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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.

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

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 MichiganÕs website at www.mountpleasantwow.com.

Directions

Copper Summit Ski, Golf & Zip Line Tours is easy to locate: right in the middle of Michigan!

From Northern Michigan:

US 127 S to Mannsiding Road, Exit #168, Between Clare and Harrison

From Southern Michigan:

US 127 N to Mannsiding Road, Exit #168, Between Clare and Harrison

From Eastern Michigan:

Take U.S. 10 to Clare, head North on US 127 N to Mannsiding Road, Exit #168, about ten miles

From Western Michigan:

Take U.S. 10 to Clare, head North on US 127 N to Mannsiding Road, Exit #168, about ten miles

Physical address:

3407 East Mannsiding Road Harrison, Michigan 48625

Packages

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 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 MichiganÕs 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

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

Trail Conditions

Dates:
12-11-17 Not open yet

12-13-17 8" fresh snow - first grooming passes

12-15-17 Groomed and ready for Saturday opening

12-16-17 Groomed - Riders report trails are soft

12-16-17 Zipper trail conditions are marginal. The limited snow is not holding.

12-18-17 Trails closed

12-21-17 Trails reopened - Conditions are a little ruff but ridable.

12-30-2017 Trails groomed and in great shape.

1-2-2018 Trails groomed at 9 a.m. windy day it may drift later in the day.

1-6-2018 Trails groomed in good condition.

1-10-2018 Trails closed due to warm weather.

1-11-2018 Trails closed due to warm weather and rain.

1-12-2018 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.

2-9-2018 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.

2-12-2018 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.

2-16-2018 Closed - Not able to groom. Too many bare spots and very icy.

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"

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, youÕll find your time spent in the Avalanche a great addition to your day at Copper Summit!

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 Ð including recreational users and hobbyists Ð 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.