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Upper Peninsula Michigan Big Powderhorn, Blackjack, Indianhead, Mount Bohemia, Porcupine Mountain Ski Experience - MI
Ready for a very pleasant surprise? Northwest Michigan is ready to deliver one awesome ski experience! Forget what you expect, and expect to be blown away! Fresh out of the gate, the vibe is a lot more than one might imagine. These mountains may not look like the Rockies from the base, but once you're on them; there are some flat-out gnarly runs to challenge even the most expert of skiers. The terrain parks add a dimension to it all, really pick up the pace and get the adrenalin flowing! Back country powder, tree skiing, snowcats? Who'd have expected all that out of Michigan? It's easy to forget that its' a big state and shares northern water borders with Canada. That far up-in-the-up, the snow conditions and often great powder skiing can be flat-out legendary!
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park "the Porkies" is one of the tallest around, with the most runs and romping through the back country on snowcats is a blast! When you're weaving your way down the slopes, the views of Lake Superior are simply incredible! Few places in North America can offer trails that drop away to display such beautiful Lake Superior blue waters beneath!
The next three Michigan ski resorts are a real treat as well, both individually and because they're sharing an exchange system that allows you to ski ALL of them for one lift ticket price! That's right, and it doesn't even have to be consecutively! Just use up all three days within the season. Mix and match; ski one mountain in the morning and another that afternoon, or ski one each day. We're pretty sure you'll be coming back to all of them more than one time!
Indianhead Resort terrain parks really make skiing there special. The S-rail challenges even the most adept skiers and snowboarders. The other props, jumps, tables and boxes inspire one to tricks you've never even thought of before! With the vast majority of the trails as intermediate or expert, even pros are going to be able to let go and have an awesome time! There are restaurants and cafés at the summit, making for an exceptional ski vacation experience from the friends trip to the family ski vacation.
Blackjack Resort friendliness is a real treat, and the quarter-pipe and halfpipes are a serious blast! There's usually plenty of snow and powder available, and then the snowmaking begins. These mountains know how to do it right, grooming the mountain into a treasure all season long.
Big Powderhorn is the largest of the mountains resorts in the area and it makes everyone's Favorites list. Just in sheer volume alone, this mountain fulfills tremendous promise! With the new Double-Black “Katie's Catwalk” and nearly 300 inches of snow some years, you can count on non-stop ski and snowboarding thrills!
All of the resorts have ski professionals out on the slopes to keep you safe and see to it that everyone's having a great time. The instructors are top-notch. These resorts make a great place to learn new techniques, practice or improve your skills. Of course there are all the other amenities and activities like snowmobiling, skating, sledding, and major cross country skiing and snowshoeing options.
The après-ski scene? Everyone's up there to have a good time. There's plenty of exhilaration to go around, day and night. These mountains don't have night-skiing, so people tend to grab a quick shower, a decent meal, and from there it's all about what you're after. If you want to make a family event of it, you can do that. If you feel the spirit move you to party, there are going to be lots of accommodating people of all ages to join in.
A Michigan destination ski vacation may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about an exciting ski vacation experience, but that's about to change. The word's getting out about the secret white gold hidden up in Michigan's northwest mountains. Stake your claim; Head on up there and find out for yourself! Click on the links to get ski discounts, vacation deals and special offers and make your reservations now!
