Mont Ripley vs Whitecap Mountain

Mont Ripley (Michigan) and Whitecap Mountain (Wisconsin) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatMont RipleyWhitecap Mountain
Vertical drop430 ft (131 m)328 ft (100 m)
Summit elevation1,079 ft1,775 ft
Base elevation650 ft1,450 ft
Lifts46
Runs2550
Beginner terrain36%44%
Intermediate terrain40%30%
Expert terrain24%26%
Night skiing-No

Mont Ripley has the bigger vertical (430 ft vs 328 ft); Whitecap Mountain has more runs (50 vs 25); Whitecap Mountain skews more expert (26% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Mont RipleyIndy Pass: 2 days
Whitecap MountainIndy Pass: 2 days

One pass covers both: Indy Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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