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Related Regions: Michigan, United States, North America

Elevation

  • 1800ft
    Summit
  • 600ft
    Vertical Drop
  • 1200ft
    Base

Lifts

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 9
  • 1
  • 10
    Total

Terrain

  • Beginner Runs

    27%

  • Intermediate Runs

    40%

  • Advanced Runs

    31%

  • Expert Runs

    2%

  • Runs

    45

  • Terrain Parks

    2

  • Longest Run

    1 mi

  • Skiable Terrain

    253 ac

  • Snow Making

    228 ac

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Overview

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.

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Important Dates

  • Projected OpeningProjected Closing12/15/201904/01/2020
  • Days Open Last Year
    100
  • Projected Days Open
    108
  • Years Open
    56
  • Average Snowfall
    214"

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More Info

Ski shop, ski and snowboard school, gift shop, groceries nearby; child care (ages 2-6), shuttle bus, three restaurants, cafeteria, and three bars at area. Snowmaking is 93 percent.

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Gallery: Big Powderhorn Mountain

Skiers prepare to use the chairlift in Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan
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Big Powderhorn Mountain Reviews

dolores_fabian1
4th March 20165
My friends and family have gone to Big Powderhorn twice a year since 1977. At that time the Old Lodge was still...Full review
cree8tive2
17th December 20155
I have always loved Big Powderhorn Mountain, I learned how to ski there. It was 1970 or 1971 on the bunny hill...Full review
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Contact Info

  • Big Powderhorn Mountain

    N11375 Powderhorn Road

    49911 Bessemer

    Michigan

    United States


    Phone: (906) 932-4838

    info@bigpowderhorn.net

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