Kicking off the Ski Season in the UP (Industry Report)

The season started!

The ski season has finally begun, and there’s now enough snow on the local mountains to enjoy a few trails through the woods. Last weekend I went up to Ski Brule, the first hill in the area to open. From what I understand, Pine Mountain and Marquette Mountain should be opening within the next week or so.

Within about two hours of Escanaba, you’ll find four downhill ski locations along with multiple cross-country skiing trails. If you enjoy the outdoors, this is the place to be.

For me, I simply like staying active and doing fun things. Downhill skiing is a great activity, and the atmosphere is wonderfully rustic—fireplaces, hot cocoa, good food, and crisp fresh air all make it worthwhile.

If skiing is one of your favorite activities, you might consider vacationing here to take advantage of the short drives to multiple ski areas. And that’s not to mention the snowshoeing and hunting opportunities that come with being in a place like this.

Ski Brule

These stats on the ski industry are interesting. 

486 Resorts

60.4K visitors

Ski Industry Report