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The Homestead Overview

  • 3.1

  • 2 Reviews
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Elevation

  • Summit
    900 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop
    320 Ft.
  • Base
    580 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

27%

Intermediate Runs

53%

Advanced Runs

20%

Expert Runs

0%

Longest Run

0.2

Skiable Terrain

16

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 5
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 0
  • Triple Chairs: 2
  • Double Chairs: 1
  • Surface Lifts: 2

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Dec 26, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: Mar 11, 2012

Projected Days Open: 40

Days Open Last Year: 47

Years Open: 27

Average Snowfall: 150

The Homestead Reviews

  • by fatkid4cake Nov 30, 2008
    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
    • Terrain Park 0.0
    • Nightlife 4.0

    Homestead is our number one choice for a ski vacation.

    Pros: Beautiful lodging very close to the slopes, excellent meals at Nonna's.
    Cons: The lounge was nice but very small.

     
  • by anonymous_user Sep 3, 2007
    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
    • Terrain Park 4.0
    • Nightlife 4.0

    The Homestead Review

    The Homestead, being on Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore is absolutely beautiful in every season. The Summer is gorgeous with the deep blue fresh water against the sandy dunes... [! full_review

     

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