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The Fort McCoy Whitetail Ridge Ski Area will be open for the holidays — assuming the weather will cooperate.
Staff members have begun making snow for the upcoming season. And, if weather conditions continue to be favorable, the area will open Dec. 27 so that families may take advantage of local school breaks to ski, snowtube, snowboard, or just visit the area.
The area offers downhill skiing and snowboarding for both novice and experienced athletes. The ski hill features a 185-foot vertical drop and a self-loading T-bar. It also offers a terrain park for snowboarders.
For snowtubing, ride up to the top of the hill on the Magic Carpet, then slide down one of five 800-foot long runs. Tubers must be 38 inches tall, or their parents must sign a waiver.
The tubing hill was relandscaped during the previous summer and fall, adding more dirt and reshaping the hill. The improvements mean less snow is needed to create a smooth base for tubing, plus additional runs are now available.
Whitetail Ridge also offers cross-country skiing and showshoe trails. Trails are groomed and free to use, but equipment is available to rent, if needed.
The chalet and Ten Point Pub offer a warm break from outside activities. Relax inside and take advantage of the snack bar menu, which features sandwiches, appetizers, pizza, and drinks.
Whitetail Ridge Ski Area follows Department of Defense guidelines for COVID-19 precautions, such as limiting capacity in facilities and requiring masks based on the current risk level. For current restrictions, call 608-388-4498.
Holiday hours will be noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 27 through Jan. 2. After that, the area will be open 4 to 9 p.m. Thursdays (ski only), 3 to 9 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. The area is typically open through mid-March, if weather permits.
Pine View Recreation Area facilities are open to the general public. Discounts are generally offered to military members or Department of Defense civilian employees. A visitor’s pass, military ID, or Department of Defense ID is not required to access the recreation area.
Prices for the 2021-2022 season are available at https://mccoy.armymwr.com/programs/whitetail-ridge-ski-area. Call 608-388-4498 for more information.
(Article prepared by the Public Affairs Office and the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.)
| Date Taken: | 12.10.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 12.10.2021 14:14 |
| Story ID: | 410914 |
| Location: | FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US |
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