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One of the top winter activities in Michigan is downhill skiing (also known as Alpine skiing).

Here are our recommendations for the greatest Northern Michigan ski resorts for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing this winter (Northwest Michigan - Lower Peninsula).

Michigan ski resorts typically open between the middle of November and the beginning of December. Many ski resorts close their doors at the end of March. Some Michigan ski resorts, however, are able to stay open into April thanks to deep bases of machine-made and natural snow.

Caberfae Peaks

In addition to Michigan's highest lift-serviced peaks, Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort has some of the state's largest vertical drops.

A total of 34 runs are available for skiers and riders of…

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Winter is here, which means it's time to go skiing and riding or book a ski-in/ski-out vacation rental. The greatest slopes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skiers/snowboarders are listed in this guide to Northern Michigan ski resorts.

Northern Michigan's Best Beginner Ski/Boarding Resorts

The key to picking the best Northern Michigan ski resort for beginners isn't so hidden after all. There are no such things as bad choices. Because being beginner-friendly is a point of pride for Michigan hills, most have specific sections meant to help novices of all ages succeed in the sport.

Caberfae | Cadillac, Michigan
If your group's goal is to start on the bunny hill and soon progress beyond it, look for ski deals that aren't too expensive.…

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There are a lot of skis out there, making the task of finding the right pair for you feel like an enormous undertaking. But with a basic understanding of the different types of skis, how camber and rocker work, and how to choose the right length, you’ll be able to narrow down the selection and get out on the snow.

To choose the right skis, these are the key decision points:

  1. Choose the type of ski based on your preferred terrain: Your choices are all-mountain skis, all-mountain wide skis, powder skis, and backcountry skis. The type of skis you choose will be based on the type of skiing you plan to do.

  2. Find your preferred ski length: As a general rule, choose a ski length that comes up to between your chin and the top of your head. Use our size…

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We have all been there:  We enjoy a great vacation in a beautiful destination and are smitten by life there. 

We imagine what it might be like if a vacation home was ours and start picking up local real estate brochures and searching online for sale listings.  Pretty soon, conversations with a realtor could be occurring, and you begin you wonder if this dream is realty or pie in the sky.  The idea of owning your own place in a ski town that your family loves just seems like the perfect next step. (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Ski Lifestyle Homes for Sale)

Ski vacation homes, like in Boyne Mountain Resort, are no different than the pattern we see with other vacation homes.  They tend to be located in great ski towns that are fun in…

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