Michael was outstanding! He helped refit my ski boots and make sure I was comfortable in them. He…read morewas also highly informative and took the time to explain the process to me. While I waited the store waxed my snowboard and skis. I bought my skis here years ago and I will continue to give them business because they are so excellent. I cannot recommend Viking enough!

The Good: The staff here really knows their stuff. I worked with a fitter who was incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and helped me pick out a new snowboard, boots, and bindings. Everything performs great on the snow, and the technical advice was spot on. The Bad: The checkout process was frustrating. The cashier seemed uninformed and had to repeatedly check with the fitters regarding basic return and warranty policies, which made the process take much longer than necessary. The Pricing Issue: Be aware of the "fine print" on price matching. Even though they matched my board, they refused to match the price on my boots because I had them heat-molded first. I wish this had been communicated clearly before the molding service was performed, as it ended up costing me the "guaranteed" price match.

My ski bunny daughter wants to ski any chance she gets. If it was up to her she'd be flying ot her…read morefavorite mountains in Sun Valley, Idaho every weekend...but the best we have for day trips is Wisconsin. She was excited to try Snowflake Club last winter and it was a disaster. It was impossible to get on any trips and it was so disorganized. The majority of the ski day was her facetiming me in tears that she couldn't find her skis among other issues. After that I swore off local ski clubs, but decided to give Avalanche Club a try after hearing such good things. My daughter has been on 2 trip so far and absolutely loves it. I do think it helps that she's a year older to manage a ski trip on her own, but I've been really impressed with Jordan (the owner) and the rest of the staff. It's easy to get trips (even the week of), the communication is great and my daughter even said the lessons are better. The lessons are taught from resort ski instructors instead of their own staff,which seems to help with quality. The best part about is that they are gone ALL day (the early morning wake-up isn't so fun) and come back exhausted after a long day of skiing. She's looking forward to more trips this year...and in future years too!

My kids had almost no ski experience and signed up for Blizzard this year. We did a full season…read morerental from Viking and off they went. Yes, the emails and communication could perhaps use some work, but all the information is there, and most importantly my kids have had a fantastic time, learned a ton, and love to go every time they get a chance. Every time I drop the kids off I think of what a pain it was trying to get two kids plus ski equipment etc dropped off and then I imagine doing it times 300. One of my kids grabbed someone else's poles after the first day and the owner actually came and picked them up from my house - I'm sure she has to deal with this all the time and it was greatly appreciated. Highly recommended!

Kids love going here. They basically run busses every Saturday in the winter up to Wilmot…read moreMountain. They have a group class and then have free time to eat lunch and ski. The bus leaves from near Lincoln Park zoo Saturday mornings at 7am and gets back around 5. They have them leaving from other spots too. Has been an excellent experience. These people have been doing this for a long time and have it all figured out. Definitely either do season rentals at Viking or bring your own gear. Renting each week up there sucks. The only suggestion for the school is that they could be much more responsive to answering parent emails. Hard to have patience for that. Otherwise, I highly recommend.

I can't say much about the skiing itself, but our group of friends had an absolutely amazing time…read moreat the tubing area. It was well organized and a lot of fun for everyone. We also rented an Airbnb with an indoor heated pool just down the street in Spring Grove, which made the the weekend amazing. We went tubing first and then fun in the pool afterward. It turned into an awesome day and a really fun experience overall!

This review is only for the tubing portion of Wilmot…read more For a relatively flat geography, Wilmot is able to provide a decent tubing experience. There are several adjacent, straight runs (apparently 22, but not all utilized on our warm February day) which provide a decent and safe velocity for young and old alike. There's a conveyor/escalator type of tow that allows tubers to stand and hold their tube to get up the hill. Here's the downside... $55 for 2 hours is steep! Especially for the lack of variety in slope. The food and souvenirs are also way overpriced and it feels unreasonable for a large family to pay to go tubing here. Based on the prices online, it would be better to get a lift ticket and ski rental and have the day to ski, than to pay for 2 hours of tubing. I still recommend Wilmot for the experience. For my neighbors in the Chicago suburbs, it is a nice change of pace for a winter activity.

Art in tech support saved my vacation!!! He, and and every associate I spoke with, were most…read morehelpful, but Art needs a shout out. I came in on MLK day. The place is kind of non-descript on the outside, but when you walk in, it's a super store for everything Ski and Snowboard and it was busy. I needed a repair, same day, as I leaving for the mountain on Tuesday. Even on a super busy day, he was determined to get it done and done right, and he did. I can't say enough good things. I would buy anything and everything from Viking as their Service is amazing.

Viking is the best shop in IL and for me the best one in the country. They have a wide range of…read moregear, they almost always have the latest and greatest boards, boots and bindings on the shelf. Craig the has always remembered me even when I'm not in for years, he has an extremely wide range of knowledge of snowboards and snowboarding itself. Craig is the only guy I'll buy boards from at this point. The value I get for my dollar here is so high, my gear is never over priced and I always know I'm walking out with the right thing. Thank you Craig and everyone else at Viking!

The facility is extremely nice, clean, and convenient location for parking. The equipment is…read moredefinitely worth trying out; however, for myself I just didn't get the concept of learning how to carve on simulated skis. The positioning on the equipment is uncomfortable, feels awkward, and intimidating. Basically the first thing I was told was, "It's okay if you fall." There is nothing to hold onto in order to help build up confidence and to get used to the machine. I had to sign several waivers so the company isn't liable. I didn't feel I received a lesson but rather the money I paid went to utilizing the simulator. If you have confidence to put yourself on a machine to learn carving- then this place would fulfill that need.

I had a wonderful time painting with few friends, a glass of wine and guided instructions by Snezh…read more The event was organized professionally, the ambience was memorable. Honestly, I am looking for the next one. Thank you to the whole team of Snowlike Studio.

Where do I start? Last summer, I decided to take up a new…read morehobby of water sports. Although I had no idea where to even start when it came to sports like surfing, water skiing, or wake boarding, I was recommended to these guys by a family friend. After my first session, I was hooked not only on the sport and what I was learning, but also the experience I was given by Xander and Mason. I went back for lessons as much as I could throughout the entire summer because of how much I was learning and how much fun I was having. they have the best equipment, great prices, they know how to teach, and most importantly, they are a great time.

From the owner: At NeverBoard Wake we are committed to providing the highest quality experience to our clients both…read moreon and off of the water. We're all about giving you the best time possible and making sure we cater to whatever you need. With our high level of experience and qualifications, we set out to ensure that everyone, no matter their skill level, has a blast and learns something new! Whether you are keen on learning a new watersport, soaking in the beauty of Lake Geneva, or simply having a relaxing lake day with friends and family, spending your time with the NeverBoard crew is the way to go! If you don’t think you can do it, let us show you that you can! Trust us, you'll never be bored!

Drinks were good and quick, even though they were busy. Great to be able to stop in, warm up and…read morehead back out for a little more skiing.

Hot Dog Mountain is back baby!! Grand Geneva's terrain park is making a serious comeback. The jumps…read moreare insane and the rails are ridiculous. They might have the most rails in Southern WI. They've been making a ton of snow and creating some fantastic features every week. The black diamond is really a black diamond. I'd love to see some of the features become permanent like the giant jump on "A". Thanks for all your hard work! Let's shred the gnar!!!!