What's up quiet Midwestern skiers?! I'm extremely new to the Midwestern ski environment (grew up in Reno Nevada and skied all of my young life in the Sierras) and as of now have only been to Devil's Head.
I just spent 11 days in Reno/Tahoe, 6 of which were on the slopes. It's going to be a slight slope shock

but I'm heading up to Granite Peak this weekend and wondering if there are any hidden apres jems in wausau?
I'm pretty excited about the high speed lift at GP

...should really help with the lift/ski time ratio.
I live in Chicago and would love to hear thoughts/opinions on the better ski places within a 5 hour drive of Chi-town.
Anyone heading up to GP this weekend? Anyone take any ski trips over the holidays?