As long as your child is stable on their legs, they can begin to learn to ski!
(Snowboarding typically starts later around 6 or 7.)
Make the most of the snow and cold at these nearby ski and snowboard venues, all within a short drive of Milwaukee:
Alpine Valley Resort
W2501 County Road D, Elkhorn, WI 53121
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Located in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Alpine Valley offers skiing and snowboarding with one of the largest beginner areas in the Midwest! New for the 2020/21 season, they’ve added a new trail called Snowdrift, that is 1,400 feet in length. It’s a scenic run great for the entire family.
Little Switzerland
105 Cedar Creek Rd., Slinger, WI 53086
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Founded in 1941, Little Switz is one of the oldest ski hills in Wisconsin! Offering mixed terrain for all abilities, you can be sure to find yourself having a blast all winter long. Little Switz offers 18 trails, 3 terrain parks, and 100% snowmaking on the entire hill!
Sunburst Winter Sports Park
8355 Prospect Dr., Kewaskum, WI 53040
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You’ll find two terrain parks and the World’s Largest Tubing Park!
The Mountaintop at Grand Geneva
7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
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Mountain Top at Grand Geneva is a favorite Wisconsin ski resort featuring 18 downhill slopes and 10 kilometers of scenic cross-country ski trails, plus full snowmaking capabilities. Mountain Top offers night ski and snowboarding all week long.
The Rock Snowpark
7900B W Crystal Ridge Rd., Franklin, WI
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Located just 15 minutes from downtown Milwaukee, Rock Snow Park is the closest winter fun destination. They offer skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. For a twist on traditional snow tubing, check out their glow tubing on select Saturday nights!
Wilmot Mountain
11931 Fox River Rd., Wilmot, WI 53192
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To help keep you safe no matter which day you visit, Wilmot Mountain has re-imagined the resort experience this year. Reservations are required for skiing, snowboarding, lessons, and tubing.
