In the Traverse City area, images swirl with the wind… kids with grins illuminating their faces… a hot cup of chocolate… stolen moments by a dancing fire. Grab some serious air… a quick flip of the board, and you're in the ozone… and there, you wonder… maybe the trip back home can wait one more day.
Hickory Hills
2000 Randolph Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 922-4910
Located on the west side of town, Hickory Hills is a community run, hometown ski area that offers limited downhill facilities with rope tows only. Slopes are beginner to intermediate, with a 240-foot vertical drop. Owned by the City of Traverse City.
Mt. Holiday Ski & Recreation Area
3100 Holiday Rd.
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 938-2500
Join us for all the family fun! Skiing and snowboarding on 16 runs, beginner to advanced. Also snow tubing with express return lift. Lessons for everyone from beginner to advanced levels, individuals and groups. PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors Association) certified. Season passes are available — call for prices.
Shanty Creek Resorts
One Shanty Creek Road
Bellaire, MI 49615
(800) 678-4111
Located about one hour north of Traverse City, Shanty Creek offers downhill skiing for all skill levels - beginner to advanced - on two separate mountains - Schuss Mountain and Summit. Shanty Creek also offers more than 500 guest rooms spread among four distinct villages, and four seasons of fun including several golf courses.
Crystal Mountain Resort
12500 Crystal Mountain Dr.
Thompsonville, MI
(800) 968-7686
Located approximately 25 miles south of Traverse City, Crystal Mountain Resort is a family ski area that offers beginner to advanced slopes.