Indianhead First to Open in Big Snow Country

WAKEFIELD, MI - Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - Ski and snowboard season is officially starting in Big Snow Country. Indianhead Mountain Resort opens for its 51st skiing and snowboarding season this Friday, December 3rd.

Nearly a foot of natural snow combined with an impressive snowmaking system enable Indianhead to open earlier and stay open longer than many other Midwestern resorts.

“We pride ourselves on being able to offer a longer season with great conditions,” says GM Barry Bolich. “Our snowmakers and groomers work very hard to provide a great experience for our guests.”

Discount lift tickets and lodging are still available online for those that are looking for a good deal. Visit www.indianheadmtn.com for specials, information and to view live cams.

To celebrate the opening, anyone with a season’s pass from any of the Upper Peninsula’s other great ski areas can purchase a lift ticket for only $25 December 3-5th. Valid pass must be provided at time of purchase.

Indianhead will also offer its popular “Local’s Special” on Wednesday and Sundays for residents of residents of Gogebic, Iron MI and WI, Vilas, Ontonagon, Oneida, Ashland, Bayfield, Price and Lincoln counties. $25 includes lift and ski rental. Valid ID required.

Indianhead Mountain Resort is a ski and snowboard resort located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula offering 29 downhill skiing slopes, 638 vertical feet sand an average of 17 feet of snow per year. The village and resort facilities are located on top of the mountain overlooking the Ottawa National Forest. Indianhead boasts award-winning dining, lodging, live entertainment and full-service conference/banquet facilities. www.indianheadmtn.com