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There's more to Wisconsin than frozen cheese, weeping Packers fans, and those same
Devil's Head runs you've been skiing since high school.
With some of the finest skiing in the Midwest, here's your Rundown of Wisconsin's top
winter resorts for the most fun you can have strapped in:
Granite Peak
This relative newcomer on the scene (since 2000) was rated number one in the Midwest
by TransWorld Snowboarding, and for good reason. Situated within the peaceful Rib
Mountain State Park, the resort offers the state's highest vertical drop (700 feet), 75
runs, and seven tree-skiing runs for those wishing to go all Sonny Bono. Afterwards,
relax with friendly locals in the new 11,000 square foot lodge and practice saying
“eh,” you hoser.
3605 N. Mountain Rd., Wausau, WI (715-845-2846). $58 here. 279 miles (5 hours) from
Chicago.
Cascade Mountain
Cruise the mile-long Far Out trail or bust sick tricks on America's longest S-rail at one of
the state's more popular resorts. Besides five terrain parks, plenty of big-air jumps and 10
whip-quick lifts, they offer a more chilled-out option for the lazier among us: snow
tubing. Just plop yourself in the donut hole and let gravity do the rest. Bonus: lights at
night turn the hill into a party mountain.
W10441 Cascade Mountain Rd., Portage, WI (608-742-5588). $49 here. 177 miles (3
hours) from Chicago.
Whitecap Mountain
If you're looking for solitude and peace of mind, make the trek to this wild resort on the
UP border for the best snow in the state. If you thought lake effect snow was a thing in
Chicago, wait till you see the 200 inches of annual snow accumulation blowing off
nearby Lake Superior. Hit up the Swiss-style Grindelwald intermediate trail before
showing up Shaun White on the expert (and expertly bumpy) Kilimanjaro trail.
9106 W. County Road E., Upson, WI (715-561-2227). $45 here. 415 miles (7.5 hours) from
Chicago.
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