Shanty Creek   Good ski hill, I go there a lot with my buddies. There are a lot of other ski hills around here but we keep going back to this one, the other ones are good too we just feel home at this one I suppose. Says Brian. Shanty Creek is a greater than average ski mountain featuring a roughly average vertical drop when compared to other mid west ski hills. Shanty Creek boasts an average amount of snow every season. The 450 foot height difference is naturally not     that much to brag about, but Shanty Creek makes up for it by other means. Shanty Creek has an average percentage of expert and advanced ski trails and an average ratio of green and blue runs. Shanty Creek has the biggest elevation difference among ski hills in a 21 mile radius. This ski resort has 10 ski lifts, and they are in tremendous condition. The extraordinary seasonal snowfall of 17 feet is one of the reasons this is such a great ski resort. There's 400 acres of skiing area, and it's all in wonderful condition. This ski area has a good range of runs and a decent choice of good ski lifts. Magnificent exercise and just hanging out with your skiing mates have snow skiers coming   here. There are 49 runs to pick from; there's a tremendous variety to suit everyone. There are great comfortable hotels here, but you'd better book in advance of a trip since these hotels fill up fast. The winter months in Michigan is truly a great time of year for snowboarding or skiing. A lot of skiers voyage up here from Cadillac, specifically on the weekends. The trailmap of Shanty Creek on this page unsurprisingly says a thousand words. Shanty Creek has a magnificent set of trails; it won’t leave anyone bored. The skiing and the snowboarding in Michigan is lots of fun all winter long. Whether you're skiing or snowboarding, close by, you'll bump into many delightful spots. Special features: Halfpipe and 3 terrain parks, tubing park, lessons and clinics for all ages Shanty Creek ski area management's own description          Hotels Near Shanty Creek ski area, Michigan LEGEND COTTAGE INN, Bellaire .3 miles away Torch Lake Bed And Breakfast, Central Lake 8.1 miles away Econo Lodge Kalkaska, Kalkaska 10.2 miles away Water Street Inn, Boyne City 17.3 miles away Bluegreen Vacations Mountain Run At Boyne, An Ascend Resort, Boyne Falls 20.5 miles away Boyne Mountain Lodge, Boyne Falls 20.8 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Shanty Creek ski area Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Management Description Description of Shanty Creek ski area submitted by ski area management. Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Shanty Creek ski area.   Ski Areas Near Shanty Creek ski area: Boyne Mountain, Michigan , 21 miles away    500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 60 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    41% Intermediate    29% Beginner Boyne Highlands, Michigan , 31 miles away    552 foot drop, 10 lifts, 54 runs    34% Expert & Adv.    29% Intermediate    37% Beginner Nubs Nob, Michigan , 32 miles away    427 foot drop, 10 lifts, 53 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    30% Beginner Hanson Hills, Michigan , 33 miles away    225 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs    10% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    50% Beginner Skyline Ski Slide, Michigan , 38 miles away    210 foot drop, 5 lifts, 14 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    70% Intermediate    10% Beginner Treetops, Michigan , 41 miles away    225 foot drop, 5 lifts, 23 runs    40% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    30% Beginner Caberfae Peaks, Michigan , 50 miles away    485 foot drop, 6 lifts, 34 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    40% Beginner Homestead, Michigan , 54 miles away    320 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    53% Intermediate    27% Beginner Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Michigan , 60 miles away    375 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs    23% Expert & Adv.    53% Intermediate    24% Beginner Cannonsburg, Michigan , 95 miles away    250 foot drop, 12 lifts, 18 runs    15% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    35% Beginner   Whitewater Near Shanty Creek ski area: Bear River, Emmet County , 26 miles away, Class II-III - 1 miles long (Petoskey)   National Parks Near Shanty Creek ski area: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire - MI , 59 miles away   Golf Courses Near Shanty Creek ski area: Legend Golf Course, Bellaire , 0 miles away Chief Golf Course, Bellaire , 1 miles away Hawk's Eye Golf Club, Bellaire , 1 miles away