If you've been waiting to get some sun on your legs and wind in your hair, we've got some great news for you! Fantasy Valley Golf Course is officially open at Wisp Resort. Book your tee times HERE to get the ball rolling - pun fully intended. And if you love playing golf as much as we do, you'll want to give us a call at 800.462.9477 to sign up for your 2019 Wisp Resort Golf Membership. You will enjoy many benefits from being a member at Wisp Resort other than just enjoying our amazing golf courses such as: Member Tournaments, Member Appreciation Days, and 6 complimentary rounds of golf on Devil's Knob or Stoney Creek Golf Course at Wintergreen Resort in Central Virginia. Visit our Members page for more information.
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Tuesday, April 23, 2019It's that time of year again when the trees start to bud and the birds start to sing...And there is no exception on Wisp Resort Mountain. Our team is back at it, prepping for Springtime. Fantasy Valley Golf Course is scheduled to open for the season on April 19th and Lodestone Golf Course on May 3rd, weather dependant. The Mountain Park has added Spring activities on the weekends such as: Gem Mining, The Chipmunk Challenge, and Spider Monkey ropes courses to the Mountain Coaster. Snow Tubing has closed for the season. Check our Hours of Operation for details on openings and closures as we move into the warmer season. Looking forward to having you back very soon!
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Tuesday, April 09, 2019We wish we were joking around, but unfortunately we are dealing with some bandwidth limitations we are in the process of addressing. As a result, some customers have experienced difficulty purchasing their Mission: Affordable passes in a timely manner. Because this is a critical mission, we are extending the deadline for purchasing Mission: Affordable Season Passes at $279 by 24 hours until 11:59pm on Monday, April 1, 2019.
In the unlikely event a customer is still unable to get the transaction to process online by that time due to these issues, provided that customer sends us an email at [email protected] BEFORE the revised Monday deadline, that customer will be contacted by Guest Services and will be allowed to complete the transaction by phone. The email must contain the purchaser’s name and a valid phone number along with the name(s) for whom the pass(es) will be purchased.
We apologize for any inconvenience. The bandwidth issues are in the process of being permanently addressed. In the meantime, getting in on the ground floor of Mission: Affordable season passes is a worthwhile mission to complete. We look forward to seeing you on the slopes next season!
Thank you for your patience and persistence, and thank you for accepting the Mission!
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Last Edited by Wisp Resort on Sunday, March 31, 2019Today is a day of many 'lasts' - last day of the 18.19 Winter Season, last day of March and the last day to get your Mission: Affordable Season Pass at just $279! We hope you enjoy your last turns of the season today and thank our guests, season pass holders, employees and supportive community for a great winter. Until the flakes fly again...
Don't miss your chance to get in on a MIssion: Affordable Season Pass for just $279. Ski and snowboard every day Wisp Resort is open during the 2019.20 Season plus, enjoy benefits like the Sister Resort Reciprocal Program, Buddy Tickets and more. Passes are available online only until 11:59pm tonight, March 31. The Central Reservation Center is available until 6:00pm tonight for phone support and information.
We encourage everyone to take advantage of this last week of ski and snowboard operations for the 18.19 Winter Season. The chair lifts will stop for the season at 5:00pm on Sunday, March 31.
This week is also your last chance to purchase the 19.20 Mission: Affordable Season Pass for just $279. Passes are available online only until 11:59pm on Sunday, March 31. The Central Reservation Center is available daily from 8am - 6pm for over-the-phone support and information. Come join us: Accept the Mission!
Have you glided over enough terrain this season? Impossible! Pack up your gear and head over to Wisp Resort to get in that last minute Spring skiing before it melts away. Purchase your Lift Tickets in advance and save!
Don't forget to purchase your 2019.20 Mission: Affordable Season Pass Here for only $279 before March 31st. Come join us: Accept the Mission.
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Friday, March 22, 2019Wisp Resort is holding a steady base, with the front side open from 9am-5pm Monday thru Sunday. With minimal lift lines and moderate temperatures, this is the perfect time to strap your gear on your car and head on over. Wisp Resort is aiming to close the mountain on March 31st so make sure to get your last few days of winter in and purchase your Lift Tickets in advance for discounts. It has been an epic winter for snowmaking with over 54 days of pumping water, making this the most snow our Mountain Ops team has produced in the last 11 years. We spent 1,053 hours with our snow machines on since November and so long as mother nature allows, we will have a 108 day season this year, closing on March 31st which makes this one of our longest seasons in nearly a decade.
Come join us for our Rossignol Concept Shop Sale! This Thursday, March 21 to Sunday, March 24: Receive 40% Off all Hard Goods & 40% Off all Outerwear
Don't forget to purchase your 2019.20 Mission: Affordable Season Pass Here for only $279 before March 31st. Come join us: Accept the Mission.
