Ski Da UP

04/16/2026

04/15/2026

Ski season is coming to a close with just a few lifts still spinning across the Midwest. Let's look to Summer with this throwback from Indianhead (Now Jackon Creek Summit at Snowriver) and their summer offerings. Did you ever golf at Indianhead when the course was still there? What are your other favorite UP summer activities?

04/02/2026

New lift incoming for Marquette! Huge news!

Alright, you caught us. 😉 While we won’t actually be launching you to the summit with literal rockets next winter (sorry, insurance reasons), we have some VERY REAL news that’s just as exciting.

It’s no secret that being without the Rocket Chair this season was tough on everyone. We want to give a massive shoutout to this incredible community for your patience, your loyalty, and for keeping the stoke alive while the lift was down. It's been a fabulous season!🙌

Now, for the announcement you’ve been waiting for: A BRAND NEW LIFT is officially being installed this summer to replace Rocket! 🏗️🚠

We are keeping the exact specs, type, and speed under wraps for just a little longer, but get ready for a massive upgrade to your mountain experience. The future of Marquette Mountain starts now.

What do you hope is coming? Dropping your best guesses in the comments below! 👇

03/29/2026

Looking like a little refresh coming at the end of this week at Snowriver! Almost a foot may be coming. Put those golf clubs away, ski season ain’t over yet!

03/28/2026

03/27/2026

Get your time share in Big Snow Country! The illustration there for Hurley is interesting and probably accurate. I'd say this is from some time in the early to mid-70s.

03/26/2026

The changing ski resort scene back. What was happening back in 1972? From the Milwaukee Sentinel.

03/26/2026

Found a throwback from Indianhead (now Jackson Creek Summit at Snowriver). Who else thinks we should bring back a Midwest Hot Dog Championship???

03/05/2026

Snowriver released 26-27 pass pricing with some new levels for the Legendary Pass.

They also put out that there will be no blackouts at BRB for next season.

The Silver pass is looking pretty good for locals. You can ski every day with JCS blacked out after Christmas, MLK, and Presidents weekend but you can still ski at BRB, which I personally would be doing anyway.

$579 for 30+, $399 for 13-30, and $199 for 12 and under. That beats the adult child combo from last year.

You aren’t eligible for the Ikon add-on with this pass but for many that won’t matter.

03/05/2026

Big News today! Snowriver just joined the Ikon Pass along with sister resorts Granite Peak and Lutsen. This is the first UP resort on one of the big mega-passes. What are your feelings on this? Good? Bad? What does this mean for the future of Midwest Family Ski Resorts and Snowriver, Granite, Lutsen?