Cascade Mountain vs Nordic Mountain

Cascade Mountain (Wisconsin) and Nordic Mountain (Wisconsin) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCascade MountainNordic Mountain
Vertical drop417 ft (127 m)220 ft (67 m)
Summit elevation1,247 ft1,132 ft
Base elevation833 ft909 ft
Lifts117
Runs4820
Beginner terrain40%47%
Intermediate terrain38%32%
Expert terrain22%21%
Night skiingYes-

Cascade Mountain has the bigger vertical (417 ft vs 220 ft); Cascade Mountain has more runs (48 vs 20); Cascade Mountain skews more expert (22% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Cascade MountainNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Nordic MountainIndy Pass: 2 days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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