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Thursday, March 21, 2019Blue skies and a glistening landscape this morning in Deep Creek Lake! With about 2 inches of natural snow accumulation early this morning, Mother Nature isn't giving up on winter. Come join us at Wisp Resort today and everyday this week from 9am-5pm for Spring skiing with low crowds and sunny skies.
Don't forget to purchase your 2019.20 Mission: Affordable Season Pass Here for only $279 before March 31st. Come join us: Accept the Mission.
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Wednesday, March 20, 2019We have been so blessed with the number of Blue Bird days we've had at Wisp Resort this winter. Today is no exception. It’s no secret Spring has sprung and we are experiencing delightfully mild temperatures and clear skies. That also translates into Spring skiing conditions so break out the sunscreen and t-shirts and enjoy! While there are a few nights in the coming days that will dip down into the twenties or teens, there isn’t a prolonged window for snowmaking but those temps will help keep what base we have around a bit longer. With the front side and East Ridge open, still holding a 29 inch base, all open trails groomed but Face, and the last two evenings for Night skiing on the front side of the mountain - it is a great reason to hop in the car and head over to Wisp Resort this weekend!
And don't forget to purchase your Mission: Affordable Season Pass for only $279 for 2019.20 Winter Season. Click Here to purchase.
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Friday, March 15, 2019With temperatures reaching up to 72 degrees today, you don't want to miss this opportunity to ski in your t-shirt! Blue skies and all major trails are open at Wisp Resort - plus we have a ton of activities to participate in this weekend...
Beachin' Weekend returns to Wisp Resort this Saturday, March 16 in Wispers Bar & Grill. We will have a DJ playing today's hits, giveaways, swag, and drink specials. Fun for the whole family! DJ from 1-5pm.
Rail Jam Series Event #3 also this Saturday, March 16. Registration begins at Noon. Competition starts at 2pm. Registration Location: McHenry Lodge (Near Garage Door rear main lodge entrance) Competition Location: Central Park Fee: $15 & $5 refundable race bib deposit (cash only). 20 Minute Jam Located in Central Park this rail jam is open to both skiers and riders. This year’s Competitions will be set and judged as a points series. Individuals have the opportunity to score up ten points each event. The overall points leader after the March 16th finals will awarded the grand prize and deemed the Series Champion Prizes: Pro - Cash Armature - Sponsorship Swag Bag. Thank you to our sponsors: @BlackStrap_inc @Smithoptics @pigloogear
MILITARY MARCH at Wisp Resort!
Save up to 25% OFF on your winter getaway! Wisp Resort is honoring our Nation’s heroes this March with a special promotion. Save up to 25% on lift tickets, rentals, lessons, snow tubing and mountain coaster. Offer not valid on other promotions (meaning deal day, online sales, etc), discounts, packages, combos or group stays. Plus stay at the newly renovated Lodge at Wisp for only $94! Military March offers valid March 1 - 24 (or end of 18.19 season, whichever comes first). Call (866) 486-4090 to book today.*Must present valid military ID to receive offer. Not valid on packages, promotions or group stays. Based on availability and advance reservations. Click Here to book.
And don't forget to grab your 2019.20 MISSION: AFFORDABLE Season Pass! Wisp Resort's mission to make skiing and snowboarding affordable for everyone is back for just $279! That is more than 50% off our regular season pass price. Ski or ride every day Wisp Resort is open during the 2019-20 season -- No Blackout Dates! Plus, passholders will enjoy additional benefits including the Sister Resort Reciprocal Program, Regional Resort Program and more. This offer expires March 31, 2019 so make sure to go online and purchase yours today. Only available for Online Purchase. Click Here to purchase. Come join us: Accept the Mission!
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Last Edited by The Wisperer on Thursday, March 14, 2019MILITARY MARCH at Wisp Resort!
Save up to 25% OFF on your winter getaway! Wisp Resort is honoring our Nation’s heroes this March with a special promotion. Save up to 25% on lift tickets, rentals, lessons, snow tubing and mountain coaster. Offer not valid on other promotions (meaning deal day, online sales, etc), discounts, packages, combos or group stays. Plus stay at the newly renovated Lodge at Wisp for only $94! *
* Military March offers valid March 1 - 24 (or end of 18.19 season, whichever comes first). Call (866) 486-4090 to book today.*Must present valid military ID to receive offer. Not valid on packages, promotions or group stays. Based on availability and advance reservations.
