Great experience. All the employees were super helpful. If you have beginners go here! They have an incredible program called Odyssey.... Super affordable. read more

Every thing went well . Great snow/grooming. Good cafeteria. FRIENDLY staff.Rated 10 of a possible 10. read more

Good but not for advanced skiers. I didn't find any hills exciting even on the advanced side of the resort. Would not return as a more experienced skier. read more

One of the best, if not the best, ski areas in Michigan. Grooming is excellent and the runs are wide enough to accommodate many skiers. This is my favorite Michigan ski area! read more

Nice place w/ a homey feel. The weather was super windy and fresh power was falling rapidly. Visibility w/ blowing snow was a little rough. All of the lifts were an ice luge on exit, but there is still only so much you can do w/ Mother Nature at play. All of these things didn't seem to deter the folks wanting to ski. Overall friendly lifties and employees. read more

Nub's Nob Ski Area - Ski Resorts Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

Great snow, green runs are so good for novices. We had a blast here and practiced our skills without anxiety

Went skiing last night 2-15-2024 and was very disappointed. Only 3 runs were groomed and 2 of them were closed and the 3rd had a ski race on. Conditions were terrible on the other runs which needed grooming very badly. People were falling everywhere and we saw someone actually get hurt while on the chair lift. Seems like if you're not on a racing team / league, Nubs really doesn't care. Very disappointed local season ticket holder. read more

Knubs was awesome. Great area for all levels skiing and boarding. Very friendly and convenient. I would highly suggest nubs over boyne anyday. They don't have those pesky rfid cards, thank goodness. read more

Nub's Nob Ski Area - Nubs knob - Ski Resorts Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

Greetings - My skis got stolen a week ago at the resort. I really didn't get much help from the management at the resort. They just said to fill out a lost and found form but my skis aren't lost they were taken. Be careful not to leave your skis unlocked on the ski racks. Also my skis were taken at the end of the day so maybe that was a factor. Just wanted to let people know so they can be careful. read more

Our favorite place up north to ski. It is really friendly and has enough beginners and intermediate trails. We love their restaurant on the top of the hill. read more

Nub's Nob Ski Area - Ski Resorts Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

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We spent 5 days skiing at Nubs and utilizing all the facilities. Here's my take! Skiing: the skiing is great especially for the Midwest. It's great for beginners as beginners don't have to purchase a lift ticket to use the purple chair and magic carpet area. It's a great place to learn. The ski lessons are grossly overpriced. We had fun on the green runs and my son loved all the blue runs we did. I will say, there was a pretty big difference between the green and blue hills. I wish there were some easier blue hills for my daughter who was dying to level up but many of the blues are pretty steep especially compared to the greens. Daycare: Nubs Cubs is a great option for families with a little. Jeni in NC was amazing. She was so kind and patient with my littles, i had no hesitation leaving them there. The daycare is expensive for guests but it's worth it to get a chance to ski uninterrupted and the peace of mind leaving them with someone kind is worth it. The daycare area is clean and has tons of fun toys. My 5 years old had a blast! Rentals: Ethan and Stephanie in the rental department were terrific. They were very kind, patient and helpful. They made the experience painless. There was another middle aged lady there who was neither kind nor patient. Attitude of staff makes a big difference in overall impression of the place. When your guest are paying thousands of dollars.... maybe don't make them feel rushed 20 min before close. Cafeteria: food is good but drastically overpriced for what it is. The patty melt is great. Ski lift attendants: Overall very nice. Willing to slow down the chairs for beginners. Patient and understanding. Everyone has to start somewhere!! They reassured my daughter when we had some meds ups. Really appreciated their kindness and helping keep us safe. Overall: great ski resort. We will be back if we can afford it despite the Bidenflation! We enjoyed the overall vibe at Nubs and recommend over Boyne highlands for family friendly and price point for beginners especially. read more

Everything at Nubs I believe is a long going effort to perfect the Midwest skiing experience . You can tell the staff really cares about their guests and the community they area a part of. They really try to promote family in the acts of having the downstairs brown nagger room where you can plug in a crockpot if you want. (But the soups at this place are well above average) The ski shop and rental areas and staff are grey, and the snow farmer and lifties are remarkable! The grooming is ranked number one for a reason, it's beautiful corduroy all the time. Thank you to Nubs crew for all that you do to make our experience second to none. read more

Nub's Nob Ski Area - Great fire place - Ski Resorts Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

I walked into the cafeteria and expected a solid filling meal. I was paying at the cash register was admiring how delicious the food looked. I get to my table sit down and little did I know, my life was gonna change. I took a bite out of the meanest hammy I have ever had and nearly fainted. Best food ever read more

