Winter Activities, Festivals & Events
Michigan Upper Peninsula: Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoe Hiking, Winter Festivals and more

See the 2024 Winter Weather Forecast for the Lake Superior Region

See our Weather & Snow Report page for the latest weather and snow depth reports for ski, snowmobile trail, and winter sports conditions all around Lake Superior.

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With some sections of the UP receiving over 200 inches of snow, one can see how this is a winter wonderland for skiers, snowshoeing enthusiasts, and snowmobilers. With the milder winters we've been having in the upper midwest, going to Yooperland is your best chance at fun in the snow.

One popular destination is the Porcupine Mountains area - offering downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing (see pictures from an earlier snowshoe trip), and beautiful Lake Superior scenery.

In addition to downhill and cross country skiing, other popular wintertime activities along the south shore include, snowmobiling, sled dog races, and shoeshoeing.

Winter is a great time to enjoy Michigan UP northwoods and the Lake Superior shore. You can get some healthy exercise, friendly ambience, and see views and sights not easily seen during the other seasons.

Below are a few of the Yooper winter events along the Lake Superior shore communities we know are taking place. Below the event listing are links to trail maps, snow condition reports & snowmobile trail maps.

2023-24 Winter Sports Events - Michigan Upper Peninsula
South Shore of Lake Superior

• Marquette Holiday Tree Lighting - December 8th, 2023
  
  
• SISU Ski Fest - Ironwood - January 6, 2024

• Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Race - Jan 6 - 7, 2024

• Marquette Noquemanon Cross Country Ski Marathon - Jan 26 - 27, 2024

• Heikinpäivä Mid-Winter Fest January 27, 2024

• Soo International 500 Snowmobile Race - Jan 28 - Feb 3, 2024

• Michigan Tech Winter Carnival - Houghton - Feb 7 - 10, 2024

• Michigan IceFest - Feb 8 -11, 2023

• Marquette - Grand Marais UP 200 Sled Dog Race - Feb 15 - 19, 2024

• Porcupine Mountains - Snowburst Festival - tba

• Trenary Outhouse Classic - Last Saturday in February

• Calumet CopperDog 150 Sled Dog Race - March 1 - 3, 2024

• Over the River Through the Woods SnowShoe Race/Trek - tba

• Calumet Great Bear X-Country Ski Race - March 9, 2024

• IndianHead Mountain Top Music Fest & Bikini Races - tba
  

Munising & Pictured Rocks
Snowshoe & XC Ski Trails

Snowshoeing along Lake Superior
in Porcupine Mountains State Park
(click photo for link)

 

 

 

Snowshoeing at Mt. Bohemia

See more Details
on our
Lake Superior
Snow Report Page

Snow Depth, Conditions & Trail Report Links:

- Michigan Snow Depth Report

- Porcupine Mountains Skiing Conditions

- Sault Ste. Marie Snowfall Report

- Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Trail Website

- Grand Marais, Michigan Snow Depth Report

- Munising snowmobile trail report

- Pictured Rocks Skiing, Snowshoeing, Snowmobiling Conditions

- Michigan Downhill Skiing & Snow Sports Reports

- Michigan & Upper Peninsula Snowmobile Trail Maps

- Michigan.org Cross Country Ski Trail Directory

- Marquette County Cross Country Ski Trails

- Marquette Michigan Snow Depth

SuperiorTrails.com - Reinhold Development - 2023

Hiking Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Lake Superior Circle Tour Road Map & Guide to Travel Attractions around Lake Superior.

UP200 Sled Dog Race & Festival