Whenever I go snowboarding, I go here. This place was just remodeled, and the place looks so nice. The people are always so friendly too which makes my day.
This place is a dump. I've skied at six different places in Wisconsin and this is the worst. The prices are outrageous for what they offer. Vail dumped a bunch of money into the snowmaking system, yet it still takes them weeks to get the whole area open for skiing. You can go almost anywhere else in Wisconsin and get more vertical and more open terrain for cheaper. The food is overpriced (not unlike most other ski hills). Do yourself a favor and drive the extra 30 minutes to go to Alpine Valley where you are actually on the slopes for more than 30 seconds and where the entire ski area can be opened within 5 days of them beginning snowmaking.
Wilmot recently underwent a great renovation which was much needed, and they are now owned by Vail Resorts. The lifts are improved, the customer service is improved and the remodeling is great. Great ski programs for kids and an overall great place to learn to ski and board.
We hosted our wedding ceremony/reception at Walt's Tavern @ Wilmot Mountain (10/7/17) What a GREAT choice! The team at Wilmot was thorough in execution and made sure we had exactly what we wanted. The venue was unique but provided all the standard needs to host our 150 guests. Walt's has such a romantic vibe that we were able to do minimal decorating and just let the light fixtures and exposed beams highlight the room! Isaac, the executive chef, made such an amazing fall meal. Roasted root vegetables, apricot chutney pork tenderloin, chicken marsala with wild mushrooms it was a total WIN! The bartending staff were also incredible. Open bar, the entire night, no one ever waited for a drink! I can't say enough about this experience. I would HIGHLY recommend working with Adam, Isaac, and the team at Wilmot for any wedding reception or private event! Walt's Tavern is the perfect venue, so glad they are hosting events, the renovations make this a new gem for southeastern Wisconsin!
Vail/Wilmot will succeed in ruining the sport of skiing in the Chicago area by charging $64.00/adult on weekends. Imagine a husband and wife with maybe two kids plus some food and your bill will be around $200.00! Who can afford that if you only want to come out a few times during the season? I've been skiing Wilmot Mtn. since 1960/61 under the ownership of the Stopa family. We knew them very well! They were generous people all along. Not Vail with their big corporate dreams in buying up family owned operations!!! Go to Alpine Valley, WI a 1/2 hr. beyond with three high speed lifts and a higher hill.
The hill is already very small and every Sunday they close the best run (in the middle of the hill) for just a handful of racers. You would think after Vail purchased the hill they would have kicked these goons out and setup a proper resort for everyone to use on the weekend but I guess having to keep these pests around was in the purchase contract.
I had been going to this hill regularly until last winter 2016. It was just okay hills and okay snow quality. Nothing special. Always hated their staff as none of them seemed to want to be there and only helped you if you prodded them. This always beyond bugged me, but I had an issue with a rental I made that pushed me over the edge when it comes to serviced. I was met with the most rude employees and Managment I’ve ever seen. The only person working there that was understanding and good at dealing with the issue was the what I thought was the supervisor (someone seemingly higher up than the managers I had previously been talking to). By the point that I had actually talked to this lady, I had decided I was leaving mid day and not coming back. Bad Taco Bell service makes you feel like royalty in comparison.
Wont be coming back.
I would recommend chestnut mountain it’s an extra hour and a half commute for me but so worth it. It’s worth it not only for their excellent staff, but also the much more exciting and challenging terrain. Or if that’s too far for you Alpine is a good second. It’s cheaper and the staff is better. I honestly don’t see any reason to go to this resort and I honestly don’t know why I was going there for so long. I guess I used to like what’s familiar.
I really would not spend money here again. Take the extra 30 minutes and drive up to Alpine. Alpine Valley's runs are much longer and seem to be groomed better as well. When there's no natural snow, only a third or so of the hill is open, but they still charge you close to full price. Alpine also has detachable lifts which are much easier for beginners.
Having a ski Hill close by is always better than not having one at all. Still, calling Wilmot a "hill" is being generous. If you're looking to take the kids and Wilmot is close, or if you have an Epic Pass and want a day for short runs, then Wilmot will do. For anything more though, it's worth it to drive further and hit up Devils Head, Cascade or Chestnut.
Wonderful area for beginners to moderate skiers and families. Great for snowboarders, too! It's decent enough for a nice family trip. The restaurants have good and reasonably priced good, too. We're glad to have found a nice ski area. I wouldn't mind coming again in the future.
The remodel has made this place feel brand new! If you want to get lessons for your kids, book ahead of time! We got their and lessons were sold out. The price on weekends is pretty high for a local ski spot. Try off-peak times for a better deal. Lockers get booked up fast on the weekends, too, so pack light or leave everything in the car.
Wow, did Vail do a nice job! Still the nice, quaint, little ski Hill North of Chicago, but now solidly up to date. Staff and instructors are still super friendly, but the facilities are much improved. Good food, New lifts, Tons of snow makers make this a great day or weekend trip!