Resorts Ski-Snowstar-Winter
Area Profile
Located only minutes from the Quad Cities, Ski Snowstar, with its 28 acres of scenic runs, offers family fun for skiers and riders of all ability levels. Its ever-expanding snowmaking system assures great conditions throughout the season. A double chair lift was added last season; the 2004/2005 season offers a second Magic Carpet lift in its beginner area. A daily flex pass allows adults ($24) and children ($19) to ski anytime during the day for a four-hour period.
Lodging Profile
There are over 5,200 rooms, most within a 20 to 30-minute drive of the resort.
Services Profile
Learning facility with seperate teaching area for beginners, challenging terrain for all levels of skiers and boarders. Children's learning center. Full snowbaord and boot rental available. Lessons. Full-service day lodge with cafeteria, deli, bar, and two fireplaces. There are hundreds of restaurants, three movie complexes, and two malls all within a 30-minute drive.
Area Recreation Profile
Stargazer tubing hill. All runs lighted for night skiing and boarding. Outdoor fire pit area and windbreak.
Snowboarding Profile
All trails are open for snowboarding.
Cross Country Profile
Not available.
Summer Profile
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Mountain Stats
| Elevation | Lifts | Terrain |
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Top: 790 FT Bottom: 528 FT Vertical Drop: 262 FT Skiable Terrain: 28 acres Number of Runs: 14 Snow Making: 28 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 3 Capacity: 7200 |
Beginner Runs: 15% Intermediate Runs: 35% Advanced Runs: 50% Expert Runs: 0% Average Snowfall: 34 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 89 Year Open: 1981 |
Regionwide comparison Wikiski OnTheSnow.com Resort Guide for Ski-Snowstar-Winter | |
Contact Information
Ski-Snowstar-Winter
Address:9500 126th St. West Taylor Ridge, IL, 61284Phone: (800) 383-4002
Email: na
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