Iron County’s ski season is one of the finest anywhere. Whatever your fancy, be it alpine skiing, nordic skiing, or snowboarding, Iron County offers miles of snowy terrain. Become a part of the Iron County winter and enjoy some of the best skiing in the midwest.  

Cross Country Trails 

Ski Brule
Cross country enthusiasts are welcomed by the 23 kilometers of groomed trails that span the resort. The trails at Ski Brule are heavily wooded, offering a snowy peek at the Brule River.

The Listening Inn

• Beautiful groomed cross country skiing trails. 14k of trails at the Listening Inn, our Tidd Tech Grooming system works well.
• XC-Ski and Snowshoe Rentals available at the Inn

The trails at the Listening inn are always a nice work out. Our trails are open to the public for a trail fee of $6.00 daily or a Season pass for $60.00  Visiting skiiers are welcome to come in after and warm up with a hot drink. Our ski trails are 14k classical sking and we have 2 beginner loops, with not much dificulty. We also have separate snowshoe trails. Rolling terrian and beautiful scenery is what Upper Michigan is all about. http://www.thelisteninginn.com

Ge-Che Trails
Skiers are welcome to test the Ge-Che (meaning "Big Lake") cross country ski trails in the Ottawa National Forest. Double-tracked trails allow skiing in either direction (please keep to the right); single-tracked trails should only be skied in the direction of the arrows. For the skiers' convenience, trails are signed and marked with blue diamonds. The Ge-Che Trails are groomed and tracked by the Covenant Point Bible Camp in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.

Lake Mary Plains Pathway
Test your endurance on the Lake Mary Plains Pathway cross country skiing trails. They are located in the Copper Country State Forest outside of Crystal Falls. The starting point and parking area are located at the Glidden Lake State Forest Campground. Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the pathway.

Ski Hills

Caspian Hill

 Are you interested in skiing but not ready for a mountain? The Caspian Ski Hill just might be for you! The Caspian Ski Hill's gentle slopes and affordable ticket prices make it accessible to everyone. The Caspian Ski Hill is located just east of the intersection of M-189 and Co Rd 424.


Ski Brule

Ski Brule, rated the #1 FAMILY RESORT in the Midwest, presents quality downhill and cross country skiing, among other fun family activities.

Ski Brule has a reputation of offering one of the longest seasons anywhere. Aided by the technology of the snowmaking system, Ski Brule’s expert staff is committed to making the mountain’s skiing conditions perfect. In the right settings, they can cover a hill with three feet of snow in 24 hours.

The quality experience found at Ski Brule is demonstrated in the way the staff treat the youth visiting the hill. Children age nine and under are offered free skiing, exclusive children’s learning areas, and free lodging. The staff at Ski Brule feels obligated to make kids' first skiing experiences as fun and easy as possible!

The "Homestead" side of Ski Brule is many visitors' favorite spot for great skiing. Besides the scenic trails, the cozy Homestead Lodge is popular for being a friendly warm-up location to many skiers. Nobody can visit the resort without joining in the traditional rib or pig roast served at the Homestead Lodge every Saturday night.

Ski Brule is more than just a mountain. Between the friendly, helpful staff, well-manicured trails, the soft glow of Christmas lights generating from the Brule Village, and the tons of smiling faces that leave the hill, a person easily agrees that Ski Brule is a four-star resort. For more information visit www.skibrule.com.