Whitecap Mountain

Three peaks of lake-effect snow in northern Wisconsin's snowbelt, the largest skiing in the Midwest.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
122m (400ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
488m (1,601ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
366m (1,201ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
432cm (170in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
43
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
5
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
400 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
25%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
25%

Best For

PowderBudget

When to go

Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.

Whitecap Mountain's heaviest snowfall lands in December; the snowpack peaks in February.

snowiestdeepestJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks Dec
Snowpack
peaks Feb
Typical season
Nov – Apr

Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).

Location

Whitecap sits in far northern Wisconsin near the Michigan border, in the low, forested hills of the upper Midwest. This is gentle continental terrain close to Lake Superior, a long way from any alpine peaks.

Getting there

Moderate to reach

Fly into Duluth (DLH), about 2.5 hours from the resort by road.

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