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Pros: Very close to Chicago
Cons: Very icy. Small runs
Very very icy mountain as noted in other reviews. It's actually dangerously so. I hurt my hand and have seen others that got hurt there (while I was at their care center)... Full review
Source: Wilmot Mountain
Pros: 30 mins from Reno, not crowded.
Cons: SLOW lifts
For a place so close to Reno (30 mins) it is really fun. There are quite a few trails and combining them is easy due to how they run near one another.... Full review
Source: Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe
Pros: Lots of easy hills to learn on
Cons: Some hills can get icy. Slow lifts. Crowded.
I am just starting to learn how to snowboard this yr and this was the first place that I did it at. The instructor (1 hr private) was really good and the... Full review
Source: Alpine Valley Resort