The Ultimate Guide to Midwest Ski Slopes    
    
        Yes, Middle America is no match for the Wild West when it comes to skiing. But a few knockout resorts come close, even if the elevations never do. And they are all within easy drives. Here’s how they stack up.
 
    
    
    
    
By Nina Kokotas Hahn
    
    January 14, 2015, 2:36 pm