Golf, Ski, and Zipline packages are available at Copper Summit with the following hotel:
*Zipline packages are seasonal May through October*
Doherty Hotel & Convention Center
604 N. McEwan St.
Clare, MI 48617
Phone: 877-2-DOHERTY
www.dohertyhotel.com
Doherty Hotel Ski or Board Lift Package
Spend the day skiing at Copper Summit and spend the night at the historic Doherty Hotel in beautiful downtown Clare.
Package includes:
Overnight accommodations
All-day lift ticket at Copper Summit Ski & Golf
For other lodging in Clare County checkout the Clare County Convention & Visitors Bureau web site at www.clarecounty.net, Snug Haven Lakeside Resort at www.snughaven.com, or Golf Central Michigan’s website at www.mountpleasantwow.com.
SKI FACILITIES
210 ft. vertical drop. 30% beginner, 45% intermediate, 10% advanced, 15% terrain park, 1 Triple chairlifts, and 4 rope tows. New last year, a Magic Carpet.
SNOWMAKING
50 snowmaking positions with a capacity of up to 1,000 gallons of water per minute... or 12" of machine made snow in a 24 hour period at temperatures of 20° F.
SKI LODGE
5,500 square feet Bar & Lounge upstairs... Short Order Grill, Rental Shop, Ski Patrol First Aid Facility, Ticket, Ski School Lesson Center, Reception & Group Sales Upstairs.
SKI SCHOOL LESSON CENTER
PSIA/AASI certified, 30+ instructors, ski & snowboard lessons for all abilities - both group and private.
RENTAL SHOP EQUIPMENT
350 sets of skis, 100 junior skis, 110 snowboards with strap-in bindings and boots, 20 Snow Blades.
TERRAIN PARK
Jumps, bumps, mounds, rails, table tops, for boarders and skiers only.
TUBING
2 Handle tows, 4 Tubing Runs, and 160 Tubes. Tubing Vertical Drop 100 ft., Longest run 750 ft.
ZIP LINE TOURS
Start at Ground School, a small 60 foot long zipline to get started, then head to our 10 separate ziplines, including the final TWIN ZIP, over 4,000 ft of cable, reaching heights up to 70 feet.
OFF-ROAD PARK
This off-road park has the typical Northern Michigan terrain that will challenge the driving skills of mild to wild 4 x 4 drivers. The park has over 200 acres of hills, rocks, mud and a variety of trails for different skill levels. Come and explore the many different trails.
WINTER BIKE TRAILS
Copper Summit is excited to add Winter Fat Bike Trails to its list of winter fun! Grab your fat tire bike and enjoy 6 miles of groomed trails. The six miles of trails consist of two loops a one mile hilly curvy extreme trail (Zipper Loop) and five mile loop through the wilderness (Golf Course Loop).
CLOSED - Due to ungroomable trails, bare spots and ice.
Trail Pass Cost
Day Pass - $5
Season Trail Pass (until March 15) or end of snow - $40
Bike Rentals - sizes available - one small, one medium, two large
Two Hour Rental - $30
Six Hour Rental - $50
Hours
The fat bike trails are open when the ski area is open.
Other Notes
Watch out for loose snow and icy spots on the trail.
The trails are closed if raining or if temperatures are above 40 degrees.
Minimum tire width of 3.7"
TRAIL CONDITIONS
12-16-2021
Zipper trail conditions are marginal. The limited snow is not holding.
12-18-2021
Trails closed
12-21-2021
Trails reopened - Conditions are a little ruff but ridable.
12-30-2021
Trails groomed and in great shape.
1-2-2022
Trails groomed at 9 a.m. windy day it may drift later in the day.
1-6-2022
Trails groomed in good condition.
1-10-2022
Trails closed due to warm weather.
1-11-2022
Trails closed due to warm weather and rain.
1-12-2022
Trails closed until we receive measurable snow. Unfortunately what is left of the trail is all ice. With little snow we are not able to groom.
2-9-2022
Bike trails reopened - Very soft conditions - The trails were packed several times this week, howerever the snow is light and fluffy so the trail is soft.
2-12-2022
Trail conditions very soft. We contintinue to pack the trails. The snow was very fluffy and it is not packing very well. With warm temps later this week thing should get better.
2-16-2022
Closed - Not able to groom. Too many bare spots and very icy.
LOUNGE
Avalanche Bar and Grill is our cozy mountainside lounge that overlooks the ski hill.
It’s a great place to unwind after an exciting day of skiing, riding, golfing, or zip lining, have dinner and an adult beverage, or just share some laughs with old friends. With our extensive grill menu and full bar, you’ll find your time spent in the Avalanche a great addition to your day at Copper Summit!
