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The state of Maryland has plenty of history, with its Civil
War Trails, and even the birth of the Star Spangled Banner in
Baltimore. From the Chesapeake Bay to the state capital
of Annapolis and the Allegheny Mountains, there is lots to be
explored in Maryland.
There is not a whole lot of skiing in Maryland, but you can
find some family fun and challenging vertical action in Wisp
at Deep Creek Mountain Resort. You can take your pick of
winter activities, from skiing and boarding to cross-country,
snowshoeing, snowmobiling and tubing.
Web site for Maryland Tourism: www.mdisfun.org
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Ski Resorts in Maryland, USA
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Wisp at Deep Creek Mountain Resort
You’ll find Wisp located in the pretty mountains of
the north-western part of Maryland. There is
lots of family fun to be had at this ski area. Plenty
of boarding action with the Terrain Gardens mini parks, Whip
Saw Terrain Trail, Pro Park, Super Pipe, Rail Park and Kid
Zone. There is a Tubing Park. With an efficient
snow-making system and 90% of the runs open for night skiing. The
Nordic Centre offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing
and snowmobiling on specially designated trails. They
also offer lots of programs for children. There
is a ski in/ski out hotel slope-side, and plenty of restaurants
close by, as well as a spa where you can soothe those aching
muscles.
Web site: www.skiwisp.com
Wisp Mountain Information
| Vertical drop |
700 feet |
| Summit elevation |
2,415 feet |
| Avg. snowfall |
100” annually |
| Skier levels |
41% beginner, 28% intermediate, 31% advanced |
| Lifts: |
14 (2 quads, 5 triples, 3 ski carpets, 4
surface) |
| Vertical drop |
610 feet |
| Skiable acres |
100 acres |
| Trails |
22 (20% beginner, 50% intermediate, 30% advanced) |
| Lifts |
11 (5 triple, 6 surface) |
| Snowmaking |
90% snowmaking |
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