Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort

Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort is a small ski area in Bessemer, Michigan, operating at 1,633 feet of elevation with 421 vertical feet of terrain. The resort offers skiing and snowboarding on a modest hill in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, serving as a local destination for winter sports enthusiasts in the region.

Access is straightforward from Bessemer, a community in the western UP. Winter conditions typically support operations from December through March, though the modest vertical and exposure to Lake Superior weather mean conditions can be variable. For riders seeking significant terrain or a full resort experience, this is a small neighborhood hill—best suited to local skiers, families new to the sport, or those passing through the area.