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Shanty Creek Reviews

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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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  • 5

    A hidden gem by Michigan standards

    by Bigrocktongue93 - 24th February 2010

    Pros: Incredible skiing, very well laid-out, uncrowded, stunning views, well-maintained, short lines, great terrain park

    Cons: For Summit Mountain: Tiny, old chairlifts, only 11 runs,

    It's hard to write a review for the Shanty Creek resort as a whole since it's comprised of two different ski areas. Before reading on, please note that I o... Full review

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  • 5

    WONDERFUL!!

    by neuey - 23rd February 2010

    Pros: Location, Service, Views, Everything!

    Cons: ???

    This place is wonderful! The slopes are great for Michigan, my husband is used to Colorado and loved this place. Nicely groomed, fun terrain parks. Wonde... Full review

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  • 4

    great up north resort

    by snoguru - 16th February 2010

    Pros: well maintained parks, great snow conditions

    Cons: smelly, dank rental building

    Shanty/Schuss has proven to be a great resort to visit year after year. The snow is better,(not as icy) as the other busier resorts. Ivans is always a go... Full review

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  • 2

    Decent skiing but bad customer service at the resort

    by wmubrad21 - 4th January 2010

    Pros: Summit hotel rooms = nice

    Cons: Restaurants and service = subpar

    My first exposure via the website was okay. The website is nice but it fails to describe what each room entails, which would be helpful in booking rooms. T... Full review

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  • 4

    Best terrain in the Lower Peninsula

    by MISkier - 15th October 2009

    Pros: Black runs, value, short lifts

    Cons: Not always reliable snow reports

    Most of this review focuses on Schuss Mountain, the bigger of the two ski hills of Shanty Creek. Schuss's terrain is outstanding, led by several different ... Full review

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  • 5

    Schuss is great / nice resort

    by Ryan Pringnitz - 8th April 2009

    Pros: You name it they have it

    Cons: Not much

    I find Shanty Creek to be in the top 3 ski hills / resorts in Michigan. The place has it all, fine dining, lodges overlooking ski hills, great downhill terr... Full review

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