Last updated 4.01.09
What People Are Saying About Four Lakes Ski Area
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The Scene – What do you do with leftover earth from a mammoth, planned-community project? Bulldoze it into a big pile, plant grass to avert erosion, install halogen lights and rope tows, build a lodge next door, wait for winter and--presto--you've got a ski area. That, in a nutshell, is the story behind Four Lakes Ski Area in Lisle, quite possibly the smallest ski area in the Midwest, if not the country. Four Lakes also carries the lofty distinction of being the closest ski area to the Loop. – – The Slopes – Like most Midwest hills, Four Lakes lives and dies by the…
10/28/02
Hill Shmill!
by helenberg at Citysearch
I know that we are in the midwest, but there is NO excuse for this thing.
Ok, to make it quick, a group of us decided to stay in Chicago and we always go to Villa Olivia, but lets try something new. We went here and the rates are more expensive and the hill is smaller? We went down twice and said, lets get out of here, went inside for an Expensive meal and vowed Never to return. In our opinion, Not worthwhile!
- Cons: Expensive, No hill, no skiing
The Details on Four Lakes Ski Area
The Extras:
Snowmaking, rentals, lessons, cafeteria, sports bar, convenience store, locker rooms.
Know Before You Go:
Note that only night skiing (4pm to 10pm) is offered during the week. The resort closes at 7pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Save Money:
Prearranged groups of 15 skiers or more can receive discounts. Call (630) 964-2551 for information.
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