Hi-Liter Gift Guide #2 for December 2020

2020 CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY BOOK

Holiday Fun Games!

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A publication of the Hi-Liter and Southern Lakes Newspapers

SECOND EDITION

• FAMILY FUN • HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES • GAMES AND COLORING

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At left: A snowboarder heads down one of the hills at Wilmot Mountain as a snowfall dusts the slope.

Above: Alone on the hill, enjoying the beauty of the snow and the cold winter air at Wilmot Mtountain.

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ENJOY THE

Winter Wonderland

WILMOT MOUNTAIN HAS SNOW MUCH FUN Soon, looking out the

by Sandra Landen window, we will realize that the Machaj cool and colorful days of fall CORRESPONDENT have come to an end. The trees are bare having lost all their beautiful yellow, orange and red leaves. Flowers are no longer blooming and days are gray while the temperature continues to dip.

Then we wake up one morning and discover that through the night the world has turned into a winter wonderland. A covering of snow blankets the ground and snowflakes cling to the bare tree branches giving them a white glow. Soft snow flakes continue falling.

It is the children in the house that are most excited to go out in the snow but getting them ready to go out is not as easy as it was in the warmer weather. Snow pants, boots, jackets, gloves hats and scarves must be in place. Even the dog is ready to go out and put his nose in the snow.

Once outside they are excited about the snow and try to make snowballs to toss at each other, but usually the first snowfall is not good for packing into snowballs. That must wait for another day and another snowfall.

When that happens, the younger children will enjoy making snow angels, running and falling in the snow, and making snowmen.

With the rush of enjoying the first snow, it is soon time to go inside and remove the extra layers of wet clothing and enjoy some hot cocoa with marshmallows or whipped cream. It Is a favorite winter drink for kids to enjoy while drying off and warming up after time outside. Some of the children will recall the other outdoor winter activities that they have enjoyed in the past. Sledding, ice skating, tubing, and skiing either cross country skiing through the Forest Preserve trails or downhill skiing.

While the amount of snow that we have received the past few years has not been conducive to cross country skiing, downhill skiing, tubing and snowboarding have been easily enjoyed by a visit to nearby Wilmot Mountain.

Wilmot Mountain is not a true mountain but a large ski hill in Wilmot, Wisconsin, different from the tall rugged mountains that skiers enjoy in the Rockies or in Europe. For families in the Midwest, it is a wonderful and convenient place to spend a day of fun in the snow.

With its snow making equipment there is sure to be snow at Wilmot even if there is no natural snow.

“Making snow is a science and we need 28 degrees or colder with low humidity to fire up our fleet of snow making machines,” Wilmot Mountain General Manager Scott Leigh said. “We want to ensure a great snow surface for our guests when we do open up.”

THE MOUNTAIN’S HISTORY Wilmot first opened in 1938 when Walter Stopa leased property from a local farmer in the Wisconsin border town of Wilmot to open a skiing facility. He named it Wilmot Hills and it soon became a favorite skiing destination for residents from Chicago, Milwaukee and surrounding communities. It was here that Midwest families learned to ski.

For the first 12 years, the ski facility was dependent on mother nature supplying the snow needed to ski the area. Then, in 1950, the facility became the first to master the art of snowmaking. This early method used rubber hoses, aluminum pipes, sprinkler heads, water and air to cover the hills with snow. Far different from the sleek fleet of snow makers in use today.

Over the following years other improvements were made. Lights were installed to allow nighttime skiing. Before they opened for the 1970 ski season, the

first chairlift was installed. New features were added regularly, including jumps and a full-service restaurant opened onsite along with a tubing facility.

In 2016 things really changed for Wilmot Mountain when it was purchased by Vail Resorts and many upgrades were made, giving Wilmot Mountain a brand new look. Upgrades included the addition of new lift towers and chairs brought from Colorado. The new lifts increased the ability to bring more skiers to the mountain top more efficiently. This allowed skiers to spend more time skiing and less time waiting for the ski lift.

SEASON OPENS IN DECEMBER This season, plans are to open on Dec. 5, dependent on weather conditions and the ability to make snow if nature does not provide it. While activities may work a bit differently than in past years, because of the COVID-19 pandemic they still look forward to a great ski season for all.

