fishee

I'd like to go boarding this week but small resorts (Wilmot, Alpine, Crystal) in S. Wisconsin seem to be closed, although it seems cold enough today to start making snow.

Is there a resort you know of that's open and driveable from Chicago?

SuzieTrue

Try the western UP of MI. Look at the area near Ironwood and the Porcupine Mts.

fishee

thanks for the info -- I was hoping to drive only 3 hours max.

abram

I believe that Grand Geneva is open.
www.grandgeneva.com

TheWeasel

Have you looked at Devil's Head or Cascade Mountain? Cascade would be a little bit closer, but Devil's Head is probably better. Both websites say they're open.

http://www.devilsheadresort.com/snowsports/

http://www.cascademountain.com/

fishee

thanks so much -- think we'll try to check out Cascade. I'm a little surprised at how expensive lift tickets are! These aren't real mountains, right? But I guess the operating costs are real.

JJ5

If you are a good skiier and/or are used to skiing out West USA, these runs are not the same.

CollegeMom

The former Rib Mountain (now Granite Peak --www.SkiGranitePeak.com) in Wausau is advertising as open. Wausau area information could provide you details. It is listed as 3.5-4 hours of driving from Chicago, but the roads are excellent (and NOT tollway like IL). The runs are usually better and longer than those resorts you mentioned, but nothing compares to skiing in western US. We have liked Rib Mountain better than Cascade over the years since Rib seemed to have more snow making equipment if needed. There is a terrain park and half-pipe for happy boarding! Enjoy!