Skiing in Michigan
Michigan is a ski destination in United States, part of the North America region, with 52 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 165m to 556m, giving a vertical range of 391m. Across the area there are 240km of prepared pistes. There are 746 runs in total - 229 easy, 263 intermediate, 222 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 239 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 125 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Boyne Mountain, Boyne Highlands Resort, Nub's Nob and Jackson Creek Summit. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €149 on average.
Ski Resorts in Michigan
51 ski resorts in Michigan
Adventure Mountain
Adventure Mountain is a small ski area in Michigan, United States. It has one lift. The slopes run from 376 m to 412 m, a vertical drop of 36 m.
Alpine Valley Ski Area
Alpine Valley is a ski resort located in White Lake, Michigan. Season passes for 2026/27 go on sale September 1st.
Al Quaal
Al Quaal Recreation Area. 4,210 followers · 4 talking about this. This page is dedicated to all things related to Ishpeming
Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort
Ski resort in Bessemer, Michigan, in the western Upper Peninsula: 45 runs across two peaks, nine Riblet double chairlifts and 253 skiable acres, on roughly 200 inches of natural lake-effect snow a season.
Big Valley
Big Valley is a small ski area in Michigan, United States. It has 2 lifts. The slopes run from 237 m to 262 m, a vertical drop of 25 m.
Bittersweet
Bittersweet Resort is a ski area located in Otsego, Michigan. It offers season passes and lift tickets.
Black River Basin
Snowriver Mountain Resort is a Midwest family ski resort offering skiing and riding, with winter activities starting around December. It also features fall scenic lift rides and summer archery challenges.
Boyne Highlands Resort
Experience four-season fun at The Highlands in Harbor Springs, MI. Ski, golf, bike, hike, and relax with family-friendly lodging and dining.
Boyne Mountain
Boyne Mountain is a ski area in Michigan, United States. It has 25 km of pistes served by 10 lifts, including 9 chairlifts. The slopes run from 217 m to 350 m, a vertical drop of 133 m.
Caberfae Peaks
Caberfae Peaks is a ski and golf resort located in Cadillac, Michigan. It offers ski-in/ski-out lodging at The Mackenzie Lodge, which features 39 rooms, an outdoor heated pool, and a hot tub.
Cannonsburg Ski Area
Cannonsburg Ski Area offers winter activities including skiing and tubing, with various passes available for daily or season-long adventures. It also hosts a range of seasonal events and activities throughout the year.
Chatham Hill
Friends of Chatham Ski Hill. 2,037 followers · 1 talking about this · 39 were here. Wednesday 4-8pm Saturday 1-5pm Sunday 1-5pm Family Season Pass: $150; Single Season Pass: $100; Day pass is $5
Copper Peak Ski Jump Park
Your Adventure begins at Copper Peak! Experience the views and Adventure Ride! Come and admire this one-of-a-kind attraction.
Covington Ski Hill
Covington Ski Hill operates on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-5.
Crystella Ski Hill
Crystella Ski Hill, Crystal Falls. 1,728 followers · 45 talking about this · 160 were here. Through fund-raising efforts, local businesses, and volunteers we MADE the ski hill a thriving attraction...
Gladstone Ski Hill
Gladstone Ski Hill ski resort in United States. 5 lifts, 194m - 223m elevation.
Hanson Hills
Explore lift tickets and rental options for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing at Hanson Hills Recreation Area.
Hickory Hills
Hickory Hills is a small ski area in Michigan, United States. It has 2.3 km of pistes served by 7 lifts. The slopes run from 238 m to 299 m, a vertical drop of 61 m.
Jackson Creek Summit
Snowriver Mountain Resort, located in the U.P., offers skiing and riding, lodging, and various activities. It is part of the Midwest Family Ski Resorts, known for its midwestern charm.
Marquette Mountain
Skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking destination in Marquette, Michigan.
Missaukee Mountain
For updates on opening and hours of operation, please call our Snow Phone at (231)878-9315 According to Natalie Davis: In June of 1955, the Lake City council approved a lease from the Michigan Stat…
Mont Ripley Ski Area
Mont Ripley Ski Area is a ski area in Michigan, United States. It has 5.2 km of pistes served by 4 lifts, including 2 chairlifts. The slopes run from 197 m to 324 m, a vertical drop of 127 m.
Mount Bohemia
Mount Bohemia Extreme Ski Resort in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, a destination resort offering expert skiers and snowboarders real adventure.
Mt Brighton
Mt. Brighton is a ski resort that emphasizes winter family fun, offering various pass options like the Epic Pass and Mt Brighton Pass.
Michigan at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 51 resorts
Total Resorts
51
Total Piste km
242 km
Total Lifts
271
Elevation Range
165–556 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
746
Where to start in Michigan
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.BittersweetGood
- 2.Boyne Highlands ResortGood
- 3.Boyne MountainGood
Best value
- 1.Adventure MountainGood
- 2.Alpine Valley Ski AreaGood
- 3.Al QuaalGood
Top Resorts in Michigan
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne Mountain | 25 | 133 | 10 |
| Boyne Highlands Resort | 22 | 161 | 26 |
| Nub's Nob | 15 | 122 | 9 |
| Jackson Creek Summit | 15 | 170 | 6 |
| Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort | 13 | 129 | 9 |
| Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex | 11 | 195 | 3 |
| Black River Basin | 11 | 127 | 5 |
| Marquette Mountain | 10 | 154 | 4 |
| Mount Bohemia | 9 | 246 | 2 |
| Schuss Mountain | 9 | 99 | 8 |
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Season Calendar - Michigan
When each resort is open for skiing
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