| The Upper Michigan Winter Sports Page |
| From snowmobiling to skiing, its fun all winter! |
| Welcome to the Upper Peninsula Winter Sports Page. This page is a winter sporting information site including the 10 major ski resorts in the Upper Peninsula, and the major snowmobile trails that criss and cross through the area. At the bottom of this page, we have a link to a separate page of ours that has the cross country ski trails found in every county in the Upper Peninsula. So check it all out below! |
| Information On the Upper Peninsula's Ten Major Downhill Ski Resorts |
| Big Powderhorn Mountain is located on the western tip of Michigan's majestic Upper Peninsula, between Ironwood and Bessemer, Michigan, 2 miles off U.S. 2. There are a total of 25 ski trails in the ski area, 35 percent beginner, 35 percent intermediate, and 30 percent advanced. There are about 250 skiable acres at the mountain. The longest run at Big Powderhorn is 1 mile long. There are 9 total double lifted chairs and a hand tow. The lift uphill capacity per hour is 10,800. Snowmaking is available on 90 percent of the ski area's hills. The Average snowfall is 214 inches per year. Its summit elevation is 1,840 feet. Its vertical drop is 622 feet. The skiing hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. (Christmas Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) The following restaurants are located at Big Powderhorn: Main Lodge Cafeteria |
| The Blackjack ski resort is located in Bessemer, Michigan, on U.S. 2. There are a total of 21 trails in the ski area, including a 1/2 pipe and snowboard park, trails consist of 20 percent beginner, 40 percent intermediate, and 40 percent advanced. Average annual snowfall is 210 inches. There are 4 double-lifted chairs and 2 rope tows, with an uphill capacity of 4800 skiers per hour. The skier vertical drop is 456 feet, with the longest run being Horseshoe at 5300 feet. Snowboards are welcome on all runs. Also included on the hills are the Mogul fields, Spillway and Cameron run. A free beginners area consists of the rope tow areas. NASTAR holds their racing and training at Blackjack. Ski hours: Lifts open for skiing 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, CST, daily. Mountain closed to all activities after 4:00 PM for your Safety. Day care: Nursery area available for |
| Indianhead Mountain is located on the western tip of the Upper Peninsula, near Wakefield, Michigan. There are a total of 19 trails on the ski area, 21 percent beginner, 37 percent intermediate, and 42 percent advanced. There are about 160 skiable acres at the mountain. They have 9 total lifts to use on the hills. The lift uphill capacity per hour is 8,550. The average snowfall per year is 211 inches. Its summit elevation is 1,935 feet. Its base elevation is 1,297 feet. Its vertical drop is 638 feet. In May, Indianhead's slopes become home for herds of whitetail deer. Flocks of birds nest in the woods and vibrant wild flowers grow knee-deep in their fields. Animal |
| Marquette Mountain is located about 8 miles Southeast of the city of Marquette, on M-553. There are a total of 22 trails on the ski area, 15 percent beginner, 50 percent intermediate, and 35 percent advanced. There are a total of 144 skiable acres at the mountain. They have 4 lifts for use, and the total uphill lift capacity per hour is 3,600. The highest lift elevation is 1,360 feet. The vertical drop is 600 feet. Marquette Mountain is snowboarding friendly, and offers a halfpipe, snowboard park, and an alpine park. The most popular trails at Marquette Mountain are Snowfield, Rocket, Ridge, Cliff's Ridge--long cruisers. The Longest trail is Weasel Gulch. If this is the ski area for you, here is where you can contact them: Marquette Mountain Phone: 1-800-944-SNOW Local: (906) 225-1155 Fax: (906) 225-0146 |
| Mont Ripley is located on Michigan Highway 26 one-half mile east of the vertical lift bridge that connects Houghton and Hancock. It is a short drive from other major Midwest ski areas and have a reciprocal daily pass agreement discount with all the other ski areas in the Western U.P. and Northern Wisconsin. We are located in the Keweenaw Peninsula, rich in copper mining history, and is adjacent to the Keweenaw National Historic Park. Mont Ripley sports a double chair-lift capable of lifting 1,100 skiers per hour. Combine this with a T-bar and you have the facilities to accommodate plenty of ski enthusiasts. Beginning as well as advanced skiers will find Mont Ripley ideally suited to their needs. Runs from 2,000 to 2,500 feet with a 423-foot vertical drop provide plenty of challenge for |
