The Whitecap Mountains Ski Resort - The Midwest's best snow skiing & snow boarding terrain at the top of Wisconsin

Great mountain terrain to snowboard and ski in the Midwest; three mountains, 43 trails at one resort.

Ski The Whitecap Mountains at the top of Wisconsin. Find affordable family ski vacations on the best mountain terrain in the Midwest.

Check the Pricing & Packages Page by clicking on the bar to the left. You can afford a great winter get-away when you stay on our mountains.

Three Mountains. One Resort. More Fun for Everyone!
Located on the western end of the Lake Superior Snow Belt, we're just west of Hurley, Wisconsin and Ironwood in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Ski this sprawling mountain complex, including 43 runs; from double black diamond expert trails ... to intermediate trails ... to easy runs for beginners. We had more than 15 feet of pure, natural snow during the 2008-2009 season. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you next season!

Welcome! Come on in. Make yourself at home. Explore our pages. Discover real mountain skiing on 43 trails spread over 3 peaks.

Breaking the powder early in the morning after one of our trademark lake-effect snows.
The Whitecap Mountains are *the natural* for traditional downhill skiing & snowboarding, but you'll still find a small trick or two for fun.

Kids 6 and under ski free!

Take a break from skiing for some refreshments in the Village Center's lounge, restaurant, bakery or deli.

Snow
Start with the snow! On average, more than 200 inches of pure, natural snow falls upon The Whitecap Mountains each year. We're on the western side of the Lake Superior Snow Belt with breathtaking mountaintop views of the big lake and the Apostle Islands more than 1,000 feet below. We also make snow nightly on our more challenging runs when Mother Nature doesn't cooperate.

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Yes, mountains! This is not your typical Midwest ski hill. You don't just go up and down the same side of one hill all day. Whitecap, Thunderhead and Eagles Nest mountains make up The Whitecap Mountains Ski Resort. They're part of the ancient Penokee Range.

Spread over these sprawling mountains you will discover 43 fun ski trails. It's true that some resorts may boast a higher vertical. Yet when you ski a Whitecap double diamond trail, you are challenged from top to bottom. None of this turning green halfway down the mountain. Expert skiers are even impressed with the quality of our easier terrain. They compliment our intermediate runs as being "more interesting" and "more fun" than at your typical Midwestern ski areas.

Many people feel that before heading west to ski the Rockies The Whitecap Mountains are the only place in the Midwest where you can really train yourself well. With the long lines at airport security and expensive airline prices, our affordable packages make skiing or snow-boarding The Whitecap Mountains a real bargain!

With 43 downhill runs, we have plenty of skiing for everybody at every skill level. And all skiers report that they like how we separate the area for beginners from the main ski traffic.

Because we offer so many trails on three unique mountains, be sure to pick up a trail map at the lift ticket counter. The map will help you navigate your way for a wonderful, wilderness Alpine experience.

We also offer more chairlifts per skier! There are no long lines. You don't have to stand around waiting to reach the top of any of our mountains. You spend more time having fun doing what you came to do: ski.

Ready for some skiing excitement?

Discover great learn-to-ski programs at The Whitecap Mountains.

Lodging
We don't forget your comfort when the sun goes down. Whitecap Lodge offers you rooms and suites, many with kitchens and all with Wi-Fi access. You will also find a swimming pool and huge hot tub to relax after an exciting day on the slopes. Maybe you'd like to be more romantic?

Rent a mountain chalet or condo - most include a fireplace - for your winter vacation. We also welcome and accommodate group travel.

Our Davos Chalet can headquarter groups up to 40 people. You will find an abundance of ski-in, ski-out lodging at The Whitecap Mountains. And we are just minutes away from Hurley's famous Silver Street for lively nightlife and fine dining.

Free Wi-Fi Internet connection is available in the Village Center and the Whitecap Lodge.

Food & Drink
You will find a variety of food and drink at prices that won't break your budget. We offer a full service restaurant, deli-bakery, burger baskets, and a lounge. The skier's favorite, our Wine Hut is on the trail at the base of Thunderhead Mountain.

Rental & Repair
Discover a full service ski and snowboard rental and repair shop in the Village Center.

Learn to Ski and Snowboard
Be sure to visit our Ski School and Kids pages. The Whitecap Mountains offer a wide variety of ski school programs for beginners of all ages. We also provide brush up courses for more advanced skiers to improve upon your skills. The Polar Bear Bowl offers beginners a safe place to learn. A tiny hill and the Magic Carpet Lift is perfect for the littlest skiers. That and our bunny hill are removed from the main ski traffic and more protected from the elements. All of these things make everybody's ski experience more fun at Whitecap.

The Whitecap Mountains
9106 W County Road E
Upson, WI 54565-9226
715.561.2227

The Whitecap Mountains offer four seasons of fun. Visit our warm weather sites by clicking one the links to the right.

Under all of our snow is a world-class championship golf course.