Winterplace mountain_information

Winterplace Location:

Two minutes off I-77, Exit 28, Flat Top/Ghent, WV - Halfway between Bluefield & Beckley, WV

Slope Hours:

Weekdays - 9am - 10pm

Weekends / Holiday Periods - 8am - 10pm

Base Elevation:

2,997 Feet

Top Elevation:

3,600 Feet

Vertical Drop:

603 Feet

Skiable Acres:

90+ Acres

Longest Run:

1 1/4 Mile (Intermediate)

Number of Slopes:

28 Slopes

Slope Difficulty:  

Beginner - 41%; Intermediate - 44%; Advanced - 15%

Number of Lifts: 

9 Lifts = 2 Quads; 2 Doubles; 3 Triples; 2 Super Carpet Lifts

Night Skiing:

7 Nights per week on 26 slopes, Terrain Park and the Snowtubing Park.  (Slopes closed for night skiing: Turkey Chute & Nose Dive)

Snowtubing Park:

  • Largest Snowtubing Park in WV with 2 Super Tubing Carpet Lifts
  • Weekday Hours of Operation - 1pm to 10pm
  • Weekend Hours of Operation - 9am to 10pm
  • Children must be at least 44 inches or taller
  • Kiddie Snowtubing Park available based on weather.

Opening/Closing Dates:

Opening Day - Beginning of December or earlier based on weather conditions. Closing date - End of March (based on weather conditions).

2010 - 2011 Holidays:

December 20, 2010 - January 2, 2011; January 15-17, 2011 & February 19-21, 2011. Holiday hours and rates apply for these dates.

Phone Numbers:

One Toll Free Call does it all!
Lodging, Central Reservations & Information
800-607-SNOW (7669)

Express Ski

800-977-ESKI (3754)
Can you believe it? It's as easy as a phone call! Call at least one day in advance to reserve your lift tickets, top-of-the line rental equipment, lessons or snowtubing tickets. Plus, high performance demo equipment. Our Express Ski Service Center -- one more way we're working to be your choice for the finest skiing and resort experience in the Southeast.

Snow Phone:

Daily Ski Conditions
800-258-3127

Local Number:

304-787-3221

Administration Fax Number:

304-787-9885

Group Sales Fax Numbers:

304-787-2401
304-787-2402

Discount Seasons:

Opening through December 17 & after March 14 through closing.  Hours May Vary

Snowmaking Capabilities:

  • 100% Snowmaking Coverage
  • 50 million+ gallon reservoir for snowmaking water supply
  • Capable of pumping 7,000 gallons of water per minute

Rental Shop:

  • Rental Equipment featuring new Top-of-the-line Rossignol shaped skis
  • Snowboards with the step-in and strap-in bindings.
  • Demo Center featuring High Performance Equipment from Atomic & Rossignol
  • Helmet Rentals and Bib Rentals
  • Children's Skis, Bibs, Boots and Helmet Rentals

Just For The Kids:

  • SKIWEE - program for children (ages 4 to 12 years of age)
  • Frosties Kinder Care - program for the littlest tyke in the family - (6 months to 4 years old)

Restaurants:

  • Mountain Mama's Food Court
  • The Snowdrift Lounge - serves your favorite legal beverages
  • The MountainHouse - Mid-Mountain Food Court
  • Mickey's Mountain Cafe - Mexican & Italian Cuisine

Other Information:

  • FREE Night Skiing with All Day Lift Ticket
  • Member of the National Ski Patrol System
  • Member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA)
  • Head To Head Racing available
  • 6,000+ beds in the Winterplace Area