Indianhead Mountain

Area Profile

Indianhead Mountain Resort overlooks the Ottawa National Forest, an area known for its natural beauty and wildlife. The ski and summer resort in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula offers 195 acres of skiable terrain served by nine lifts and tows. One trail, Voyagers' Highway, is over 40 acres in area, larger than many Midwest ski areas. Snowmaking is 95 percent.

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Lodging Profile

Indianhead Mt. Lodge and chalets at slope for 1,200; lodging for 15,000 nearby. Ten miles to airport; pick up service available.

Services Profile

Ski and repair shops at area, complete shopping nearby, first aid, rental equipment, ski school, restaurant, and saloon. Health and recreation club. Nursery: 2 1/2-8 years old, includes lunch; 4-12 years, including lunch & lessons.

Area Recreation Profile

NASTAR: daily, also clinic. Pool, hot tub, jacuzzi, saunas on premises; night club, ski jumping, ice fishing, snowmobiling, snowtubing, cross country nearby.

Snowboarding Profile

The Big Chief Terrain Park is now twice the size. They've also built the Timber Wolf Terrain Park on Old Flambeau. The park is designed for those who want to ride a park but aren't ready to handle the Big Chief.

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 120

Days Open Last Year: 120

Years Open: 49

Average Snowfall: 211"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 21%

Intermediate Runs: 37%

Advanced Runs: 21%

Expert Runs: 21%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 9

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: N/A

High Speed Quads: N/A

Quad Chairs: 1

Triple Chairs: 1

Double Chairs: 3

Surface Lifts: 4

Elevation

Top: 1935 ft.

Bottom: 1297 ft.

Vertical Drop: 638 ft.

Longest Run: 0.4 miles

Skiable Terrain: 220 acres

Snow Making: 150 acres