Fun little runs. Worth skiing if you are in the area. Snow River now owns Blackjack currently named…read moreBlack River Basin.

Understand we came when much snow had melted but I can say we still didn't like it. The lifts are…read morefast but they are rough, and not padded, as a result, we had bruises on our thighs from the seat hitting us. The resort looks like it could be fun when everything is open but we saw it at a bad time. So why 2 stars, we went to Granite Peak the next day and had a great time, most hills were open and it was a lot of fun.

As a season pass holder who skis here at least once a week, I can honestly say I love this hill…read more It's my first pick in the area every time. The atmosphere is fantastic -- it truly feels like you're up north in the Northwoods. It has that cozy, laid-back ski vibe that makes you want to hang out after your runs. The food is reasonably priced and always hits the spot. Drinks at the bar are a little on the expensive side, but that's pretty typical for ski hills. I've never had an issue with any staff members -- everyone has always been friendly and helpful. Service upstairs in The Hideout can be a bit slow at times, especially during busy hours, but it's nothing that ruins the experience. Overall, it's a great place to ski, relax, and spend the day. Highly recommend -- especially if you're looking for that true Northwoods feel.

What a ripoff for what you get. Place use to be great. New lodge area is brutal. Everyone working…read morethere is rude. Terrible service. Just awful service. Will never return.

If you are looking for great skiing on diverse terrain with limited lines head right past Granite…read morePeak and visit snow country! Powderhorn is my favorite. There is terrain for everyone from super long greens that still have some roll to blues with big head walls and steep groomed and ungroomed blacks and glade runs that let you explore- you can have it all here. In a year I wasn't going to head out west, Powderhorn filled my need for great skiing! The lodge is new and comfortable (next year we will be able to use it more) and there are lots of places to stay including ski in and ski out on mountain (we did AirBNB 10 minutes away). If you want more adventure, Black Jack and Indianhead are a short drive away. There is not a big terrain park here but we still found lots of jumps and rock outcroppings to keep us busy!

Great place to ski/snowboard in the area. Has enough for everyone beginner to advanced. We stayed…read morein one of the trail side lodges and it was excellent. Nothing beats strapping in from the back door and quickly hopping onto the trails. Would definitely come back next season!

What a great use for the currently unused ski jump--can't wait to see what comes out of their…read morecurrent project for a summer jump! Bought our tickets online the night before, since we weren't sure about the crowds for the fall colors. Head to the little shop to check in and get your ticket (purchasing online just guarantees you a spot, and is not your actual ticket) and make sure you check out the super cute and reasonably priced jewelry by local artisans featuring U.P. copper. I snagged a pair of earrings Head over to the ski lift and you're on your way for breathtaking vistas; on a clear day you can see 3 states and Canada. Once off the chair lift you'll wait for a ride up 18 flights in an elevator, and once off the elevator you can enjoy the view, or climb another 100 or so steps to the top for an even better view! If you're not faint of heart I suggest taking the stairs, which run alongside the ski jump, back to the ground instead of taking the elevator back down. The really in shape can take the stairs from the ground all the way to the top in lieu of the elevator. The view was gorgeous and we felt the entire experience of seeing the fall colors was worth the cost. We had a fun day and would recommend it to fellow leaf peepers!

Such a beautiful place. You can see Canada and 3 different states from the top. The drive is…read morebeautiful in the fall to.

This review is for the ski operation only. I did not eat or drink anything here, although I did…read moreuse the (modernized, thank you Midwest Family Ski Resorts MFSR), the owner of the past couple years. The ski hill centers around a high speed 6 person lift, which runs very well with friendly staff. Buy your lift tickets online (it is cheaper), then you get RFID card at the outside ticket counter. Do the waivers online ahead of time, will save time as well. The runs are well groomed, fairly well marked. Lots of variety, good for beginner to advanced skiers. Additional lifts are present throughout the terrain, with really nice, friendly lifties. I highly recommend as a destination ski area for the Midwest. MFSR has spent $15 million upgrade this hill, and it shows.

