Winterplace Ski Resort, Ski resort in Ghent, West Virginia.
Winterplace Ski Resort is a ski area located on Flat Top Mountain near Ghent that serves skiers of different skill levels with varied terrain. The resort spreads across skiable land with multiple trails and lift systems to move people up and down the mountain throughout the day.
The area hosted skiing activities beginning in the 1950s before closing, and the current resort opened as a new operation in the 1980s. This later opening allowed for modern facilities and contemporary equipment for winter sports.
Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine recognized Winterplace as the leading destination for ski instruction, while Newsweek listed it among the top snow tubing parks in 2024.
The location is accessible throughout the year, but the best visiting time is during winter months when snow covers the slopes and lifts operate. It helps to check conditions beforehand and use equipment rental if you do not bring your own gear.
Nine lifts transport 13,000 skiers hourly across the mountain, while 74 acres remain illuminated for night skiing activities throughout the winter season.
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