Today, we are looking at a historic community focused ski area located in Merrillan Wisconsin, Bruce Mound! I'll walk you through each of the runs and give you insights into the terrain, vibe, and some of the ski area's history. If you enjoy this series, subscribe so you can catch all future episodes! Learn more about Bruce Mound here: https://www.clarkcountywi.gov/brucemound 00:00 Intro 00:42 Basic Information about Bruce Mound 07:44 Triple Chairlift 07:12 Half-Moon 10:47 Mound Beach/Half-Moon 12:22 Sunny Slope 13:42 Ahl-The-Way (Skier’s Right) 14:35 Ahl-The-Way (Skier’s Left) 15:32 John’s Run 16:22 Silent Hill 17:17 Beginner T-Bar 18:09 Jackson Banks 18:45 Quick Draw/Show Off 19:42 Park Rope Tow 19:57 Terrain Park 20:37 Things We Missed 23:23 Final Thoughts

Welcome to our Advanced & Expert Guide Series, where we explore ski areas across the Midwest through the eyes of experienced skiers and snowboarders. In each episode, we'll focus on what matters most to seasoned riders: the best advanced terrain, steep runs, hot laps, terrain parks, and insider tips to help you maximize your time on the mountain. We'll also cover strategies for avoiding crowds, finding the fastest routes around the resort, and getting the most out of your day on the slopes. At the end of each guide, I'll answer the big questions: Is this ski area worth visiting? How much time can you realistically spend here? And perhaps most importantly, how far would I personally be willing to drive to ski it? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes as we review ski areas throughout the Midwest and beyond. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Location, Travel, & Lodging 02:45 Weather & When to Visit 03:43 Insider Tips & Tricks 05:43 Best Pods & Runs 07:58 Terrain Parks 09:16 It is Worth a Visit?

Welcome to our Beginner's Guide Series! In these videos, we'll walk you through everything you need to know before visiting a ski area for the first time—from understanding the layout of the mountain to finding the best terrain for your skill level and progressing with confidence. We'll break down where beginners should start, how to advance to more challenging runs, and what to expect during your visit. At the end of each guide, I'll also share whether the ski area is a good fit for beginners and what experience level will get the most value from a day on the slopes. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future guides covering ski areas across the Midwest and beyond! 00:00 Intro 01:05 Location, Travel, & When to Visit 03:28 On-Site Logistics 08:35 Food & Drink Options 09:33 Is it Worth It For Beginners?

Today, we are looking at one of the biggest ski areas in the Midwest, Lutsen Mountains! I'll walk you through each run and give you insights into the terrain, vibe, and some of the ski area's history. If you enjoy this series, subscribe so you can catch all future episodes! Learn more about Lutsen Mountains here: https://www.lutsen.com/ 00:00 Intro 00:40 Basic Information about Lutsen Mountains 16:50 Gondola 20:43 Marks Run/Moose Glade/Lower Meadows 22:17 Caribou Express 24:45 Lighthouse/Caribou Return/Coyote/Caribou Sneak 27:41 Red Rider/Caribou Return/Coyote/Caribou Sneak 30:51 Timberwolf/Caribou Return/Coyote/Caribou 33:08 White Wolf/The Stash/Caribou Return/Coyote/Caribou Sneak 36:24 Caribou Curve/Coyote/Caribou 38:20 Caribou 39:52 Cascade/Middle Meadows/Second Cut/Lower Meadows 41:33 Moose Meadows/Middle Meadows/Lower Meadows 43:13 Ridgeline/Moose Tracks/Lower Meadows 45:30 Ridgeline/Buckshot/Middle Meadows/Caribou 47:53 Ridgeline/Moose Glade/Lower Meadows 49:47 Ridgeline/Lynx/Bobcat/Lower Meadows 53:25 Ridgeline/Moose Glade/Cougar 55:38 Ridgeline/Line of Bull/Lower Bull Run 58:25 Ridgeline/Upper Bull Run/Moose Drop 1:00:51 Ridgeline/Upper Grizzly/Lower Grizzly 1:03:33 Ridgeline/Red Fox/Bears Ben/Lower Grizzly 1:06:55 Ridgeline/Cedar Ridge/Moose Maze/Lower Grizzly 1:12:03 Mouse Access 1:14:36 Mystery Mountain Chairlift 1:17:58 White Pine/White Birch 1:20:43 White Pine/Log Chute 1:23:44 Brule 1:25:00 Raptor Express 1:26:47 Chris’s Couloir 1:28:17 Cliff Run 1:29:25 George’s 1:30:30 Manitou Bowl/Raven 1:31:16 Manitou Bowl/Caroline’s Challenge 1:32:01 Koo-Koo 1:32:47 Split Rock/Fall Line 1:33:55 Upper Harikari/Lower Harikari 1:35:37 Expert’s Cutoff/Timberjack 1:38:08 Charlotte’s Web/Lodge Run/Brule 1:41:22 Bridge Run/Short Shot 1:43:48 Mogen/Bridge Run/Lower Bridge Run 1:46:07 Dipsy Doodle/Bridge Run/River Run 1:48:44 Ullr Chair 1:51:22 Ullr/Karen’s Corner 1:52:48 Ullr Headwall 1:54:00 Chick-A-Dee 1:55:17 Tony’s Tango 1:56:57 Molly’s Folly 1:58:56 Big Bunny 2:00:17 Conveyor 2:00:46 Flapjack 2:01:11 Things I Missed 2:05:26 Final Thoughts

Today, we are looking at a historic community focused ski area located in Duluth, Chester Bowl! I'll walk you through each of the runs and give you insights into the terrain, vibe, and some of the ski area's history. If you enjoy this series, subscribe so you can catch all future episodes! Learn more about Chester Bowl here: https://www.chesterbowl.org/ 00:00 Intro 00:24 Basic Information about Chester Bowl 04:55 Chester Double Chairlift 07:12 Huckleberry Run 08:07 Raspberry Run 08:48 Strawberry Run (Skiers Left) 09:25 Strawberry Run (Skiers Right/Lift Line) 10:01 Things We Missed 11:28 Final Thoughts

Today, we are looking at a historic ski resort located in Cadillac, MI - Caberfae Peaks! I'll walk you through each of the runs and give you insights into the terrain, vibe, and some of the ski area's history. If you enjoy this series, subscribe so you can catch all future episodes! Learn more about Caberfae Peaks here: https://caberfaepeaks.com/ 00:00 Intro 00:27 Basic Information about Caberfae Peaks10:29 East Peak Triple 12:33 Funnel Cake 14:04 Shelter/Ski Shop 15:35 Shelter/Easy Street 17:17 Shelter/Bubble Gum 19:03 Vista 1561’ Triple 20:47 Shelter 22:02 Shelter/Ski Shop/BB Boulevard 24:06 Smiling Irishman 25:33 Smiling Irishman/Starkey 26:49 Canyon 27:48 Lift Line 28:48 Number One/Terrain Park 30:04 Jenkins 31:17 South Peak Triple 34:35 Olympia 35:34 Liberty 36:19 Charlie 37:02 Bullet 37:58 GG’s Ridge 38:50 Stagshead Bowl 40:09 North Peak Trail 41:17 Green Mountain Flying Carpet 41:48 Hot Dog 42:14 Things We Missed 44:47 Final Thoughts