Whitetail Ridge Ski Area
Skiers of all ages enjoy the downhill slopes with a vertical drop of over 185 feet. Whitetail Ridge has four ski slopes, the longest run being 1,300 feet. A self loading T-Bar lift serves three slopes.Cross-Country skiing - five miles of trails wind through 300 acres of forest on Fort McCoy. All trails begin and end at the Chalet. Cross-country ski equipment may be rented at the Chalet.The Chalet serves a delicious variety of sandwiches, side dishes and beverages at reasonable prices.Tubing - sliding down the 800' long slope on a large inner tube is part of the thrills at Whitetail. Tubing area has its own tow rope so the ride up is just as fun.Ski & Cabin packages available. Packages start at $100.00 for two people. Call (608) 388-3517 for more information and reservations.
Address
Building 8061
Fort Mccoy, WI 54656
Contact Information
Voice: 608-388-4498
All InterestsDirections from Nearest Town/IntersectionWe're on Highway 21, seven miles from Sparta or nine miles from Tomah. Take Gate 19 into Fort McCoy and follow the signs.31 miles from LaCrosse81 miles from Eau Claire109 miles from Madison
Hours of OperationThur & Fri 4:30-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-6pm.
History & HeritageTypeMilitary Heritage
Skiing - Cross CountryStylesWooded / Groomed / Tracked / Flat / Hilly / Open
Trail Length (miles)5
RentalsShelterToiletsSnack BarSledding/TubingLift/Tow RopeRentalsShelterToiletSnack BarElevation (ft)50
Length (ft)800
Number of Chutes2
Downhill SkiServices availableInstruction / Rental
AccommodationsNo. of runs4
ChaletSnowmakingLongest Run (ft)1300
Vertical Drop (ft)185
Lift TypeT-Bar / Tow Rope