Related Regions: Michigan, North America

Big Powderhorn Mountain Overview

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Big Powderhorn Mountain

Big Powderhorn is a favorite in the Upper Midwest, and there's infinite variety in the runs. Try everything from the basic Big Bird to the tough headwall of Cannonball, Blunder, Vertical Drop black diamond runs. The vertical is 600 feet, one of the highest in the region.

Elevation

Summit

1800ft
Vertical Drop

600ft
Base

1200ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

30%

Intermediate Runs

42%

Advanced Runs

24%

Expert Runs

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

253 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 10
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 9
Surface Lifts: 1

Tourist Office

N11375 Powderhorn Road

49911 Bessemer

Michigan

United States

Phone: (906) 932-4838

info@bigpowderhorn.net

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/15/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 03/31/2013

Projected Days Open: 110

Days Open Last Year: 100

Years Open: 49

Average Snowfall: 214"

Big Powderhorn Mountain Reviews

by CitizenX 16th April 2013
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 4
Excellent Skiing

Pros: Variety of Runs, Great Ski School
Cons: Nothing
by skiwithkids 2nd March 2013
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 5
Fantastic February

Pros: Grooming and Terrain
Cons: none
by kiry_35 1st March 2013
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 4
Awesome powder!!

Pros: Grooming, versatility, powder runs, new lodge, great restaurant
Cons: Would be nice if they had a high speed chair lift
by skimom2010 28th April 2012
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
Almost Perfect

Pros: Variety of runs, no lift lines.
Cons: None