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Tuesday, March 12, 2019The only thing more enjoyable than Spring Skiing is Spring Skiing with a week full of sunshine! Perfect ski conditions today with more days to follow in the forecast. Missing that Vitamin D? Here's your chance to get outside and soak in some rays. Come join us this week before the warmer temperatures start to melt away our winter wonderland. The mountain is open until 5pm today and will be open 9am to 9pm Tuesday through Saturday with night skiing on the front side. All lifts are running besides Chair 1.
Haven't had enough fun this season, we've got the solution for you! Wisp Resort's mission to make skiing and snowboarding affordable for the entire family continues with the 2019.2020 Mission: Affordable Season Pass for just $279! Mission launches March 8 and ends March 31 so hurry before it's gone. Join us: Accept the Mission! Click Here to purchase.
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Monday, March 11, 2019Here's the deal:
Plus, passholders will enjoy additional benefits including the Sister Resort Reciprocal Program, Regional Resort Program and more. Read the all the details here.
Join us: Accept the Mission!
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Friday, March 08, 2019Wisp Resort's mission to make skiing and snowboarding affordable for the entire family continues with the 2019.2020 Mission: Affordable Season Pass for just $279! Mission launches March 8 and ends March 31 so hurry before it's gone. CLICK HERE for more information. Join us: Accept the Mission!
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Thursday, March 07, 2019The Governor's Cup Race starts this Saturday at Wisp Resort!
To sign up for the Governor’s Cup please click the link:
Snowboarders: https://adminskiracing.com/node/229190
Skiers: https://adminskiracing.com/node/229160
On top of the several inches of natural snow we received yesterday in Deep Creek Lake, flurries continue to fly. It is a beautiful scene up here in the mountains. Our Mountain Operations team continues to make snow on a number of runs to keep a solid base through March. Come and join us with excellent midweek lodging packages, discounted retail, and activities for the whole family.
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Tuesday, March 05, 2019With almost 8 inches of natural snow and snow guns blazing across the mountain, Wisp Resort is your Spring Break Winter Wonderland. We've got a perfect powder day to get your week started off right! All trails have been groomed except Face (which we leave for the adventurous!) and skiing/boarding available until 5pm this evening. So make sure to head over to the Info Desk on the bottom floor of the Main Lodge to get yourself a powder day Lift Ticket.
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Monday, March 04, 2019The saying about March held true this year as 3" of snow was delivered on the mountain overnight. Winter is holding strong, slope conditions are fantastic and we're heading into the weekend like 'yippee, yeehaww'! The Snowmaking Team is prepping to fire up on Sunday night which indicates that we are dedicated to making March count!
Wisp Resort is honoring our Nation’s heroes in March by offering up to 25% savings on lift tickets, rentals, lessons, snow tubing and mountain coaster. Plus, stay at the newly renovated Lodge at Wisp for only $94 per night. Restrictions apply. Call for details - 844.472.2759.
Last Edited by Wisp Resort on Friday, March 01, 2019It is absolutely beautiful in Deep Creek Lake today! The slopes are glistening with corduroy and waiting for you to jump on the mountain. With high wind having ceased over the last few days and temperatures climbing up to the 50's this afternoon - it's the perfect time to stop what you are doing and strap on your boots. Moving into the month of March, Wisp Resort has phenomenal snow coverage, all main trails open, low crowds, hardly any lift lines, and great promotions at the hotel. Buy your Lift Tickets early and Save! Why aren't you taking advantage of this Blue Bird Day?
Some breezy weather has blown into town, and for the safety of skiers and riders, could affect chairlift operations. A wind advisory is in effect until 10am today, Monday, February 25. Please refer to the Mountain Report for changes and updates. Once these winds simmer down, our Snowmaking Crew plans to go back in action.
Monday Deal Day is happening today - a lift ticket from 9am - 5pm, equipment rental and 1-hour clinic is just $49!
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Monday, February 25, 2019Update: The Mountain Coaster will close at 1pm on Saturday, February 23 due to weather. Please view our Mountain Report for updates.
We're cooking up a weekend of fun at Wisp Resort and Deep Creek Lake! Follow our recipe below for a guaranteed good time. Ingredients needed: good friends and family, ski slopes, tubing park, mountain coaster, sense of adventure and any kind of weather! Mix together, let simmer all weekend and enjoy the memories.
If you need a side of shopping to go with the main course, stop by Outdoor Elements to grab new gear. There are some great deals to be had!
Last Edited by Wisp Resort on Saturday, February 23, 2019The Winter Storm happening has brought a mixed bag of winter weather but our slopes are holding strong, however, for safety concerns, ski operations will close at 6pm, Wednesday, February 20. We will re-open at 9am tomorrow, Thursday, February 23. The Mountain Coaster will not operate today. Snow Tubing will operate tonight from 4pm - 8pm until further notice.
