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User-Generated Reviews for Big Powderhorn Mountain

Browse our collection of user-generated reviews of Big Powderhorn Mountain to better plan your ski trip. Big Powderhorn Mountain reviews are sorted by Overall Rating, Downhill Terrain, Nightlife, Terrain Park and Family Friendly.

Overall Rating: 3.9

Rating Details:

  • Family Friendly
  • 4.3
  • All Mtn. Terrain
  • 57
  • Terrain Park
  • 3.5
  • Nightlife
  • 2.5

Recommended For:

  • Single/Newlyweds
  • 56%
  • Beginner
  • 46%
  • Families
  • 78%
  • Intermediate
  • 74%
  • Empty Nesters
  • 60%
  • Advanced
  • 50%

Helpful Highlights:

Spring skiing in the U.P. is the best! Big Powderhorn Mountain served up a snow on a platter! Snow was fast, the sun was warm and everyone was enjoying the ...

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  • 5

    Great Variety

    by mkt - 23rd February 2010

    Pros: Lots of runs you can get on - not boring

    Cons: wishing for a little more verticle

    Visited on a Saturday, the hill was in amazing shape. The groomers did an excellent job of getting the hill ready but there are still some nice spots where... Full review

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  • 5

    Night Boarding is unreal!

    by jefflane1 - 5th February 2010

    Pros: Long runs, Dimly lit, really warm feel no matter how cold

    Cons: indoor pool a little cold, daycare too expensive

    This place is awesome! It was a January night, really cold but no wind and the snow was really fluffy. They have really come to welcome boarders. Have mad... Full review

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  • 5

    Not your ordinary night skiing

    by Mike134 - 1st February 2010

    Pros: Good lighting for hi-speed cruising

    Cons: Not every Saturday night will be cloudless

    I was very impressed with Powderhorn's night skiing. If you’re looking for a place lit up like daytime this is not the place to go. They have arranged the... Full review

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  • 5

    New Year - New Snow

    by Dave&DJ - 7th January 2010

    Pros: Terrain parks for boarders greatly improved

    Cons: Tough to turn in 2 ft snow

    Just went to Big Powderhorn Mtn for some mid-week skiing before my son went back to college. My son is a serious "Boarder" and pointed out some major improv... Full review

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  • 5

    nanaandpapa

    by nanaandpapa - 2nd January 2010

    Pros: So worth the drive

    Cons: Wish we could ski til May

    We've been going to Powderhorn for 20 years. Glad night skiing is back! Skiing is great and good for all ages. The third generation of our family has learn... Full review

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  • 5

    New Ownership off to a good start

    by Dave&DJ - 17th December 2009

    Pros: new night skiing, terrain park, deals,wifi

    Cons: Opener did not have all runs open, but probably open now.

    Big Powderhorn was always run efficiently by ski hill professions, but the new owners bring even more. The new owners actually ski. This is a big deal since... Full review

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