Snowsports
Snow. We shovel it. We dig our cars out of it. And kick it off our boots. It’s enough to make us forget how much fun it can be. Unless we experience winter in Michigan. Where more than 6,000 interconnected snowmobile trails inspire us. Where more than 47 downhill ski and snowboard resorts invigorate us. Where thousands of acres are primed with the perfect blend of powdery white stuff for cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, dog-sledding and snowman building. Snow. The essential element of the winter wonderland of Pure Michigan.
Snowmobiling in Michigan
Rev up your engines and head for Michigan's snowmobile trails. With nearly six million acres of state and federal lands and hundreds of miles of private trails, snowmobile owners have plenty of options to enjoy the beauty of Michigan's winter wonderland.
Photo courtesy of International Snowmobile Manufacturers Assoc (ISMA)
The Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor
Michigan loves winter. The bounty of lakes, forests, hills and trails become a snow-covered playground.
Photo courtesy of Nick and Amy Trillium
McGuires Resort, Cadillac
Experience a true Nordic skiing adventure at the glacier-sculptured hills of McGuire's cross-country ski trails. The White Pine Trail, Michigan's longest state park, extends from Cadillac to Grand Rapids and is built on an abandoned railroad bed. Enjoy the scenic trail over the rivers and through the woods.
Photo courtesy of McGuires Resort
Snowboarding at Boyne
No place puts out the winter white carpet like Michigan. Come play in the Midwest’s best snow. Ski our first-class slopes. Experience the thrill of snowboarding.
Photo courtesy of Boyne Resort
Meeting Friends, Crystal Mountain
No matter how dedicated a winter-sports enthusiast, you still have to take a break. Here friends gather slope-side to enjoy a beverage and share stories of the day’s adventures.
Photo courtesy of Crystal Mountain
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