Wisp Resort Ski Season Information Deep Creek Lake Maryland

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I wanted to share some information with you from Lori Epp at Wisp Resort. She included this in her article in the Winter 08/09 edition of the Deep Creek Magazine.

Wisp Resort Ski Season Information

• Elevation: 2,415 feet at the base; 3,115 feet at the summit.
  
  
• Snowfall: More than 100 inches annually.
  
  
• Trail System: 32 slopes and trails total 10.5 miles on 132 acres of skiable terrain with Pro Park and Terrain Gardens.
  
  
• Slope Difficulty: Beginner: 41% Intermediate: 28% Expert: 31% (Including Devil's Drop).
  
  
• Lift System: Two quad chairlifts, five triple chair lifts, two ski carpets and two surface tows.
  
  
• Snowmaking: With a new state-of-the-art control center and pumphouse, Wisp can keep its slopes covered with snow throughout the winter. The $3 million system is one of the world's largest and most energy-efficient.
  
  
• Snow Tubing Park: The Bear Claw Snow Tubing Park features 10 lanes, a ski carpet and a tow rope. The 5,000 square foot "Sprung" structure, opened in 2007, houses all tubing services, including ticket sales, food and beverage.
  
  
• Nordic Center: Fifty kilometers of trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, plus guided snowmobile tours and Mini-Mobiles for children weighing less then 90 pounds.
  
  
• Lodge: At the base of Wisp Resort is the main lodge that houses all ski services (ticket sales, ski and board rentals, adult and children snow sports schools, lockers, etc.) and two restaurants and lounges - DC's Bar and Restaurant and Wispers Mountainside Bar. The Pumphouse Café is located on the mountaintop.
  
  
• Lodging: The Wisp Resort Hotel and Conference Center features 168 guest rooms, including six new luxury king suites added in 2007, as well as 17,000 square feet of meeting and conference room space. The Health Club features a heated indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, Wi-Fi and e-center.

Wisp Resort extended day lift tickets (good any time day, night, or both) range from $32 to $65 depending on the season, and afternoon ski tickets start as low as $22.00. Click on the following link to view the Wisp website and current ticket prices: http://www.wispresort.com/wisp/info/w.lift-tickets.aspx