A wonderful place to ski. The runs meet all kinds of levels but even a sorry skier such as myself could still "ski" each run. I went on the extended season, April 7th 2018 after the are got almost 2 feet of snow. It was an awesome treat for April. Definitely worth my money ($40), the drive 181 miles each way, and my time (9:00-4:30). I would have been happy to give them more time as I was so sad to see the season end! I will definitely head back to Nub's for more skiing. I hope I can catch it at a time when the 18 + inches of powder is falling. The views are spectacular and the skiing was fun. I think Nubs could make a great ski week in Northern Michigan for a visitor. You can hit Nubs and there are 5 or 6 other great places to ski all within an hour Harbor Springs area. I am counting down the days until skiing starts again. I also am hopeful Nub's will decide to go one more weekend this year. read more

Nub's Nob Ski Area - I rate the place 4.99999999999 only flaw was that ski season has to end ;-( The best skiing I have ever had in April. Thanks! - Ski Resorts Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

When we moved to the area last year all the locals said Nub's is the place to ski. They were so right! It is a family oriented facility with mostly beginner and intermediate skiers. This is perfect as I am intermediate and was introducing my 8 year old to skiing. All the staff from the rental counter to cafeteria to instructors to lift operators are extremely friendly. We have become regulars and I look forward to buying a season pass next year! read more

Another family friendly amazing day! Karl with the ski school was wonderful with our son, highly recommended! read more

Nub's Nob Ski Area - Ski Resorts Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

This is one of the first places I recommend when someone asks me where to go skiing. It's a bummer that they don't have on-site lodging, but on the other hand they can focus on the most important thing--quality grooming and snowmaking. They have a variety of runs, my favorite being on Pintail Peak. They have plenty of easy greens for beginners. That's all I wanted to ski a couple years ago and had plenty of fun skiing them all day long. They have plenty of challenging blues and blacks as well as plenty of glade skiing if that's your bag. One complaint--their lifts are SLOWWWWWWWW! I wish they would replace either their green or orange lift with a high-speed lift. The staff is friendly and hospitable, the cafeteria and bar are adequate, the snow and terrain are great (as far as Michigan goes). You will definitely have a great time here! If you're a beginner, they have a free beginner lift area. It's a slower lift (I didn't think anything could be slower than their other lifts, but it's possible) and wide, easy space for beginners. Once you've mastered that area, purchase a ticket to check out their other greens. They're a lot of fun! read more

First time skiing at Nub's Nob! It has a very traditional vibe! I loved the coziness of the lodge and Nub's Pub! The runs were in great shape for it being so early in the year. Staff in the ski shop and cafeteria area were very friendly and ski patrol was extremely helpful! I had a lesson with Ken, he was very informative and definitely helped me with my technique. Would definitely recommend for skiing in Northern Michigan! read more

Great snow and well groomed runs. Ski school was great for my six year old niece (first time out). Bridgette was a fantastic instructor and had her skiing all green runs after two lessons. What a positive experience for the little ones. Lines for orange chair were ridiculously long but the lift operators were doing their beat to keep the holiday crowds moving. Only complaint would be the people. Too many fat bottom moms sitting around all day in the lodge and hogging all the chairs (saving empty chairs for when their families check in every few hours). Nubs needs to invest in bigger short term rental lockers. read more

You don't have to worry about not having enough snow here. A yearly activity that keeps our family active. Being a local or a resorter this is a must do. Groomed runs, steep bumps and great food, seperate full bar. The best terrain park "per my kids", best cheese burger "per me" in Northern Michigan!? read more

Nub's Nob Ski Area - Ski Resorts Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

Nub's is a great local place and much friendlier than the resort across the road. We enjoyed Christmas break with decent snow, short lift lines, and courteous staff. My wife has skied at Nub's since the 1970s and still loves coming back year after year. While some runs were taken up by youth ski teams training, we were able to find plenty of room to ski. read more

