| Vertical drop: | 603 feet |
| Base elevation: | 2,997 feet |
| Peak elevation: | 3,600 feet |
| Skiable acres: | 90 |
| Longest run: | 1.25 miles |
| Trails: | 27 |
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.
| Resort Name: | Winterplace Resort |
| Vertical Drop: | 603 feet |
| Base Altitude: | 2,997 feet |
| Peak Altitude: | 3,600 feet |
| Trails: | 27 Trails:
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| Skiable Acres: | 90 |
| Longest Run: | 1.25 miles |
| 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. |
| Address: | 100 Old Flat Top Mt. Rd. Ghent, WV 25843 |
| Phone: | (800) 607-7669 |
| Social Media: |   |
| Webcams: | View resort webcams |
| Web Site: | http://www.winterplace.com/ |
| Directions: | Via Google Maps |
| Humidity: | 79% | Visibility: | 10.00 |
| Wind Speed: | 0 mph | Sunrise: | 6:54 a.m. |
| Barometer: | 30.22 in | Sunset: | 7:55 p.m. |
| Dewpoint: | 67 °F |
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