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Overview

Perched on a long ridge overlooking busy I-90/I-94, Cascade is considered the top day trip area in the Midwest. Chicago is three hours away, Milwaukee less than two, and Madison just a scant 30 minutes. Weekend crowds can be big, but the ski area is equipped to handle them.

With 12 lifts including 2 high-speed, detachable quads, they can move a lot of skiers uphill quickly. Cascade offers 45 trails, four terrain parks and 15 snow tubing lanes. The 9 million dollar expansion phase 1 of 3 was just completed for the 2016/2017 ski season.

For 2017/2018 we have added another new trail, opened a new patio, added to our snowmaking/grooming fleet and much more.

Inside Scoop

Amtrak and Greyhound, along with the Municipal airport, available in Portage. Ski shops, lessons for kids ages 4 years to 10 years. Snack bars, dining area, and lounge.

Plan Your Trip

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

15"
10"
7"
4"
0"
0"
Nov
9"
Dec
13"
Jan
11"
Feb
4"
Mar
Beginners Runs
38%
Intermediate Runs
40%
Expert Runs
21%
Runs in Total
48
Longest Run
1.1 mi
Skiable Terrain
175 ac
Night Skiing
125 ac
Snow Making
175 ac

Total Lifts: 11

High Speed Quads
2
Quad Chairs
2
Triple Chairs
2
Double Chairs
2
Surface Lifts
3

Elevation

Base
820'
Summit
1280'
Vertical Drop
460'

Important Dates

November 23, 20242024/11/23
Projected Opening
March 09, 20252025/03/09
Projected Closing
120
Projected Days Open
120
Days Open Last Year
62
Years Open
56"
Average Snowfall
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