The Ski Resort
Mont Ripley is a great ski area that belongs to Michigan Technological University. It offers 8 hectares of skiable terrain. The trails are designed for all different levels of ability. At Mont Ripley beginners will have as much fun as expert skiers and riders. Students of Michigan Tech ski free. However, also as a non-student you can save some money as you get lots of ski fun at affordable prices at Mont Ripley!
The ski area has two Terrain Parks where you can try some tricks and show your moves. Furthermore, there are 35 km of Nordic tracks available. They offer a variety of terrain and are widely known for their perfect grooming. The trails system has already hosted the U.S. championships several times. So get on your ski and slide along perfect trails and enjoy the beauty of nature!
Interesting facts
- Season starts on Dec 1 and ends on Apr 1 (121 days). Average season duration in the USA is 116 days.
- During the season (from Dec 1 till Apr 1) the average snow depth at Mont Ripley is 52 ". Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average snow depth of 57 " at summit elevation and 0 " at the base.
- Mont Ripley features 8 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in the USA is 19 sunny days. January is the sunniest month with an average of 4 sunny days.
