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Indianhead Mountain
Indianhead Mountain
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Location	Wakefield, Michigan, N. America
Nearest major city	Wakefield, Michigan
Vertical	640 feet
Top elevation	1,935 ft
Base elevation	1,297 ft
Skiable area	195 acres
Trails	28
Longest run	1 mile
Lift system	5 chair lifts, 1 PomaLift, 2 T-Bars, 1 TowRope
Lift capacity	10,131 skiers/hr
Terrain parks	Yes - 1
Snowfall	17 ft. annual
Snowmaking	Yes (90%)
Night skiing	No
Website	indianheadmtn.com

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Indianhead Mountain is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Wakefield, Gogebic County. Indianhead Mountain is in an area called "Big Snow Country," named so because of the annual 200 inch average snowfall, courtesy of the Lake Effect^[1] from Lake Superior. The area is home to several popular ski resorts, and is the most populated county in Michigan.^[2]

History

The roots of Indianhead Mountain Resort tie in closely with the past and current economy of the area. In the late 1950's Jack English, an amateur pilot from Chicago, over flew Indian Head Mountain. After seeing the abundant snow and area conditions, he developed Indian Head Mountain Resort. This was the impetus for the local ski industry - in the following years, other resorts opened and the area became a skiing hotspot. Mr. English is credited with creating the ski industry in the area, and shifting the local economy away from the failing Iron Mines to one of the most popular ski destinations in the country.^[3] An indication of how important skiing has become to the region is Gogebic Community College's program in ski management,^[4] one of the few in the country.^[5]

Winter Activities

The area offers Snowshoeing, ice skating, cross country skiing^[6] and other winter activities. The area is best known for downhill / apline skiing. Indianhead itself only offers downhill / Alpine skiing.

Skiing

Indianhead features runs from very easy greens through double diamond.^[7] Over 95% of the hill is groomed, and although there is no official tree skiing, adventurous skiers manage it anyway. There are 10 Beginner / Green runs (the largest, Voyagers Highway is in itself the size of many Midwest ski areas,^[8] 7 More Difficult / Blue runs, 7 Most difficult / Black runs, and 4 Expert / Double Diamond runs primarily because of moguls.

The facilities normally found at the hill base are on top of the hill at Indianhead. This means that all skiing begins at the hill top, so your last lift ride for the day is up and off the hill. There are no accommodations at the base of the hill, but there are numerous trailside condos, hill top condos, and rental cabins in the area.

Indianhead is considered to be a family friendly ski area.^[9] Kids under nine ski free with a paid adult.

Amenities include the typical bars, snack areas and restaurant at the top of the hill, and a large restaurant / snack area at the base of the hill. There's also a ski shop, ski and board rentals, and lockers throughout the lodge.

The mountain is serviced by three double chairlifts, one quad lift, one triple lift, one Poma Lift, two T-bar lifts and a towrope. The T-bar lifts are at the base of some Expert runs.

The hill also offers NASTAR racing and has a ski school with private and group lessons. The NASTAR run has permanent course start and end structures for registration, start, timing, etc. on Sundance.

Summer Activities

Hiking

The mountain is popular in the Summer months with many hiking clubs and groups. Many clubs consider it a difficult, albeit enjoyable hike.^[10]

Wildlife

In May, the slopes become home to herds of Whitetail deer.^{[citation needed]}

Location

Indianhead Mountain ski area is located in northwestern Michigan, 200 miles northeast of Minneapolis St. Paul via I-35 to US 2. 110 miles from Duluth, 1.5 miles from Wakefield.^{[citation needed]}

Photographs

Trail Merge
The Pomalift
Part of the Terrain Park
Guitar Playin' on the Slopes
Cool shot of trees and run

Shot from the Base Place at the base of the headwall.

Websites

References

^ "Lake Effect explanation". Island Net. Retrieved 2007-12-21.
^ "Hunt's Guide". Hunts-Upgrade. Retrieved 2007-12-21.
^ [1]Local Ski Industry
^ [2]Gogebic Community College's Ski Management program
^ [3]Area History
^ Cross Country "70 Cross Country". Cross Contry Skier. Retrieved 2007-12-21. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
^ "Trail Map". Indianhead Mountain. Retrieved 2007-12-21.
^ "Run Information". On The Snow. Retrieved 2007-12-21.
^ Reviews "332 Reviews". On The Snow. Retrieved 2007-12-21. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
^ "Hiking Information". Trails. Retrieved 2007-12-21.

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[1] "Lake Effect explanation". Island Net. Retrieved 2007-12-21.

[2] "Hunt's Guide". Hunts-Upgrade. Retrieved 2007-12-21.

[3] [1]Local Ski Industry

[4] [2]Gogebic Community College's Ski Management program

[5] [3]Area History

[6] Cross Country "70 Cross Country". Cross Contry Skier. Retrieved 2007-12-21. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)

[7] "Trail Map". Indianhead Mountain. Retrieved 2007-12-21.

[8] "Run Information". On The Snow. Retrieved 2007-12-21.

[9] Reviews "332 Reviews". On The Snow. Retrieved 2007-12-21. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)

[10] "Hiking Information". Trails. Retrieved 2007-12-21.

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 == History ==
-In the late 1950's Jack English, an amateur pilot from Chicago, over flew Indian Head Mountain. The abundant snow and area conditions lead him to develop Indian Head Mountain Resort.  He is credited with creating the ski industry in the area, and shifting the area's economy from the failing Iron Mines to one of the most popular ski destinations in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.llw-ve.com/guestarchive5.htm|title=Local Ski Industry|accessdate=2007-12-21|publisher=LLw-ve.com}}</ref> An indication of how important skiing has become to the region is Gogebic Community College's program in ski management,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gogebic.cc.mi.us/academics/SAM/|title=Gogebic Community College's Ski Management program|accessdate=2007-12-21|publisher=Gogebic}}</ref> one of the few in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hunts-upguide.com/ironwood___the_gogebic_range.html|title=Area History|accessdate=2007-12-21|publisher=Hunts-Upguide}}</ref>
+The roots of Indianhead Mountain Resort tie in closely with the past and current economy of the area. In the late 1950's Jack English, an amateur pilot from Chicago, over flew Indian Head Mountain. After seeing the abundant snow and area conditions, he developed Indian Head Mountain Resort.  This was the impetus for the local ski industry - in the following years, other resorts opened and the area became a skiing hotspot.  Mr. English is credited with creating the ski industry in the area, and shifting the local economy away from the failing Iron Mines to one of the most popular ski destinations in the country.<ref>[http://www.llw-ve.com/guestarchive5.htm]Local Ski Industry</ref> An indication of how important skiing has become to the region is Gogebic Community College's program in ski management,<ref>[http://www.gogebic.cc.mi.us/academics/SAM/]Gogebic Community College's Ski Management program</ref> one of the few in the country.<ref>[http://hunts-upguide.com/ironwood___the_gogebic_range.html]Area History</ref>
 == Winter Activities ==