Alpine Valley Resort
Southern Wisconsin ski resort in Elkhorn, 90 minutes from Chicago, with 21 trails and 15 lifts including 3 high-speed quads.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
67m (220ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
317m (1,040ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
250m (820ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
71cm (28in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
21
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
15
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
99 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
33%
Intermediate
38%
Advanced
29%
Best For
Location
Set in the rolling glacial hills of southern Wisconsin near Elkhorn, this is a low, gentle Midwestern hill rather than a mountain. The terrain sits in continental farm country, with modest vertical and short, manageable runs.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Chicago O'Hare (ORD), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Chicago O'Hare (ORD)1.5 hoursDirections
- Central Wisconsin (CWA)3 hoursDirections
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