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| Illinois | Vertical Feet | Lifts | Runs | |
| 1. Chestnut Mountain |
475 | 4 | 17 | I learned to ski at Chestnut Mountain, it's really good to go and learn at a local place like this b... |
| 2. Four Lakes |
100 | 7 | 7 | It's horrible. Very shallow hill. don't be fooled by the ''9 acres.'' IT'S TINY! I'd compare it to s... |
| 3. Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park |
180 | 3 | 5 | Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park allows skiers now, they used to be snowboarding only but they've chang... |
| 4. Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park |
262 | 7 | 15 | Ski Snowstar is a family oriented winter sports park featuring skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. The... |
| 5. Villa Olivia |
180 | 6 | 9 | Well this is definitely the place to go if you are beginner. I've been through every run (even exper... |
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| Indiana | Vertical Feet | Lifts | Runs | |
| 6. Paoli Peaks |
300 | 9 | 16 | This is very good resort yes.... |
| 7. Perfect North |
400 | 10 | 23 | A few fellow snowboarders and I work and board at Paoli Peaks but unfortunately, we've been hit with... |
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| Iowa | Vertical Feet | Lifts | Runs | |
| 8. Fun Valley |
240 | 5 | 14 | they just shut down........ |
| 9. Riverside Hills |
190 | 3 | 6 | This is good for being in Iowa. I love the proximity to my house.... |
| 10. Seven Oaks |
275 | 4 | 13 | It was flipping sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... |
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| Michigan | Vertical Feet | Lifts | Runs | |
| 11. Apple Mountain |
220 | 6 | 12 | I have a season pass and go every day, and there is only one chair lift, and a bunny hill and interm... |
| 12. Big Powderhorn Mountain |
600 | 10 | 33 | I used to live right by Big Powderhorn Mountain and we would go there very weekend of the season bac... |
| 13. Bittersweet |
350 | 6 | 17 | I haven't been there since December 19, 2009. But I still remember it as the best place I've ever be... |
| 14. Blackjack |
465 | 6 | 20 | I know for a fact that the ski will open for the 09-10 season and it will be announced sometime in O... |
| 15. Boyne Highlands |
552 | 10 | 54 | Added 91 Boyne Low-E fan guns to our snowmaking arsenal, added 2 miles of lights for night skiing on... |
| 16. Boyne Mountain |
500 | 14 | 60 | Replacement of the Meadows Chairlift with a new high speed fixed grip quad with a ChairkiD loading s... |
| 17. Caberfae Peaks |
485 | 6 | 34 | I've been here a few times and it is a ton of fun! I strongly recommend. The chair lifts are definit... |
| 18. Cannonsburg |
250 | 12 | 18 | Cannonsburg has three lifts, of which only two are consistently in operation, and a pair of tow rope... |
| 19. Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa |
375 | 9 | 45 | Crystal Mountain Village... |
| 20. Gladstone Ski Park |
200 | 5 | 6 | I skied here as a kid. I remember it was pretty small. Good for kids.... |
| 21. Hanson Hills |
225 | 5 | 11 | Hanson Hills is a blast! I love it here. It's not big by any standards but I still love it.... |
| 22. Homestead |
320 | 5 | 15 | Opened for skiing in 1983, The Homestead offers skiers and snowboarders exceptional views of Lake Mi... |
| 23. Indianhead |
638 | 9 | 23 | The vertical drop is relatively ok at Indianhead, not bad at all.... |
| 24. Marquette |
600 | 4 | 25 | This is a very serious ski hill by local standards. Yeah you have to go far to find skiing this good... |
| 25. Mount Brighton |
250 | 18 | 26 | Mt. Brighton Ski and Golf is a year round facility focused on family fun with Championship service. ... |
| 26. Mount Holly |
350 | 13 | 17 | Nestled in Groveland Township near Holly, Michigan, there's no other ski area quite like Mt. Holly. ... |
| 27. Norway Mountain |
500 | 6 | 17 | They've recently upgraded the mountain, there are some new runs and a new lift.... |
| 28. Nubs Nob |
427 | 10 | 53 | Located in the heart of Michigan's ski country, Nub's Nob Ski Area has been delivering ''First Class... |
| 29. Pine Knob |
300 | 12 | 14 | Our skiers and boarders expect great snow conditions and there is good reason for their expectations... |
| 30. Porcupine Mountain |
641 | 4 | 15 | Nice little ski hill to take the kids to on a day off in the winter. It's a very small ski area, jus... |
| 31. Shanty Creek |
450 | 10 | 49 | On your Michigan winter vacation, discover the grandeur of majestic snow-covered mountains and pictu... |
| 32. Ski Brule |
500 | 11 | 17 | Ski Brule was voted Visitor's Choice Favorite Resort 2008 in the Midwest by visitors to OnTheSnow.co... |
| 33. Skyline Ski Slide |
210 | 5 | 14 | I remember this ski area from when I was a kid. We used to have so much fun there.... |
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| Iowa | Vertical Feet | Lifts | Runs | |
| 34. Sundown Mountain |
475 | 7 | 20 | I was skiing down the right ride slopes one day last winter when I fell and hurt my leg. The rescue ... |
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| Michigan | Vertical Feet | Lifts | Runs | |
| 35. Swiss Valley |
225 | 7 | 11 | Swiss Valley is a great place to ski or snowboard, dedicated to keeping the terrain interesting and ... |
| 36. Timber Ridge |
