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Home » Blog » Family Vacation Destinations » Midwest Destinations » Wisconsin’s Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort is Epic
One of the updated ski lifts at Wisconsin's Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort.
One of the runs at Wisconsin's Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort. photo credit: Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort

Wisconsin’s Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort is Epic

November 26, 2018 //  by Andrea Guthman, Midwest TravelingMom//  Leave a Comment

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Wisconsin has a lot to offer, but mountains aren’t exactly on the list. Yet there are ways to hit the slopes without having to break the bank and fly out west. Did you know Wisconsin has 30 different downhill ski and snowboard areas? One favorite is Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort. Nestled half way between Chicago and Milwaukee, 45 minutes from each, it’s a great beginner slope, perfect for kids.

Wisconsin's Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort is a great place to learn how to ski.
Wisconsin’s Wilmot Ski Resort is a great place to learn how to ski. photo credit: Andrea Guthmann/Midwest Traveling Mom

For years it seemed Wilmot, Wisconsin, was frozen in time. Family-owned since it was opened 80 years ago, the owners hadn’t added a lift since 1978. That all changed recently. Since being purchased by Vail Resorts and becoming part of the Epic ski pass program, Wilmot has seen a flurry of upgrades.

After being purchased by Vail, this modest Midwest ski slope has made big improvements. A $13 million renovation means three new chair lifts, a new kids’ ski/snowboard school and upgraded terrain park.

Wisconsin's 80 year-old #Wilmot #Mountain #Ski #Resort is under an hour from Chicago and Milwaukee. photo credit: Andrea Guthmann/Midwest Traveling Mom
Wisconsin’s 80 year-old Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort is under an hour from Chicago and Milwaukee. photo credit: Andrea Guthmann/Midwest Traveling Mom

Lift Tickets

With millions being plowed into Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort’s nine ski lifts, it’s probably no surprise that daily lift tickets have gone up. It used to be $49 on weekends and $39 during the week for adults. Now it’s $66 on weekends and $56 weekdays. Kids are $5 less. You save another $5 by coming in after 3 p.m.

Ski Lessons

Wilmot has a great program of ski and snowboard lessons for every age. Vail Resorts sees these modest Midwestern day resorts as a way to get families hooked on skiing, and, eventually, invest in that more expensive ski vacation out west.

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Lessons start for kids as young as three years old. There are both private lessons and racing programs that meet regularly on weekends to help kids develop their skills. First timers should try out the one hour Bunny Hill Basics class, offered on Wednesday evenings throughout the season, starting in January.  You can buy a one hour ski lesson with lift tickets and ski rental for $50. This is an extremely affordable way to give skiing a try. Bunny Hill Basics is for kids or adults, 7 and up.

Kids who are really enjoying the sport can consider joining the junior race team that meets every Saturday and Sunday. Another great program at Wilmot is Ski Girls Rock. This two-day program used to be  offered exclusively at Vail and Beaver Creek. It’s led by female instructors who focus not only on skiing but empowering girls. The two-day program is $160, plus the cost of lift tickets and rentals.

Adults can either sign up for private or group ski or snowboard lessons. One hour starts at $90. Or join a 90 minute group lesson that costs only $30. These lessons are about a third of what you’d pay for lessons at big name western ski resorts.

Apres Ski

Our 10 year-old daughter could go up and down Wilmot’s slopes all day, but Mom and Dad occasionally needed a break. Luckily, Wilmot has completely renovated its base lodge. At Walt’s Tavern, you can snuggle up by the fireplace with a cup of coffee, or hot toddy, and a good book. Huge windows overlooking beginner ski slopes mean Mom and Dad can relax in comfort while still keeping an eye on the kids.

At Wilmont Mountain Ski Resort, Walt's Tavern has undergone a complete renovation.
Wilmot Ski Resort has undergone $13 million in improvements. photo credit: Andrea Guthmann/Midwest Traveling Mom

Wilmot’s dining options used to resemble something closer to what you might find at a roller rink. Not anymore. Walt’s Tavern has a full menu of items for every appetite.

At Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort, Walt's Tavern has undergone a complete renovation.
Wilmot’s Walt’s Tavern has undergone a complete renovation. photo credit: Andrea Guthmann/Midwest Traveling Mom

We enjoyed the Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl and the massive nachos. But they also had your basic burger, soups and salads.

Walt's at Wisconsin's Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort serves up a lot more than just Wisconsin brats and cheese curds.
Walt’s serves up a lot more than just Wisconsin brats and cheese curds. photo credit: Andrea Guthmann/Midwest Traveling Mom

Epic Pass

If your child wants to go skiing several times this winter, consider investing in a season pass. An adult season pass to just Wilmot is $560. But Wilmot is part of what’s known as the Epic Pass, and that’s worth the extra money, if you might want to try skiing at any of their other dozen U.S. resorts. For adults, the year-long Epic Pass is $949. Or you can buy an Epic 4 or 7 day pass, $490 and $710, respectively.

For kids, the only season pass option is a $500 Epic pass. There’s no pass for just Wilmot. That Epic pass gets your child unlimited access to all the other ski resorts owned by Vail—big Colorado names like Vail, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Utah’s Park City, Vermont’s Stowe and several Lake Tahoe resorts. This might just be the year to take that world-class ski trip out west.

Have you ever skied in Wisconsin? If so, what’s your favorite Wisconsin ski resort?

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Andrea Guthman, Midwest TravelingMom

About Andrea Guthman, Midwest TravelingMom

Andrea Guthmann is a Midwest Emmy award-winning freelance journalist. She spent many years as a writer and producer for WTTW-TV, the PBS station in Chicago. Her travel stories have been published in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Parent, Daily Herald, Cruise Critic, Family Vacation Critic, Midwest Living and more.

A native Floridian, Andrea's now a big (windy) city mom of 3. She loves sailing Lake Michigan and visiting the world class museums and restaurants in her sweet home Chicago. Being a scenery starved city girl, she loves escaping to the outdoors during vacations and is working hard to raise 3 happy campers!

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