Enjoy & Explore
Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream come true. Alongside the obvious skiing and snowboarding, the U.P. is loaded with year-round activities for the whole family.
Big Powderhorn Mountain is located conveniently near the cities of Ironwood and Bessemer and close to endless opportunities for outdoor recreation in the famous Gogebic Range “Big Snow Country” lake effect snow belt, powered by the world’s largest freshwater lake by area, Lake Superior. Enjoy countless acres of Ottawa National Forest land and the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness on your U.P. vacation.
Whether you’re into hiking, biking, skiing, or just like being in nature, adventure is waiting. It’s why you come back.
Hit the Slopes – Ski & Snowboard
Our runs range in levels of difficulty (all can be found on our trail map) so no matter your skill level, there is a path here calling your name. Our hill also maintains a terrain park for those looking to master some new obstacles and show off their skills.
Our Snow Sports School instructors are available for anyone who would like to schedule a lesson and we offer ski and snowboard rentals for those who do not have their own gear or are looking to test out something new!
Visit our Gun Barrel and Caribou Lodges for food options, rentals, bathrooms, and other amenities! Want to stay on the hill for a few nights? We also offer lodging options. Check available cabins here.
Winter Make the Trek
The Wolverine Nordic Ski Trails, adjacent to Big Powderhorn Mountain and maintained by volunteers with the Wolverine Nordic Ski Club, offer 24K of cross country ski trails including several loops for classic and skate skiing. A one ride lift ticket for lift #4 is available at the Big Powderhorn Mountain Main Lodge for $2 to get you close to the trail. A $10 donation is also requested for use of the trail system to help with maintenance.
The Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort rental department (located in the main Gun Barrel Lodge) rents cross country skis during the winter ski season.
Visit wolverinenordic.com/nordic-skiing/ for maps and more information about the Wolverine cross country ski trail system.
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Following the same paths as the Wolverine Nordic Ski Trails, the Wolverine Snowshoe Trails and Wolverine Winter Fat Tire Bike Trails, adjacent to Big Powderhorn Mountain and maintained by volunteers with the Wolverine Nordic Ski Club, include 14K of marked snowshoe trails and 7K of snow bike trails located conveniently close to Ironwood and Bessemer in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The rolling terrain offers trails for all levels of skiing, snowshoeing, snow biking, hiking, and trail running.
Please remember that cross country skiers have the right-of-way on these trails, use caution when crossing and do not snowshoe, bike, or walk on groomed trails.
The Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort rental department (located in the main Gun Barrel Lodge) rents snowshoes daily during the winter season.
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We do allow snowmobile operation on resort property! Ironwood Michigan Snowmobiling is the central location between two trail systems of Wisconsin and Michigan, giving access to thousands of miles of trails. Check out the trail map at Ironwood Area Snowmobiling/Winter Trail Map.
Big Powderhorn Mountain doesn’t need snow to be beautiful! We offer lodging year-round for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the Upper Peninsula in warmer weather.
The opportunities for hiking, biking, and tracking down awe inspiring overlooks and waterfalls are endless. Check out some of our favorites:
Inspired for more summer fun? Visit more local travel sites to plan your next vacation to the Upper Peninsula!
Elevate your Big Powderhorn experience and rent one of our “Wine Huts” – ski-in, ski-out, trailside day-use cabins equipped with a wood stove or fireplace and large outdoor deck for your private lunch, get-together, or to warm up on the hill and have a snack or beverage during your ski day.
We will light the fireplace/woodstove, stock the wine hut with firewood for you to maintain the fire, and provide the grill, charcoal, and staff to transport your food by snowmobile to the wine huts.
Wine Huts are ski/snowboard access only. For safety reasons, we will not transport non-skiers to the Wine Huts, nor are non-ski/snowboarders permitted to hike up the ski hill to a wine hut. Please, no fragile items, chairs, sleds, toboggans, snowshoes, or similar non-ski or snowboard devices in the Wine Huts.
Call ahead to reserve or get more details on this popular option to make more memories on the hill!
Big Bird Wine Hut – $80/day
Located at the top of Lift #7 on Lower Tamarou close to beginner terrain and the Caribou Lodge.
Lower Wine Hut – $80/day
Located on the lower portion of Ricochet.
Excellent views of the bottom of the hill, including Lifts 4, 5, 6, and 7.
Located near Ironwood, take an evening during your stay to explore the happenings intown. Offering arts, breweries, history, shops, and local hangouts – explore the uniqueness of Michigan.
Plan your evening at https://travelironwood.com/things-to-do/.
Save time & Skip the Line
Our new Radio Frequency Identification Device card (RFID) system replaces your lift tickets and season passes making it easier and faster – getting you out on the hill and enjoying the snow!
