Mont Ripley Ski Area
About Mont Ripley Ski Area
A rugged industrial landmark overlooking the Keweenaw waterway, offering steep lake-effect turns and a classic Midwestern grit.
Highlights
- Lake-effect powder
- Historic copper country
- Steep technical terrain
- Waterfront views
Key Facts
- Altitude: 198m
- Top lift: 329m
- Ski pistes: 4.9km
- Ski lifts: 4
- Lakes nearby: 10
- MTB trails: 85.4km
Ski Area
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Weather and 9-day forecast for Mont Ripley Ski Area
- Today: 7 to 17 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3782 m (3720 to 3840 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mi., 23. Sept. | 7 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Do., 24. Sept. | 7 / 21 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Fr., 25. Sept. | 12 / 20 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Sa., 26. Sept. | 12 / 23 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| So., 27. Sept. | 12 / 22 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Mo., 28. Sept. | 12 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Di., 29. Sept. | 12 / 24 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mi., 30. Sept. | 8 / 17 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| Do., 1. Okt. | 7 / 9 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
Things to do in Mont Ripley Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Mont Ripley Ski Area (3)
3 curated hiking trails around Mont Ripley Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Pilgrim River Community Forest Trail
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Skyway
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Jimmy Dean
Mountain biking near Mont Ripley Ski Area
- MTU Summer Trails
- Hairy Toad Loop
- Inner Peace Loop
- Twilight Zone Loop
- Lotsa Rocksa Loop
- Troll Loop
- Outer Limits Loop
- Time Trial
Getting to Mont Ripley Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX), 7 km away, about 18 min by road
Where to stay in Mont Ripley Ski Area
14 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 194 EUR per night, median 289 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Mont Ripley Ski Area page.