Winterplace Resort
Overview
Winterplace Ski Resort receives an average of 100” of natural snowfall each year, and that’s not bad, given the resort’s southern location. Winterplace primarily attracts skiers and snowboarders from South Carolina, West Virginia, and Virginia. In addition to natural snow, Winterplace has excellent snowmaking, covering 100% of terrain.
Winterplace offers 27 trails and 1 terrain park, serviced by 10 lifts, including two quads. Winterplace’s snow tubing park is the largest in West Virginia, with 14 lanes services by two carpet lifts. 26 trails are lit for night skiing. Vertical drop is a relatively small 603 feet, although the longest trail is 1.25 miles.
For the snowboarders, Winterplace has a terrain park, with tabletops, rails, gaps, and more.
Several restaurants at Winterplace offer aprés ski fun, including food and music.
Photo provided by Winterplace Resort.
Mountain & Resort Details
Mountain
- Vertical Drop
- 603 feet
- Base Elevation
- 2,997 feet
- Peak Elevation
- 3,600 feet
- Skiable Acres
- 90
- Longest Run
- 1.25 miles
- Trails
- 27
- Trail Mix
- 41% beginner 44% intermediate 15% expert
Skiing & Amenities
- Lifts
- 10 (2 quads, 3 triples, 2 doubles, 3 Super Carpets)
- Night Skiing
- Yes; 26 slopes and the terrain and tubing parks are lit for night skiing.
- Terrain Park
- Includes two carpet lifts.
- Tubing Park
- Tubing park has 16 lanes and is serviced by two carpet lifts.
Contact & Links
- Address
- 100 Old Flat Top Mt. Rd.
Ghent, WV 25843 - Phone
- (800) 607-7669
- Directions
- Get directions →
- Website
- Official resort website
Summer Activities
During the summer, Winterplace offers mountain biking. Winterplace can also host events such as conferences, receptions, scouting events, family reunions, and meetings. There are plenty of hiking options, and scenic chairlift rides are also available for group activities.
Trail Map
Getting There
Weather
Weather near Winterplace
| Humidity: | 81% | Visibility: | 10.00 |
| Wind Speed: | 6 mph
 |
Sunrise: | 7:31 a.m. |
| Barometer: | 30.17 in | Sunset: | 6:50 p.m. |
| Dewpoint: | 58 °F |
Weather supplied by the National Weather Service. Errors or reporting delays may be possible.
Recent Winterplace News
What Happened to Night Skiing?
Night skiing has long been a Mid-Atlantic tradition, but DCSki looks at why the hours available for skiing under the lights have gradually decreased in recent years.
Diamonds in the Rough: Where DCSki Readers See Untapped Potential
DCSki explores what might be possible at Blue Knob, Canaan Valley, Laurel Mountain, and Winterplace, while considering the financial, operational, and land-use realities behind resort development.
Epic, Ikon, Indy, or Local? Finding the Best 2026-2027 Ski Pass for Mid-Atlantic Skiers
DCSki cuts through the confusion of modern ski passes by comparing the leading 2026-2027 options for Mid-Atlantic skiers.
Where Can You Still Ski for Less? The Mid-Atlantic's Best Values
DCSki searches for the Mid-Atlantic’s best ski values for the 2026-2027 season, from bargain lift tickets and season passes to military, family, and lodging deals.
Skiing Before the Smartphone: Snow Phones, Paper Maps, and Meeting at the Lodge Clock.
DCSki looks back at how Mid-Atlantic skiers planned trips, navigated mountains, found friends, and chased winter before smartphones placed everything in their pockets.
Indy Pass Adds 16 Resorts; 2026/27 Renewals Opened February 25
Indy Pass has added 16 new resorts for the 2026/27 season and opened renewals for existing passholders.
Winterplace in the Forum
Recent DCSki discussions mentioning Winterplace.
Big trips for 2026?
Will the drought impact snow making capabilities?
Snowshoe 25 - 26
Snowfall (season to date)
End of Season (24-25) Mid-March Open and Closing Plans
Laurel / HV / 7S this Prez Weekend?
Nearby Resorts
Other ski areas closest to Winterplace.
The Homestead
Snowshoe Mountain Resort
Beech Mountain
