First Time Visitor Guide
Hitting the Big Powderhorn slopes for the first time? Read on for essential information to make the most of your experience with us! Can’t find an answer to your question below or within the pages of our website? Give us a call at 1-800-501-7669 – we love to chat!
Winter Recommendations
A winter getaway at Big Powderhorn Mountain is what dreams are made of. A majestic mountain, fresh fallen powder, and various runs to keep you and your friends or family enjoying the thrill of the slopes all day. And nothing should stop you from living your best ski vacation life, especially not being underprepared.
Here are our tips to keep you safe out on the hill:
- If you use any medications like an inhaler or insulin, remember to carry them on you in case of need.
- If you are new to winter sports, consider taking a lesson with our Snow Sports School. Our instructors will teach you more in one hour than you will in a whole day alone, allowing you to have more fun on the slopes!
- Dress properly and in layers. Avoid cotton in the winter, as moisture can increase heat loss. Keep your feet warm with wool socks and mittens kept snug at the wrist work better than gloves. Pack extra clothes and stay dry.
- Protect your eyes with goggles and layer a hat with your helmet – you lose most of your body heat through your head!
- Know the symptoms of cold stress so you can stop it in its tracks! (Reddening skin, tingling pain, swelling, leg cramps, numbness, blisters.)
- Use well maintained equipment, if you do not have your own our rental department is available for your use.
Summer Tips
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. Whether you are into hiking, biking, or just like being in nature, there is an adventure waiting here for you.
Our tips for a successful summer getaway:
- Check out the trails, waterfalls, and shoreline of the Great Lake! Visit our Enjoy and Explore page for more information about planning your summer activities!
- Dress in layers and appropriately for your adventure. Remember, even though the days may get hot in the summer months, our mornings and evenings can be a bit cool.
- Pack the accessories, and by this we mean sunscreen for the sun and bug spray for the bugs.
From Here to There
Your ticket to on-hill memories. Lift tickets are currently only available for purchase in person at our ticket office window. Learn more about ticket pricing here.
Don’t own your own gear? Or perhaps you want to test out something new? Our rental shop at Big Powderhorn Mountain carries alpine and cross country ski, snowboard, and snowshoe rentals for use on local trails surrounding the resort. More information can be found on our Lift Tickets page.
Whether you’re new to the sport or a lifelong enthusiast – lessons can be helpful for all snow sport skill levels. Big Powderhorn Mountain’s Snow Sports School has instructors who can help you master a certain technique, try to dump a bad habit, feel more in control, or just teach you the skills to enjoy your skiing/boarding more. Visit our Snow Sports School page.
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!
