kirrz 0 #1 December 17, 2005 Can anyone give me names of ski resorts near Chicago convenient for a 3 day ski trip? I hear the slopes in the midwest aren't the best but it doesn't really matter because I'm a pretty novice/ intermediate skiier. Thanks in advance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charmsdroppop 0 #2 December 17, 2005 Go to Wisconson, not the greatest downhill but for location not bad. Check out.....wait a sec......I forgot the name of the place but ask anybody from around here. Poplar creek??????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #3 December 17, 2005 In southern Wisconsin there's Wilmot Mountain, Alpine Valley (conveniently located 5 minutes from Sky Knights Sport Parachute Club, we jump all winter)., Grand Geneva (private resort, $$$), and a couple of others that I can't recall off the top of my head. Wilmot is closest and pretty decent, Alpine is better but a little further, and I've never been to Grand Geneva. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charmsdroppop 0 #4 December 17, 2005 Alpine...that's what I was trying to remember. You're right try that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirrz 0 #5 December 17, 2005 Thank you! How far is the drive from Chicago to Wisconsin? (say Wilmot Mountain) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #6 December 17, 2005 From O'Hare airport (the north side of the city), about 60-75 minutes to Wilmost. Wisconsin itself is about 45 minutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #7 December 18, 2005 QuoteCan anyone give me names of ski resorts near Chicago convenient for a 3 day ski trip? I hear the slopes in the midwest aren't the best but it doesn't really matter because I'm a pretty novice/ intermediate skiier. Thanks in advance! I actually just got back from Alpine Valley. Understand that these are not "mountains" but are hills. The vert is not much, but it is skiing none the less. Devilshead, Cascade and Granitepeak are a bit further north and are 500-700 vertical feet. Edited to add...devilshead and cascade are about 3 hours, and granite peak i think is 5..i could be wrong though on that one.She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirrz 0 #8 December 18, 2005 Just made a booking for Devil's Head.. it's in Wisconsin. Anyone ever been there? Know anything about it? Is it a decent family holiday place? I've got 4 days to change my booking... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdad 0 #9 December 18, 2005 As far as Wisconsin goes. Keep your booking on Devil's Head. Nice resort great for the novice/intermediate like yourself. Nice thing is if it's extremely cold out of the north, the slopes are on the south side of the hill. Only a real short drive from Cascade Mtn. which is also pretty nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites eeneR 1 #10 December 18, 2005 QuoteJust made a booking for Devil's Head.. it's in Wisconsin. Anyone ever been there? Know anything about it? Is it a decent family holiday place? I've got 4 days to change my booking... Devilshead rocks! for a 3 day trip it is a good choice. Did you get one of the all inclusive packages? where skiing, lodging and food are included?She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JoeyRamone 0 #11 December 18, 2005 take the time to go to deviles head, cascade or drive up to blackjack, big powderhorn, or indian head. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kirrz 0 #12 December 19, 2005 QuoteDevilshead rocks! for a 3 day trip it is a good choice. Did you get one of the all inclusive packages? where skiing, lodging and food are included? Yup yup, it's such good value! Hopefully the food will be decent.. Thanks guys for all the help!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites eeneR 1 #13 December 20, 2005 QuoteQuoteDevilshead rocks! for a 3 day trip it is a good choice. Did you get one of the all inclusive packages? where skiing, lodging and food are included? Yup yup, it's such good value! Hopefully the food will be decent.. Thanks guys for all the help!! One of the dinner options is kind of a fancy place...OHMIGOD the food was unreal!!!She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
eeneR 1 #10 December 18, 2005 QuoteJust made a booking for Devil's Head.. it's in Wisconsin. Anyone ever been there? Know anything about it? Is it a decent family holiday place? I've got 4 days to change my booking... Devilshead rocks! for a 3 day trip it is a good choice. Did you get one of the all inclusive packages? where skiing, lodging and food are included?She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyRamone 0 #11 December 18, 2005 take the time to go to deviles head, cascade or drive up to blackjack, big powderhorn, or indian head. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirrz 0 #12 December 19, 2005 QuoteDevilshead rocks! for a 3 day trip it is a good choice. Did you get one of the all inclusive packages? where skiing, lodging and food are included? Yup yup, it's such good value! Hopefully the food will be decent.. Thanks guys for all the help!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #13 December 20, 2005 QuoteQuoteDevilshead rocks! for a 3 day trip it is a good choice. Did you get one of the all inclusive packages? where skiing, lodging and food are included? Yup yup, it's such good value! Hopefully the food will be decent.. Thanks guys for all the help!! One of the dinner options is kind of a fancy place...OHMIGOD the food was unreal!!!She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
