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The 10 Best Ski & Snowboard Areas in Michigan, United States
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1. Challenge Mountain
2. Mt. Zion Ski Hill & Overlook
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Mt. Zion is Located on the campus of Gogebic Community College. Open to the public, the Mt. Zion complex also serves as a laboratory for the college's nationally recognized Ski Area Management Program. Mt. Zion is well-known for its numerous "Learn to Ski and Snowboard Programs" for children, and its very own, snow-tubing park. Enjoy beautiful vistas, mountain biking, Frisbee golf, Ski & Snowboard. Newly erected overlook has been installed for breathtaking views and Northern Lights displays.
3. Love Creek Nature Center and County Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By susansR8341FV - Philadelphia, United States
We saw the autumn colors first hand while hiking on their winding trails. In the past we went there for cross country try skiing, so it was fun to see the trails without the snow. Nice park building but we stayed outside due to pandemic.
4. Hanson Hills Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By JanandClan - Luzerne, United States
We had a Blast. Most fun you can have for $10! It's run very well, efficient system to keep the fun going. No long waits. Highly recommend for any age.
5. Bittersweet Ski Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Located in the Kalamazoo River Valley, this ski area offers day and night skiing and snowboarding, plus a high-speed detachable quad chair lift.
Reviewed By SkiDave123
I am a ski instructor who teaches at Bittersweet ..... Retired instructor from a different resort just east of Pittsburgh. Bittersweet was a nice find to be able to continue to ski myself and teach. Smaller and less vertical than my Pennsylvania resort, but great without heading 3+ hours further north. Snowmaking capabilities are really good and the lodge is modern and attractive with large window expanses looking at the slopes. There is an outdoor patio that has a heated surface to stay snow/ice free with fire rings and lots of patio tables. Gets very busy on weekends (people aching for an experience during covid). So, must come early if need rental equipment. Weekdays are great. Come out and enjoy !
6. Big Powderhorn Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Family-friendly all-year resort features alpine skiing in the winter, hiking and biking in the summer.
Reviewed By Yokus76 - Kenosha, United States
Big Powderhorn Mountain has everything you need for an enjoyable ski trip. The instructors are fantastic, lodge has all the food and beverage that you need at a very reasonable price, and the skiing offers slopes for all abilities.
7. Crystal Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
Four-season family resort has lots to do on and off the slopes.
Reviewed By mwfriederichs - North Webster, United States
70% of terrain open this weekend. Hit the black diamond runs off Buck quad first thing and all the runs on that side were very smooth and fun with a few inches of fresh snow. The runs off the Crystal Clipper were also great, along with the north face area, all groomed soft snow under a few inches of fresh snow. The runs served by the Loki quad were mostly good, though icy/crunchy under the fresh snow, and the black diamonds were pretty well scraped off by early afternoon.
8. Mount Bohemia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Expert skiers and boarders are challenged at the "Rocky Mountain Ski Area of the Midwest," whether launching off the dramatic chutes or gliding the backcountry glades.
Reviewed By V9572JBjeffw - Hancock, United States
Mt. Bohemia is the best skiing in the Midwest for expert skiers and snowboarders. The mountain offer great terrain and the lodge is perfect for the surroundings.
9. Nub's Nob
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Recreation area offers downhill and cross-country skiing, 246 acres on 43 slopes and runs up to almost a mile in length.
Reviewed By 950rayr - Grand Rapids, United States
Another great annual ski trip to Nub's Nob! I just wanted to pass along my thanks to Nub's Nob for enforcing their Covid protocols. There was a young lady constantly traversing the lobby to make sure that folks were masked up properly. They have suspended indoor eating and drinking this season to allow more people to come in and warm up. They have the food system down. Once you get it, just bag it and head outside (we ate in the car to stay warm). Nub's is always well groomed and the staff is always friendly and helpful. We appreciate that they limited lift tickets to keep the crowd down. Best skiing in Michigan!
10. Marquette Mountain Ski and Bike Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
A real "skier's hill" featuring a vertical drop of 600 feet with 23 trails on 150 ski-able and bike-able acres. The Carp River Saloon also has a great tap beer system, a great menu and live music year around.
Reviewed By Dakota1167
The conditions were awesome and the view of lake superior was amazing! The city of Marquette is really cool with a ton of options for lodging and restaurants. Enjoyed the Ore Dock brewery-great local beers and the food was great at the Vierling and Stein house. The history in Marquette is extremely interesting. Enjoyed a Division 1 hockey game at Northern Michigan University (NMU) which is in town. Amazing place with a lot to do. We will definitely be back.
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