240 | 9 | 15 | It is not very big, but all of the employees are cool and you never have to wait in line to get on t... |
| 37. Treetops |
225 | 5 | 23 | Treetops is located five miles east of the Alpine Village of Gaylord, Michigan. It receives an annua... |
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| Minnesota | Vertical Feet | Lifts | Runs | |
| 38. Afton Alps |
350 | 18 | 41 | Excellent ski hill to bring the kids to, huge number of lifts that serve all abilities which is impo... |
| 39. Andes Tower Hills |
300 | 3 | 7 | I had a great time when I was at Andes Tower Hill. The slopes were fun and fast. Although I thought ... |
| 40. Buck Hill |
309 | 11 | 13 | Buck Hill is a really nice place. I always come here with my family and we always have a great time.... |
| 41. Buena Vista |
230 | 4 | 16 | We do offer a higher than average number of slopes that are designed for the beginner to intermediat... |
| 42. Giants Ridge |
500 | 6 | 34 | You won't find better skiing anywhere near. This is a very good ski hill with plenty of good skiing.... |
| 43. Hyland |
175 | 6 | 14 | I live just a few blocks away so I go here a lot in the winter. It's good.... |
| 44. Lutsen |
1088 | 10 | 92 | Minnesota winters are the stuff of legend. So what better place to strut your stuff than at Lutsen M... |
| 45. Mount Kato |
240 | 8 | 19 | Mount Kato is where I love to ski. No need to go far, just a few minutes and you're there.... |
| 46. Powder Ridge |
290 | 7 | 15 | |
| 47. Spirit Mountain |
700 | 9 | 22 | It's Duluth, so we're already off to a good start. On top of that, we turn about 65 million gallons ... |
| 48. Welch Village |
360 | 10 | 60 | As a lift operator here it looks like the hills are steep as all get out, and the chairs are fast, b... |
| 49. Wild Mountain |
300 | 8 | 25 | By far one of the cleanest family friendly areas in the Twin Cities ***** five stars.... |
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| Ohio | Vertical Feet | Lifts | Runs | |
| 50. Alpine Valley |
230 | 7 | 9 | I love the mogul field up on top of the hill and the half pipe. My kids love the tubing slope.... |
| 51. Boston Mills |
240 | 7 | 8 | I go skiing aBoston Mills and Brandy Wine. I really enjoy it. I will continue it for years to come a... |
| 52. Brandywine |
240 | 9 | 10 | My grandparents live right by Brandywine so I get to go snowboarding every time we visit them in the... |
| 53. Clear Fork |
300 | 6 | 10 | The absolute best... |
| 54. Mad River Mountain |
300 | 12 | 24 | Mad River Mountain is a great Midwestern Resort located only 45 minutes Northwest of Columbus and ab... |
| 55. Snow Trails |
300 | 7 | 15 | I LOVE snow trails ski area...its a great place for families and people just learning how to ski. Th... |
| 56. Spicy Run Mountain |
600 | 4 | 9 | Reopen it. I'm from Shawnee state, and I need somewhere to ski. I would be there every day.... |
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| South Dakota | Vertical Feet | Lifts | Runs | |
| 57. Terry Peak |
1100 | 6 | 24 | Terry Peak Ski Area is positioned geographically to receive a substantial amount snowfall through th... |
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| Wisconsin | Vertical Feet | Lifts | Runs | |
| 58. Alpine Valley |
388 | 14 | 20 | Alpine Valley is a very good ski resort for being in Wisconsin, it's a bit more on the easy side of ... |
| 59. Cascade Mountain |
460 | 10 | 35 | Now there's a way to get cheap season passes! Join the 420 Crew and save 30% off the cost of your se... |
| 60. Christie Mountain |
350 | 6 | 23 | For a ski hill this size it's really quite top-notch. It's like being at a full size resort except t... |
| 61. Christmas Mountain |
250 | 3 | 7 | I went skiing here once and let me tell you, it was so much fun.... |
| 62. Devils Head |
500 | 16 | 28 | We did replace one of our lifts this season. We also completed 6 brand new condos that are available... |
| 63. Grand Geneva |
211 | 5 | 16 | Used to Ski at Hot Dog Mountain when owned by Hefner. Great Chile après Ski. Glad to hear it is stil... |
| 64. Granite Peak |
700 | 8 | 74 | Wonderful little ski resort very close to my home. Not a huge place by any standards but quite large... |
| 65. Hidden Valley |
200 | 3 | 7 | A very good hill... |
| 66. Highlands of Olympia |
205 | 3 | 5 | As of 12/23/10 Great condition for Snow Boarding.... |
| 67. Little Switzerland |
200 | 7 | 15 | Little Switzerland is under new ownership, and will be opening for the 2012-13 season! The chalet, n... |
| 68. Mount La Crosse |
516 | 4 | 18 | Mt. La Crosse is a great place to ski and is a convenient drive for many. There are enough challengi... |
| 69. Nordic Mountain |
265 | 6 | 14 | Located in Mt. Morris, Nordic Mountain offers winter fun for the entire family. With all of the chan... |
| 70. Sunburst |
225 | 9 | 10 | I am interested in buying a season pass. Who do I contact to get one?... |
| 71. Trollhaugen |
260 | 9 | 22 | Trollhaugen Winter Recreation Area is nestled in Dresser, WI, less than an hour away from the Twin C... |
| 72. Tyrol Basin |
300 | 6 | 16 | I love these crazy alpine names, Tyrol Basin ?ok , but hey as long as the skiing is decent they can ... |
| 73. Whitecap Mountain |
400 | 8 | 43 | We just got back from Whitecap, and it was awesome! Lots of new snow for us and our family who snowm... |
| 74. Wilmot mountain |
260 | 11 | 25 | I love wilmot, i go there almost every day in hte winter. Last season, i even went on christmas day.... |
