The fun begins as the snow starts to fall in Traverse City!
If you are looking to explore the area on snowmobiles, Snowblitz Snowmobile rents snowmobiles close to the vast network of snowmobile trails at Peegeos Food & Spirits on Supply Road.
Many of the local trails are groomed for cross country skiing. If you are interested in biking the trails all you need is a fat tire bike and the snow is no problem. With thousands of trails throughout the region, snowshoeing is a local favorite.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is transformed in the winter and there are new and fun ways to explore the dunes. For a unique adventure grab the sleds or tubes and climb the dunes and slide all the way back down! Guided and self-guided snowshoe hikes are available and there are many groomed trails for cross country skiers.
Of course you can always go on a wine or beer tour. There are many tour companies that will provide safe transportation and plan the day for you.
If you would rather hit the slopes there are 3 ski resorts within 30 minutes of your Dyer Lake Vacation Home.
Hickory Hills – 231-922-4700 – Located about 15 minutes north and owned by Traverse City. It offers 15 runs for skiers and snowboarders including a bunny hill. Tow ropes and carpet lifts take you to the top of the runs. The park also offers a 5K trail for cross country skiers. Hickory Hills Ski Map
Mt. Holiday – 231-938-2500 – A local non-profit ski resort located about 25 minutes north east. Mt. Holiday has taught thousands of Traverse City kids to ski including one of your hosts. The resort offers a terrain park for snowboarders, beginning to advance slopes. Snow tubing is also available. Zip lining and hiking trails are available during the summer months. Mt. Holiday Ski Hill Map
Crystal Mountain Resort – 855-995-5146 – With 8 lifts, 59 trails (27 lit for night skiing), 3 terrains and 7 glade areas Crystal Mountains provides skiing for all abilities. They also have a 25km cross country skiing network and a cross country learning center. Some trails allow snowshoeing, hikers and fat tire bikes. Crystal Mountain Ski Map | Crystal Mountain Cross Country Trail Map
There are other ski resorts located 1-2 hours north and south of Traverse City:
Caberfae Peaks, Cadillac – 1 hour
Shanty Creek Resort, Bellaire – 1 ¼ hours
Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls – 1 ½ hours
Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs – 2 hours
Nub’s Nob, Harbor Springs – 2 hours