For the last five ski seasons, Little Switzerland Ski Resort has been silent.
It is unclear exactly why the hill closed, but now under new ownership, the resort is welcoming snow lovers once again.
Located about 40 minutes outside downtown Milwaukee, Little Switzerland is one of the oldest ski hills in Wisconsin, dating all the way back to 1941.
Click the podcast player below to hear an interview with Rick Schmitz, new co-owner of the Slinger ski hill. And visit its official site for directions.