Cross Country Skiing @ University Ridge
When trails are open, hours of operation will be 9am to 5pm seven days per week. Skiing outside of these hours is not permitted. All rental skis (classical only are offered) and rental boots must be returned by 4:30pm. All skiers must check-in with the University Ridge staff prior to using the trails. For more information contact the golf shop at (608) 845–7700 or e–mail Ryan at rw2@athletics.wisc.edu.
Holiday Hours
University Ridge and our Cross Country Skiing Trails are Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day.
Skiing at the Ridge
University Ridge derives its name from the landscape features left by the last retreating glacier. The course sits on the terminal moraine, where the Wisconsin Glacier stopped, forming the backbone of the ridge that separates the land into groups of rolling hills and valleys. A perfect place to build a golf course, but also a perfect place for Cross Country skiing! There are 6 kilometers of trails that wind through part of the back nine and link up with the Thomas Zimmer Cross Country Running Course. All trails are groomed for skate and classic skiing if the conditions are right.
Current Conditions
During the ski season, we update trail conditions on a regular basis. You can find current trail conditions on the MadNorSki website.
Trail Fees
- Adult Day Pass $8.00
- UW Student / Faculty / Junior Day Pass $6.00
Ski Rentals
Ski Rentals are $10 for the day. Ski rentals are not allowed to be taken off property. They are available on a first come first serve basis. For more information on Ski Rentals stop out to the golf shop or call us at (608) 845-7700.
University Ridge is not associated with the City Of Madison pass.
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