How to Go Skiing in Shanty Creek, Michigan

The wintertime in the Midwest offers some of the best skiing found anywhere in the United States. Shanty Creek, Michigan is no exception! Get ready to experience a full slate of activities on your trip, highlighted by Shanty Creek's 49 downhill slopes, 30 km of Nordic ski trails and plenty of snowboarding and tubing opportunities.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Book Your Accommodations in Shanty Creek

1. Choose to stay in one of Shanty Creek's village suites located right on the property. Enjoy spectacular views and all of the amenities of a five-star hotel. Call [phone] to book your room by telephone, or book online at the Shanty Creek Resort and Club Web site (see Resources below).
2. Get ready to live it up in one of the gorgeous guest rooms in Shanty Creek's 3 on-site villages. Roomy accommodations offer 1 or 2 beds, private bathrooms and smoking rooms upon request. Expect rates that are generally moderate during the week, but occasionally expensive on the weekends.
3. Book inexpensive accommodations by looking into one of the hotel and motel chains located with driving distance of Shanty Creek. These lodgings offer more affordable prices and a short drive to your destination.
4. Book travel in to Chicago, Detroit or other Michigan cities. You can also fly in to the closer but smaller Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport.

Get to Know Shanty Creek

5. Ski the slopes and have a ball on one of Shanty Creek's famous downhill runs. With 2 mountains to choose from and runs as long as 5,280 feet, Shanty Creek offers an array of slopes for even the pickiest skier. Check out snow conditions before you go on the resort's Web site.
6. Understand that Shanty Creek accommodates both expert and beginner skiers. Thirty-seven percent of the slopes are designed for beginners, 30 percent are set up for intermediate skiers and 33 percent of the runs cater to expert skiers. Schuss Mountain has the bigger vertical drop of the 2 mountains at 450 feet.
7. Remember that Shanty Creek offers ski rentals if you do not have your own equipment. Prices vary for adults and children, and a driver's license or guest ID card is required for rentals.

Prepare for the Slopes

8. Learn how to ski before hitting the slopes by signing up for one of Shanty Creek's ski clinics. Private lessons are available for a relatively inexpensive hourly rate.
9. Sign young people up for one of Shanty Creek's children's programs. Instructors use games and props that teach children the basics and encourage them to learn at their own pace.

Tips & Warnings

• Book your ski trip to Michigan online for Internet-only packages and savings.

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