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Winterplace tops the crest of Flat Top Mountain and is located two minutes off I-77 at Exit 28 Ghent / Flat Top, West Virginia.

Winterplace is not only a ski resort, but offers a bounty of beautiful scenery. It’s affordable and easily accessible, offering 27 trails and 9 lifts. There’s a snow tubing park with 16 lanes and 5 tubing lifts and also a terrain park. There’s something for everyone…even the kid in you that once dreamed of sliding down majestic mountains.

Winterplace is a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America and gives classes with the promise if you don’t learn to ski or snowboard, you can take the class over for free. For children ages 4 - 11, they offer the Skiwee program which includes instruction, supervision, lunch, snacks and fun. Care is available for children ages 6 months to 4 years with 24-hour advanced notice.

Winterplace allows skiing from 8am to 10pm on weekends and holidays and 13 hours of enjoyment from 9am - 10pm weekdays. The resort is more crowded during weekends and holidays so if you like a more isolated atmosphere, plan your trip during weekdays.

Enjoy great restaurants at the cozy Mickey’s Mountain Cafe or breakfast, lunch and dinner at Mountain Mama’s. Entertainment is offered at The Mountain House and Snowdrift Lounge where you can hang out and get a drink or snack before heading back to the slopes.

Winterplace also offers facilities in the summer for weddings, family reunions, conferences or other events.

I have to admit I’ve never went down the slopes of Winterplace, but have visited there. As I stood outside on the deck, I was mesmerized with the beauty of the snow, the excitement of people coming down the slopes, the breathtaking views and the crisp mountain air. On one visit I met a celebrity, Michael Damian who played Danny Romalotti on “The Young and Restless”. He’s as handsome and nice in person as he is on tv and then some.
Whether you are a skiier, like to snowboard or snowtube or none of the above, Winterplace is worth your visit! For more detailed information, visit their website at
http://www.winterplace.com/

Kathy Dove wrote this on January 29th, 2008 and filed it under Travel, Wandering, reviews |