Mt. La Crosse vs Nordic Mountain

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

StatMt. La CrosseNordic Mountain
Vertical drop436 ft (133 m)220 ft (67 m)
Summit elevation1,171 ft1,132 ft
Base elevation735 ft909 ft
Lifts47
Runs2320
Beginner terrain26%47%
Intermediate terrain43%32%
Expert terrain31%21%
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Mt. La Crosse has the bigger vertical (436 ft vs 220 ft); Mt. La Crosse has more runs (23 vs 20); Mt. La Crosse skews more expert (31% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Mt. La CrosseIndy Pass: 2 days
Nordic MountainIndy Pass: 2 days

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

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