Information About Big Powderhorn Mountain

"Information." A boring word, we know, but while we have alot to talk about, we'll just hit the high points here. Obviously Big Powderhorn has snow and chairlifts. What ski area doesn't? After all, that's why we're called ski areas. What sets Big Powderhorn apart? Well, we believe that a memorable winter vacation means different things to different people. First, the essentials: WHERE ARE WE? Big Powderhorn is located on the western tip of Michigan's majestic Upper Peninsula, between Ironwood and Bessemer, Michigan, 2 miles off U.S. 2.

THE BASICS Trails: 25 (35% novice, 35% more difficult, 30% most difficult) Terrain Park, accessible by chairs 3 & 4 Total Skiable Terrain: 250 acres Longest Run: 1 mile Lifts: 9 Double chairs and a beginner hand tow Uphill capacity: 10,800 skiers per hour Snowmaking: 90% of terrain SKIING HOURS 9am-4pm daily (Christmas Day 10am-4pm) GOOD GRUB Main Lodge Cafeteria 8am-4pm (serving breakfast, lunch, snacks) Alpen Tavern & Grill, on Flintlock Trail 11am-10pm (serving lunch and dinner) Caribou Lodge 11am-9pm (serving lunch & dinner). Closed Tuesdays. BREWS & MUNCHIES Snowflake Lounge located upstairs of the Main Lodge Alpen Tavern & Grill Caribou Lodge DAY CARE Babysitting available through Kinderschool for ages 2-6. OFF THE SLOPES Ice skating rink (lighted but bring your own skates), horse-drawn sleigh rides nearby, swimming pool and sauna, and 17km cross country trails with access at the top of our mountain. NIGHT LIFE Caribou Lodge live music on most weekends at 9pm.