Hey Michiganders! Winter is in full swing and now’s the time to get your skiing and snowboarding in. Whether you want to stay local or get away for a ski weekend, you’ll have no problem finding the perfect ski resort for you. Check out our list of Oakland County and Michigan Ski Resorts here.

If you want to stay local, Oakland County has three ski resorts just a short drive away. You can choose from Alpine Valley, Mt. Holly and Pine Knob. All three resorts offer student, child & senior discounts, school ski-clubs, rentals, lessons and terrain parks. In addition, if you’re just learning, you’ll be pleased to know that all three offer beginner hills with tow ropes and magic carpets.

Oakland County Ski Resorts

Alpine Valley Ski Area – White Lake Township

Mt. Holly Ski Area – Holly

Pine Knob Ski & Snowboard Resort – Clarkston

Michigan Ski Resorts

Mid-Michigan

Apple Mountain – Freeland

Hanson Hills Recreation Area – Grayling

Mount Brighton – Brighton

Snow Snake – Harrison

Northern Michigan

Boyne Highlands – Harbor Springs

Boyne Mountain – Boyne Falls

Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort – Cadillac

Crystal Mountain Resort – Thompsonville

Mt. Holiday Ski Area – Traverse City

Nub’s Nob – Harbor Springs

Otsego Club – Gaylord

Shanty Creek Resorts – Bellaire

The Homestead Resort – Glen Arbor

Treetops Resort – Gaylord

Upper Peninsula

Big Powderhorn Mountain Ski Resort – Bessemer

Blackjack Ski Resort – Bessemer

Indianhead Mountain Resort – Wakefield

Marquette Mountain – Marquette

Mont Ripley Ski Area – Hancock

Mt. Bohemia – Lac La Belle

Mt. Zion – Ironwood

Pine Mountain Resort – Iron Mountain

Porcupine Mountain Ski Area – Ontonagon

Ski Brule – Iron River

West Michigan

Bittersweet Ski and Snowboard Resort – Otsego

Cannonsburg Ski Area – Belmont

Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Bowl – Grand Haven

Pando Winter Sports Park – Rockford

Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area – Jones

Timber Ridge – Gobles

Visit goskimichigan.com  for an interactive map of Michigan ski resorts.

This is the perfect time of year to take advantage of ski promotions too. Check out these promotions that are going on now:

• 4th and 5th Graders can ski for free. Go to Cold is Cool Passport to sign up.
• Take a look at skifreedeals.com for a free ski voucher when you buy gas from participating Shell Gas Stations.
• Head to the 3rd Annual Veterans & Military Appreciation Day at Mt. Holly on Sunday, Feb 1st.

Please remember to call or check websites to view each resort’s hours and pricing information.

Happy Winter and Happy Shredding!