Christie Mountain (ski area) facts for kids
Christie Mountain is a fun place to ski and snowboard in Bruce, Wisconsin. It first opened in 1977. You can find it in the beautiful Blue Hills area of Northern Wisconsin, located between the towns of Rice Lake and Ladysmith.
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History of Christie Mountain
How It Started
Christie Mountain was created by George and Pat Sorenson. They designed and built the ski area in the 1970s. The Sorensons named it after a ski turn called the "Stem Christie." The mountain officially opened for fun in 1977.
They planned out many ski trails. They also put in two chairlifts. To make snow, they dug a well and built a pond for water. The Sorensons also built the main building, called the Chalet.
New Owners and Fun Additions
After eight years, the Sorensons sold Christie Mountain. Jim and Laura Landreth bought it in 1985. They added living spaces to the Chalet. They also created new ski runs. During their time, the legend of the "Blue Hills Beast" began!
In 1998, David and Sue Vohs bought Christie Mountain. Today, they still own and run it with their daughter, Andrea, and her husband, David Luettgerodt. The Vohs family has added even more fun! They created new trails for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. Now there are thirty trails in total! They also added a cool natural rock climbing area. It has four climbing routes, each about 30 feet high.
What You Can Do at Christie Mountain
Skiing and Snowboarding Stats
Christie Mountain has a vertical rise of 350 feet. This is the height difference from the bottom to the top of the ski area. The longest run is 4,000 feet, which is almost a mile long!
There are 30 different trails and slopes to explore:
- 11 easy trails, great for beginners.
- 6 medium trails, for those who want a bit more challenge.
- 7 difficult trails, for experienced skiers and snowboarders.
- 6 extremely difficult trails, for experts only!
Lifts and Rentals
To get up the mountain, Christie Mountain has:
- 1 double chairlift
- 1 t-bar lift
- 3 rope tows
You can rent all sorts of gear there. This includes skis, snowboards, snowblades, tubes for tubing, and even snowshoes for walking in the snow.
Food and Drinks
When you need a break, there are snack bars and vending machines. You can grab a quick bite or a drink to refuel for more fun on the slopes!
