Area Profile
Indianhead Mountain Resort overlooks the Ottawa National Forest, an area known for its natural beauty and wildlife. The ski and summer resort in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula offers 195 acres of skiable terrain served by nine lifts and tows. One trail, Voyagers' Highway, is over 40 acres in area, larger than many Midwest ski areas. Snowmaking is 95 percent.
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Lodging Profile
Indianhead Mt. Lodge and chalets at slope for 1,200; lodging for 15,000 nearby. Ten miles to airport; pick up service available.
Services Profile
Ski and repair shops at area, complete shopping nearby, first aid, rental equipment, ski school, restaurant, and saloon. Health and recreation club. Nursery: 2 1/2-8 years old, includes lunch; 4-12 years, including lunch & lessons.
Snowboarding Profile
The Big Chief Terrain Park is now twice the size. They've also built the Timber Wolf Terrain Park on Old Flambeau. The park is designed for those who want to ride a park but aren't ready to handle the Big Chief.
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Important Dates
- Projected Days Open: 120
- Days Open Last Year: 120
- Years Open: 49
- Average Snowfall: 536 cm
Terrain Type
Beginner Runs:  21% |
Intermediate Runs:  37% |
Advanced Runs:  21% |
Expert Runs:  21% |
Lifts
- Total # Of Lifts:
9 - Gondolas & Trams:
N/A
- High Speed Sixes:
N/A - High Speed Quads:
N/A
- Quad Chairs:
1 - Triple Chairs:
1
- Double Chairs:
3 - Surface Lifts:
4
Elevation
- Top: 590 m
- Vertical Drop: 194 m
- Bottom: 395 m
- Longest Run: 1.6 km
- Skiable Terrain: 89 hectares
- Snow Making: 61 hectares
Indianhead Contact Information
Indianhead Mountain
500 Indianhead Road
Wakefield, MI 49968 
Phone: (906) 229-5181
Location
Nearby Resorts
- Blackjack (6.3 km)
- Big Powderhorn Mtn. (10.0 km)
- Whitecap Mountain (33.2 km)
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