State ski guide
Best Ski Mountains in Michigan
A ranked list of 19 ski areas with snow history, vertical, trails, and ticket context. Use this page as your Michigan guide, then open the app when you want live forecast, drive time, pass access, and crowd signals in one ranking.
Live forecast, drive time, pass access, and crowds in one ranking. Compare the best mountains in Michigan, then find your best fit when you are ready.
Epic Pass vs Ikon Pass: Midwest
4 Epic Pass and 0 Ikon Pass mountains in Michigan. Compare coverage and side-by-side value before you buy.
How Michigan stacks up
Michigan spreads skiing across the Upper Peninsula and Lower Peninsula with a strong Midwest pass mix. Vertical is modest at many areas, but snowmaking and consistency matter.
| Mountain | Vertical | Trails | Avg Snow/yr | Day Ticket* | Pass | Night Skiing | Live Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Bohemia | 900 ft | 20 | 275" | $79 | No Major Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Ski Brule | 500 ft | 16 | 220" | $59 | No Major Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Mont Ripley | 440 ft | 24 | 200" | $40 | Indy Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Indianhead Mountain | 638 ft | 22 | 180" | $62 | Indy Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Marquette Mountain | 600 ft | 23 | 180" | $55 | Indy Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Norway Mountain | 500 ft | 17 | 180" | $45 | Indy Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Big Powderhorn Mountain | 622 ft | 33 | 175" | $65 | Indy Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Blackjack Ski Resort | 465 ft | 20 | 175" | $60 | Indy Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Pine Mountain | 365 ft | 23 | 165" | $50 | Indy Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Boyne Mountain | 500 ft | 60 | 155" | $95 | Epic Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Nubs Nob | 427 ft | 53 | 155" | $72 | Indy Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Boyne Highlands | 552 ft | 49 | 150" | $95 | Epic Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Caberfae Peaks | 485 ft | 39 | 145" | $56 | Indy Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Crystal Mountain | 375 ft | 58 | 140" | $69 | Indy Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Shanty Creek Resorts | 450 ft | 43 | 130" | $65 | No Major Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Mount Holiday | 425 ft | 16 | 130" | $49 | No Major Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Pine Knob | 300 ft | 16 | 60" | $55 | Indy Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Alpine Valley | 280 ft | 21 | 60" | $75 | Epic Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Mt. Brighton | 230 ft | 25 | 55" | $65 | Epic Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
*Ticket prices vary by date, demand, and age. Verify with the mountain before purchasing.