DNR - Downhill Skiing at Porcupine Mountains

It's never too early in the Upper Peninsula to think about skiing. Many northern Michiganders consider snow their favorite toy. A good thing too. The western portion of the Upper Peninsula averages more than 175 inches of snow per year! That's why skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are such popular sports at Porcupine Mountains Willderness state park.

The Park is the home of the Porcupine Mountains Ski Area, a major Michigan winter sports area and an excellent place to introduce the family to the fun of winter. Located in the Lake Superior "snowbelt," the Porkies receive an average annual snowfall of 175+ inches. Long tree-lined Alpine runs (the longest being 5,800') and a spectacular view of Lake Superior make the Porkies some of the finest skiing in the Midwest.

The Alpine ski mountain boasts a 640' vertical drop. The 14 expertly groomed Alpine ski runs cover 11 miles of slope over a 360 acre area. A triple chairlift, double chairlift, T-Bar, and handle tow serve the slopes with a lift capacity of 3,600 skiers per hour.

For cross-country skiers, 42 km of power-tilled, double-track set trails are also available. Enjoy the quiet splendor of wooded trails and breathtaking vistas blanketed in winter white from any of the Porkies' cross-country trails. A unique one-ride lift ticket provides a quick access to the heart of the Nordic trail system from the Chalet.

The Ski Chalet offers a cafeteria, ski shop, ski rentals, certified repairs, and first aid room. Large fireplaces provide a cozy setting to warm you while picture windows provide an excellent view of ski runs and skiers schussing down the slopes.

SKI HILL RATES

Alpine -- $28 daily for all ages

Cross Country -- $10 daily for all ages

Season Pass for Porkie's Alpine Hill and Mt. Bohemia -- $340

LESSONS

Private 1hour/$25.00

Group 1hour/$12.00

SKI RENTALS

Complete packages:

Adult Equipment - $18.00

Children Equipment - $13.00

X-C Packages: