By Catherine Madison
When you think of skiing in the
United States, you likely think of heading out west to areas such as Colorado, Montana and northern California. But if you're coming from the East Coast or the Midwest you don't have to go all the way out west because the Midwest has a host of great ski
resorts. Find a ski area close to home and enjoy the rush of a day on the slopes.
Nubs Nob Ski Resort in Michigan
Nubs Nobs Ski resort in Michigan has been rated one of the top Midwestern Ski Resorts by "Ski Magazine," "Great Lakes Skier" and "The Oakland Press" Reader's Survey. The resort is located in Harbor Springs, Michigan, and offers 53 slopes on three different mountain peaks. The resort's grooming and snow-making team have been recognized by "Ski Magazine" for excellence as well. Stay at one of the area's ample lodges with more than 20 hotels.
Nub's Nob
500 Nubs Nob Road
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-2131
nubsnob.com/
info@nubsnob.com
Devil's Head Resort in Wisconsin
Devil's Head Resort is rated one of the top 10 resorts in Wisconsin. The resort is located in Merrimac, Wisconsin, and it offers slopes of more than 500 feet as well as the highest peak in Wisconsin. The resort's longest run is nearly 1 1/2 miles, and the resort's groomers have more than 100 years of combined experience. Stay near the mountain at one of the nearly 30 resorts or at the resort's own hotel.
Devil's Head Resort
6330 Bluff Road
Merrimac, WI 53561
(800) 472-6670
devilsheadresort.com
Giants Ridge Ski Resort in Minnesota
Giants Ridge Ski Resort in Minnesota was rated the No. 1 ski area in Minnesota by "Ski Magazine." The area has 35 downhill runs and more than 60 km of cross country skiing areas. Choose from skiing or snowboarding at the resort and take a lesson from one of its seasoned instructors. Choose from one of the six lodges near the resort.
Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort
6325 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik, MN 55708
(800) 688-7669
giantsridge.com
About the Author:
Catherine Madison is a full-time freelance writer specializing in travel and food. She holds a B.A. from the University of Georgia School of Journalism and has six years of writing experience. Madison has written for Stir Magazine, My Food Place, Hispanic Kitchen and Sustainability.
