Wisp Resort is shown here not as a lofty alpine amphitheatre, but as a distinctly wooded American ski hill: rounded, snow-covered, and deeply cut with runs that open like bright corridors through dense conifer forest. The oblique bird’s-eye view gives the whole scene an inviting sense of movement, from the upper ridge and mountaintop development down to the busy base area below. It is a map with plenty to explore, balancing downhill terrain with the wider life of the resort.

The mountain itself is arranged in clearly readable zones. On the central and left-hand slopes, trails such as Boulder Run, Devil’s Drop, The Face and Squirrel Cage descend towards the main base, while the central face gathers together Bear Paw, Randi’s Run, Road Runner, Grouse Way, Longview, Possum and Wisp Trail around a cluster of parallel lifts. To the right, Chair 7 serves a separate wooded sector with Ace’s Run, Ridge Run, Big Dipper and Whip Saw Terrain Trail, while a smaller upper area around Chair 6 includes Happy Camper, Little Dipper, Logger’s Way, Sliders and Backbone Pass. Below all this, the resort opens out into a gentler foreground of buildings, roads and winter recreation, with the Lodge, Willy Wisp Center, Wisp Hotel and Nordic Center all carefully placed within the scene.

What makes this map especially engaging is the contrast between the dark, heavily textured forest and the pale sweep of the ski runs. Thousands of small tree forms create a richly patterned mountainside in purple-grey and deep green, while the pistes read as clean white ribbons edged with subtle shading. Red lift lines thread vertically up the slopes, and the trail system is made easy to follow by a clear legend dividing routes into easiest, more difficult and most difficult categories. The lower half adds another layer of interest, showing cross-country ski and snowshoe trails, a snowmobile tour course, the Mountain Coaster, Bear Claw Tubing Park and a Super Pipe, so the map captures the resort as a full winter landscape rather than a simple list of runs.

There is also a pleasingly specific sense of place in the extra details. The label for a Planned Mountaintop Village near the upper centre, and the unusual ASCI Recirculating Winter Course nearby, give the map a character that feels tied to a particular moment in the resort’s story. Roads such as Overlook Pass and Marsh Hill Road, the long strip of buildings at the left edge, and the busy base with its car parks and beginner terrain all reward closer attention. For anyone who knows Wisp, these are the kinds of features that make the map feel familiar; for someone planning a visit, they make the resort feel legible and full of possibility.

The art of the ski map

This map’s character comes from its combination of resort illustration and practical ski-area clarity. The mountain is drawn in an oblique perspective that lets the wooded slopes unfold naturally, while the white run cuttings and red chairlift lines create a strong visual rhythm across the darker hillside.

Just as appealing is the amount of detail held in the lower terrain. The legend, grouped by named trail difficulty, encourages close reading, and the additional markings for tubing, Nordic routes, caution areas and other winter activities give the image the layered interest of a place designed to be explored rather than merely glanced at.

A sense of place at home

With its cool wintry palette, dark woodland texture and busy mountain composition, this map would sit especially well in a chalet sitting room, a study or a family room where ski memories naturally surface. It has enough detail to reward repeated viewing, and enough atmosphere to hold its own as wall art even for those simply drawn to wooded winter landscapes.

A thoughtful gift for skiers

This would make a particularly thoughtful gift for someone who has skied Wisp, learned on its gentler slopes, or returned year after year to its mix of downhill runs and broader winter activities. It also suits chalet owners, regular visitors and families who want a reminder of a resort that feels approachable, varied and full of recognisable detail.

Perfect for:

• A birthday gift for a skier with fond memories of Wisp
• A keepsake of a family winter holiday
• A housewarming present for a mountain home or chalet
• A Christmas gift for a regular visitor to the resort
• A study or sitting-room piece for someone planning a future trip

It is the kind of map that brings Wisp back through its wooded slopes, named runs and busy base-area detail, all at a glance.

Looking for a different resort? You can order a custom map of almost any ski area in the world, with the coverage, colours and layout tailored to your preferences.

This ski area map can also be personalised. We can discreetly mark your chalet, highlight a favourite piste, add a small illustration of you and your family skiing, or include a date and dedication to remember a special trip. Each addition is carefully composed to complement the original map, preserving its character and keeping the mountain detail clear.

Customisation, sizing and framing

For guidance on size, colour or framing, or to discuss an option that is not available online, please contact us. Our team will be happy to advise, and we usually respond within a few minutes.

A familiar resort can hold years of memories: the slope where someone first learned to ski, a much-loved mountain restaurant, or the chalet you return to every winter. Explore examples of our personalised maps for ideas on how to bring those memories into your design.

For a more nostalgic finish, you can choose our optional ageing treatment. Softer tones and a gently weathered appearance give the map the character of a vintage alpine print, particularly suited to a chalet, study or reading room. Browse examples of our ageing treatments to see the different effects.

The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this map.

For a larger statement piece, printing and framing at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft) may be available, depending on the original map. For a bespoke size or framing option that is not shown online, please get in touch. We will help you choose a format that makes the most of the map's detail.

The map is available as a giclée print on acid-free archival matte paper, or professionally framed and ready to hang. Our standard frames are offered in six carefully selected finishes: black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white. A wider range of mouldings, mounts and finishes is available through our custom framing service.

Our frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic, chosen for its clarity and light weight. The finish keeps the focus on the map, from the sweep of the mountain range to the finer piste lines and place names.

This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.

For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.