Last Edited by Wisp Resort on Wednesday, February 20, 2019There is no better day to come out and enjoy this breathtaking day out on the mountain! With snow guns blasting and up to 6 inches coming this afternoon through this evening, there is no time to waste -- get over to Wisp Resort to enjoy a great day of skiing. The mountain is open for skiing/boarding until 9pm this evening. Don't forget to stop in Wispers Bar & Grill to try our famous Maryland Crab Poutine.
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Tuesday, February 19, 2019Wisp Resort wants to wish a Happy President's Day to all of our fellow Americans and invite you to join us on the mountain today. At 25 degrees and partly cloudy throughout the day, we've got lots of activities to keep your family entertained on the last day of the long weekend. All trails have been groomed with some features closed in the terrain park for a rebuild after last night's ice storm. The mountain will close at 5pm this evening and resume normal business hours for the rest of the week. Don't miss the last day of sales at our retail and tuning shops!
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Monday, February 18, 2019With an average of 32-45 degrees over the next few days and mostly sunshine with a little set of natural snowfall, you can expect a beautiful holiday weekend! Check out The Lodge at Wisp for availability on hotel room accomodations and to save time standing in line for lift tickets, Purchase Here. See below for a list of events taking place at the resort this weekend and we still have mounds of snow -- so we'll see you on the slopes!
Join us for Friday Night Tap Takeover from 7pm to 10pm in Alpine Bar & Wispers Bar & Grill at Wisp Resort. Reps will be handing out Jailbreak Brewing swag. $4.99 Drink special on Jailbreak Brewing options.
BlackStrap Rail Jam this Saturday, February 16 in Central park at Wisp Resort. Registration begins at noon in the main lodge and the competition starts at 2pm! Special thanks to our sponsors - @BlackStrap_inc @Smithoptics @pigloogear
"Tequila Mockingbird Mexican Fiesta"- This Saturday, February 16 from 3pm-6pm bring your best Mexican poncho and sombrero-- we are going all the way for this Mexican fiesta! We will have a best poncho competition, $5.99 Espolon and Casamigos drink specials, giveaways, and entertainment. This event will take place in Alpine Bar (formerly DC's Bar).
President's Day Retail Sale at Outdoor Elements & Rossignol Shop: Buy 1 at regular price and get 2nd item half off on ALL Ski /Snowboard Jackets (Adult & Children) and Hard Goods (Skis-Boards-Boats-Bindings). Second item must be of same or less value. This offer starts Thursday Valentine’s day and ends President’s Day Monday. *Offer is not good for sale items as well as previously purchase merchandise.
Tuning Shop Specials: 30% - 40% Off select Swix wax and Rossignol & Look Ski Bindings
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Friday, February 15, 2019Today is absolutely stunning! The sun is shining bright, the slopes were grazed with about an inch of natural snowfall yesterday, and with snow powered through our snowmaking system combined-- conditions are looking great! All trails have been groomed including Face, which will give some of you a new opportunity to try a challenging slope. Buy your lift tickets here and save for the weekend.
The Snow Tubing Park will open early today. It will be open at 1pm, rather than 4pm, and will be open through the evening. Come enjoy a few extra hours of fun on the slopes!
Come join us for Friday Night Tap Takeover from 7pm to 10pm in Alpine Bar & Wispers Bar & Grill at Wisp Resort. Reps will be handing out Jailbreak Brewing swag. $4.99 Drink special on Jailbreak Brewing options.
BlackStrap Rail Jam this Saturday, February 16 in Central park at Wisp Resort. Registration begins at noon in the main lodge and the competition starts at 2pm! Special thanks to our sponsors - @BlackStrap_inc @Smithoptics @pigloogear
"Tequila Mockingbird Mexican Fiesta"- This Saturday, February 16 from 3pm-6pm bring your best Mexican poncho and sombrero-- we are going all the way for this Mexican fiesta! Sponsored by Team One Chevrolet Buick GMC of Oakland, Maryland. We will have a best poncho competition, $5.99 Espolon and Casamigos drink specials, giveaways, and entertainment. This event will take place in Alpine Bar (formerly DC's Bar).
President's Day Retail Sale at Outdoor Elements & Rossignol Shop: Buy 1 at regular price and get 2nd item half off on ALL Ski /Snowboard Jackets (Adult & Children) and Hard Goods (Skis-Boards-Boats-Bindings). Second item must be of same or less value. This offer starts Thursday Valentine’s day and ends President’s Day Monday. *Offer is not good for sale items as well as previously purchase merchandise.
