My boyfriend & I recently visited Geneva since we've been wanting to test out our new ski equipment. Geneva has a good selection of beginner hills which makes it fun to practice, however, some of these trails can be quite far away from each other. The hills are pretty short too, so the bulk of your time will be getting to & riding on the lifts. The staff was friendly & the fire at the bar/restaurant is great to sit beside when you need a break (+ the specialty drinks are good!). The only complaint I have is the price. Their "night" rates start at 3pm. This is great if you're planning on getting there in the afternoon, but for late-comers (like us, who arrived at 7pm) it becomes pricey for the time you have.
I'm not a big downhiller, but from what i've seen, the Mountain Top seems pretty typical for southern Wisconsin skiing, however, this ski hill exceeded our expectations.... The ski instructor was very good with our young boys…. The ski lodge was rustic and cozy. I opted to X-country ski. The trails had a decent amount of terrain, but I was a bit disappointed---they were groomed for skating, but none had tracks for Nordic skiing. And some trails weren't even groomed since before a recent snowstorm…. Also, we happened to be there during "20 Dollar Tuesday", which made for some pretty big crowds… The check-in process at opening time (noon) was chaotic, to say the least…. The main desk was closed, so you had to check-in at the gift shop, thus a long line formed out the door…. I would think they would have been more organized…..or at least have the main desks staffed during the initial rush….So, i gave it a 3 overall, but i think the hill itself and the instructors deserve a 4, but since TA doesn't allow half points, i opted to give it a 3 (the long lines were a real turn-off)... Nevertheless, it ain't a bad place to learn to ski or board....
It's not Colorado, but I always have a fun time. The instructors are really great. Skip the fast food counter and sit in the restaurant. Good guac.
Great ski hill that skis bigger then it's vertical drop and has something for everyone from beginner to advanced.
This is a very very small ski "resort". My daughters kept asking me "Where is the mountain, Daddy?" If you have been to Colorado or Utah, you probably won't enjoy skiing here. The average time spent on a chair lift is 1 minute and the average time skiing from top to bottom is 45 seconds - tops! However, if you have never been skiing or snowboarding and you want to try it out, this might be a pretty good option. There is a ski school that offers group or private lessons. Lift tickets are pretty cheap and can be found on Liftopia. There are cross country trails, but I didn't see them. The bar at the top of the lodge offers views of the entire place so you can keep an eye on your kids while you sip your Leinenkugel.
Came to grand Geneva for the weekend to celebrate our first anniversary. I have been wanting to try skiing as my husband is pretty advanced. The hills are prefect for beginners. But the runs are pretty short. The first day I took a group lesson, which was enough to at least learn the semi-basics. BUT, I have to take the time to thank Rich for being a fantastic ski instructor. I did a private lesson with him on my second day ever of skiing. He made me feel very comfortable skiing by the end of my lesson. He explained and showed me how to ski in a way that made sense and had me catch on very easily. You can tell that he doesn't do the job for money, he does it for fun. By the end of my second day skiing I was already on all blue trails!! Thanks a billions Rich!!! You helped me discover a new passion in life!!
luke warm food and poor selection choices, it would be great to see a smoothie or protein bar or at least some healthier choices
We have been season pass holders for two years and it has been a huge blessing watching our children learn to ski ski ski at Mountain Top. Great fun atmosphere, excellent snowmaking and grooming, top notch and plentiful patrol. Easy parking. It doesn't have the vertical of Jackson Hole, Vail or Whistler, but if your kids never do this I can guarantee they'll never do that. Several weekends the mountain has great special events. My favorite thing to eat on the mountain is the veggie wrap. Get there early if you want to get anywhere near the fireplace, there are usually some old ladies with books camped out there who never skied a day in their life. It would be great to see a more accessible fireplace outside the bar.
With little vertical, the faster runs are over in a heartbeat. But it's about as good as you're going to find in the area. Nice lodge.
We were in Lake Geneva for a wedding and decided to make a trip out of it and go skiing. I had some skiing experience, so for me the ski runs were average and very short. For my fiancee it was a good place to relearn how to ski after not doing it in 10 years. In the end, this place is probably more suited for beginners. Our biggest problem with Mountain Top was trying to get through rentals. We arrived 30 minutes before the slopes opened, which was not soon enough. It took us just under 1 hour to get lift tickets and rentals. We were in line to get skis for at least 25 minutes. If you need to get rentals, plan an ample amount of time!