| Mount Bohemia is the newest ski resort to open up in the Upper Peninsula. It is a ski resort like no other in the Midwest, with the highest vertical drop in the region, of 900'. Much of the terrain is very advanced or expert only. This hill is not for beginners. Mount Bohemia is located in the Keweenaw Peninsula, where as much as 270 inches of snow falls each winter. No snow making equipment is ever needed, because mother nature makes enough of her own! If you want to get away from the main runs, Mount Bohemia has plenty of deep powder in its back country slopes. The ski resort has 37 runs, with no beginner runs. Daily ski passes are $37 for adults, and $31 for students. Night passes are $25 for everyone, and night skiing begins at 3 p.m. Daily lift tickets |
| Norway Mountain is located in the Northwest portion of the southern triangle in the Upper Peninsula, near the Norway-Iron Mountain location, on U.S. 2. They have a total of 12 trails at the ski area; 30 percent beginner, 35 percent Intermediate, and 35 percent advanced. There are two double chair lifts, one hand tow, and one rope tow. Snowmaking is available on 100 percent of the ski area's hills. Its vertical drop is 500 feet. Toasty's Bar and Grill in the main level at Norway Mountain is the perfect place to enjoy toasty hot-grilled family favorites or to grab a quick bite, at an affordable price, before heading back to the slopes. Upstairs at Toasty's Bar you can enjoy a toasty warm drink and toasty hot snacks while overlooking the ski area with friends and family. The adjacent upstairs dining area is a great place to enjoy your home-packed lunch. |
| After a one-year closure, the Pine Mountain Ski Resort opened for business under new owners during the 2000-2001 winter season. Pine Mountain has skiing for the entire family. The easy bunny area of the hill has its own tow rope and easy access to the triple chair when the novice are ready to progress. The advanced skiers will enjoy the pine glade or crusing down hematite and middle wall. The snowboard park is large and has its own handle lift so there is no boring hump back to a chair. An in-ground half pipe and nice jumps mean lots of fun and air. Skiing and snowboarding lessons are available at the Mountain, taight by experienced instructors. Day tickets for adults are $20.00 for a full day, and $15.00 for a half-day. For junior skiers (ages 10-17), a full day ticket is $15.00, while a half-day ticket is $10.00. For the senior skiers, both full day and half-day passes are the same price, at $10.00. Skis and snowboards are available for rental from the mountain rent |
| Porcupine Mountains has a total of 15 downhill trails in the ski area. There are three beginner trails, seven intermediate trails, and five advanced trails. There are about 100 skiable acres out of 320 in the Porcupine Mountains. A triple chair and T-bar lift serves the Eastern Summit. The Western Summit is served by a double chair and a handle tow serves the "Bunny" slope. The lift uphill capacity per is 3,600 skiers. Its vertical drop is 641 feet, among the highest in the midwest. There novice trail is 5,800 feet long. An attractive A-frame chalet adds charm to the Porkies. It is located at the foot of Hiawatha, and is spacious, well equiped with large picture windows. Fireplaces, food services, ski shops, rental |
| Ski Brule is located in the western half of the Upper Peninsula, near Iron River, Michigan. There are a total of 17 ski trails located at Ski Brule; 30 percent beginner, 40 percent intermediate, and 30 percent advanced. There are a total of about 145 skiable acres at Ski Brule. There are a total of 11 lifts at Ski Brule, including hand tows for the beginners. The uphill capacity per hour is 6,500. Snow is made at Ski Brule continuously during the winter time, and Ski Brule opens the earliest than any other ski resort in the Upper Peninsula, and closes the latest. The average snowfall at Ski Brule per year is 130 inches. Its summit |
| The Following Links are From the 10 Upper Michigan Ski Resorts: |
| U.P. Snowmobile Trail System |
