LIFE IN RESORT

Help create history at Wilmot Mountain as Vail Resorts bridges 75 years of skiing tradition with new state-of-the-art lifts, snowmaking, renovated lodges, and terrain parks, all while honoring the important legacy of the ski area. Be a part of the tremendous Wilmot Mountain brand recognized widely among Chicago and Milwaukee skiers and snowboarders, and also part of the Vail Resorts' family that's passionate about providing world-class experiences at every property. Wilmot Mountain truly is where Epic begins for skiers of all levels and can be where your epic career begins, too.

Mountain Weather

WINTER
Temperatures can vary but average temperatures during the winter months will fluctuate between  6ºF - 35ºF.

  • We do offer retail discounts to employees but do come prepared with a good pair of winter gloves, boots, hats and warm layers!

SUMMER
Temperatures can vary but average temperatures during the summer months but average temperatures are mid to low 30ºF to highs of 80ºF and above.

The Mountain

THE MOUNTAIN

In 1938, Walter Stopa leased the property from a farmer for skiing and called it Wilmot Hills.  With rubber hoses, aluminum pipes and sprinkler heads, along with water and air, Wilmot Mountain was the first to master the art of snowmaking. Chairlifts arrived in the late 1960’s and over the years a full-service dining area, Terrain Park and tubing hill were added.  Now with more than 20 runs, Two Terrain Parks and an all new beginner’s area with magic carpets, Wilmot Mountain has something for everyone.  In January 2016, Vail Resorts welcomed Wilmot Mountain into its Epic family of resorts. Vail Resort’s $13.2 million of renovations completed in the fall of 2016 at Wilmot Mountain will bridge 80 years of skiing tradition with new lifts, state-of-the-art snowmaking, dedicated Children’s Learning Center, base lodge transformation, and expanded terrain parks.  The unique runs at Wilmot Mountain offer varied terrain for all skiers and snowboarders; from novices stepping onto the snow for the very first time to experts learning to further push themselves and their sport. Wilmot Mountain is truly the place where Epic begins.

Things To Do

THINGS TO DO

Make sure you have the best winter gear! This year you will find a wide variety of hats, gloves, goggles, sunglasses, headbands, clothing, and more from brands like Burton, SPY, Smart Wool, Bolle, Bula, Helly Hensen, Neff, Hot Fingers, Obermeyer, Seirus, Smith, Spyder, Wigwam, and Skull Candy. We also carry a variety of Wilmot Mountain branded gear. Located in the Wilmot Mountain Main Lodge and in the Tubing Lodge, the Wilmot Mountain Ski Shops have you covered for all your winter accessories.