I happened to meet Brad Noren, after a recommendation from staff at ABR Cross Country Ski retreat…read morein Ironwood, Michigan. What luck! I was going to take one lesson and ended up staying for four days with AM lessons and afternoon skiing with a friend. Mr. Noren teaches at ABR, perhaps the premier cross country area in the Midwest (www.abrski.com). Mr. Noren is a consummate instructor with the ability to analyze and recommend changes in technique. He has the experience, ability and skill to transmit the information which allowed me to really learn and enjoy. His en face, evaluations are complemented by a post lesson computer assisted analysis. He teaches skate and diagonal technique and is a certified instructor in all ski techniques. If you want to improve your technique, you won't find a better instructor. As he says, " Glide long and prosper. "

From the owner: Professional Nordic and Alpine ski instruction with detailed video post training analysis…read more Appointment only

This review is for the ski operation only. I did not eat or drink anything here, although I did…read moreuse the (modernized, thank you Midwest Family Ski Resorts MFSR), the owner of the past couple years. The ski hill centers around a high speed 6 person lift, which runs very well with friendly staff. Buy your lift tickets online (it is cheaper), then you get RFID card at the outside ticket counter. Do the waivers online ahead of time, will save time as well. The runs are well groomed, fairly well marked. Lots of variety, good for beginner to advanced skiers. Additional lifts are present throughout the terrain, with really nice, friendly lifties. I highly recommend as a destination ski area for the Midwest. MFSR has spent $15 million upgrade this hill, and it shows.

Never again. I booked an onsite property at Snow River…read moreMountain Resort and only realized after checking in that I had accidentally booked two rooms. Despite staying for the weekend and the resort being practically empty, they refused to cancel even part of the reservation or offer a future credit because it wasn't canceled 30 days in advance. My mistake ended up costing me $600. None of the front desk staff seemed to have the authority to make decisions about refunds. The only person who could--Teegan--had no direct line, never responded, and despite calling for an entire week, I never once spoke to her. To make matters worse, the unit above us had a water leak, and our bathroom ceiling literally collapsed. Still no refund, no compensation, not even an apology from management. I have great memories of skiing these hills back when they were Indian Head and Black Jack. Sadly, after this experience, I won't be returning.

As a season pass holder who skis here at least once a week, I can honestly say I love this hill…read more It's my first pick in the area every time. The atmosphere is fantastic -- it truly feels like you're up north in the Northwoods. It has that cozy, laid-back ski vibe that makes you want to hang out after your runs. The food is reasonably priced and always hits the spot. Drinks at the bar are a little on the expensive side, but that's pretty typical for ski hills. I've never had an issue with any staff members -- everyone has always been friendly and helpful. Service upstairs in The Hideout can be a bit slow at times, especially during busy hours, but it's nothing that ruins the experience. Overall, it's a great place to ski, relax, and spend the day. Highly recommend -- especially if you're looking for that true Northwoods feel.

What a ripoff for what you get. Place use to be great. New lodge area is brutal. Everyone working…read morethere is rude. Terrible service. Just awful service. Will never return.

If you are looking for great skiing on diverse terrain with limited lines head right past Granite…read morePeak and visit snow country! Powderhorn is my favorite. There is terrain for everyone from super long greens that still have some roll to blues with big head walls and steep groomed and ungroomed blacks and glade runs that let you explore- you can have it all here. In a year I wasn't going to head out west, Powderhorn filled my need for great skiing! The lodge is new and comfortable (next year we will be able to use it more) and there are lots of places to stay including ski in and ski out on mountain (we did AirBNB 10 minutes away). If you want more adventure, Black Jack and Indianhead are a short drive away. There is not a big terrain park here but we still found lots of jumps and rock outcroppings to keep us busy!

Great place to ski/snowboard in the area. Has enough for everyone beginner to advanced. We stayed…read morein one of the trail side lodges and it was excellent. Nothing beats strapping in from the back door and quickly hopping onto the trails. Would definitely come back next season!

Five of us stayed here for a deer hunting week. One of the party had stayed there for a ski…read moreweekend at big powderhorn. It was a nice rental cabin and furnished very complete for our needs away from home. You only need to bring your clothes and food

Oh how I wish for zero stars. We were on a trip with a group of friends and this is where they…read morepicked to stay. The pictures from whatever booking site they used are very deceiving. Looking at the booking site pictures, I wasn't thrilled with the place but I figured I could handle it for 2 days. Once we got there, however, it was awful and it was a miserable stay. As soon as you walk in the door you are knocked over my the overwhelming smell of mildew that permeates the building. It is dark but not dark enough to hade the wrinkled up carpet that you don't want to walk on barefoot. The bathroom we used was dark and the toilets barely flush, very challenging when you are sharing bathrooms with others and people need to flush more than pee. All the rooms had missing or burnt out lightbulbs that added to the darkness of the place. The window air conditioning unit in the living room kitchen are was loud and leaked water on the floor so we were constantly wiping up puddles of water. The air conditioning unit in the attic bedroom we had, kept the room cool but it was loud and woke you up about every 30 minutes when it was going through some cycle that sounded like water running down the wall. There are no closets in the bedrooms either. The deck had 3 gas grills and they were all so disgustingly dirty you wouldn't want to cook on them. The binder with instructions said the house had been "cleaned and sterilized" I'm pretty sure that is false.

From the owner: The Piper Haus Chalet is the largest group skiing lodge on Big Powderhorn Mountain. Ski lifts are a…read moreshort walking distance from the lodge. Snowmobile and ATV trail runs in front of the lodge. The Piper Haus lodge is open all year and is in close proximity to a wide variety of attractions on Michigan's Upper Peninsula from golf courses, hiking and biking trails, waterfalls to Copper Peak. The large group lodge is also very near Blackjack Ski Resort, Whitecap Mountain, and Indianhead Mountain as well as Lake Superior and the Porcupine Mountains. The lodge has 2 units, each with 7 bedrooms and will accommodate up to 20 guests each. The units may be combined to host a total of up to 40 guests. Each unit offers 4 bathrooms, its own kitchen, hot tub, sauna and two wood burning fireplaces.

We were passing through and asked a lady waking her dog where to stay. We were right across from…read morethe Snow Chasers Lodge. The sign was hard to see but we called the number and made a reservation. The place was newly renovated, clean and had a comfortable bed. That's all we needed for the night. The price was very reasonable. It was a good experience. It looks like the place is geared toward groups as they have a large deck with a grill and a gathering room for guests with video games.

We stayed at the main house, and the rooms are spacious. There's also a nice bar (basement), a…read morecommon area on the first floor (including a pool table), and a table for board games (which are provided). Cons: the bed wasn't very comfortable, and the bathroom was in dire need of an upgrade. Some fixes seem easy, others probably require more investment: like, keeping the shower switching from hot to cold. What would go a long way, though, is a warmer welcome. Many people drive long hours looking forward to their vacation, and the surly tone at check-in was disappointing. On a high note: bestest hotel dog ever.

Comfortable place for friends, small groups and retreats!…read more Lots of room layout choices. Plenty of places to gather- downstairs for chats, or a game of fooseball! Wish a lot of these places would just take OUT the CARPETS... especially when they are pet friendly... rugs are so much easier to clean and replace when they are smaller. Hardwood floors would be great but other than that... Enjoyed a good bed, quiet and dark accommodations. Nearby are hikes to waterfalls, and places to enjoy the beauty of nature! Not much in the area for dinner so bring food with you== like a picnic dinner-- ! Brittany was super friendly and they make checkout super easy too! They really made you feel welcome! Hope to return