Hello how may I help you? any good ski hills with in 1 hours drive of Kansas city , mo ? Sorry, I'm not showing any active hills in that area. How far away to get good ski hills ? The nearest ski hill is 4,012 miles away from your location. yeah that makes sense as it summer and not ski weather Yes. You have to travel to South America for skiing this time of year. ok I will go to the river instead Sure thing. It's perfect river weather. tanks for your help You're welcome.