The Highlands
Michigan, US — size S · 22 km of trails · 160 m vertical · 7 lifts · light snowfall
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26/27 Passes
| Pass | What it grants | Blackouts |
|---|---|---|
| Ikon Pass | 7 days | no blackout dates |
| Ikon Base | 5 days | 3 blackout windows |
The mountain
- Trails
- 22 km — size S
- Vertical
- 160 m
- Summit
- 401 m
- Base
- 241 m
- Lifts
- 7
- Region
- Pleasantview, Michigan, United States
Typical Snowfall
Our take: ❄︎❄︎❄︎❄︎ Light
- Snow-day share
- 31% of December–March days — a centimetre or more; ERA5 model
- Longest snowy stretch
- 6 days — consecutive days with a centimetre or more, typical winter; ERA5 model
- Model climatology
- 164 cm — ERA5 model, ~10 km grid
The Season
middle half of winterstypical (dashed: model)2025/26
Snow on the ground: model (ERA5 at mid-mountain), 10 winters; reads low
Snowfall: model (ERA5 at mid-mountain), 10 winters
Natural snow; a groomed base runs deeper.
Character
49% of it is novice or easy terrain — 11 km, against 5 km for North American resorts of 10–25 km. There is a lot of room here for someone still learning.
Terrain
- novicegreen circle0.2 km · 2 runs
- easygreen circle10.4 km · 18 runs
- intermediateblue square6.6 km · 16 runs
- advancedblack diamond4 km · 11 runs
- other0.4 km · 1 run
North American grading.
Lifts
- 6chairlifts
- 1magic carpet
Nearby
| Resort | Distance | Trails | Snowfall | Passes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nubs Nob | 3 km | 15 km | light | Indy Pass, Indy+ Pass | |
| Boyne Mountain | 35 km | 25 km | moderate | Ikon Pass, Ikon Base (shared) | |
| Treetops Resort | 56 km | 5 km | light | Indy Pass, Indy+ Pass | |
| Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek | 61 km | 9 km | light | Indy Pass, Indy+ Pass | |
| Mt. Holiday | 94 km | — | light | Indy Pass, Indy+ Pass | |
| Crystal Mountain | 135 km | 16 km | moderate | Indy Pass, Indy+ Pass |
FAQ
- Is The Highlands on the Ikon Pass?
- Yes. The Ikon Pass grants 7 days at The Highlands for 2026/27, with no blackout dates.
- Is The Highlands on the Ikon Base?
- Yes. The Ikon Base grants 5 days at The Highlands for 2026/27, with 3 blackout windows.
- How much snow does The Highlands get?
- The Highlands has light snowfall by our banding.
- What else can I ski nearby on the same pass?
- Boyne Mountain (35 km)
Sources
- Pass terms
- Ikon
- Mountain figures
- OpenSkiMap, from OpenStreetMap
- Season dates and live status
- skiresort.info
- Snow on the ground
- Open-Meteo