slopeside condominiums and home rentals in the area.
Services Profile
All services, including a hospital, pharmacies, markets, and churches, are within 10 miles. Ski and snowboard lessons including Children's Learning Center for 3 to 14 year-olds. First Tracks program gives season pass holders and multi-day ticket purchasers an extra 90 minutes on the slopes. Get on Board learn-to program is an opportunity for a beginner to learn from a professional.
Area Recreation Profile
Snow tubing park with nine lanes and rope tow, snowbiking, a multitude of restaurants, lodging, entertainment from six cinemas, and live music in area night spots. Four nearby state parks offer winter camping and cross country skiing.
Snowboarding Profile
Snowboarding is allowed on all slopes and trails. as well as the two terrain parks and a super pipe. Full service, sales, repair, and rentals are available.
Cross Country Profile
Not available on-site, but 100 kilometers of cross country skiing is offered within 15 miles at four state parks.
Summer Profile
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Mountain Stats
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Top: 3115 FT Bottom: 2415 FT Vertical Drop: 700 FT Skiable Terrain: 132 acres Number of Runs: 32 Snow Making: 90 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 6 Capacity: 12600 |
Beginner Runs: 41% Intermediate Runs: 28% Advanced Runs: 31% Expert Runs: 0% Average Snowfall: 100 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 137 Year Open: 1955 |
Regionwide comparison Wikiski OnTheSnow.com Resort Guide for Wisp | |
Contact Information
Wisp
Address:296 Marsh Hill Road McHenry, MD, 21541Phone: (301) 387-4911
Email: info@wispresort.com
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