| Trail Section 1 Lac Vieux Trail; southwest of L'Anse on U.S. 41; 50 miles. Trail Section 2 State Line to Bruce Crossing; 60 miles. Trail Section 3 Iron Range Trails; covering Amasa, Crystal Falls, Iron River, and Sidnaw; 240 miles. Ralph Pipeline; 1 mile south of Ralph on Co. Rd. 581; 11 miles. Skunk Creek; 2.5 miles north of Felch on Co. Rd. 581; 21 miles. Silver Lake - West Branch Camp; 5 miles north of Channing on M-95; 19 miles. Trail Section 4 Big Bay to L'Anse; 56 miles. Herman to Ishpeming; at Ishpeming; 30 miles. Trail Section 5 Clowry to Big Bay; 38 miles. Marquette to Big Bay; 38 miles. Marquette to Sand River; 25 miles. Negaunee Area Trails; at Negaunee or two miles south of Marquette on M-28; 60 miles. Negaunee to Michigamme to Republic; 46 miles. Republic to Sagola; 25 miles. Silver Lake to Gwinn; 29 miles. Trail Section 6 Little Lake; 6 miles east of Gwinn on M-35; 18 miles. Little Lake to Northland; in Gwinn and Little Lake; 40 miles. Sand Plains; off M-35 at New Swanzy; 18 miles. Trail Section 7 Lake Antoine; 2 miles east of Waucedah at Beaver Pete's; 10 miles. Loretto to Felch; 1.5 miles east of Waucedah off US-2, or 2.5 miles south of Foster City; 25 miles. Trail Section 8 Felch Grade; Felch to Escanaba; 44 miles. North Menominee County Trails; at Wilson on US-41; 61 miles. Trail Section 9 Big Springs; west of Indian Lake at Palm Brook State Park; 25 miles. Ensign to Nahma; US-2 at Ensign; 11 miles. Haywire; at Manistique or Shingleton; 36 miles. Murphy Creek; 4 miles southeast of Steubon on M-94; 6 miles. Rapid River; Nahma Grade Trail; 11 miles at Rapid River Trail Section 10 Baldy Lake; at Munising, 23 miles. Chatham to Shingleton; at Shingleton, 14 miles. Christmas; at Christmas, 10 miles. Coalwood; at Shingleton, 14 miles. Hovey Branch; 15 miles south of Munising; 25 miles. North Hiawatha; at Munising, 8 miles. Onota to Chatham; 2 miles east of Chatham off M-94, 10 miles. Ridge Bridge; at Munising, 9 miles. Shingleton to Grand Marais; 34 miles. For Munising Area Grooming Reports, call 387-5210. Trail Section 11 Seney; 0.5 miles north of Seney on Fox River Road; 24 miles. Sunrise; 38 miles. Trail Section 12 Charcoal Grade; 1 mile north of Newberry on M-123; 22 miles. Dollarville; 1 mile west of Newberry on M-123; 22 miles. Grand Marais; at Grand Marais; 17 miles. Pine Stump; 19 miles north of Newberry on Deer Park Road; 30 miles. |
| The Upper Peninsula is also home to hundreds and hundreds of cross country ski trails, peninsula-wide. For more information on cross country skiing in Upper Michigan, please continue on to the following link: UPPER MICHIGAN CROSS COUNTRY SKIING Dog sled racing has also become huge in Upper Michigan, thanks in part to the U.P. 200 and Midnight Run dogsled races that take place each year in central Upper Michigan. For more information on dog sledding, please continue on to the following link: DOG SLEDDING IN UPPER MICHIGAN |
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| 8am-4pm (serving breakfast, lunch. snacks) Alpen Inn, on Flintlock Trail 11am-10pm (serving lunch and dinner) Caribou Lodge 5pm-10pm (serving dinner). Closed Mondays & Tuesdays. A daycare center is available on site and includes children from ages 2 to 6. Other things to do off the slopes: Ice skating rink (lighted but bring your own skates), horse-drawn sleigh rides nearby, swimming pool and sauna, and 17km cross country trails with access at the top of our mountain. If this is the ski area for you, here is where you can contact them: Big Powderhorn Mountain N11375 Powderhorn Road Bessemer, MI 49911 Phone: (906) 932-4838 Fax: (906) 932-2416 E-Mail: info@bigpowderhorn.net |
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| your use. Non-supervised. No charge. Signed release required. Check out the Blackjack Company Store for ski clothing and accessories. Loggers Saloon: Overlooking the slopes - Saturday afternoon entertainment. Great hot drinks. If this is the ski area for you, here is where you can contact them: Blackjack Mountain Bessemer, MI 49911 Phone: 1-888-906-9835 Local: (906) 229-5157 E-Mail: info@skiblackjack.com |
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| tracks outnumber human footprints during the summer season at Indianhead. Indianhead Mountain is also a summer resort and conferencing center. It is a year round resort with many activities available for planning including conferences, weddings, reunions, and banquets. There are so many things to do at Indianhead all year long. From skiing in the winter time, to relaxing and hiking in the summer. If this is the ski area for you, here is where you can contact them: Indianhead Mountain Enterprises LLC 500 Indianhead Road Wakefield, MI 49968 Phone: 1-800-346-3426 E-Mail: info@indianheadmtn.com |
