How to Go Skiing in Petoskey Winter Sports Park, Michigan

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Petoskey Winter Sports Park, located in Petoskey, Michigan, offers family fun and outdoor excitement. Access is free to the park, which includes a ski hill, snacks and a warming house.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

  • Phone
  • Major credit card
  • Internet access for booking your Michigan ski trip

Book a Ski Trip to Petoskey Winter Sports Park

Step1
Contact the Petoskey-Harbor Springs-Boyne County Visitors Bureau at (800) 845-2828 to find lodging. You can also reserve lodging near Petoskey Winter Sports Park through the Bureau's Web site (see Resources below).
Step2
Book a moderately priced room in a sprawling and historic bed and breakfast with views of Little Traverse Bay, or pamper yourself by making reservations at a resort on the marina. If you need to travel on a tight budget, you'll find many familiar and inexpensive chain hotels in the area, too.

Plan Your Ski Trip to Petoskey Winter Sports Park

Step1
Fly into the Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County. Rent a car and enjoy the spectacular scenery as you drive from your lodging to the park.
Step2
Drive to the park in Petoskey. The park is located on Winter Park Lane. Michigan winter road conditions can be treacherous, but the roads are generally well plowed in this area.
Step3
Access the park easily. The city park facilities are free, and you'll need to bring all of your own equipment. The park is a short drive from many of the local accommodations.
Step4
Explore the family-oriented, 36-acre park. The 600-foot slope has a vertical drop of 200 feet. The rope tow is easy to use.
Step5
Call the park for information on ice and snow conditions. There is an annual snowfall of 160 inches, but conditions can vary.

Tips & Warnings

  • Book online to have instant access to your reservations information.
  • Call ahead for the snow and road conditions. Telephone (616) 347-1252, or call the resort at (616) 347-2500.

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