Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort Guide: Midwest Ski Capital

Find some of the Upper Peninsula’s best skiing at Big Powderhown Mountain

To the surprise of many still, Midwest skiing does indeed happen.

One of these places to remember where it happens, is Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort.

Heading that way for some western Upper Peninsula Skiing?

Follow along on this guide to learn all you need too about the “Ski Capital of the Midwest”

Directions to Big Powderhorn Mountain

Big Powderhorn is one of the closest Ski Resorts to Wisconsin, which makes it a big draw for cheese heads.

Wisconsin folks can enter Ironwood from their respective Highway of 2/51/77.

For folks coming from the Central and Eastern UP, either take Highway 2 (south route) or follow your respective Highway 41/141/28 combo

Lift Tickets & Season Passes at Powderhorn

Big Powderhorn Mountain Lift Tickets cost $75 while season passes are $459

Big Powderhorn is also apart of the second year operating, Indy Pass, that gives riders 2 days of riding at over 50 resorts for $399.

Make sure to remember this if you have purchased your Indy Pass!

Also, kudos to Mt. Bohemia for partnering on 3 free ski days here if you bought a Mt. Bohemia Season Pass.

Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort Experience

Living up to it’s name, Big Powderhorn brings big family fun.

Running 9 double chairlifts with more than 45 trails, skiers and snowboarders will have more than enough for a full day of fun.

What’s great about the mountain is the easy ability to traverse the entire mountain relatively effortlessly.

With it’s well placed chairlifts and 253 skiable acres, the 650 feet of vertical funnels well from top to bottom.

Families will love the range of terrain from challenging to very easy, alongside ski in and ski out options.

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Big Powderhorn Apres Ski

For the folks hanging around the area, head into Ironwood for more of a scene or and grab something to eat at the Iron Nugget!

If you brought your ice fishing gear and still have enough energy, Lake Gogebic is one of the best places to ice fish in Michigan!

Big Powderhorn Mountain Lodging

All lodgings at Big Powderhorn have a 2 night minimum with some at the 3-night level.

Variety is the name here as the resort offers a variety of lodging options, even including Ski In and out chalets!

For those who are staying in Ironwood/Bessemer, options are abundant.

I’d recommend staying in Ironwood as there are more options and things to do. Some spots include:

Best Things to do in the Bessemer Area

For the skiers looking to check all the Michigan ski resorts off of their list, head over to Big Snow Resort just around the corner for two mountains for the price of one!

Cold Iron Brewing in downtown Ironwood is a quality brewery with ample space and a lovely outdoor patio.

If you’re in need of some amazing Coffee, head over to Contrast Coffee (just around the corner from Cold Iron Brewing) for some quality joe.

General Powderhorn FAQ

Does Big Powderhorn offer night skiing?

Yes, there is night skiing at Big Powderhorn!

Is there snowmaking at Big Powderhorn?

The Midwest Ski Capital does have snowmaking at the resort!

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