“Because safety has always been one of our core values, we will be requiring face coverings, and physical distancing. We will require that guests and employees stay home if they have any signs of illness,” Leigh said.

For everyone on the mountain, masks are required for both employees and guests. They must be worn while loading and riding in the chairlifts, when inside the buildings and during all ski and snowboard lessons.

A big change will be noticed when boarding the ski lifts. To maintain social distancing, they will limit the way they fill the lifts.

“We will only be seating related parties (guests skiing together or riding together) or two singles on

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Above: What could be more fun than spending a day out with Dad tubing down the tubing hill? Wilmot Mountain offers tubing for all ages and skills. At right: Tubing is a fun activity for all young or old. The tubing hill at Wilmot Mountain has divided lanes to protect the tubers from crossing into each other’s space, making it very safe.

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opposite sides of a four-person lift,” Leigh said.

Another change skiers will notice this year is tickets must be purchased online, in advance. Skiers will not be able to make a last minute trip to the ski hill and purchase a lift ticket at the gate. This will help to manage physical distancing by limiting the number of skiers allowed on site at any one time.

For details on how to purchase tickets, visit WilmotMountain.com.

LEARN TO SKI Ski and snowboard classes will be offered this season but with some restrictions. Children’s classes are very popular as they are fun for the kids. They are also recommended as starting them young and teaching them the correct technique will help them enjoy a safe and successful ski experience.

Passing by the children’s ski and snowboard area there are always the sounds of laughter and joy as the children begin to master skiing skills, learning to balance and making their way down the smaller hills.

Falls are inevitable but they soon learn to laugh them off as they struggle to their feet, often with help from an instructor.

Children of all ages and of all skill levels are welcome, although they need to sign up for the appropriate class. The class size this year will be a maximum of six. For the younger children the numbers will be even lower; 5 and 6 year olds will have a maximum class size of four. Because 3 and 4 year olds often spend a good portion of their class indoors, Wilmot Mountain will be offering one-on-one, full-hour private lessons. All classes must be booked online.

While the children are safely enjoying their lessons, more experienced adults will make their way to the nearly 120 skiable acres, choosing from 23 trails.

SNOWBOARDING AND TUBING For snowboarders the terrain park will provide the space they need to practice their craft. This terrain will challenge the boarders as they fly over the snow, experimenting with new boarding moves.

Snow tubing has become a family favorite activity because all can enjoy the activity together without having to be divided because of age or skill level.

Make your way to the top of the hill, sit in the tube and be ready to slide down the hill, with the tube twisting its way down to the bottom, while riders screech with

joy.

The tubing hill at Wilmot, located adjacent to the ski hill, with its own entrance and parking, is a popular place for family fun. Making it safer is the individual lanes for tubing with a snow berm between them. No worrying that someone will run into you as you are speeding down the hill. Hang onto your tube and enjoy the ride.

Spending time out of doors and burning calories while skiing, snowboarding, or tubing leaves one hungry and thirsty. In past years that meant heading to one of the restaurants for a drink and a meal.

While plans are not finalized at press time for dining options, some plans are in place. Food options in the quick service restaurants will be more limited and there will only be a handful of ready to-go hot and cold options with no ability for custom or specialized orders.

“Tables will be spaced further apart to allow for physical distancing when eating,” Leigh said.

“Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting will take place daily and we will also be maintaining as much outdoor seating space as we can add.”

Because of the limitations in food service, it is recommended that guests adjust their mealtimes and try to dine earlier or later than the peak lunch period.

Stopping at one of the restaurants will not be as easy as it has been in the past, so they encourage all skiers, snowboarders and tubers to bring water, snacks and other foods with them on the mountain to ensure that they stay hydrated and have the energy needed for their ski time.

Just as most events in our lives have changed this year, a day at Wilmot Mountain will be a little different as we adjust to the safety requirements of hand cleaning, spacing and wearing masks. But what will not change is the fun and excitement of a day out of the house and into the cool crisp air enjoying skiing, down the mountain.

Wilmot Mountain is at 11931 Fox River Road, Wilmot, Wisconsin. Contact them at wilmotmountain. com for ticket purchases and updated information on opening day and hours.

At left: A day out on the ski mountain at Wilmot offers cold, crisp air as one glides down enjoying the beautiful view.

What better way to enjoy the perfect winter day?

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