How to Go Skiing in Pando Winter Sports Park, Michigan

Pando Winter Sports Park, located in Rockford just outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers the feel of a quiet ski resort with all the amenities of a bigger one. There is a 125-foot vertical drop, 7 ski trails and 1 lift.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Phone
• Internet access for online booking
• Major credit card

Book a Ski Trip to Pando Winter Sports Park

1. Contact the Grand Rapids Convention and Visitors Bureau at [phone] for a listing of accommodations. You can also book online at its Web site (see Resources below). You'll find a large number of inexpensive to moderately priced chain hotels, some of which have views of the Grand River.
2. Choose lodging near the ski area. Rockford is located to the north of Grand Rapids, so you may want to select 'northwest' or 'northeast' from the Visitors Bureau's 'Select Desired Region' drop-down menu. You could also select 'U.S. 131 Corridor' from the drop-down menu for an easy drive to Pando Winter Sports Park, since the park is located off of U.S. 131.

Plan Your Ski Trip to Pando Winter Sports Park

3. Fly into the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Rent a car to enjoy the drive between your accommodations and the ski area.
4. Drive to the Pando Winter Sports Park. The resort is just 15 minutes away from downtown Grand Rapids. The park is just over 4 miles east of Northland Drive, between Myers Lake Road and Ramsdell.
5. Experience the variety of winter sports. Downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing and cross-country skiing are all available. The park is family-oriented, with lessons for beginner snowboarders and skiers, along with instruction for the more advanced.
6. Avoid the crowds by going night skiing in the clear Michigan air.
7. Enjoy the diversity. Half Pipe and Terrain Park snowboarding are available, while the snow tubing hill draws family members of all ages. Cross-country skiing is a challenge of endurance and a peaceful way to enjoy natural beauty.
8. Click on the 'Conditions' link on the resort's main page to read a current ski report.

Tips & Warnings

• Book your Michigan ski trip online to enjoy the fastest possible booking experience.
• Check ahead for road conditions. You can find this information by calling the ski resort at [phone].

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