Michigan, Porkies

Overview

Nestled within Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula, the Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex welcomes everyone from first-time skiers to seasoned snow enthusiasts. With 20 downhill runs, a triple chairlift, 670' vertical, 250 skiable acres and an average annual snowfall of 200", the sports complex is conveniently located 130 miles from Marquette, Michigan, 341 miles from Milwaukee, 532 miles from Grand Rapids, and 584 miles from Detroit.

Shred through fresh powder, weave through the natural terrain park, and explore glades nestled between runs – all while enjoying stellar views of Lake Superior. For those seeking a quieter adventure, there's a vast network of trails open to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or fat tire biking. All you need is a Recreation Passport to enter the park by vehicle and a lift ticket to ride the triple chairlift.

Plan Your Trip

Lift Access
Beginners Runs
16%
Intermediate Runs
42%
Advanced Runs
16%
Expert Runs
26%
Runs in Total
19
Longest Run
1 mi
Skiable Terrain
250 ac

Total Lifts: 3

Triple Chairs
1
Surface Lifts
2

Elevation

Base
730'
Summit
1360'
Vertical Drop
630'

Important Dates

December 27, 20242024/12/27
Projected Opening
March 30, 20252025/03/30
Projected Closing
N.A.
Projected Days Open
N.A.
Days Open Last Year
N.A.
Years Open
0"
Average Snowfall
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