Related Regions: Michigan, North America

Mont Ripley Overview

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Mont Ripley

Mount Ripley in Hancock has a 430 foot vertical on more than 100 acres. It's small and pleasant.

Elevation

  • Summit
    1140ft
  • Vertical Drop
    440ft
  • Base
    700ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

24%

Intermediate Runs

28%

Advanced Runs

40%

Expert Runs

8%

Terrain Parks

1

Longest Run

0 MILES

Skiable Terrain

112 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 3
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 0
  • Triple Chairs: 0
  • Double Chairs: 2
  • Surface Lifts: 1

Tourist Office

1400 Townsend Drive

49930 Houghton

Michigan

United States

Phone: 906-487-2340

nssirden@mtu.edu

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/14/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 03/30/2013

Projected Days Open: 100

Days Open Last Year: 110

Years Open: 77

Average Snowfall: 218"

Mont Ripley Reviews

  • by A. cooper 11th December 2009
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3
    • Terrain Park 0
    • Nightlife 4

    Believe it or not/Ripley!

    Pros: Great value
    Cons: Off the beaten path

     
  • by anonymous_user 17th December 2007
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3
    • Terrain Park 5
    • Nightlife 4

    Mount Ripley Review

    A great hill for the Midwest with a good price for lifts. Because it is a college hill, it can get a little crowded. A good day get [! full_review

     
  • by anonymous_user 8th December 2007
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4
    • Terrain Park 0
    • Nightlife 3

    Mount Ripley Review

    Lots of snow, and the snow crew did a great job getting the resort [! full_review

     
  • by anonymous_user 1st December 2007
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 5
    • Nightlife 5

    Mount Ripley Review

    Can't wait to get back. Great board [! full_review

     

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