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The State of Michigan is a winter wonderland with more than
25 places to find some wintesports fun, and some quality ski
resorts. They all have snow making equipment just in case,
so you can be sure of a good base to ski on. Boyne Mountain
is a popular destination for family skiing. Nubs Nob in
the lower part of the State is also a popular area. The
mountains in the upper part of the state tend to be more challenging
and steep.
In Lower Michigan you will find the following resorts: Boyne
Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Caberfae Peaks, Crystal Mountain,
Hanson Hills, Mio Mountain, Mt. Holiday, Nubs Nob, Shanty Creek,
Skyline Ski Area, Snow Snake Mountain, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Treetops/Sylan.
In the Upper Peninsula area you will f ind the following
ski resorts: Big Powderhorn, Blackjack, Indianhead Mountain,
Marquette Mountain, Mont Ripley, Norway Mountain, Pine Mountain,
Porcupine Mountain and Ski Brule.
In the Southern part of the State you will find: Alpine
Valley, Mt. Brighten, Mt. Holly and Pine Knob.
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Ski Resorts in Michigan, USA
Big Powderhorn
Located in the western Upper Peninsula area of the State. Big
Powderhorn offers 29 trails (34% beginner, 38% intermediate,
28% advanced), 250+ acres of skiable terrain, longest run of
one mile, and nine lifts. There is great skiing for all
levels, snowboarders are welcome and there are three terrain
parks. With three lodges, a skating rink, horse drawn sleigh
rides nearby and Nordic trails you will find plenty to do.
Web site: www.bigpowderhorn.net
Boyne Mountain / Boyne Highlands
Located in the northern part of Michigan. At these resorts
you will find wonderful groomed slopes and some of the steepest
and longest runs. With two mountains, offering a total
of 111 downhill runs, 846 combined skiable acres and an almost
even mix of beginner, intermediate and expert runs. 20
total lifts and average snowfall of 140 inches. There
are 80 km of cross country trails. There are terrain parks
at both resorts, offering jumps, hits and rails a super pipe
and half pipe.
Web site: www.boyne.com
Alpine Valley
Alpine Valley
Located in the south-eastern part of Michigan, there is plenty
of family skiing and boarding fun to be found at Alpine Valley. With
a vertical drop of 300 feet, summit elevation of 1,210 feet. 25
runs (11 beginner, 6 intermediate, 8 advanced), 10 chair lifts
and 6 surface lifts. Web site: www.skialpinevalley.com. |
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