Michigan Downhill Skiing

Green, blue and black diamond downhill skiing runs. All powder coated in winter white. With more than 40 downhill ski areas and resorts, the silvery slopes of Michigan offer the best Alpine skiing in the Midwest. Here run after amazing run paints us with a rush of emotion. The frosty air invigorates our spirits and leaves our cheeks a euphoric shade of rosy. So let's head up the lift and get a little closer to the bright blue sky where the beauty of downhill skiing is Pure Michigan.

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Crystal Mountain Ski Resort, Thompsonville

Named the #1 Resort in the Midwest by SKI Magazine, Crystal Mountain provides the best in northern Michigan skiing and northern Michigan snowboarding. Crystal Mountain is the one northern Michigan ski resort that provides it all.

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Downhill Skiing Upper Peninsula

The Upper Peninsula has over a dozen downhill skiing areas with vertical drops over 900 feet and ski runs as long as 8,300 feet. Normally, the downhill skiing season lasts from Thanksgiving into April.

Photo courtesy of Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation Association

Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort, Cadillac

Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort boasts Michigan's highest lift-served peaks and some of the state's biggest vertical drops. With 34 downhill skiing runs, skiers and riders will enjoy the best advanced, intermediate and novice ski runs in the state.

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Shanty Creek Ski Resorts, Bellaire

With 49 downhill skiing runs on two Mountains and a 450-ft. vertical drop that caters to the skills of novices, intermediates and expert skiers alike, Shanty Creek Resorts has earned the respect of downhill skiers, snowboarders and tubers and a “Best Downhill Terrain In The Midwest” award in 2008.

Photo courtesy of Shanty Creek

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

Winter Wonderland at Swiss Valley

In winter, you can cross country or downhill ski, snowmobile, ice fish or skate, or just walk in the winter wonderland of Southwestern Michigan. Swiss Valley entices folks with 11 downhill skiing runs, a 225 vertical foot peak (highest in Southwest Michigan) and seven lifts, including two quads and one triple.

Photo courtesy of Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council

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

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