Tucked away in the northwest of Maryland is an unexpected delight: Wisp Resort. Located at Deep Creek Lake, the state's largest inland lake, this family-friendly mountain has gone out of their way to make itself into an east-coast thrill center for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities.

Being under 3 hours from Baltimore and Washington, DC, under 100 miles from Pittsburg, a mere 110 miles from Hagerstown (at the intersection of Interstates 70 and 81,) Wisp is a very popular place for locals and visitors alike. In an area where most of this area lacks the snowfall and terrain for a ski resort, Wisp is a welcome enigma. The mountain is graced with good snow, and what they didn't have in nature, the folks at Wisp have created.

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The slopes at Wisp are a comfortable balance; Beginners enjoy 41% of the trails, while Intermediate and Advanced skiers enjoy the majority of the mountain. A fresh 9 million dollar expansion adds 10 more trails and two new Quad Chairs to the northwest side of the mountain, including one new Expert run!

Yes, snowboarding is welcome all over the mountain. Then there's the constantly expanding terrain park, for non-stop excitement! The Savage Half-pipe, fun boxes, ramps and rails (from five to forty feet!), the new Terrain Gardens mini parks, Whip Saw Terrain Trail, Super Pipe, Rail Park, Tubing Park & Kid Zones... The Pro Park and its instant rushes have been moved to the base of the mountain, so the daredevils and adrenalin junkies will have more time to play on them. There's even snow biking, if you think you're up to it! Wisp is a flat out great time for kids of all ages!

Wisp has worked hard to earn and maintain its appeal. Constantly upgrading, this mountain has become famous for quality instruction, gear rental and friendly staff. Families feel very much at home, and Wisp Resort makes a point of packing in the most fun possible everywhere you go! Plans are under way for a mountaintop village, including shops and restaurants, all designed to fit in seamlessly with the natural beauty of the place.

Wisp has a long season, usually beginning before Thanksgiving and continuing on through late March. They owe part of that to the biggest snowmaking operation in the entire region. Wisp's friendly staff is experts in the snow department.

Details matter; it's often the little things that count. Wisp sees to them as well, in details like the ski carpet in the beginner’s area. There's a daycare operation on the mountain, and the instructors are top-notch professionals who will make you feel at ease while showing you the ropes. Even if you already know them, a few pointers from the knowledgeable staff can make a huge difference in your skiing or snowboarding abilities.

Wisp has proven itself year after year, and it just keeps on getting better! If you haven't been yet, isn't it about time you checked it out? Treat yourself to this fun year-round resort, and to a great Wisp Mountain Resort ski vacation. Don't forget to take advantage of the area’s deals, and we'll see you on the slopes!