Four Lakes Alpine Snowsports — Attraction in Lisle

I am not someone to bash small businesses or even go out of my way to write bad reviews but I was Literally here for 15 minutes and left. Took longer for me to get dressed and get my pass than I even spent on the “hills” that you go obnoxiously slow down. You go faster at the bottom of the hill/start of the ropes than the entire time going down any run.

Ropes only, no lifts which is fine if there’s organization which there was none of what so ever. TONS of inexperienced skiers on every run which is also fine if they stay at the easier hills until they understand the ropes. Once you get going up the hill, people are falling, causing pile ups in the lane so you can’t even make it to the top. Experienced skiers don’t want to go all the way to the bottom to try to avoid this problem so they cut in mid hill. The inexperienced people see this and try then cause more pile ups. There were literally kids laying on their stomachs, skiis getting ripped off, getting dragged to the top laughing. Again, causing pile ups since skis were now laying all over in the way. No employees to tell them to stop, no employees to keep the flow of the ropes going and no employees to stop people from cutting in.

Worst skiing within 500+ miles of anything. Don’t waste your time. Spend 45 more mins driving and go to Wisconsin or Michigan depending where you’re from. More stressful and tiring than anything. And if you’re someone who’s never skied or snowboarded before, I dont see how anyone can come here the first time and leave enjoying the sport. I would never in my life want to do this again if it was my first time. All I can say is I’m glad we got twilight passes and not full day lifts or I’d be...

December 23, 2017 3:00pm at Four Lakes Ski Resort I called about me & my Service Dog Snowboarding at the Four Lakes Ski resort i was told by the "VERY VERY RUDE LADY" That answered the phone Your Service Dog is Not Welcomed in the FOUR Lakes Ski Resort & told that people would not appreciate my service Dog on the Ski hill. This is reply from Four Lakes Ski Resort Hello,

This is Chris Buehler, Director of Four Lakes. I was present at the time of your call and I feel that there may have been a slight misunderstanding. The lady who answered your call, Holly, did not say that your service dog was not welcome, she stated that we do not recommend a service animal on the snow. The reason that she stated that we do not recommend a service animal on the snow is because there are beginners at our area who are still learning how to ski and board and don’t necessarily know how to stop or turn properly. Another reason we do not recommend service animals on the snow is because a lot of children and adults do not understand what a service animal does, and that when they are wearing their vest, they are working. We are simply concerned for your safety, and for your service animals safety. We cannot guarantee that the patrons here would not attempt to pet your dog while he or she is working.

Again, I feel that there was a misunderstanding between you and Holly. Four Lakes welcomes all service animals, especially since our quality control staff member is a disabled veteran who brings his dog with him to work. We simply do not recommend a dog on the...

Solid 4-star Chicago area hill. Let's all remember this is 100 vertical feet in one of the flattest cities in the world. If you want to get on the snow and stay within 30 miles of the city, this is the place.

The management is great! They always seem to go out of their way to welcome me and the kids. The grooming is top-notch (there is never an odd lump or groove), the terrain park is as great (although shorter) as anything at a true mountain. You can easily string 3-4 tricks on different features in just one run. The only lifts are tow ropes, so save your expensive ski gloves and bring some leather-palmed work gloves instead. And strengthen those forearms!!! The ticketing, rental, and lodge areas are spartan, at best, and there is only a snack bar with minimal choices. The lodge and food is one area that could use some improvement. This is not a place for the apres scene, but it's not supposed to be. There is a separately managed bar/restaurant on site, but you have to remove your boots to go in.

The ski instructors for kids lessons are great; can't speak to the adult lessons. The Ski Patrol does a good job of keeping the kids/teens in line without being oppressive. This is definitely the place where many Chicagoans learn to ski. So, beginners can feel comfortable, and experienced skiers need to exercise patience.

All-in-all a great place for beginners to learn and for experienced skiers to make a few turns in between trips to a true...