Tuning Shop Specials: 30% - 40% Off select Swix wax and Rossignol & Look Ski Bindings
Valentine's Day Menu for two starting at 5pm on Valentine's Day (*while supplies last). For only $69.99 per couple, you will receive:
Amuse-bouche course ~ Crab imperial stuffed shrimp with scallions and candied lemon zest
Appetizer course ~ 6 minute egg with pancetta, asparagus, and house made buttery garlic croutons
Soup course ~ Cauliflower and black truffle soup garnished with roasted cauliflower and spring onion
Main course ~ Chateau Briand with roasted fingerling potatoes, haricot vert, and Béarnaise
Dessert course ~ chocolate raspberry cheesecake
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Thursday, February 14, 2019Night Skiing: Due to the continued icing and freezing rain Wisp Resort will not be open for night skiing this evening.
Mountain Park: Snow Tubing and the Mountain Coaster will be closed today due to inclement weather.
The Good News: Tomorrow evening we are anticipating a window to make snow through Thursday. Along with a natural dusting, the slopes should be in great shape for the weekend!
President's Day Retail Sale at Outdoor Elements & Rossignol Shop: Buy 1 at regular price and get 2nd item half off on ALL Ski /Snowboard Jackets (Adult & Children) and Hard Goods (Skis-Boards-Boats-Bindings). Second item must be of same or less value. This offer starts Thursday Valentine’s day and ends President’s Day Monday. *Offer is not good for sale items as well as previously purchase merchandise.
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Tuesday, February 12, 2019This has been a record year for snowmaking at Wisp Resort. The Mountain Ops team pumped out 11 million gallons of water over the weekend, leaving the mountain with a strong base. Since snowmaking began in the 2018.19 Winter season, we have pumped 164 million gallons! Snowmaking conditions have ceased for the next few days, but Mother Nature has blessed us with a solid inch of fresh snow on the mountain and more to come throughout the week. Come join us today on the slopes until 5pm. Night skiing will resume tomorrow, Tuesday February 12.
Are you ready to experience a Valentine's Day ski trip with your sweetheart? Wisp Resort is offering a beautiful Valentine's Day Menu for two starting at 5pm on Valentine's Day (*while supplies last). For only $69.99 per couple, you will receive:
Amuse-bouche course ~ Crab imperial stuffed shrimp with scallions and candied lemon zest
Appetizer course ~ 6 minute egg with pancetta, asparagus, and house made buttery garlic croutons
Soup course ~ Cauliflower and black truffle soup garnished with roasted cauliflower and spring onion
Main course ~ Chateau Briand with roasted fingerling potatoes, haricot vert, and Béarnaise
Dessert course ~ chocolate raspberry cheesecake
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The Mountain Coaster reopens today at 10am after a tree took out part of the course in an ice storm two weeks ago. The State of Maryland has cleared the track for safety and it is back in action! For those of you who have never had the opportunity to ride the mountain coaster in the winter, we encourage you to give it a try. Control your speed as you fly over top of skiers and boarders cruising the slopes, while gliding along the treetops.
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Saturday, February 09, 2019Off to an early start for snowmaking today! The Wisp Resort Mountain Ops crew was able to get the guns cranking at about 3:30pm today and are hoping to continue through Sunday. So throw your snow gear in the car and head over to Wisp Resort after work today for some fresh snow and a great time. We will rebuild!
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Friday, February 08, 2019With the ski slopes open this evening until 9pm and sun crawling across the mountain, it is time to get on your gear and head over to Wisp Resort! Sunshine returning this afternoon after a few overcast days. Highs reaching around 40 degrees Fahrenheit today, dropping down to 5 degrees this evening which leaves us with perfect conditions for snowmaking. Saturday will be a beautiful day full of sunshine and a high of 20. Sunday looking great as well with a high of 26, clouds in the morning and sunshine peeking its head out in the early afternoon. All open trails are groomed besides Face. The Mountain Ops team is pressuring up snowmaking guns as we speak, waiting until temperatures get low enough this afternoon to start pumping out snow. Once we get the snow guns blasting, we are hoping to keep them on through Sunday.
In the 2018.19 Winter season, Wisp Resort has run the snowmaking system for a total of 842 hours in 41 days. This has allowed Wisp Resort's snowmaking team to pump 153 million gallons of water in the production of 1000 acre feet of snow. This is the most we have been able to run the snowmaking system in the last 8 years. Because the weather has allowed us to produce this much - we still have tons of snow! Punxsutawney Phil must have been short sighted, just seeing the last few days of warm temperatures, because we still have plenty of winter to enjoy.
Come join us this weekend for our weekly events: Friday Night Tap Takeover and #ApresWisp.
