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The first snowfall of the season is like a shot from a starter's pistol for Wisconsin's cross-country ski fans. There's no need to wait for winter fun anymore. It's time to grab the skis and hit the trails.

With more than 350 cross-country ski facilities, Wisconsin offers plenty of trail variety. Loop and swirl along limestone bluffs. Glide up on unsuspecting deer in a state or national forest. Pause for a hot cider break on a ridge top. Revel in winter solitude, where the silence is broken only by the sighing of pine boughs heavy with snow or the chuckle of a spring-fed brook dancing in the white. Kick down a breathtaking hill or glide gracefully along on unbroken powder.

Finding your way is no problem. Wisconsin trails are well-marked for novice, intermediate and expert skiers.

Our extensive trail systems are well groomed and tracked. Many facilities offer equipment rental, supplies, instruction and food service. Trail maps are plentiful at ski resorts, information centers and chambers of commerce wherever you go. Every area of the state offers a delightful array of trails, from the forests of the northwest to the urban parks of the southeast.

If you like cross-country ski racing, you'll find action aplenty on virtually any weekend of the season. Wisconsin has become a hotbed of racing activity from the ten races of the Great Lakes Challenge Series to the magic of the bid-daddy of them all - the "Birkie."

Wisconsin is a step-out-and-go place where you can choose competition or tranquility on the finest cross-country ski trails in America!

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Under crystal-clear azure skies, you dance downhill on a runway of white; your mind racing as you fly along. Downhill turns traverse the hillside, then through the sun-dappled forest to the valley floor where, with a graceful sweep, you pull up at the lift line with a "Whew!", a smile and a chuckle of sheer exhilaration.

Wisconsin's downhill ski season is a time to play!

North-to-south, east-to-west, Wisconsin presents 33 quality downhill sites - a challenging variety for winter fun! You'll find a full complement of ski resorts to meet your most competitive skiing demands while catering to your comfort.
Wisconsin skiing is for everyone, offering fast action along gradual grades or sheer, adrenaline-pumping headwalls. It's a virtual smorgasbord of bunny hills, intermediate slopes and expert runs that will challenge and delight everyone.

Our downhill facilities incorporate the latest in lift technology to ensure that you don't lose a minute of winter fun. High-volume snowmaking equipment comes on-line as soon as the weather allows, so conditions remain top-notch all season. Darkness doesn't put an end to the fun; lighted night skiing always adds an extra measure of excitement.

Each facility offers the important backup needed to service great downhill skiing. Food service is abundant everywhere, from snack bars to full-service dining. Most hills offer lounge service, instruction, ski shops, rentals, clothing and accessories. Helpful, friendly staff are always present to offer tips and encouragement.

Enjoy an exhilarating day on the slopes, hot chocolate around a chalet fireplace, a steaming jacuzzi at a mountainside resort, and the smile of memories you'll take home from your Wisconsin Downhill Getaway!

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