Michigan 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 the State of Michigan. Where 6,100 interconnected Michigan snowmobile trails inspire us. Where more than 40 ski areas and resorts for snowboarding and downhill skiing in Michigan invigorate us. Where thousands of acres are primed with the perfect blend of powdery white stuff for cross country skiing in Michigan, snowshoeing, dog sledding and snowman building. Snow. The essential element of the winter wonderland of Pure Michigan.

The Homestead Ski Resort, Glen Arbor

The Homestead Ski Resort, Glen Arbor
Michigan loves winter. The bounty of lakes, forests, hills and trails become a snow-covered playground. Check out the Homestead Resort for downhill skiing and boarding with panoramic views.

Photo courtesy of Nick and Amy Trillium

Snowmobiling in 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)

Snowboarding at Boyne

Snowboarding at Boyne
No place puts out the winter white carpet like Boyne. Come play in the Midwest’s best snow. Experience the thrill of Michigan snowboarding. Ski our first-class slopes. 114 runs across two mountains and a variety of terrain parks means an unparalleled snowboarding and downhill skiing experience at Boyne.

Photo courtesy of Boyne Resort

Sled Dog Racing

Sled Dog Racing
Sled dog races lend a feel of yesteryear as mushers urge their team across the glistening snow. Several areas in the Upper Peninsula stage annual races and include them as part of winter festivals.

Photo courtesy of Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation Association

Michigan Snow Days

Michigan Snow Days
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Remember snow days? When the schools were closed and the day was wide open. This winter, every day is a snow day in Pure Michigan.

Especially on Snow Days

Especially on Snow Days
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There is a place made especially for snow days. A place called Michigan. This winter, every day is snow day in Pure Michigan.

Meeting Friends, Crystal Mountain Resort

Meeting Friends, Crystal Mountain Resort
No matter how dedicated a winter-sports enthusiast, you still have to take a break at Crystal Mountain Resort Here friends gather slope-side to enjoy a beverage and share stories of the day’s adventures.

Photo courtesy of Crystal Mountain Resort

Cross Country Skiing, Shanty Creek, Bellaire

Cross Country Skiing, Shanty Creek, Bellaire
Shanty Creek is a Michigan skiing area offering a picturesque alpine playground for the winter sports enthusiast. It is an all-in-one destination for the perfect Michigan winter getaway. For cross country skiers there are 21 km of Northern Michigan cross country skiing trails.

Photo courtesy of Shanty Creek Resort

Tubing is Thrilling

Tubing is Thrilling
Come experience the skiing that makes this the Midwest's premier winter destination. Ice skating, sledding/tubing, snowmobiling, sleigh rides and ice fishing are just a sampling of all that's in store for you here.

Photo courtesy of Petoskey-Harbor Springs-Boyne CVB

Chance of Snow

Chance of Snow
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A chance of snow. For those of us who love winter these words mean so much more. Welcome to the winter wonderland of Pure Michigan.

Photo courtesy of Midwest Living

Michigan Snowmobiling - Pure Michigan Minute

Michigan Snowmobiling - Pure Michigan Minute
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Michigan's adventure travel expert, Byron Goggin takes a spin on Michigan's 6,000-mile snowmobile trail system for a Pure Michigan Minute. Trail riding is great throughout the state.

Spring skiing - Pure Michigan Minute

Spring skiing - Pure Michigan Minute
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Michigan's adventure travel expert, Byron Goggin visits Michigan's Ski resorts to participate in Krazy Daze and the famed Spring slush cup. See for yourself what its like to participate in this end of season craziness. Pure Michigan Minute.

Snow Kiteboarding - Pure Michigan Minute

Snow Kiteboarding - Pure Michigan Minute
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Michigan's adventure travel expert, Byron Goggin, visits Michigan's inland lakes for a Pure Michigan Minute. See what the thrilling sport of snow kiteboarding is all about.

Michigan Skiing - Pure Michigan Minute

Michigan Skiing - Pure Michigan Minute
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Michigan's adventure travel expert, Byron Goggin visits Michigan ski resorts and shows you how easy it is to get involved with the sport of skiing. Michigan has 40 ski resorts--all with excellent equipment, terrific instruction, and great facilities. Pure Michigan Minute.
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