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Irvine Park
Chippewa Falls, WI, USA
Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls, WI is a good place to ski if you are looking for a quick loop through the woods. The grooming isn’t as good as other trails i…
November 19, 2009 @ 5:30 PM Rated by bizzle
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Lake Wissota State Park
Chippewa Falls, WI, USA
A very family friendly area with easy terrain. There are very few hills that will scare you on parallel skis. Be sure to check out the beaver dam if you ha…
November 19, 2009 @ 5:16 PM Rated by bizzle
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Lutsen Mountains
Lutsen, MN, USA
My visit to Lutsen was late in the season, so the snow wasn’t very good. With a good snowpack this could be a very fun resort. There are four mountains wit…
October 25, 2009 @ 3:55 PM Rated by bizzle
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Afton Alps Ski Area
Hastings, MN, USA
Afton Alps is a good place to spend the day skiing, and is very easy to get to. There is a good variety of terrain, but ski racing on the weekends take up a…
October 25, 2009 @ 3:55 PM Rated by bizzle
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Welch Village Ski Area, Inc.
Welch, MN, USA
I only skiied Welch Village once, but I’m not sure if it is somewhere I would make the trip to again. I visited during late season so the conditions weren’t…
October 25, 2009 @ 3:54 PM Rated by bizzle
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Snow King Resort
Jackson, WY, USA
It is called the best east coast ski area in the west for a reason. It is very steep, icy, and cold. If you grew up skiing the ice sheets of the midwest or…
October 25, 2009 @ 3:52 PM Rated by bizzle
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Tyrol Basin Ski & Snowboard Area
Mt. Horeb, WI, USA
Tyrol Basin is only a short drive from Madison and the UW so it is very popular with students. The terrain parks and halfpipes are the best in the midwest, a…
October 25, 2009 @ 3:51 PM Rated by bizzle
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Trollhaugen Winter Recreation Area
Dresser, WI, USA
I skiied Trollhaugen many times growing up. It is very family friendly, with something for everyone. There isn’t much vertical, but they do a good job with …
October 25, 2009 @ 3:50 PM Rated by bizzle
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Spirit Mountain Recreation Area
Duluth, MN, USA
Spirit Mountain is one of my favorite places to ski in the midwest. It is a short drive from the Twin Cities, and overlooks the city of Duluth and Lake Supe…
October 25, 2009 @ 3:49 PM Rated by bizzle
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Cascade Mountain
Portage, WI, USA
I only skiied Cascade Mountain once during an early season storm, after many years of driving past it on Interstate 94. I was very unimpressed, but that cou…
October 25, 2009 @ 3:48 PM Rated by bizzle
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Grand Targhee Resort
Alta, WY, USA
Grand Targhee is a bit more relaxed than Jackson Hole, which is on the other side of the Tetons. There is never a crowd and not nearly as much attitude.
October 25, 2009 @ 3:47 PM Rated by bizzle
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Teton Village, WY, USA
Jackson Hole has every type of terrain, from insane steeps to leisurely groomers. There are many dining options in Teton Village, but I would avoid any run …
October 20, 2009 @ 11:24 PM Rated by bizzle
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Wild Mountain
Taylors Falls, MN, USA
Wild Mountain in Taylors Falls is actually very close to Trollhaugen ski area, and we used to alternate between the two every weekend. They are similar, but…
October 20, 2009 @ 11:10 PM Rated by bizzle
Rated By
- bizzle
- Resides In: Chippewa Falls, WI, USA
- Disciplines: Alpine, Alpine Touring, Back Country, Nordic, Snowboard
- Years Skiing/Riding: 16
- Avg. Days Per Season: 71 - 100 days
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The “inside” road of Grand Teton National Park is a great place to take kids or beginner nordic skiers. The trail is flat, with great scenery.