Hitting The Slopes Near Rockford

If you're looking to do some skiing or snowboarding near Rockford, here are six places to check out.

We live in northern Illinois, so there isn't much we can do about the winter weather. If you can't beat them, then join them. Take advantage of the situation and enjoy some winter sports like skiing and snowboarding.

Here are six places for skiing and snowboarding to check out near Rockford from timeout.com.

• Alpine Valley Ski Resort in East Troy, Wisconsin. Not just a great place to see concerts.

• Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort in Wilmot, Wisconsin. I use to love going there as a kid.

• Chesnut Mountain Resort in Galena, Illinois. You can do some antiquing when you're done.

• Devil's Head in Merrimac, Wisconsin. Close to Wisconsin Dells.

• Cascade Mountain in Portage, Wisconsin. Great weekend getaway.

• Villa Olivia in Bartlett, Illinois. Great place for beginners.

Where do you like to go in the area?

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