Our Facilities

Copper Summit Ski and Golf has been serving Michigan since 1949. The Brockway family has owned and operated Copper Summit since 1957. There are six lifts serving 10 runs, including numerous terrain features, and a snow tubing park on 43 acres. The ski season runs November through March, weather permitting. Recent additions to Copper Summit include the Zip Line Tours and Rocks and Valleys Off-Road Park. The area is just off US 127, between Clare and Harrison, MI.

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.

Hotel Package

Play and stay packages are available at Copper Summit with the following hotel:

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 reservations contact the Doherty Hotel at 1-800-525-4115

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.

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.

We added a new flow loop inside the Zipper Loop to enjoy!

Trail Pass Cost

$5 Season Trail Pass

(until March 15) or end of snow

Day Pass

$40 Bike Rentals

$30 Two Hour Rental

$50 Six Hour Rental

Trail Conditions Date Hours The fat bike trails are open when the ski area is open. Click here for ski hours 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"

Gift Certificates

The Perfect Gift

Looking for the perfect gift for the skier, snowboarder, or tuber in your life? What about that adventure seeking cousin, or your brother who loves to golf? And what about the person who loves it all? Copper Summit Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for EVERYONE! With the gift certificate for the cash value of your choosing, your loved ones can choose what they spend it on:

Zip Lining
Lift Tickets
Rentals
Tubing
Lessons
Season Pass
Golf
Retail
Winter Gear

To purchase a gift card, stop into Copper Summit!

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!

Drone Policy

Out of safety concerns for guests, employees, and resort property, as well as concerns for individual privacy, Copper Summit Ski Area prohibits the operation or use of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, by the general public – including recreational users and hobbyists – without the prior written authorization from the Ski Area. This prohibition includes drones used for filming or videotaping, as well as any drone use by media or journalists operating above or within Copper Summit Ski Area boundaries.

This prohibition on drone operations or use extends to any drones launched or operated from Ski Area property, as well as drones launched from private property outside of the Ski Area boundaries. Please contact a resort representative (989)539-6583 if you have any questions or if you seek prior authorization to operate any aerial drones. Any authorized operation of aerial drones may be governed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations, local law enforcement as well as those policies separately established by Copper Summit Ski Area, which may include certification, training, insurance coverage, indemnification requirements, and waivers or releases of liability.

Any violation of this policy may involve suspension of your skiing or snowboarding privileges, and/or the revocation of your season pass, as well as confiscation of any drone equipment, and may subject violators to any damages, including, but not limited to, damages for violations of privacy and/or physical or personal injuries or property damage, as well as regulatory fines and legal fees.