Industry News
After 11 years of waiting, skiers and snowboarders can finally get back to the slopes at Nutt Hill Ski Area in Plymouth, Wisconsin. The hill has sat vacant since 2014, and that is about to change on December 16, 2025, when the ski area will reopen for the first time since its closure. The ski area’s revitalization was made possible through generous support from the Cheese Capital Winter Park (CCWP) and locals that have contributed their time and money to bringing back the ski hill.
The history of Nutt Hill Ski Area dates back to 1946, when Dr. and Mrs. Nutt purchased the property in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Upon their passing in 1961, the property was willed to Mrs. Fred Stienecker who later gifted the land to the city of Plymouth. The local community came together to open the small neighborhood park for skiing by the winter of 1962. The ski area was aptly named after the original owners, and its popularity quickly grew.
Nutt Hill featured a rope tow and a few trails, and in 1969 snowmaking equipment was added to bolster the snowpack throughout the season. For decades, Nutt Hill served as a winter sanctuary for locals, at least until 2014. Like many small ski areas, rising maintenance and operational costs forced the city to cease operations.
Shortly after the ski area’s closure, a group of locals formed the CCWP nonprofit to bring Nutt Hill back to life. According to Nutt Hill, CCWP has raised over $2.3 million and counting, and secured a lease agreement with the city to revitalize Nutt Hill. The city of Plymouth has also committed to contributing $12,000 annually to help cover expenses.
Construction broke ground this summer, and is on pace to open for the 2025-26 ski season. The vision for the new and improved Nutt Hill includes several pieces of equipment such as:
- 1 Magic carpet conveyor lift
- 1 Pistenbully 100 snow groomer
- 3 snowmakers
Nut Hill is gearing up for the coming season by offering six tubing lanes and three ski runs, ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced. With 120 vertical feet of terrain, skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes starting on December 16, 2025. Day passes are $25 for skiing and snowboarding and $15 for an hour and a half of tubing. Season passes at Nutt Hill are less than most ski areas’ day passes, coming in at $150.
Several local ski areas have closed its doors since the original ski boom in the 1960s and 1970s. The revitalization of local ski areas is important not just for preserving a piece of local history, but for giving families and the youth a fun, affordable way to enjoy winter activities close to home.
