Two Michigan Ski Resorts Make Top 5 In U.S. Rankings

Ready to hit the slopes? To get you pumped for ski season, two Michigan winter destinations have once again capture national attention.

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USA Today and 10Best asked their readers to pick the top cross-country and overall ski resorts in the nation. A panel of experts chose 20 stellar ski resorts and then it was put up to a public vote.

Once again, two Michigan spots have each made the top ten in their category.

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ABR Trails: A Nordic Skiing Destination

ABR Ski Trails in Ironwood has been voted the No. 4 cross country ski resort in the U.S. Nestled in Michigan’s Big Snow Country, ABR has been a winter favorite for more than 30 years.

What started in 1995 as a small, family-run operation with just eight miles of trails has grown into a 1,100-acre Nordic skiing center with more than 60 miles of cross-country paths and 10 miles of snowshoe trails. The scenic terrain along the Montreal River offers options for classic striding, skate skiing, snowshoeing, and even dog-pulled skijoring.

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Here's the rest of the top 5 cross country ski resorts for 2025:

1. Devils Thumb Ranch - Tabernash, Colorado
2. Bear Valley Adventure Co. - Bear Valley, Califoria
3. LOGE Glacier - Essex, Montana
4. ABR Trails Foundation - Ironwood, Michigan
5. Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center - Truckee, California

Mount Bohemia: Rugged Powder and Adventure

Mount Bohemia in Lac La Belle has been crowned the No. 3 overall ski resort in the nation. Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, it’s where serious skiers and riders chase powder and adventure.

With more than 270 inches of lake-effect snow each year, Bohemia boasts the longest runs and the biggest vertical drop in the Midwest at 900 feet. After a day on the mountain, visitors can relax at the on-site Nordic spa, which includes hot tubs, a steam cabin, and even a cold plunge for the daring.

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The poll found these are the top 5 ski resorts in the nation:

1. Snowbasin Resort - Huntsville, Utah
2. Smuggler's Notch Resort - Jeffersonville, Vermont
3. Mount Bohemia - Lac La Belle, Michigan
4. Aspen Snowmass - Aspen, Colorado
5. Killington Resort - Killington Vermont