This week's Friday Night Tap Takeover features Bell's Brewing Company. Come join us tonight from 7pm to 10pm in Alpine Bar & Wispers Bar & Grill at Wisp Resort. Reps will be handing out Bells Brewing swag. $4.99 Drink special on Bells craft beer options.
This week's #ApresWisp theme is "80's Vintage Ski Party." Join us for the BIGGEST party of the season!! Fluorescent clothing and accessories suggested. Come kick off this Après Ski party in your best vintage one-piece ski suit! There will be an 80's ski suit competition, onsite hairdressers offering a variety of 80's styles ($15-$20 for an awesome 80's hair updo), Aperol, Mionetto Prosecco, and Ole Smoky Moonshine $5.99 drink specials, giveaways, and a live DJ spinning jams from the 1980's. This event will take place in Alpine Bar (formerly DC's), this Saturday, February 9 from 3pm-6pm. We'll see you on the mountain!
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Friday, February 08, 2019Opening Delay: The Mountain is having a delay on opening this morning for skiing and boarding due to rain damage to slopes and lift unload ramps. Our number one priority at Wisp Resort is keeping our guests and employees safe. Our team is working on the challenge. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience.
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Friday, February 08, 2019We want to remind all employees and guests that it is all of our responsibility to be good stewards of the land by putting trash into a receptacle. There may be less receptacles around the mountain and for good reasons – reduce costs, keep jobs focused on their main responsibilities, and promote recycling. If you elect to carry food or beverage on the mountain, we simply ask that you ‘Pack it in. Pack it out.’ and find a receptacle near a maintained building. Please dispose of waste properly and respect our environment.
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Thursday, February 07, 2019It is another gorgeous day in the Deep Creek Lake area today, with blue skies as far as you can see. We had a ton of fun up here over the weekend with our 1st Black Strap Rail Jam of the season and an electric accordion player getting us in the singing spirit at #ApresWisp. Today's high will be 48 degrees, mostly sunny for the rest of the day with a few clouds rolling in around the evening. With warmer temperatures today than we've seen in a few weeks, it is a perfect day to get out on the mountain. As per the usual, there is no night skiing on Mondays, so the Mountain will close at 5pm today. Get over here before the afternoon crowd and try some of our famous Maryland Crab Poutine at Wispers Bar & Grill and shop for a new pair of boots at Outdoor Elements. We will see you soon!
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Monday, February 04, 2019The Deep Creek Lake area is getting pounded with the white stuff today! With temperatures rising up through the teens, and a break in snowfall later in the day - this is one of the best opportunities this season to relax in the mountains. With several inches of snow accumulation coming in last night and more on the way, we are looking at about 4 more inches to lay by this evening. This means a weekend of POWDER for you! If you haven't booked your hotel rooms yet, click HERE before we sell out. Click HERE to skip the line and get your lift tickets ahead of time, making your way out on the slopes before the crowd. Be sure to drive with caution on your way to visit us and we'll see you on the slopes.
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Friday, February 01, 2019WIth Mountain Ops having the opportunity to make snow, Wisp Resort has raised its base to 30 inches, which means optimal ski conditions for you! Boulder and Beaver will be shut down today with concentrated snowmaking, while we will continue making snow on a number of other open slopes. The crew has been pumping about 5000 gallons per minute since 7 pm on Tuesday. To date, Wisp Resort has pumped 148 million gallons this season with 11 million gallons in the past 37 hours. Snow Tubing will be closed today due to frigid temperatures. We apologize for the inconvenience. It is a beautiful Blue Bird Day with a layer of fresh powder, but it is a cold one out there. Make sure to bundle up!
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Thursday, January 31, 2019What a beautiful morning we have had here in Deep Creek Lake. For those of you headed out skiing this morning please keep in mind, wind is more prevalent and there is about a 2 degree difference in physical temperature from the base to the top of the mountain, so make sure to be prepared for this with proper winter attire to keep yourself comfortable. We will experience a decent squall of snowfall throughout the morning, clouds will soon give way to sunshine and it should remain clear for the rest of the evening. That means a really nice layer of fresh powder for you! That said, it is cold outside folks, and we cannot remind you enough - make sure to bundle up! Snow Tubing will not be offered this evening due to low temperatures. We made this decision to keep our guests and staff safe. Thank you for your patience. Planning ahead: another cold day tomorrow but it is forecast to be a sunny Blue Bird day. We'll see you on the slopes. :)
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Wednesday, January 30, 2019It has been a beautiful few days in the mountains and more to come. With temperatures dropping throughout the day, it is looking like we will get down into the teens overnight. Snow flurries continue to fall and are expected to accumulate up to 2 inches this evening for a fresh powder dusting. It looks like the snow will cease temporarily from about 3pm-9pm this evening, leaving a prime window for night skiing. If you plan to come over later in the day, night skiing will be available on the front side of the mountain until 9pm this evening.
