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

Overall Rating: 3.3

Rating Details:

  • Family Friendly
  • 4.2
  • All Mtn. Terrain
  • 52.5
  • Terrain Park
  • 3.3
  • Nightlife
  • 2.3

Recommended For:

  • Single/Newlyweds
  • 37%
  • Beginner
  • 32%
  • Families
  • 51%
  • Intermediate
  • 51%
  • Empty Nesters
  • 37%
  • Advanced
  • 29%

Helpful Highlights:

Went up on Friday night and stayed at Cedar River Lodge. Great place. Ski in Ski out access. Outdoor pool and hot tubs. Huge amount of snow. Nice Hotel ...

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  • 4

    Shanty Creek Feb 23-24

    by giantcarver - 28th February 2013

    Pros: Cedar River Lodge , Summit Lodge

    Cons: Schuss Lodge

    Went up on Friday night and stayed at Cedar River Lodge. Great place. Ski in Ski out access. Outdoor pool and hot tubs. Huge amount of snow. Nice Hotel ... Full review

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  • 1

    AVOID

    by tgrindle - 3rd March 2012

    Pros: Nothing I can think of

    Cons: Schuss, Cedar River, SUMMIT!!!!

    Do not bother coming here. The employees do not want you here, the resort does not have the equipment they should.... Full review

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  • 1

    Do Not Visit!

    by tgrindle - 3rd March 2012

    Pros: ....

    Cons: Overpriced, Broken lIfts, Horrible lift maintenance(when they are running)

    12 inches of snow and this horrible place can not keep their lifts running. They claimed they had a power out that wasn't their fault, (Or more likely their... Full review

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  • 4

    ski11

    by cgerwig - 11th March 2011

    Pros: Best value ski resort

    Cons: Not for you that want to pampered

    Shanty creek is by far the best value ski resort in lower michigan. The terrain is great plenty of lifts although no high speed. Logging is affordable giv... Full review

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  • 5

    Good for begginer, intermediate, and advanced skiers

    by seanmeenagh - 19th February 2011

    Pros: Schuss Mountain, Summit Village, Lakeview restaurant, black runs at schuss

    Cons: Summit- small, old chairlifts

    Shanty creek is a premium Michigan ski resort. I have been there twice and both times it was a pleasure. The lakeview restaurant is amazing, it consists of ... Full review

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  • 3

    Not impressive

    by Ashpoo - 6th February 2011

    Pros: Quad lifts at Schuss, fire pits, CC ski trails

    Cons: Long, unorganized lift lines

    This was our first (and last) visit to Shanty Creek. Having visited almost all other ski areas in the Lower Peninsula, we were really excited to finally ma... Full review

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