Because every man needs a plan, and some of us need that plan with pretty pictures, we present Where to Take Her: a series that answers a gentleman’s most pressing lifestyle questions and recurs whenever we get around to it.
This go-round: our picks for skiing getaways, from high-tone to rustic. Put on your goggles.
Boyne Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa: Located at the tip of the Michigan Mitt, Boyne Mountain offers plenty of kid-friendly terrain and daily Kids’ Camps through their SnowSports Academy. Also on hand: Avalanche Bay, Michigan’s largest indoor waterpark.
Mount Bohemia: The Upper Peninsula’s most badass little ski resort, Mount Bohemia caters to hardcore winter sportists. We’re talking 95 runs — 93 of which are Black Diamonds — and a 900-foot vertical drop, the highest in the Midwest. Ski-in/ski-out from your own private yurt.
Crystal Mountain: After hitting the slopes at this northern Michigan resort, hit the Crystal Spa, an 18,500-square-foot certified “green” spa — the only of its kind in the Midwest.
Granite Peak at Rib Mountain State Park: At the base of this mountain is Wausau, the little ski town that could. You’ll find the locals at one of the town’s two microbreweries: The Great Dane or The Red Eye. As for lodging, shack up at the Jefferson Street Inn, downtown Wausau’s best.
Rustic Ridge Log Cabins: Located on 40 acres of wooded hills in the Baraboo Bluffs, these rustic cabins are the perfect place to stay after a full day of runs at nearby Devil’s Head.
Every Thursday, our resident experts see to it that you’re up to date on the latest from the world of drinks. Trend reports, bottle reviews, cocktail recipes and more. Sign up for THE SPILL now.