Western Michigan gets some of the heaviest snowfall in the state. The western edge of the state lies on the shore of Lake Michigan, so lake-effect snow piles up to 100 inches or more every year. With so much snow, western Michigan is an ideal place to downhill ski and snowboard during the winter months.
The Cannonsburg Ski Area has 12 runs that range in difficulty from beginner to expert. There is one double black diamond run and three beginner runs. The Cannonsburg Ski Area has a ski school that offers ski and snowboard lessons for all ages. A ski shop has a variety of ski and snowboard equipment for sale as well as some rentals. Two snowboard parks allow boarders to do twists and turns and not interfere with skiers on the hill. One park is meant for young children, and the other is much larger for advanced teen and adult boarders.
Cannonsburg Ski Lodge
6800 Cannonsburg Road.
Cannonsburg, MI 49317
616-874-6711
cannonsburg.com
Pando Winter Sports Park claims to be the starting place of competitive snowboarding back in 1979, when it was called snurfing. The park has grown since then, as has the sport of snowboarding. Pando has skiing, tubing and snowboarding on a selection of hills that range from beginner to advanced. A ski school offers ski and board lessons for ages 6 and up in private, semi-private and group settings. A pro shop has rentals for skis and snowboards. The lodge has a snack shop and a place to get warm and rested until the next run down the hill.
Pando Winter Sports Park
8076 Belding Road Northeast
Rockford, MI 49341
616-874-8343
pandopark.com
Mulligan's Hollow sits close to the shore of Lake Michigan and receives lake-effect snow several times a week. It has ski and snowboard areas. There are six slopes, ranging from easy to intermediate. The longest slope is 700 feet long. Five different tow ropes get you up the hill quickly for your next run. A seven-acre open space is available for freestyle snowboarding and skiing. A ski school has classes for skiers and snowboarders in private, semi-private and group settings. There is no rental shop on site, so you must bring your own equipment.
Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl
600 Mulligan's Drive
Grand Haven, MI 49417
616-842-0634
mulliganshollow.com
