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Whitecap Mountain

Whitecap

Wisconsin

<p>Whitecap Mountain is a four-season resort is located in the heart of the ancient Penokee Mountains. It is one of Wisconsin's largest ski resorts with a vertical drop of 400 feet and skiing and riding available on 400 acres.</p>
<p>Choose from among Whitecap's three mountains: Thunderhead, Eagle's Nest and the Whitecap Mountain. Thirty-six trails/runs offer a variety of options to match all ability levels. It's one of the few <a href="https://www.onthesnow.com/midwest/ski-resorts">Midwestern ski areas</a> where you will actually need a trail map to navigate the three mountains.</p>
<h2>Where Is Whitecap Mountain Ski Area Located?</h2>
<p>The ski resort is approximately four hours away from Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The closest airport is Gogebic-Iron County Airport in Ironwood, Wisconsin, which is 35 minutes away. The Oneida County Airport in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, is about 2 hours away, and the Duluth International Airport is about 2 hours 20 minutes away from the ski resort.</p>

Accommodations range from 100 lodge rooms at the area, to Swiss Inn style rooms, trailside chalets, and condominiums ranging in size from one to seven bedrooms.   

<h3>Breakfast</h3>
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<li>The Pines Cafe is a traditional American diner. Located on the Michigan/Wisconsin border, it is about 15 minutes from the ski resort and well worth the trip. 120 S Suffolk Street, Ironwood, MI 49938</li>
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<h3>Lunch</h3>
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<li>Joany&rsquo;s Sidekicks , or Joany&rsquo;s as they like to say, is a small place for &lsquo;big&rsquo; fun. Known for their homemade food, Joany&rsquo;s Sidekick is a great place to take a midday break and refuel with a burger. 7833 WI-77, Iron Belt, WI 54536</li>
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<h3>Dinner</h3>
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<li>Located down the street from the resort, Mike&rsquo;s Restaurant is the perfect place to stop after a long day of skiing. Offering a variety of pasta dishes and sandwiches, you are guaranteed to leave with a full stomach. 106 East Cloverland Road, Ironwood, MI 49938</li>
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<h3>Apr&egrave;s/Nightlife</h3>
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<li>A little ways from the resort is The Saxon Pub and Rack Shack. Known for its happy hour and drink specials, you&rsquo;ll enjoy the fun, friends and bartenders at this place. 14287 WI-122 Trunk, Saxon, WI 54559</li>
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<p>There are 6 chairlifts, a Magic Carpet for beginners and 2 lifts on the "bunny bowl" that carry over 7,000 skiers an hour. The resort average 200 inches of snow a year, ensuring its 385 skiable acres are covered. With a summit of 1,750 feet, visitors will experience a 400-foot vertical drop into an Austrian-style ski village.</p>

<p>Whitecap Mountain Resort also offers snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ice skating. Be sure to call in advance to reserve rentals, if needed.</p>

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Whitecap Mountain Trail Map

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