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Big Snow Country
4 resorts · 238 runs · 38 lifts mapped
The lake-effect snow belt on the Michigan and Wisconsin border: Big Powderhorn, Snowriver, Blackjack and Whitecap.
Big Powderhorn Mountain has the most mapped runs here (69). The steepest named run we have mapped is Louie's Chute at Big Powderhorn Mountain, averaging 40% over its length. About 45% of the rated runs are advanced or harder.
The resorts
Side by side
| Resort | Lifts | Runs | Easy | Intermediate | Advanced+ | Steepest named run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Powderhorn Mountain | 10 | 69 | 16 | 21 | 31 | Louie's Chute 40% |
| Snow River Mountain Resort | 11 | 55 | 13 | 14 | 26 | Chute 27% |
| Blackjack Ski Resort | 11 | 56 | 13 | 15 | 26 | Chute 27% |
| Whitecap Mountain | 6 | 58 | 20 | 14 | 20 | Ore Chute 39% |
Runs and lifts are reproduced from OpenStreetMap; grades are sampled from public lidar along each run.
On the map
Gear for these mountains
- Merino base layer ↗Stays warm even when damp.
- Ski helmet ↗Fits over a thin hat, under the goggle strap.
- Wax kit ↗Keeps the base fast between shop tunes.
- Boot dryer ↗Dry liners for the second day.
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Nearby ski areas
- Keweenaw Peninsula 102 mi
- Twin Cities 169 mi
- Baraboo Range 210 mi