SkiSnowstar

Location

Edgington
United States
41° 23' 7.296" N, 90° 44' 40.992" W
US
General info: 

Located only minutes from the Quad Cities, Ski Snowstar, with its 28 acres of scenic runs, offers family fun for skiers and riders of all ability levels. Its ever-expanding snowmaking system assures great conditions throughout the season. A double chair lift was added last season; the 2004/2005 season offers a second Magic Carpet lift in its beginner area. A daily flex pass allows adults ($24) and children ($19) to ski anytime during the day for a four-hour period.

BASE: 527ft
SUMMIT: 790ft
VERTICAL DROP: 262ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 7
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 4
Surface: 3

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: US$19.00
DAY PASS ADULTS weekend: US$32.00

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

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