Related Regions: Illinois, Chicago, North America
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by icespicol - 16th February 2012
Pros: It's the only game in town.
Cons: Rude young
Four Lakes is what it is—a bump in the Chicagoland area with some snow-making equipment. If the snow was ever prevalent, you could enjoy a quick (in a brief... Full review
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by skier71 - 13th January 2011
Pros: Good for learning, inexpensive, cool lodge
Cons: small, row tows
Given the flatness of Chicagoland, it is a fluke to have any skiing at all close to home, so you have to grade Four Lakes on a curve. While the hill is sma... Full review
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by wolfman - 21st December 2009
Pros: Good place to learn
Cons: small
Two of my kids have learned to ski or snowboard here or at villa olivia. My third wants to try this year, so we're going to sundown for x-mas. Nice bar to w... Full review
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by catchkid92 - 17th November 2009
Pros: Close
Cons: small
Good resort if you want to get out. Terrain park is actually good, but thats when it is up. The snow is usually in good condition too!!... Full review
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by davidlau123 - 18th February 2009
Pros: Close, inexpensive, good place to learn
Cons: No lifts, only tow ropes, lots of kids
If it's close to your home, it's worth going. It's not a bad place to learn, the hill is not very steep. If you're not ready to use a tow rope, you can wa... Full review
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by snowguy7 - 15th February 2009
Pros: Convenient to Chicago Subs
Cons: Small, Short, Expensive, and Icy
I can't really say too much about this place. We went there for a quick trip during the week, and I can say that it was my first and last time. Not im... Full review
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