Boyne Mountain
Boyne Falls · Skiing, Snowboarding
A source-linked starting point. Confirm the specific activity, access, equipment and opening with the operator.
Official planning source ↗Big winter. Small-town welcome.
Snow country, chairlifts, trails and towns where dinner matters as much as the last run. Build a weekend that works for everybody.
Big winter. Small-town warmth.
Choose a base town, then build around skiing, quiet woods, a real meal and one good shared evening. Cadillac and Petoskey have full starter guides below.
Start here.
Researched October 22, 2026. Openings, prices and availability are unconfirmed unless marked; call ahead, the snow does not take reservations.
Caberfae Peaks
Cadillac · Skiing, Snowboarding
A source-linked starting point. Confirm the specific activity, access, equipment and opening with the operator.
Official planning source ↗Crystal Mountain
Thompsonville · Skiing, Snowboarding
A source-linked starting point. Confirm the specific activity, access, equipment and opening with the operator.
Official planning source ↗Hanson Hills
Grayling · Skiing, Snowboarding
A source-linked starting point. Confirm the specific activity, access, equipment and opening with the operator.
Official planning source ↗Hickory Hills
Traverse City · Skiing, Snowboarding
A source-linked starting point. Confirm the specific activity, access, equipment and opening with the operator.
Official planning source ↗Mt. Holiday
Traverse City · Skiing, Snowboarding
A source-linked starting point. Confirm the specific activity, access, equipment and opening with the operator.
Official planning source ↗Nub’s Nob
Harbor Springs · Skiing, Snowboarding
A source-linked starting point. Confirm the specific activity, access, equipment and opening with the operator.
Official planning source ↗Otsego Resort
Gaylord · Skiing, Snowboarding
A source-linked starting point. Confirm the specific activity, access, equipment and opening with the operator.
Official planning source ↗Schuss Mountain / Shanty Creek
Bellaire · Skiing, Snowboarding
A source-linked starting point. Confirm the specific activity, access, equipment and opening with the operator.
Official planning source ↗The Highlands
Harbor Springs · Skiing, Snowboarding
A source-linked starting point. Confirm the specific activity, access, equipment and opening with the operator.
Official planning source ↗The Homestead
Glen Arbor · Skiing, Snowboarding
A source-linked starting point. Confirm the specific activity, access, equipment and opening with the operator.
Official planning source ↗Treetops
Gaylord · Skiing, Snowboarding
A source-linked starting point. Confirm the specific activity, access, equipment and opening with the operator.
Official planning source ↗Forbush Corner
Frederic · Cross-country skiing
A source-linked starting point. Confirm the specific activity, access, equipment and opening with the operator.
Official planning source ↗XC Ski Headquarters
Roscommon · Cross-country skiing
A source-linked starting point. Confirm the specific activity, access, equipment and opening with the operator.
Official planning source ↗Petoskey Winter Sports Park
Petoskey · Sledding / tubing, Ice skating, Ice hockey
Community winter park with warming house; rental charges may apply.
Official planning source ↗Gaylord trail network
Gaylord · Snowmobiling
Use current trail report and staging map.
Official planning source ↗Houghton Lake
Houghton Lake · Ice fishing
DNR destination lead; ice safety and access require local checks.
Official planning source ↗Higgins Lake
Higgins Lake · Ice fishing
DNR destination lead; ice safety and access require local checks.
Official planning source ↗Burt Lake
Burt Lake · Ice fishing
DNR destination lead; ice safety and access require local checks.
Official planning source ↗Lakes Cadillac and Mitchell
Lakes Cadillac and Mitchell · Ice fishing
DNR destination lead; ice safety and access require local checks.
Official planning source ↗South Lake Leelanau
South Lake Leelanau · Ice fishing
DNR destination lead; ice safety and access require local checks.
Official planning source ↗Corsair trails
Tawas area · Cross-country skiing
A source-linked starting point. Confirm the specific activity, access, equipment and opening with the operator.
Official planning source ↗Pine Baron Pathway
Gaylord · Cross-country skiing
A source-linked starting point. Confirm the specific activity, access, equipment and opening with the operator.
Official planning source ↗Northern Michigan Adaptive Sports
Thompsonville · Adaptive sports, Skiing, Snowboarding
Host page has no remaining occurrences; confirm new dates.
Official planning source ↗Mt. McSauba
Charlevoix · Skiing, Snowboarding, Sledding / tubing
Community hill research: confirm lessons, rentals and opening days.
Official planning source ↗Missaukee Mountain
Lake City · Skiing, Snowboarding
Community ski-hill research lead; current operations unknown.
Official planning source ↗Sleeping Bear winter
Empire / Glen Arbor · Hiking, Snowshoeing, Birding
Check National Park Service winter access and closures; pictures are not navigation.
Official planning source ↗Challenge Mountain
Boyne City · Adaptive sports, Skiing, Snowshoeing
Contact the program to assess equipment, instruction, access and advance booking. Availability unknown.
Official planning source ↗