We want to give a special thanks to our Wisp Resort Ski Patrol team who not only have done a remarkable job with guest incidences this year, but have also been a huge help in mountain cleanup after big winter storms. Our Ski Patrol won a variety of awards in November including: Larry Pease's induction to the National Ski Patrol "Hall of Fame" and Stephen Cabe's "National Appointment Award" #12062. In addition, there were a variety of Service Awards granted as follows:
55 Years – Paul Harman
50 Years – Joseph Closic and William Freyman (Lifetime Service Awards)
45 Years – Thomas Johnson
30 Years – William Roszell and Michael Logsdon
25 Years – Stephen Cabe, Will Roszell, Joanna Renner, and Avrama Blackwell
15 Years – Vicki Walker, Jeff Nunes, and James Ferrant
10 Years – Melody Chen, Marvin Glass, Katie Hester, William Hester, Travis Pickett, and Brian Smith
A special thanks to Wisp Resort's Ski Patrol Team. We appreciate your service!
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Tuesday, January 29, 2019If you haven't made your way to Wisp Resort this winter, today is your day. After a light snow dusting yesterday evening, we have a perfect blue sky day here in Deep Creek Lake! More good news - Odin's den is now open for prime shredding. This is the perfect time to come over to take a ski or board lesson with our state-of-the-art beginner's area. With up to 4 inches of snow accumulation on the way by tomorrow evening and plenty of sunshine, Wisp Resort is your answer to great skiing and boarding this week. The mountain closes at 5pm this evening. Please see our Hours of Operation for a full list. See you soon!
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Monday, January 28, 2019With variable weather over the last few days, the temperatures seem to be evening out over the weekend into the teens and low 20's. With a more consistent atmosphere brings a pattern of continuous snowfall. This evening we are forecast up to 2 inches, with snow accumulation of up to 7 inches through Tuesday. We hope to resume snowmaking soon and will keep you updated. Great weekend to come out to Wisp Resort for some fresh East Coast powder! Save time buying tickets at the gate by purchasing them online.
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It's the final day of the long holiday weekend and we hope you are spending it on the mountain with us! Be sure to bundle up today, it's going to be chilly out there. Take frequent breaks and cover as much exposed skin as possible. The Mountain Coaster will be closed today as a result of the wacky weather this weekend. Snowmaking is present on select terrain today.
Deep Creek Lake experienced some wild wacky weather the past 18 hours so we are adjusting operations accordingly. The Mountain Coaster will be closed today, Sunday, January 20. Night skiing will go until 9:00pm on the front side of the mountain only. Please view the Mountain Report for up-to-the-minute operations.
Last Edited by Wisp Resort on Sunday, January 20, 2019It's going to be an amazing day on the mountain for all! There are 27 trails open including 4 on the East Ridge and 7 on North Camp so have a blast skiers and riders. The Mountain Park will operate Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 8pm with Snow Tubing and the Mountain Coaster. The Nordic Center is open from 10am - 4pm for Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing and is located in Sundown Village.
Today’s BlacksTrap Rail Jam has been postponed and will be rescheduled in the next couple weekends. Please keep an eye out on Wisp Resort's website blog at www.wispresort.com and social media pages for more information and we look forward to seeing everyone out on the hill!
Winter Storm Warning is in effect and forecast shows a wintry mixed bag with snow totals upwards of 5" thru Sunday. Travel safely to the mountain and enjoy the snow!
Join us for the Fire & Ice Aprés Ski in Sundown Village from 3pm - 6pm. There will be Fire Hoopers spinning and playing with fire, drinks on ice, music and more. Fun for all ages but adult drinks for ages 21+ only. #apreswisp
The snowmaking team has pumped 121 million gallons of water since the beginning of the season. Crews have worked for 4,697 hours, systems have run 640 hours. To say we have put our time into snowmaking this season is an understatement. Wisp Resort's Mountain Ops Team is anticipating more trails to open in the next 2 days, including East Ridge by early Saturday morning. We are currently running with 19 open trails: Sunset, Wisp Trail, Grouse, Squirrel, Boulder, Central Park, Muskrat, Beaver, Bear Paw, Roadrunner, Happy Camper, Back Bone, Lil Dipper, Big Dipper, Aces Run, Ridge Run, Over the Edge, Whip Saw, and Face (which is ungroomed). By Saturday we are anticipating having every main trail open aside from Sliders, Loggers, and Oden's Den. We will continue to work on those throughout the weekend. The snow is awesome! Only a few rooms left -- If you haven't booked your hotel room yet at the Lodge at Wisp, make sure to go to www.wispresort.com to do so before we sell out! It's a perfect weekend to enjoy some fresh powder.
