SKI AREAS
BIG POWDERHORN
Powderhorn Mountain is a family-friendly winter resort in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, offering an even mix of terrain for all skill levels. The mountain provides a snow sports school and equipment rentals for skis, snowshoes, cross-country skis, and snowboards.
Mountain Stats: 45 trails across 250 wooded acres, 622 vertical feet, 2 terrain parks, and 9 lifts.
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Ironwood, MI
Credit: Big Powderhorn Mountain
MT. ZION
Mt. Zion is a public ski hill located on the campus of Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, MI. Home to GCC’s nationally acclaimed Ski Area Management program, Mt. Zion offers outdoor activities for all ages and skill levels. Enjoy scenic views of the area while downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, or snowshoeing. Learn-to-ski and snowboard programs are available, ideal for children and beginners. Additional amenities include a snowtubing park, free cross-country ski trails, quality ski and snowboard rentals, group rates, and more.
Mountain Stats: 10 trails, 300 vertical feet, 1 terrain park, 2 tow ropes, and 1 lift.
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Ironwood, MI
SNOWRIVER
Formerly known as Big Snow Resort (Indianhead & Blackjack Mountains), Snowriver Mountain Resort combines two mountains offering varied terrain and excellent powder conditions after snowstorms. A shuttle runs every 30 minutes between base areas, making it easy to enjoy both hills.
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Mountain Stats:
Black River Basin: 26 trails across 170 wooded acres, 490 vertical feet, 2 terrain parks, and 6 lifts.
Jackson Creek Summit: 30 trails across 230 wooded acres, 640 vertical feet, 1 terrain park, and 9 lifts.
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Bessemer & Wakefield, MI
Credit: Snowriver