Nowhere else is there this much to see and do. With modern snowmaking equipment augmenting what Mother Nature promises to provide, downhill skiing can begin as soon as Thanksgiving in Marquette County. Opportunities for skiers of all abilities are available . Marquette Mountain Ski Area features 22 trails, a 600-foot vertical drop, three double chair lifts and a full service chalet.
Night skiing is available.
For snowboarders, there is a terrain park, half pipe and varied terrain. Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming has three slopes and two ropes for skiers and snowboarders. A warming chalet and ski patrol are available. Mushing is no longer just a spectator sport. Marquette is home to the U.P. 200 Sled Dog Championship and as interest continually increases, so does peoples' desire to drive their own team of dogs.