Tyrol Basin

Tyrol Basin
Location Town of Vermont, Dane County, Wisconsin
Nearest city Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
Coordinates 43°02′34″N 89°46′40″W / 43.042647°N 89.77772°W / 43.042647; -89.77772
Vertical 260 ft
Top elevation 1,130 ft
Base elevation 870 ft
Skiable area 30 acres (120,000 m2)
Runs 16
Lift system 3 chairs, 2 ropes, 1 cable
Lift capacity 3 skiers/chair
Terrain parks 3
Snowmaking Yes
Night skiing Yes
Website www.tyrolbasin.com

Overview

Tyrol Basin is a ski and snowboard area located in the Town of Vermont, Dane County, near Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. It has both an equal mix of beginner and intermediate runs as well as a mix of advanced and expert runs. Tyrol Basin has 16 runs of average size for Midwest hills. The ski area attracts many skiers and snowboarders from nearby Madison, Wisconsin.[1][2]

At the base of the hill near the first chairlift, Tyrol has a small gift shop, rental building, and food lodge.

Skiing

Tyrol Basin has beginner green runs through a double black diamond, expert run.

The hill offers a ski school for both private and group lessons.

Tyrol also has NASTAR racing almost every weekend.

Snowboarding

Tyrol Basin has three terrain parks including a gentle park with smaller features that attracts beginner riders.

They host the United States Ski and Snowboard Association which holds several skiing and snowboarding competitions on weekends.

See also

List of ski areas and resorts in the United States

References

Coordinates: 43°02′34″N 89°46′40″W / 43.042747°N 89.77772°W / 43.042747; -89.77772


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