Wisp Ski Resort
| Wisp Resort | |
|---|---|
| Location | Garrett County, Maryland |
| Nearest city | McHenry, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°33′29″N 79°21′47″W / 39.55806°N 79.36306°W |
| Vertical | 700 ft - (213 m) |
| Top elevation | 3115 ft - (950 m) |
| Base elevation | 2415 ft - (736 m) |
| Skiable area | 132 acres (0.53 km2) |
| Runs | 34 |
| Longest run | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
| Lift system | 12 chairlifts (2 quad, 5 triple, 4 conveyor, 1 surface) |
| Lift capacity | 12,600 / hr |
| Snowfall | 100 in. - (254 cm) |
| Snowmaking | 90% |
| Night skiing | 90% |
Wisp Resort is the only four-season downhill ski resort in Maryland. It is located near Deep Creek Lake in the town of McHenry in Garrett County, Maryland, near the border of West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania/Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area. It is located 32 miles from Cumberland, Maryland, 2 hours from Pittsburgh, and 3 hours from Baltimore and Washington, DC. The ski slopes are located on Marsh Mountain. Wisp Resort was founded by Mr.Helmuth M.G. Heise and is currently owned by Pacific Group Resorts, Inc.
Wisp Resort first opened up in the winter of 1955-1956. In the winter of 1966-1967, the first snowmaking was active on the mountain. From 1971 to 1979, Wisp resort added 16 slopes, more lights and more snow makers. A hotel was also added during this time period at the base of the slopes. In 2001, Deep Creek Development purchased Wisp Resort. The Bear Claw Snow Tubing Park was added in 2001. In 2003, the Main Lodge was renovated and expanded by 11,000 feet. In 2007, white water rafting course was added. Since DCD purchased the resort in 2001, there have been over $30 million in renovations and capital investment added to the Resort.
The newly remodeled hotel in 2003 features 102 suites and 67 guest rooms and is a non-smoking establishment. It is a four season establishment and offers recreational activities year-round including 2 18-hole golf courses; Lodestone Golf Course and Fantasy Valley Golf Course. The resort is located near three state parks and three state forests within 30 miles. These include Deep Creek Lake, Swallow Falls and Big Run State Parks, and Garrett, Potomac, and Savage River State Forests.
Wisp Resort is Maryland’s only four-season ski resort. Wisp has different activities for each season. Summer activities include: 3 canopy tour zip lines, kayak and paddleboard rentals, mountain biking, segway tours, archery and orienteering. The resort also includes a Mountain coaster which is a hybrid of an alpine slide and a roller coaster. Coaster cars go 3,500 feet downhill over 350 vertical feet on the eastern side of Wisp Mountain.
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