A resort in northern Michigan near Harbor Springs, part of the Boyne group, and one of the two main ski destinations in the Midwest alongside its sister mountain.

The vertical is modest and the terrain is mostly gentle with thorough snowmaking and grooming, and the operation is built around families and learning.

There is a substantial hotel at the base with a spa and indoor pools, which makes it work as a full winter destination rather than a day hill.

Lake Michigan is close by and the surrounding area has a strong summer resort tradition. Detroit is around four and a half hours away.