Blackjack Ski Area
Bessemer, MI 49911
Phone: (888) 906-9835
- Cross Street:
- U.S. 2
- Hours:
- Fri-Mon 9am-4pm
Editorial Review for Blackjack Ski Area – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Blackjack's mascot is a brawny, Paul Bunyan-type cartoon character in a red flannel shirt schussing downhill on a pair of sawed-off tree trunks. The backwoods theme is appropriate as the resort is stripped down to essentials, with a day lodge, four double chairlifts and a handful of groomers.
The Slopes
Blackjack's biggest asset is its large snowboard half-pipe, which dominates the slope above the parking lot. The popular pipe is serviced by two rope tows and is immaculately groomed with perfectly curved slopes for practicing tricks. Of course, riders are welcome to join skiers on all other slopes on this 465-foot-high knob, which features some steep runs near the summit and two dedicated mogul runs near the base of chairs C and D. Though the runs are shorter than at neighboring resorts, it does make the best of its terrain with trails that meander around thick stands of trees.
Vital Stats
Vertical drop: 465 feet
Lifts: 4
Skiable acres: 101
Beginner terrain: 20 percent
Intermediate terrain: 40 percent
Advanced terrain: 40 percent
Snowboarding: Full facilities
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Insider Tips
When to GoHalf-days begin at 12:30pm. No night skiing is available.
Know Before You GoThe average annual snowfall is 210 inches, but Blackjack also has snowmaking equipment in case of dry years.
The ExtrasSki instruction, equipment rental, saloon, restaurants and two snowboarding half-pipes.
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