Things You'll Need:
- Internet access to book reservations online
- Phone
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Step 1
Locate a nearby motel by calling the Marquette County Convention and Visitor's Bureau at 1-800-544-4321, or visit the Bureau's Web site (see Resources below). The Web site contains a listing of all available lodging in Marquette County, complete with contact information.
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Step 2
Plan to book reservations at Marquette Mountain up to a year ahead of your trip. Rooms are taken fast with many people returning year after year. Enjoy unusual and charming accommodations, like a budget motel with lake views that used to be a train station or a bed and breakfast set in a lighthouse.
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Step 3
Purchase individual lift tickets and season passes online at the Marquette Mountain Web site (see Resources below) or by calling 1-800-944-SNOW. Prices are moderate.
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Step 1
Plan to fly into Sawyer International Airport, which is located between Marquette Mountain and Gwinn, Michigan. Rent a car to reach your motel, as taxis are almost nonexistent.
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Step 2
Drive through a true Upper Peninsula wilderness to reach Marquette Mountain. Road conditions can be tough to navigate during the Michigan winter, so contact your motel or lodge for an update.
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Step 3
Ski on the mountain's 25 runs with a vertical rise of 600 feet. There are two double chair lifts, one triple chair lift and one paddle tow.
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Step 4
Go beyond skiing. You can rent snowboards at Marquette Mountain, and there are snowmobile trails in the area.
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Step 5
Plan to get off the beaten path on a cross-country ski trail. You'll find plenty of adventures on the hundreds of miles of trails. Find a trail in one of the region's many public recreation areas.
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Step 6
Check the online ski report before heading out for the slopes. Click on the 'Snow Report' link on the main page of the ski area's Web site.







