Mont Ripley is located in the scenic Houghton/Hancock area in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Mont Ripley overlooks Portage Lake and the lift bridge. The hill has 24 runs that will challenge all types of skiers and snowboarders. We have tons of jumps and two terrain parks serviced by a chair lift and a t-bar. Plans for a new chair lift are in the works. With 250 inches of snow per year, there is a variety of both deep powder and well-groomed trails. Mont Ripley is the only ski mountain in the Midwest that is owned by a university, Michigan Technological University. It is located on the Keweenaw Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan very close to the cities of Houghton & Hancock. Mont Ripley is one of the oldest ski areas in the country. Skiers have been going down Ripley?s slopes since the 30?s. It is known for steep runs, long & gentle beginning area, open bowl skiing, abundant natural snowfall and its high tech snowmaking system. In recent years new runs & glades have been added in areas that once where out of bounds and two terrain parks cater to the freestyle skiers & snowboarders. From the top of Ripley there is a beautiful view of Houghton, Michigan Tech and the Huron Mountains. Giant snowflakes frequently drift through the lights that are on seven nights a week.
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