Hit the slopes in Michigan

It’s a little known fact, especially among international visitors, that Michigan is one of America’s top winter sports destinations.

In fact, the state has the second highest number of ski resorts in the country.

It offers extremely diverse options for skiers and snowboarders. Experience challenging downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, fat tire biking and sledding.

There are over 40 ski areas between the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, due to the lake effect snow that comes off the four Great Lakes that Michigan borders on – Michigan, Erie, Superior and Huron. There are resorts suitable for all abilities.

Mount Bohemia 

Mount Bohemia, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, has the highest vertical, the most snow and the most expert terrain in the Midwest. There is powder on all 585 acres of terrain and the resort has over 94 different runs meaning you will never get bored. This much skiable acreage offers expert and advanced skiers and snowboarders an incredible amount of diverse and challenging slopes.

Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville 

Crystal is a family resort perfect for a long weekend away. With 58 runs of varied terrain and 375 vertical feet, there are runs for all abilities. For great off-hill experiences, rent a fat bike and go for a ride in the snow, or find a moment of bliss at Crystal’s award-winning spa.

Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls 

Boyne Mountain Resort has a variety of winter activities. Guests can take advantage of more than 60 downhill trails. Also enjoy cross country skiing, fat tire biking, horseback riding, ice skating, ziplining, snowshoeing and tubing.

Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire 

Fifty-three runs can be found at Shanty Creek between Schuss Mountain and Summit Mountain. While both Schuss and Summit offer up a great variety of terrain, for a more family-focused resort feel with beginner to intermediate runs, check out Summit Mountain. If you’re after steep slopes, terrain parks and long runs, check out Schuss.  Shanty Creek has one of the best tubing parks at Alpine Tubing, on Summit Mountain.

Snowmobiling 

There are miles of groomed snowmobile trails that stretch from the Keweenaw Peninsula all the way down to Michigan’s southern border. Along the way, you can speed across frozen lakes (be sure to check conditions first), wind through deep forests, and stop in snowmobile-friendly communities for a hot meal and good company.

Trails 

Michigan has thousands of miles of trails, from the more rugged and advanced to wide pathways, allowing everyone to enjoy the state’s terrain in winter, whether hiking, snow-shoeing or cross-country skiing. Loud Creek Cross Country Ski and Hiking Trail is a great experience for all skill levels for cross-country skiing, hiking and snowshoeing. There are seven interconnecting loops, from 1.36 miles to 4.34 miles. Visitors will experience forests of northern hardwoods and large pine, as well as bridge crossings, beaver ponds and rolling hills on the groomed trails.

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