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| the advanced skier, while beginners can take advantage of the midway unloading station, where the decent is wide and gentle. Two new runs were added in 1992; "Lookout" is more difficult while "Racer's Ridge" appeals to the intermediate skier. The year 1993 saw the completion of "Bonsai", a very difficult and narrow mogul-filled run, which brings Ripley's total to nine exciting and challenging runs. The entire area is now lighted for night skiing with more improvements taking place each year. Mont Ripley provides the skier with a comfortable chalet, featuring a cafeteria and lockers, as well as the ski shop and services already mentioned. Our area is also well-known for its National Ski Patrol unit. Mont Ripley Ski Patrol is 60 members strong and has been named the Runner Up-Outstanding Ski Patrol in the nation in the past. These safety-minded patrollers are always on hand to help in case of a skiing accident or merely introduce guests to Ripley's slopes. If this is the ski area for you, here is where you can contact them: Mont Ripley Telephone: (906) 487-2340 Fax: (906) 487-3314 E-Mail: nssirden@mtu.edu |
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| are good all day and good all night. Mount Bohemia is located about 39 miles north of Houghton/Hancock, MI, near Lac La Belle. If this is the ski area for you, contact the resort at: Mount Bohemia Toll free: (888) 937-2411 Local: (906) 289-4105 E-Mail: bohemia@mtbohemia.com |
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| Norway Mountain is open weekends and holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Widweek/value seasoned weekend hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ski rentals are available, and the mountain even has a snowshow trail 3 K long. So if you get tired of skiing, you can always get out your snowshoes from the car! There are many weekend ski specials and rates to choose from, so check out the official page for more information. If this is the ski area for you, here is where you can contact them: Norway Mountain Phone: 1-800-272-5445 |
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| shop, and season passes are also available. For more information, contact Pine Mountain at: Pine Mountain Resort N3332 Pine Mountain Road Iron Mountain, MI 49801 Phone: 877-553-PINE(7463), Local number: 906-774-2747 Fax: 906-776-1046 |
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| service, and the National Ski Patrol First Aid make up the chalet. The chalet can also be rented by groups for evening use during the ski season. Since it is a state park ski area, the daily tow rates are the lowest of any comparable ski area in the region. Along many various points, you can view the largest fresh water lake in the world-Lake Superior. There is even an observation deck to help you enjoy the unparalleled view. Not only does the Porcupine Mountains offer downhill skiing, but also cross country skiing with plenty of nature trails to choose from, as well as many acres of snowmobiling. If this is the ski area for you, here is where you can contact them: Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park 412 South Boundary Road Ontonagon, MI 49953 Phone: (906) 885-5275 Fax: (906) 885-5798 E-Mail: porkies@up.net |
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| elevation is 1,861 feet and its base elevation is 1,440 feet. Its vertical drop is 421 feet. Skiing and resort hours: Lifts daily 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Rental Center 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily, and until 8:30 p.m. for night skiing. Ski Brule has lodging available for 365 days a year, as the ski area is also a summer getaway. The ski area also has 4 seasoned homes available for rent, including beautiful wildlife and scenery. If this is the ski area for you, here is where you can contact them: Ski Brule 397 Brule Mountain Road Iron River, MI 49935 Phone: 1-800-362-7853 Local: (906) 265-4957 E-Mail: skibrule@up.net |
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| Last Update: December 26, 2005. |
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