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Thursday, January 17, 2019How lucky are we to have had so many beautiful powder days this week? Conditions are looking excellent for this weekend and natural snow continues to fall over the next few days. Saturday will be the big day for us, as East Ridge and North Camp will be open for skiing and boarding! With a 27 inch base and current count of 16 open trails, we've got miles of smiles around the resort today. Make sure to sign up for our E-Club for updates on weather and open terrain at www.wispresort.com. Open Trails (Groomed): Sunset, Wisp Trail, Grouse, Bear Paw, Squirrel, Muskrat, Boulder, Happy Camper, Back Bone, Little Dipper, Face, Beaver, Road Runner, Aces, Ridge Run, Big Dipper. Central Park Terrain Park reopened today with a brand new look - come bring over your best board and check out our park rebuild. And if you haven't already booked your hotel rooms for this weekend, make sure to go to www.wispresort.com to book before we sell out!
With a strong base of 27 inches and more terrain set to open up this week, the snow keeps coming!! The Deep Creek Lake area received another 1 inch of natural snow overnight, covering the tree tops for a perfect winter setting. The powder days keep coming! Today's open lifts: 2,3,1,6,7 and carpets. Wisp Resort is operating on its regular Monday schedule today and will be open until 5pm this evening. Night skiing resumes tomorrow through the weekend. Central Park Terrain Park and the Snowtubing Park are closed today for rebuilds and lane additions. Snowtubing will reopen tomorrow Tuesday, January 15 and operate on its normal schedule. Central Park will reopen Wednesday, January 16 and operate on its normal schedule.
Another 4" of fresh snow blanketed the mountain last night and it's going to be a POWDER DAY! Plus, we're opening up 3 more trails including Ridge Run, Big Dipper and the ever-popular Ace's Run! Happy Trails!
Stop by Outdoor Elements on the lower level of the McHenry Lodge if you forgot your goggles, need a fresh pair of waterproof gloves or want to invest in a warm base layer. They have all your ski and ride essentials and lots more including adorable hats, souvenirs and kid stuff!
Last Edited by Wisp Resort on Sunday, January 13, 2019Deep Creek Lake received about 2” inches of natural snow overnight, adding a cushy layer to our snow base. Wisp Resort started making snow late Wednesday morning when a window opened with low temps and relatively moderate humidity. Overnight our snowmaking guns pumped 9,800 to 10,400 gallons of water per minute on a number of trails. Our guns have pumped 97 million gallons of water to date, with about 24
million gallons since late Wednesday morning. Although winds are still a bit unpredictable, they are losing quite a bit of power, allowing for us to direct snow to certain locations. We will continue making snow today and for the next several days. Today's temperatures are a High of 25 degrees and a low of 15. Great day to get out here and catch a good powder day!
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Friday, January 11, 2019
We had a beautiful snow overnight covering the slopes with about 4 inches of natural snow and more falling out of the sky. With snowmaking and natural snow combined, we are now carrying a 14 to 34 inch base on the mountain - perfect for an East Coast Powder Day! Our window opened yesterday morning at 11am for snowmaking and we've continued to pump up to 11,000 gallons per minute in the last 22 hours. With about 82 million gallons of water to date, our Mountain Ops crew has been working hard to build up new trails and will continue to do so overnight for this long stretch of cold weather.
Wisp Resort has pumped 88 million gallons of water so far this year with 15 million of it in the past 28 hours; equating to an estimated 577 acre-feet of snow in total and about 98 acre-feet of snow in those 28 hours. Wow - go snowmaking team!! Strong winds are still giving the crew a challenging time since wind is blowing snow back onto the equipment and icing it up. In addition, some of the snow is not landing on the areas the crew is trying to build around the mountain because of the random spurts of Southerly winds. Temperatures are forecast to stay good throughout the night and the winds are forecast to slowly let up. Temperature is forecast to warm up some during the day tomorrow but the crew will still be able to make snow, just not quite as hard as they have today. Our Mountain Ops are doing their best to get North Camp and East Ridge open as soon as possible. We will update this blog with information as soon as it comes in from the snowmaking team. Please tell your friends and family to follow this blog to be the first to know about winter storm updates and opening terrain. We are open until 9pm this evening - come play in some fresh powder!!
Terms: "acre-foot" - A term used in snowmaking that refers to a foot of snow covering an acre (or multiple in this case)
Last Edited by The Wisperer on Thursday, January 10, 2019
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