Winter Wonderland

Where thousands of acres are primed with the perfect blend of powdery white stuff for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog-sledding and ice fishing. Snow. The essential element of the winter wonderland of Pure Michigan.

Chance of Snow

Chance of Snow

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
Crystal Mountain Resort

Crystal Mountain Resort

Named the #1 Resort in the Midwest by SKI magazine providing much of the best in northern Michigan snow sports.


Photo courtesy of Crystal Mountain Resort
Snowmobiling Adventures

Snowmobiling Adventures

With more than 6,000 miles of trail system throughout the state you are never very far from starting your adventure.


Photo courtesy of Treetops Resort
Snowboarding in Michigan

Snowboarding in Michigan

Come play in the Midwest's best snow.  Experience the thrill of snowboarding in Michigan. Michigan has some of the best terrain parks in the country, starting with Nub's Nob, voted #1 terrain park in North America. 

Photo courtesy of Midwest Living
Snow Festival in Frankenmuth

Snow Festival in Frankenmuth

Crowds gather in celebration for the Snow Fest in Frankenmuth to share music, food and winter activities.

Photo courtesy of Frankenmuth CVB
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
Especially on Snow Days

Especially on Snow Days

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

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Snow Conditions

ImageSnow. The essential element of the winter wonderland of Pure Michigan. From the jumps, pikes and rails of ski slope terrain parks to backcountry snowmobile trails, there are enough outdoor activities to keep you coming back. Bookmark our snow conditions for the latest updates around the state.

Ski Conditions
Snowmobile Trail Conditions 

    

    

Bank On Deals

ImageFind the perfect package, deal or discount to save money on the slopes and enhance your Pure Michigan ski experience.

Deals

    

    

Great Slopes, Great Snow

Skiing, Nub Nobs

Hit the Slopes

Is Michigan serious about downhill? With more than 40 downhill ski resorts and properties,the silvery slopes of Michigan have been named the Midwest's Top Ski destination by SKI magazine. Don't miss out on a chance to experience the #1 terrain park in North America, Nub's Nob. 

Downhill skiing

    

    

Blaze a Snow Trail

UP Snowmobiling

It's Time to Rev it Up

Point your snowmobile down a trail in Michigan, rev it up - and make a decision. Which way to head and where to go on our vast 6,204 mile network of groomed trails winding from town to town through remote pine forests and frosty meadows. 

Snowmobile trails

    

    

Glide Across Michigan

Garland, Cross Country

Listen to the Quiet

For a quieter journey, cross-country skiers can glide along trails through our state parks, forests, beside lakes, across meadows and many with rest stops along the way.

Cross-country ski trails

    
    

Snurfing is Pure Michigan

Boyne

Snowboarding Long Ago

Snurfers can thank a man, Mr. Sherman Poppen, for creating one of the hottest winter sports on the snow scene today. Not familiar with snurfing? What's now known as snowboarding got its modern day start in 1965 on a hill in Michigan when a father joined two skis together so his daughters could "surf" down the snowy hill. 

Snowboarding

    

    

Dog Sledding

UP Dog Sledding,

Drive Your Own Dog Team 

Leave it to man's best friend to deliver a winter time adventure you will remember. So bundle up and get ready to holler "mush" because the rush of dog sledding is Pure Michigan.

Dog sledding 

    
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