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Find the best places to ski and snowboard in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois.
On This Page: Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin

Illinois

  1. Chestnut Mountain Resort

    8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL
    Perched on a high bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, this resort offers Illinois' best ski and snowboard slopes.

  2. Four Lakes Ski Area

    5750 Lakeside Dr, Lisle, IL
    This Lisle resort is great for first-time skiers and boarders who want some practice before heading to the big hills.

  3. Villa Olivia Ski Area

    Route 20 and Naperville Rd, Bartlett, IL
    Just west of O'Hare Airport, this is some of the closest downhill skiing to the Chicago area.

Michigan

  1. Boyne Mountain

    Boyne Mountain Rd, Boyne Falls, MI
    Think Midwest skiing is an oxymoron? Not at this Michigan downhill mega-resort.

  2. Boyne Highlands

    600 Highland Dr, Harbor Springs, MI
    Not quite as hard core as its sister resort Boyne Mountain, this baby's still one of the Midwest's top resorts.

  3. Crystal Mountain Resort

    12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville, MI
    With extensive children's programs and a wide range of amenities, this classy ski area is one of the most family-friendly in Michigan.

  4. Bittersweet Ski Area

    600 River Rd, Otsego, MI
    This resort for the masses packs in skiers and snowboarders by the busload.

  5. Indianhead Mountain

    500 Indianhead Rd, Wakefield, MI
    This destination ski resort turns the ski experience on its ear by placing the amenities at the top of the hill.

  6. Marquette Mountain

    County Rd 553, Marquette, MI
    The birthplace of organized skiing in the United States, this mountain is one of the Midwest's most challenging ski areas.

  7. Caberfae Peaks Ski-Golf Resort

    6440 S 11 Rd, Cadillac, MI
    Open since 1938, this is one of Michigan's oldest resorts.

  8. Nub's Nob Ski Area

    500 Nubs Nob Rd, Harbor Springs, MI
    Known for its world-class snowmaking equipment and grooming, this is one of the area's favorite day-ski spots.

  9. Shanty Creek

    5820 Shanty Creek Rd, Bellaire, MI
    With two accomplished ski areas in one, this resort is a major Michigan winter destination.

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  10. Big Powderhorn Ski Area

    N11375 Powderhorn Rd, Bessemer, MI
    Featuring well-groomed facilities and the third-highest vertical drop in the state, this resort offers snowbound fun for the whole family.

  11. Porcupine Mountains Ski Area

    33303 Headquarters Rd, Ontonagon, MI
    The remotest of Upper Peninsula downhill ski areas, this area also has the highest vertical drop in Michigan.

  12. Blackjack Ski Area

    Blackjack Rd, Bessemer, MI
    This remote Upper Peninsula area provides a basic ski experience.

  13. Timber Ridge Ski Area

    7500 23 1/2 St, Gobles, MI
    Locals flock to this bump on the horizon 20 miles northwest of Kalamazoo.

Minnesota

  1. Afton Alps Ski Area

    6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings, MN
    For convenience to the Cities, this ski, snowboarding and tubing area can't be beat.

  2. Buck Hill

    15400 Buck Hill Rd, Burnsville, MN
    This Burnsville ski area is a good place for beginning skiers to learn the sport.

  3. Hyland Hills Ski Area

    8800 Chalet Rd, Bloomington, MN
    This hill's easy runs are perfect for beginners of all ages.

  4. Wild Mountain Ski Area

    37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylors Falls, MN
    Runs of varying terrain for skiers of all abilities, plus Saturday late-night skiing.

  5. Andes Tower Hills

    4505 Andes Rd SW, Kensington, MN
    Out of the flat plains of Vikingland rises a ski area.

  6. Buena Vista Ski Area

    19276 Lake Julia Dr NW, Bemidji, MN
    Smallish northern Minnesota ski hill featuring cross-country trails and a lovely wooded setting.

  7. Lutsen Mountains Ski Area

    County Rd 36 and US 61, Lutsen, MN
    Just 60 miles south of Canada, this is the closest you'll get to mountain skiing in the Midwest.

  8. Powder Ridge Winter Recreation Area

    15015 93rd Ave, Kimball, MN
    Carved out of central Minnesota farmland, this ski area features 15 tree-lined, uncomplicated runs.

  9. Spirit Mountain

    9500 Spirit Mountain Pl, Duluth, MN
    On-mountain lodging, a super-tasty snowboard park and a number of runs for skiers of all abilities.

  10. Coffee Mill Ski Area

    99 Coulee Way, Wabasha, MN
    Eleven fairly easy runs near a historic mill town.

  11. Mount Kato Ski Area

    20461 State Hwy 66, Mankato, MN
    Scenic skiing in the heart of the Minnesota River Valley.

  12. Welch Village

    US-61 off Hwy 7, Welch, MN
    This Cannon River Valley spot is a popular family ski destination.

Wisconsin

  1. Alpine Valley Resort

    W2501 County Rd D, Elkhorn, WI
    Part natural valley, part man-made hill--and the Chicago-area's biggest downhill draw.

  2. Devil's Head Resort

    S6330 Bluff Rd, Merrimac, WI
    With extensive snowmaking equipment and close proximity to Madison, this is one of the best skiing options in southern Wisconsin.

  3. Wilmot Mountain

    11931 Fox River Rd, Wilmot, WI
    Head just north of the Illinois border for challenging ski and snowboard terrain.

  4. Crystal Ridge Ski Area

    7900 Crystal Ridge Dr, Franklin, WI
    Though its vertical drop is only 245 feet, this pint-sized resort is for serious skiers.

  5. Mount La Crosse

    5549 Old Town Hall Rd, La Crosse, WI
    The place for steep slopes without heading West.

  6. Cascade Mountain Ski Area

    W 10441 Cascade Mountain Rd, Portage, WI
    This Madison-area resort boasts the Midwest's first automatic snowmaking system.

  7. Granite Peak Ski Area

    3605 N Mountain Rd, Wausau, WI
    This Wausau resort boasts the highest vertical drop in Wisconsin.

  8. Sunburst Ski Area

    8355 Prospect Dr, Kewaskum, WI
    A full range of skiing challenges despite a mere 214-foot vertical drop.

  9. Tyrol Basin

    3487 Bohn Rd, Mt Horeb, WI
    Snowboarders are stoked about this Madison-area ski spot.

  10. Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

    7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI
    While scenic, this family ski area can't stand up to nearby Alpine Valley and Wilmot Mountain.

  11. Whitecap Mountains

    9106 County Rd E, Upson, WI
    With 43 runs cascading down three different peaks, Whitecap Mountains has a decidedly Western feel.

  12. Mont Du Lac

    Minnesota Hwy 23 S, Superior, WI
    Economical skiing near Duluth in Superior, Wis.

  13. Trollhaugen

    2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI
    A good place for beginning skiers to wear off some wax about 60 miles from the Twin Cities.

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