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WILMOT MOUNTAIN

📍Wilmot, Wisconsin, USA

🟢 Beginner Friendly🎿 Park Rat👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family CruiserUnlimited on Epic

Photo: Charles Townsend · Official resort media-use permission · Photo details

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Vertical drop
230 ft*
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Skiable terrain
120 acres
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Avg snowfall
40 in*
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Lifts
10

THE VIBE

Wilmot’s short laps, dedicated learning area and terrain parks make it a practical ski day from Chicago or Milwaukee. The hill rises from 770 to 960 feet, so a family can meet at the main lodge between runs. Check the evening schedule if you’re planning to ski after work.

Best For

  • ✓Chicago-area families
  • ✓Milwaukee weeknight skiers
  • ✓First-timers and beginners

Skip If

  • ✗You want vertical that requires a chairlift ride longer than 3 minutes
  • ✗You have skied real mountains and will be disappointed
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
30%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
30%
Expert
0%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
960 ft
Base elevation
770 ft
Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Wilmot Mountain official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers80 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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SEASON PLANNING

Typically early December to early March

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

EXPLORE THE MOUNTAIN

Start in the learning area by the ski school. For longer laps, find Broadway and Ridge Run on the trail map. Freestyle riders can check the Progression Park and The Gully against the day’s park report.

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Bunny East

A short run in the learning area near the ski school.

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Bunny West

Another gentle option beside Bunny East for practicing linked turns.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Wilmot, Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically early December to early March

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.wilmotmountain.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
960
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
770
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
120
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
10
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
25
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Reported average snowfall (in).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Wilmot winter trail map ↗The map shows Bunny East, Bunny West, the Wilmot Learning Area, Broadway, Ridge Run, The Gully and the Progression Park. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wilmot mountain info ↗Base at 770 feet and summit at 960 feet. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wilmot driving and parking ↗Separate ski and tubing addresses on Fox River Road, operator estimates about an hour from Chicago or 45 minutes from Milwaukee, and advance return arrangements for ride-share trips. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ice Castles Wisconsin ↗Wisconsin attraction renamed Winter Realms; operator lists it closed for the season. No dated reopening established. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa ↗Just outside Lake Geneva, Grand Geneva offers rooms with patios or balconies, dining, pools, WELL Spa and its own ski hill. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hampton Inn Elkhorn Lake Geneva Area ↗Hilton places the Lake Geneva area Hampton at 40 West Hidden Trail in Elkhorn, with hot breakfast, indoor pool and parking. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Days Inn by Wyndham Pleasant Prairie Kenosha ↗Wyndham identifies the Pleasant Prairie property off I-94, with breakfast, parking, guest laundry, gym and pet-friendly rooms. Address and phone agree with the former La Quinta. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Grand Geneva history ↗The Grand Geneva property began as Lake Geneva Playboy Club Hotel in 1968. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wilmot lesson arrival and rental pickup ↗Adult and child groups meet at the Ski & Ride School building on the south end. Children’s lesson rental add-ons use the annex on weekends and holidays, otherwise the rental building. All lessons need lift access. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wilmot ski and snowboard lessons ↗The school offers group and private ski and snowboard lessons and distinguishes required equipment and lift access. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wilmot seasonal programs 2026–27 ↗The program list includes junior development for intermediate skiers and the Jr. Race Team for intermediate or advanced youth. Ski leases are offered for multi-week programs. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Walt's Tavern | Wilmot Mountain Resort ↗A dine-in or takeout base-area tavern serving weekend brunch, espresso, and grab-and-go food above rentals. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ski Hill Grill | Wilmot Mountain Resort ↗A Main Lodge quick-service grill serving pizza, soup, chili, tacos, salads, cheese curds, and gourmet burgers. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sopra Bistro ↗Welcome to Sopra Located in Lake Geneva. fresh and delicious Italian-American bold flavored foods, with global influence. Located on Main Street in the heart of downtown. casual and romantic. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Wilmot Mountain official hours / current-season information ↗

    The official hours page still describes 2025–26 closure; exact 2026–27 opening and closing dates were not found there.

  • Wilmot Mountain Information ↗

    The official Wilmot Mountain Information page states the asserted mountain facts.

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