Related Regions: Chicago, Illinois

Ski Snowstar Overview

  • 3.6

  • 10 Reviews
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Elevation

  • Summit
    790 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop
    262 Ft.
  • Base
    528 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

15%

Intermediate Runs

35%

Advanced Runs

50%

Expert Runs

0%

Longest Run

0.8

Skiable Terrain

28

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 7
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 2
  • Triple Chairs: 0
  • Double Chairs: 2
  • Surface Lifts: 3

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 86

Days Open Last Year: 89

Years Open: 31

Average Snowfall: 38

Ski Snowstar Reviews

  • by stuck_in_the_midwest Apr 14, 2011
    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
    • Terrain Park 4.0
    • Nightlife 4.0

    Great for Central IL!

    Pros: Good Terrain Park, Variety of skill levels
    Cons: Short Runs, Sometimes Icy conditions, Flats at bottom of runs

     
  • by Medicine Man Jan 29, 2011
    • Overall Rating 3.0
    • Family Friendly 3.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3.0
    • Terrain Park 3.0
    • Nightlife 1.0

    Ok place

    Pros: Short Lines
    Cons: Steep Icy exits from lift

     
  • by andrius Dec 26, 2009
    • Overall Rating 4.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
    • Terrain Park 0.0
    • Nightlife 0.0

    Great skiing near Chicago

    Pros: No lines, reasonable prices
    Cons: short runs

     

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