Mont Ripley
University-owned ski hill in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, run by Michigan Tech, known for advanced terrain and views over Portage Lake.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
134m (440ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
350m (1,148ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
210m (689ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
699cm (275in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
31
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
3
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
111 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
16%
Intermediate
35%
Advanced
48%
Best For
Location
Mont Ripley sits in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, on a low, forested rise above the town of Houghton. This is a small, lake-influenced setting near Lake Superior, with modest vertical and a cold, snowy continental climate.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Houghton (CMX), about 15 minutes from the resort by road.
- Houghton (CMX)15 minutesDirections
- Marquette (SAW)2 hoursDirections
- Central Wisconsin (CWA)4 hoursDirections
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