Best of Spring Skiing: Experience these 5 Premiere Ski Resorts Driving Distance from Detroit this Spring
- Dan Cooke

- Mar 7, 2024
- 4 min read
Updated: Mar 12
Detroit's snow may have disappeared this month, but don't worry - ski season isn't over yet! Fortunately there are plenty of premiere winter destinations within driving distance of the Motor City where the lifts are still running. Check out these 5 world-class ski resorts driving distance from Detroit to close out your ski season!

Here's a forgetful fact: March is predominantly a winter month. For our community of hikers, paddlers, and mountain bikers, that's certainly not a welcomed reminder. In fact, we'd be willing to bet that spring's unseasonably warm arrival has been a blessing to the senses for you.
For our cold weather faithful - the powder seekers, groomer rippers, and snow-covered trail aficionados - winter's abrupt exit from the Detroit region has been jarring to say the least. As I type these words, ALL of Detroit's "Big Four Ski Resorts" have shuttered for the season (Alpine Valley and Pine Knob, the last two standing, closed for the season today).
Did this year's El Niño winter deliver a bust for Detroit's snow recreational opportunities? Yes - a definitive yes. However, contrary to popular belief, winter did actually arrive to the Great Lakes region, and some areas received generously more snow than others. So much so that certain resorts remain open into mid-March.
That's right, friends: #SkiSZN in the Great Lakes isn't 100% over yet.
Looking to squeeze one final ski trip into the 2024 season? You've come to the right place - here are 5 premiere ski resorts near Detroit where you can still capitalize on late winter skiing and snowboarding opportunities:
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