Open Ski Runs at Ironwood Resorts
Ironwood Area Ski Resort Runs & Conditions
Home to 4 major ski resorts, one smaller ski hill, and a world class Ski Area Management program at Gogebic Community College, Ironwood, Michigan is the premier downhill skiing destination in the Midwest. Ironwood boasts over 1,000 skiable acres, 159 runs, and an average of 200 inches of annual lake effect snowfall. Skiers come here for the ultimate vacation unmatched outside of the Rocky mountains.
This year is the first year that Ironwood has had to wait until January to open its hills. Due to a severe lack of cold weather, resorts haven’t been able to receive enough natural snow or make enough snow to open, until recently.
Resort Updates
Snowriver Mountain Resort
Jackson Creek Summit
Jackson Creek Summit is Snowriver Mountain Resort’s largest hill. This mountain has the first 6 person high speed lift in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With about $15 million in improvements to the hill, facilities, restaurants, and other buildings, Snowriver is the most improved and accessible resort in the U.P. As of MLK weekend, the mountain will have 64 skiable acres and 10 trails open.
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Black River Basin
Black River Basin is the smaller hill of Snowriver Mountain Resort. One of the favorite hills of the locals, Black River Basin is fun for skiers who like less grooming, smaller crowds and unique atmosphere. The mountain has had many improvements year after year and is ready to welcome new skiers for the season. By MLK weekend, the mountain will have 48 skiable acres and 10 trails open.
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Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort
Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort is a family favorite for midwesterners. With access to state of the art facilities, food, entertainment, rentals, lessons, etc. you will be sure to have a pleasant time on the slopes.
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Whitecap Mountains Resort
Whitecap Mountains Resort located just across the Michigan border into Wisconsin, offers ski and snowboard trails on three mountains: Thunderhead, Eagle’s Nest, and Whitecap Mountain. Their terrain offers something for everyone as well as awesome Lake Superior Views! Skiing and Snowboarding in Northern Wisconsin near Upper Michigan is a treat here at Whitecap. Many skiers and riders rave over our runs and even compare some of them to resorts out West!
Whitecap has 2 lifts and 11 trails open.
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Mt. Zion Ski Hill
Mt. Zion Ski Hill is owned and operated by Gogebic Community College Ski Area Management program which is one of two programs like it in the United States. The hill is great for the locals and also those that need an easier time to learn how to ski. This hill is a great hill for those that are just getting into skiing or snowboarding. The hill has one lift along with one beginner rope tow and a small terrain park rope tow.
The entire hill is open except for the tubing park.