# Find ski buddies and snowboard friends in Wisconsin and Michigan

> Find ski buddies in Wisconsin and Michigan, compare forecasts for Granite Peak, Cascade, Wilmot and Boyne Mountain, and plan a shared day.

Source: https://skibudsapp.com/mountains/midwest

Midwest riding often means a few hours at a hill within reach of Chicago, Milwaukee, or Madison, or a weekend farther north at Granite Peak or Boyne Mountain. Name the resort and say whether you want a short session or a full day.

## Make a meetup that fits the journey

For a short session, meeting at the base is often easiest; agree on a start time, a few laps, and one break. For a longer drive north, share your general departure area and return time. Say whether you want terrain park laps, groomers, or a relaxed first day.

Use [ski club and community resources](https://skibudsapp.com/resources) to look for existing groups. Our [riding buddy meetup checklist](https://skibudsapp.com/guides/ski-buddy-meetup-checklist) helps you agree on terrain, pace, and a first meeting.

## Read the mountain forecast before confirming

Cold, wind, and lake-effect snow can change a Midwest day, so read the forecast for the resort rather than the nearest city. Compare the resort's surface report, then check 511 Wisconsin or Mi Drive for the drive.

[Wisconsin road conditions on 511 Wisconsin](https://511wi.gov/) and [Michigan road conditions on Mi Drive](https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map). Learn [how to read a ski resort snow forecast](https://skibudsapp.com/guides/how-to-read-snow-forecasts), then check the individual mountain pages below.

## A message you can adapt for Wisconsin and Michigan

> Wisconsin or Michigan ski or snowboard buddy wanted: [resort], [date], [terrain] at [pace]. Leaving [general area] around [time] or meeting at [public base point]. Up for a few laps and a break; who has a similar plan?

SkiBuds is being rebuilt for iOS and Android, with rider discovery and private and group messaging. You can use these guides now and [follow the app launch](https://skibudsapp.com/#launch-status) for availability.

## Wisconsin and Michigan resorts and snow forecasts

- [Boyne Mountain Resort](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/boyne): Boyne Falls destination
- [Cascade Mountain](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/cascade-mountain): Portage day and night skiing
- [Granite Peak Ski Area](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/granite-peak): Rib Mountain above Wausau
- [Little Switzerland Ski Area](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/little-switzerland): Slinger front and back terrain
- [Nordic Mountain](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/nordic-mountain): Terrain Based Learning stations
- [Sunburst Ski Hill](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/sunburst): Wunderberg learning hill
- [Tyrol Basin](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/tyrol-basin): Wisconsin mountain near Mount Horeb
- [Wilmot Mountain](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/wilmot-mountain): Wisconsin hill near the Illinois border