Things to do on vacation in the Upper Peninsula

Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a Midwest outdoor enthusiast’s dream come true. Aside from skiing and snowboarding, the western Upper Peninsula is loaded with year-round activities for the whole family. Big Powderhorn Mountain is located conveniently near the cities of Ironwood and Bessemer and close to endless opportunities for outdoor recreation in the famous Gogebic Range “Big Snow Country” lake effect snow belt, powered by the world’s largest freshwater lake by area, the coldest and deepest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior. Enjoy countless acres of Ottawa National Forest land and the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness on your vacation in the Upper Peninsula.

Whether you’re into hiking, biking, skiing, or just like being in nature, there’s an adventure waiting in the western Upper Peninsula at Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort for everyone!

Outdoor adventures and lifelong memories await you in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan at Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort

Winter Activities in the Upper Peninsula

Famous “Big Snow Country” lake effect snowfall from Lake Superior provides natural snow for winter outdoor recreation at Big Powderhorn Mountain that tends to arrive earlier, pile deeper and last longer than natural snow elsewhere in the Midwest!

Downhill Skiing in the U.P. at Big Powderhorn Mountain

Cross Country Skiing in the U.P. on the Wolverine Trail at Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort.

Snowmobiling in the Western U.P. & Ironwood Area

Snowshoeing in the U.P. on the Wolverine Trail at Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort

Winter Fatbiking in the U.P. on the Wolverine Trail at Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort.

The Iron Belle Trail, Ironwood & Bessemer Area

Spring, Summer, and Fall Activities in the Upper Peninsula

Big Powderhorn Mountain is located in the middle of endless opportunities for outdoor recreation in the western Upper Peninsula, along the shores of Lake Superior and among countless acres of pristine Ottawa National Forest land and the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness. With Black River Harbor, the Iron Belle Trail, and the North Country Trail within minutes of Big Powderhorn Mountain, your Upper Peninsula adventure awaits you at Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort!