Resorts Winterplace Resort
Winterplace Resort in Flat Top, West Virginia
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Winterplace Resort

Flat Top, West Virginia
2026-2027 passes
603 ft Vertical
27 Trails
90 Skiable Acres
3,600 ft Peak Elevation
10 Lifts
1.25 miles Longest Run
About the mountain

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.

At a glance

Mountain & Resort Details

Terrain

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
Experience

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.
Plan your visit

Contact & Links

Address
100 Old Flat Top Mt. Rd.
Ghent, WV 25843
Phone
(800) 607-7669
Directions
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Beyond ski season

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.

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Trail Map

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Winterplace Resort trail map
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Getting There

Mountain forecast

Weather

Weather near Winterplace

12:51 am on September 24 / Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport
 Light Rain
55° F
Light Rain
Humidity:83% Visibility:10.00
Wind Speed:12 mph wind_E Sunrise:7:13 a.m.
Barometer:30.29 in Sunset:7:20 p.m.
Dewpoint:50 °F
Much too warm for snowmaking right now. No snowmaking
Overnight
rainy
Low: 50°
Rain and Patchy Fog
Rain. Patchy fog. Low around 50. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
rainy
High: 58°
Rain then Partly Sunny
Rain, mainly before 9am. High near 58. East wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
clear
Low: 42°
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
cloudy
High: 62°
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

Weather supplied by the National Weather Service. Errors or reporting delays may be possible.

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