Ski and Snowboard Guide

Updated: October 01, 2001

We've got the lowdown on where to carve some turns, spend the night and shop for gear.

On this page:Wisconsin, Ski Shops, Michigan.

Wisconsin

  1. 1 Settle Inn La Crosse
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    2110 Rose St, La Crosse, WI 54603 (map)

    Stay at this moderately priced hotel near Mount La Crosse and enjoy a complimentary breakfast.

  2. 2 Radisson
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    11800 108th St, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 (map)

    Clean, comfortable accommodations within a 15-minute drive to Wilmot Mountain.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Best Western Ambassador Inn & Suites
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    610 S Frontage Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 (map)

    This comfortable, family-friendly hotel is about a 20-minute drive from Cascade Mountain Ski Area.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Wilmot Mountain Inc
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    11931 Fox River Rd, Wilmot, WI 53192 (map)

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Devils Head Resort
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    S6330 Bluff Rd, Merrimac, WI 53561 (map)

    The best ski resort southern Wisconsin has to offer; lodging available on-site.

  6. 6 3 Star Rating: Average Alpine Valley Resort
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    W2501 County Rd D, Elkhorn, WI 53121 (map)

    Part natural valley, part man-made hill, this four-season resort and lodge is the Chicago-area's biggest downhill draw.

  7. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Granite Peak Ski Area
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    3605 N Mountain Rd, Wausau, WI 54402 (map)

    This Wausau resort boasts the highest vertical drop in Wisconsin.

  8. 8 Super 8 Wausau
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    2006 W Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI 54401 (map)

    Fuel up with the free continental breakfast at this budget hotel within three miles of Granite Peak Ski Area.

  9. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average Mount La Crosse
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    5549 Old Town Hall Rd, La Crosse, WI 54602 (map)

    You want steep slopes? This is the place.

  10. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cascade Mountain Ski Area
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    W 10441 Cascade Mountain Rd, Portage, WI 53901 (map)

Ski Shops

  1. 11 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Dick's Sporting Goods
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    601 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173 (map)

  2. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Nike
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    669 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

  3. 13 REI
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    8225 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL 60714 (map)

    The Shangri-la of gear for those who spend their time rock-climbing, backpacking, cycling and finding other ways to conquer nature.

Michigan

  1. 14 Best Western Harbor Springs
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    8514 M-119, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 (map)

    Just a few miles from Nub's Nob, this chain hotel makes a handy base from which to explore the area slopes.

  2. 15 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Nub's Nob Ski Area
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    500 Nubs Nob Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 (map)

    No resort in Michigan makes and grooms snow better than this stellar day ski spot.

  3. 16 3.5 Star Rating: Average Marquette County Fair
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    County Rd 553, Marquette, MI 49855 (map)

  4. 17 3.5 Star Rating: Average Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa
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    12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville, MI 49683 (map)

    With extensive children's programs and plenty of lodging, this classy ski area is one of Michigan's most family-friendly.

  5. 18 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Boyne Highlands
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    600 Highland Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 (map)

    Boyne Mountain's sister resort is one of the tops in the Midwest, with 50 trails and lodging for more than 1,500.

  6. 19 Travelodge
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    1010 M-28 E, Marquette, MI 49855 (map)

    Comfy, casual hotel fits Marquette Mountain skiers to a T.

  7. 20 3.5 Star Rating: Average Boyne Mountain Activity Ctr
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    Boyne Mountain Rd, Boyne Falls, MI 49713 (map)

    At this Michigan mega-resort, slope-side condos and cabins keep you close to the action on 67 trails.

  8. 21 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Shanty Creek Resorts
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    5820 Shanty Creek Rd, Bellaire, MI 49615 (map)

    A major winter destination, this resort is two ski areas in one; lodging available on-site.

  9. 22 3.5 Star Rating: Average Big Powderhorn Mountain Ski
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    N11375 Powderhorn Rd, Bessemer, MI 49911 (map)

  10. 23 AmericInn of Ironwood
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    1117 E Cloverland Dr, Ironwood, MI 49938 (map)

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