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Best Skiing and Snowboarding in and Around Southeast Michigan
You don't need to drive far to find a great ski resort. Southeast Michigan has plenty of ski resorts where you can spend a day – or more! – swooshing down the slopes.
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Southeast Michigan is the place to be come ski season. Use this list to find a ski resort close to home. Metro Parent has included the prices for lift tickets, ski rentals and other information you'll want to know before you go. But make sure to visit the websites, too, which sometimes offer partial season passes and other discounts.
Keep in mind these ski resorts don't just rely on Mother Nature for snow. Many have their own snowmaking equipment to keep the snow falling all winter long!
Shanty Creek Resorts
Address: 5820 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire
Phone: 231-533-8621
2012-2013 hours and costs:
- Superticket, Monday and Wednesday-Friday 9 a.m.-close $40 (ages 9-61), $25 (ages 62-69), kids 8 and under $5
- Day ticket, Monday and Wednesday-Friday (non-holiday) 9 a.m.-close $35 (ages 9-61), $25 (ages 62-69), kids 8 and under $5
- Superticket, Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-close $50 (ages 9-17), $60 (ages 18-61), $50 (ages 62-69), kids 8 and under $5
- Day ticket, Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $48 (ages 9-17), $58 (ages 18-61), $48 (ages 62-69), kids 8 and under $5
- Night only, Saturday-Sunday 5 p.m.-close $25 (ages 9-17), $35 (ages 18-61), $25 (ages 62-69), kids 8 and under $5
- Superticket, holidays 9 a.m.-close $58 (ages 9-17), $68 (ages 18-61), $58 (ages 62-69), kids 8 and under $5
- Day ticket, holidays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $55 (ages 9-17), $65 (ages 18-61), $55 (ages 62-69), kids 8 and under $5
- Night only, holidays 5 p.m.-close $30 (ages 9-17), $40 (ages 18-61), $30 (ages 62-69), kids 8 and under $5
- Ski and snowboard rentals also available; see website for pricing
From beginner skier to expert snowboarder, Shanty Creek has a slope to match your skill level. With two mountains and over 50 runs, you can spend your time going downhill, or take your time cross-country skiing. There's a hill set aside for tubing, too!
Crystal Mountain
Address: 12500 Crystal Mountain Drive, Thompsonville
Phone: 231-378-2000
2012-2013 hours and costs:
- "9-9" ticket (daily) 9 a.m.-9 p.m. $55 adults (16+), $45 junior (9-15), 8 and under free
- Day ticket (daily) 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $50 adults (16+), $40 junior (9-15), 8 and under free
- "1-9" ticket (daily) 1-9 p.m. $50 adults (16+), $40 junior (9-15), 8 and under free
- Night ticket (daily) 5-9 p.m. $30 adults (16+), $25 junior (9-15), 8 and under free
- Ticket and rental package ("9-9" ticket + standard equipment daily) $85 adults (16+), $70 junior (9-15), $22 8 and under
- "9-9" ticket (holiday) 9 a.m.-9 p.m. $65 adults (16+), $55 junior (9-15), 8 and under free
- Day ticket (holiday) 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $60 adults (16+), $50 junior (9-15), 8 and under free
- "1-9" ticket (holiday) 1-9 p.m. $60 adults (16+), $50 junior (9-15), 8 and under free
- Night ticket (holiday) 5-9 p.m. $35 adults (16+), $30 junior (9-15), 8 and under free
- Ticket and rental package ("9-9" ticket + standard equipment daily, holiday) $90 adults (16+), $70 junior (9-15), $22 8 and under
This premiere resort in Benzie County includes a skiing mountain, lodging, eateries – even a spa – within its property. Once you hit the slopes, there are several options to make the most of your money, including multi-day ski passes and lodging, plus skiing and activity packages. If your family is looking to drive for a wintertime adventure, this might be your perfect destination. Additional lift ticket discounts are available if you order online.
