When it comes to skiing in the Midwest, you really can’t beat Michigan. While not necessarily on par with the massive mountains found out west, both the Upper Peninsula and the and the Lower Peninsula feature some serious ski resorts. These are the 4 largest ski areas in the Great Lakes State.
4. Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek Resort, Bellaire
Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek Resort features 400 acres of skiable terrain with 175 inches of average annual snowfall. There are 7 lifts around the mountain, including a magic carpet, 42 named trails and glades, and 2 terrain parks.
3. Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls
With 415 acres and 500 feet of vertical, Boyne Mountain is the 3rd largest ski resort in Michigan. It sees 140 inches of annual snowfall on average over its 64 named runs. Additionally the resort has 90% snowmaking coverage.
2. The Highlands at Harbor Springs, Harbor Springs
The Highlands at Harbor Springs features 435 acres of skiable terrain over 55 trails and 8 lifts. Its vertical 552 feet makes up the highest in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, and it features an average annual snowfall of 140 inches.
1. Mount Bohemia, Mohawk
High up on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Mount Bohemia is the largest ski resort in the state with 585 acres of skiable terrain. The mountain includes 2 chairlifts and 4 busses over a vertical drop of 900 feet. Annually the ski resort receives an average of 273 inches of snow.
