Mountain Safety
Winterplace Location:
Two minutes off I-77, Exit 28, Flat Top/Ghent, WV - Halfway between Bluefield & Beckley, WV
One Toll Free Call does it all!
Lodging, Information, Reservations & Deals: 800-607-SNOW (7669)
Slope Hours of Operation:
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Weekdays (Monday - Friday) - 9am to 10pm
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Weekend & Holiday Periods - 8am to 10pm
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Holiday Periods: December 24 thru January 1,
January 19 thru 21, and February 16 thru 18, 2013
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:
27 Slopes
2 Terrain Parks
Slope Difficulty:
Beginner - 37%; Intermediate - 40%; Advanced - 23%
Number of Lifts:
9 Lifts = 2 Quads; 2 Doubles; 3 Triples; 2 Super Carpet Lifts
Night Skiing:
Night Skiing is available on 26 slopes, The Terrain Parks and the Snowtubing Park. (Slope closed for night skiing: Turkey Chute)
Snowtubing Park:
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Largest Snowtubing Park in WV with 2 Super Tubing Carpet Lifts
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Children must be at least 44 inches or taller
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Kiddie Snowtubing Park - based on weather conditions - call ahead.
Snowtubing Park Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday: 1pm - 10pm
- Saturday - Sunday: 9am to 10pm
- Please view the Snowtubing Page for additional hours of operation.
Know the Code
The National Ski Areas Association established "Your Responsibility Code" in 1966 as a code of ethics for all skiers on the mountain. Today, the code reflects not only skier safety, but snowboarder and lift safety as well. Ultimately, safe skiing and snowboarding on the mountain is each person's responsibility. Following the Responsibility Code helps all skiers and snowboarders have a safer experience.
Your Responsibility Code
- Safety on the slopes is everyone's responsibility. Ski safely-not only for yourself, but for others as well.
- Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid objects.
- People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
- Do not stop where you obstruct the trail or are not visible from above.
- Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, yield to others.
- Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
- Observe all posted signs and warnings.
- Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
- Prior to using any lift, you must know how to load, ride, and unload safely.
Opening/Closing Dates:
Opening Day - Beginning of December 2012 or earlier based on weather conditions. Closing date - End of March 2013, (based on weather conditions).
2012 - 2013 Holidays:
December 24, 2012- January 1, 2013; January 19-21, 2013 & February 16 - 18, 2013. Holiday hours and rates apply for these dates.
Phone Numbers:
Lodging, Information, Reservations & Deals: 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 14th, 2012 & after March 11th, 2013 through closing. Early and Late Season Hours May Vary - call ahead.
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
