One of the Midwest’s premier destination ski resorts

• Opening Date: Nov 23 2022
• Closing Date: Apr 09 2023

Cherry Capital Airport - 56 miles (1 hour drive)

Pellston Regional Airport - 36 miles (50 minute drive)

Chicago Midway Intl. Airport - 351 miles (5.5 hour drive)

Boasting 60 runs that cater to all skiing levels and fantastic non-skiing activities, Boyne Mountain is an ideal resort for families. Located more than five hours from Chicago and almost four hours from Detroit, the resort might be a bit out of the way unless you're a local. Nonetheless, it's a great mountain with an extensive snowmaking network ensuring reliable snow conditions. There’s beginner territory that you (or your little ones) can ski without a ticket and there’s also plenty for non-skiers to do, from snowshoeing and ziplining to Michigan’s largest water park. Accommodation choices are plentiful, convenient, and suit every budget.

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One-of-a-kind river views and an excellent spot for beginners

• Opening Date: Nov 26 2022
• Closing Date: Mar 19 2023

Chicago Midway Intl. Airport - 170 miles (3 hour drive)

Chestnut Mountain offers a modest 19 runs and a single terrain park, but its location in western Illinois is convenient for many Midwesterners and boasts stunning views of the mighty Mississippi. And that terrain park? It’s consistently one of the highest-rated in the region, and so is Chestnut’s beginner terrain. There’s a wide variety of places to eat and sleep near the slopes, plus the nearby town of Galena offers a wealth of other activities such as shopping and galleries, all in a charming setting that seems to belong in another time. Only three hours from Chicago, Chestnut Mountain is also conveniently located for skiers in parts of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

Some of the best terrain parks and longest runs in the Midwest

• Opening Date: Nov 26 2022
• Closing Date: Mar 19 2023

General Mitchell Intl. Airport - 111 miles (2 hour drive)

Chicago Midway Intl. Airport - 185 miles (3 hour drive)

Only a few hours from Chicago and even closer to Milwaukee and Madison, Cascade Mountain is conveniently close to the year-round attractions in Wisconsin Dells. The 11 lifts service a nice variety of terrain on nearly 50 runs, as well as four terrain parks geared towards every ability level. Kids under 12 with an accompanying grown-up can ski for free. That, and off-slope fun that includes 15 tubing chutes that are 800 foot long and live entertainment throughout the season, make Cascade Mountain an excellent choice for families looking to both stretch their winter vacation budget and keep everyone happy!

Wisconsin’s biggest resort and highest vertical drop

• Opening Date: Nov 23 2022
• Closing Date: Apr 09 2023

Central Wisconsin Airport - 13 miles (15 minute drive)

With 700 feet of vertical and 200 acres of terrain, Granite Peak’s 68 runs might make you think you’re skiing or boarding in a different part of the country. There are runs for every ability and experience level, including dedicated beginner slopes, and the elevation and aspect make for reliably good snow conditions. Recent investments have funded the Midwest’s largest-ever ski resort expansion, and the resort boasts one of the region’s best lift networks. Intermediate skiers have plenty of groomers, and there are terrain parks, moguls, and tree runs to keep more advanced shredders busy. It’s close enough to Green Bay and Milwaukee for a day trip, but nearby Wausau offers plenty of accommodations and dining.

Consistently one of the top-rated family ski areas in North America

• Opening Date: Nov 25 2022
• Closing Date: Apr 02 2023

Cherry Capital Airport - 32 miles (40 minute drive)

Crystal Mountain keeps its guests busy, with instructional programs for kids as young as 3, free skiing for kids under 6, and plenty to do for people who don’t ski or ride—including an award-winning spa! While the mountain doesn’t boast much vertical, its 58 runs offer plenty for every skill level, and half of the terrain is lit for night skiing. Its scenic location on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan lends itself to reliable lake effect snow, but a robust snowmaking system covers the entire mountain just in case. Either way, you can be sure of good conditions!

The best place in Michigan for expert and advanced skiers!

• Opening Date: Dec 28 2022
• Closing Date: Apr 16 2023

Houghton County Memorial Airport - 34 miles (45 minute drive)

Sawyer Intl. Airport - 148 miles (3 hour drive)

Unless you happen to live on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Mount Bohemia might make for a long road trip. But its location means that cold Canadian air and Lake Superior’s moisture combine to reliably deliver the biggest snowfalls of any ski resort in the region. There isn’t any beginner terrain, and it’s the only lift-served resort on the continent without any grooming, so it’s not the place to start out. But if you’re ready for a challenge, all of that snowfall, along with the Midwest’s biggest vertical at 900 feet, deliver the kind of bump runs, powder, and tree skiing you might have expected to need an airplane ticket to find!

Some of the best snow in the Midwest and ski seasons up to six months long!

• Opening Date: Nov 19 2022
• Closing Date: Apr 14 2023

Green Bay-Austin Straubel Intl. Airport - 132 miles (2.5 hour drive)

Near the boundary between Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Ski Brule may not be the most convenient resort for many in the Midwest. But if you happen to be a local-or if you’re willing to make the trip-you’ll definitely enjoy the mountain’s expert snowmaking and meticulous grooming. Trails as long as 1 mile, runs through the woods, a 500 foot vertical, and a season that often lasts until May all combine to deliver an excellent experience for Ski Brule’s modest lift ticket prices. The value and the conditions are worth the drive!