Related Regions: Wisconsin, Chicago, North America
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by ChiSkier - 28th August 2009
Pros: Close to chicago, great terrain park, descent verical
Cons: mogul run
This is a great place to come from Chicago. It has the best terrain in southern wisconsin, besides Devil's Head and Cascade. It has plenty of runs for beg... Full review
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by davidlau123 - 16th March 2009
Pros: Lots of variety, tree lined runs, some fast lifts
Cons: Some older, slower lifts
I really like Alpine Valley. Of the places close to Chicago-land, this is my favorite. The have conveyor belts for the beginners (several of them in diffe... Full review
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by snowguy7 - 15th February 2009
Pros: Steep, and Great Scenery
Cons: Short runs, icy
Great place to go for beginners to intermediates I'd say. It is very close to Chicago, and I would definitely check it out... Full review
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by saludares - 1st February 2009
Pros: Great Slopes for skiing and snowboarding.
Cons: Crowded during comfortable temperature around 30F
I really believe this is a great place to learn skiing, practice skiing, and do a lot of tricks with snowboarding. Its got magic carpet for the beginners wh... Full review
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by subsonik - 29th January 2009
Pros: Steep (but very short) runs.
Cons: Icey, Crowded on weekends, only 1 lift during the week, poor conditions almost always
Unless you're standing on top of Alpine Valley during or immediately after a major snow storm, expect icey conditions and some of the worst man made snow. D... Full review
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by escaflowne - 28th January 2009
Pros: close from Chicago
Cons: runs are short.
Here's the 2nd closest ski resort from Chicago, and it's worth the extra driving up from/passing the Wilmot (25-30 mins). I kind of like black runs, but t... Full review
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