Just to update, the employee/general manager indeed called the police because he didn't like that I was plowing my driveway. Overlooking his storming up on the offensive, virtually ALL the claims he was spouting AT me were incorrect. 1st- my moving snow was illegal due to being on his private road. Reality: it's a public road. 2nd- I was clogging his drainage ditch. Reality: I pushed the mounds left by the county trucks across and into the mound already there and no where near "his" ditch. Add to that, the fools plowing their own lots actually DO pack the same ditches FULL regularly, and full of dirt, garbage and anything else in the lot at the time they plow?!? 3rd and lastly, he claimed I was breaking the law plowing as I was, and as proof he was calling the police to issue me a citation to help me remember. Reality: I went about plowing, he waited in the middle of the road for the police. They apparently spoke and pulled into Nub's lot to make note of it all... and left without so much as a sideways glance at me! I later researched and the reality is that Nubs Nob was breaking more laws in their snow removal than J.B. Could ever think to accuse me of. In short, the ski hill is okay, but crossing the street to support Boyne USA will get you more hill to ski, better food and BY FAR a much much superior staff to support their customer base! On a side note- J.B. Is now gone SO there is a chance the new G.M. "Ben" MIGHT revisit their appreciation for their customer base. MAYBE? read more

I dig the place. For midwestern skiing it is good. The place has a lot of character. Plenty of runs that are well maintained and at different levels. So much better than Boyne. The lodge could be a little better and the food could be improved, but the hills themselves were fun. Didn't check out the highlands. No night skiing. read more

What can I say? April 7th and still mid winter conditions. Only 5 lifts open but moved along very well. Bartender inside a bit rude and a ski patrol (missed his name) wanted to make sure I knew he was in charge (prick) but over all a great experience read more

Love this place. Friendly staff, great skiing. Small, but not too small. 23rd year visiting. All around great. read more

Nub's Nob Ski Area - Ski Resorts Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

First I need to mention that this review is being written from the prospective of a "thirty something" woman who has never put on skis in her whole life. Luckily my BF has 30+ years experience so my first time wasn't so bad. I absolutely loved it! Eventually I also tried skiing at Boyne Highlands which I also liked. The main reasons I like Nubs better, however, are simple: better food and fewer crowds. The first reason speaks for itself. I could rave on and on about the chili, the pizza, the huge helping of fries and every other indulgence in the cafeteria. I am craving it all right now! Being a new skier, having fewer people to avoid on each run is a pretty big deal. Less people also means shorter lines at the ski lifts and more time skiing. If I had one small complaint it would be (as other reviewers have mentioned) the lodge gets really crowded and it's difficult to find a place to sit when people are camping out all day taking up chairs in both the eating areas and the regular seats. It's hard to find a place to sit and put ski boots on when all the seats are taken. That little annoyance was not enough to stop me from taking my boys to enjoy skiing (for the first time). I never thought we'd all love winter so much! Give it a try. It's fun for everyone! read more

Nub's Nob Ski Area - My first time on skis - Ski Resorts Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

Did anyone know they had hike-in glades? Because the mountain was empty and the glades were untouched. Awesome!

First time ever skiing and I did the ski school. I had James as an instructor and he was awesome. I went from falling down the bunny hill to (mostly) making it all the way down a green run within my two hour lesson. Would highly recommend trying to get James, he went above and beyond. read more

Best place to ski in Michigan! They focus on grooming the runs and snow making. Out of all the ski areas in Michigan they try to make the best slope conditions for the skier and snowboarder. Only downside is they have no hotel at the bottom of the hill. They do have a great cafeteria with a wide selection of food. All the staff is super friendly. They have a great glade skiing (when they get a lot of snow). Great terrain park. Also a free beginner hill. read more

Excellent experience. Perfect slopes well-maintained. Supportive staff...with quick service and care for the customers.

I like this ski mountain( don't love) because of super old and long lifts. Okay, but over priced food,

Large lodge with good warm food, a free beginners section, just bring your own skis or rent from them, prices compare to what you will find in harbor springs, my friends are the ones that went skiing here, and they had a blast, loved it better than boyne. Wife tried the lesson, and she didn't fall once, next year it'll be my turn. we went on Sunday of MLK weekend, and the lines didn't seem too bad. I agree with the other reviews, people saving chairs in the lodge, but there is a downstairs cafeteria if the upstairs is too crowded. read more

Surprisingly bad customer service, and instructors were definitely trying to just get through their day. This is definitely not the resort we expected to see, especially after past experiences. It's too bad to see good old nubs knob going downhill. read more

A great skiing option for the Midwest with friendly staff, and a good variety of runs. We skied for 2 days without being bored. The lines weren't very long so we didn't have to wait long to get on the lifts. read more

Simply the best family friendly, greatest grooming and courteous staff there is. Been skiing there since the 60's and it's better every year. Locker room is so convenient. Rarely a lift line to deal with and best of all the patrons are quality skiers. Sorry, someone with a personal agenda and an obvious ax to grind posts otherwise. There's always one, but the vast majority love Nubs including locals. Glad others like Boyne, you can have it. I come to SKI! read more