Never again. I booked an onsite property at Snow River…read moreMountain Resort and only realized after checking in that I had accidentally booked two rooms. Despite staying for the weekend and the resort being practically empty, they refused to cancel even part of the reservation or offer a future credit because it wasn't canceled 30 days in advance. My mistake ended up costing me $600. None of the front desk staff seemed to have the authority to make decisions about refunds. The only person who could--Teegan--had no direct line, never responded, and despite calling for an entire week, I never once spoke to her. To make matters worse, the unit above us had a water leak, and our bathroom ceiling literally collapsed. Still no refund, no compensation, not even an apology from management. I have great memories of skiing these hills back when they were Indian Head and Black Jack. Sadly, after this experience, I won't be returning.

Whitecap ski hill was amazing this year besides by fiancée getting a big grease stain on his jacket…read morefrom a lift. Besides that runs were good. Wine hut says it's to open at 11am and wasn't opened till like 1120. Had chili at win hut that was very good and nice option to have out on the hill to ski in and out of.

My time at whitecap is always top tier. They offer three great peaks for prime skiing, and always…read morehave so much fresh pow. It's a fun hill with so much variety and you can just get lost with the runs and possibly not even do the same run twice! The wine hut is the greatest perk, we even had friends snowmobile and snow shoe to meet us who didn't ski with us. The staff is so friendly and I love that they all work at the lifts and the restaurant and the wine hut and swap around. The restaurant is great too, fast service and fast menu. Love having a pool and hot tub to use. And we stayed nearby with the perfect ski in ski out unit!

Truly some of the most gorgeous trails in the whole country. Especially after a few snowy days…read more Skied a few miles, and even saw an ermine in its winter coat! So cool!

Your own personal Narnia! Absolutely a fairytale winter wonderland. We try and visit every winter…read moreto partake in the outdoor activities. One year we ice skated on the pond. This year we snowshoed for the first time. The trails are perfect for the beginner who is looking to gain some experience. The ski chalet has such a warm ambience and the cross country skiers are everywhere! Maybe next year we will try that!

Oh how I wish for zero stars. We were on a trip with a group of friends and this is where they…read morepicked to stay. The pictures from whatever booking site they used are very deceiving. Looking at the booking site pictures, I wasn't thrilled with the place but I figured I could handle it for 2 days. Once we got there, however, it was awful and it was a miserable stay. As soon as you walk in the door you are knocked over my the overwhelming smell of mildew that permeates the building. It is dark but not dark enough to hade the wrinkled up carpet that you don't want to walk on barefoot. The bathroom we used was dark and the toilets barely flush, very challenging when you are sharing bathrooms with others and people need to flush more than pee. All the rooms had missing or burnt out lightbulbs that added to the darkness of the place. The window air conditioning unit in the living room kitchen are was loud and leaked water on the floor so we were constantly wiping up puddles of water. The air conditioning unit in the attic bedroom we had, kept the room cool but it was loud and woke you up about every 30 minutes when it was going through some cycle that sounded like water running down the wall. There are no closets in the bedrooms either. The deck had 3 gas grills and they were all so disgustingly dirty you wouldn't want to cook on them. The binder with instructions said the house had been "cleaned and sterilized" I'm pretty sure that is false.

From the owner: The Piper Haus Chalet is the largest group skiing lodge on Big Powderhorn Mountain. Ski lifts are a…read moreshort walking distance from the lodge. Snowmobile and ATV trail runs in front of the lodge. The Piper Haus lodge is open all year and is in close proximity to a wide variety of attractions on Michigan's Upper Peninsula from golf courses, hiking and biking trails, waterfalls to Copper Peak. The large group lodge is also very near Blackjack Ski Resort, Whitecap Mountain, and Indianhead Mountain as well as Lake Superior and the Porcupine Mountains. The lodge has 2 units, each with 7 bedrooms and will accommodate up to 20 guests each. The units may be combined to host a total of up to 40 guests. Each unit offers 4 bathrooms, its own kitchen, hot tub, sauna and two wood burning fireplaces.