Experience the Difference: Top Ski Resorts in Detroit

Detroit, Michigan is a wonderful place to ski during the winter months. The Detroit Metro area offers a number of ski resort facilities for the tourists and local residents alike. Facilities are available for all sorts of skiers- novice and experienced. Even snowboarders can find relevant facilities at the ski resorts.

The Alpine Valley Ski Resort is one of the largest in Michigan. 25 slopes in the area offer skiing facilities to the beginners and experienced ones. The longest run is 2000 feet and the vertical drop is 300 feet. On Saturday nights, special skiing sessions start from 2 am in the morning. Ramps, rails and half pipes are available for the expert snowboarders in the snowboarding zone. The resort also has a lounge known as Hornet's Nest.

Alpine Valley Ski Resort

http://www.goski.com/usa/alpine-valley-0

Pine Knob Ski Resort is located at a short distance from Detroit. Skiing experience at this resort is a unique one since the resort has amenities like TopGun snowmaker fleet. This facility makes it easy for the area to recover from thaw and allow skiing during late spring months as well. The Pine Knob also offers snowboarding facilities through 3 parks made for advanced, intermediate and beginner snowboarders.

Ski club at the Pine Knob ski resort

http://www.skipineknob.com/pages_/ski_club.cfm

Mt. Holly Ski Resort offers 18 slopes for skiers of all levels. A new terrain park has been incorporated into the facility. The chairlift capacity of the resort is large and has exceptional grooming and ice making sessions. This resort is said to possess the best terrain.

Mt. Holly ski resort

http://www.skimtholly.com/

Mt. Brighton possesses 26 runs, 11 surface tows, and vertical drop of 250 feet. The skiable terrain covers 130 acres of land. Race and programs and night skiing is also organized. Snowboarders can also enjoy at the terrain.

Current conditions at Mt. Brighton ski resort

http://www.mtbrighton.com/current-conditions.php