It's Time To Hit The Slopes!

Caberfae Peaks opens for the season on Saturday, December 2nd – book your stay today!

Preview to the Winter Season!

It’s not too early to book your snowy getaway – explore all the ways to winter in the Greater Cadillac Area!

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GET READY FOR WINTER

As the snowy season begins, get the latest conditions updates on our ski hills, groomed trails and lakes!

Freshly groomed machine + natural snow

Caberfae Peaks Ski Conditions -

UPDATED 12/3/23
BASE: 0" to 24"
NEW SNOW:
0” last 24 hrs; 1/2” last 48; 1/2” last 72; 16.5” YTD

LIFTS OPEN: OPENING 12/2/23 - 4 Lifts
SLOPES OPEN: OPENING 12/2/23 - 7

Slope Notes

Get ready for opening weekend! We will have several more trails open with thin snowmaking coverage and/or natural snow: Upper Canyon, No. 1, RW, Jenkins, Bubble Gum, Lift Line and the Backcountry Terrain.

OPENING WEEKEND LIFT HOURS:
Dec 2 & 3 - 10am to 4:30pm

1-2" ice marker

Ice Fishing Report -

UPDATED 12/1/23

Lake Cadillac froze over last night and Mitchell has been mostly covered for a few days now but it is nowhere near ready yet. Forecast for next week is looking pretty mild for daytime temps so PLEASE be patient and safe! Get the latest report from Pilgrim Village Fishing Shop.

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Snowmobile Report 

 

CAPTURE CADILLAC

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 WINTER SEASON STORIES

Read the latest on what makes the Cadillac area special this time of year!

The Science of Snowmaking

Get an overview of snowmaking operations at Caberfae Peaks with their snowmaking expert, Tim Meyer.

The Fatty Caddy Returns in 2024 at the Cadillac Pathway!

After a successful first year, Fatty Caddy organizers Raymond Passchier and Joe Cantwell are building on that momentum to bring another fun group of riders to town. Cadillac will play host to the 2nd annual fat bike race on Saturday, February 24th! Racers can choose...

Winter Fun at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center Center

Winter hikes, ice fishing classes and more! The Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center, at the popular Mitchell State Park, offers a range of programs for all ages. Visitors are greeted by a 500 gallon aquarium showcasing the fish of Lake Mitchell and Lake...

Winter Paddling The Pine

Northern Michigan is packed with fun things to do and the winter season doesn't slow us down! Jake and Alaney Miltner at Pine River Paddlesports have pioneered a new way to enjoy The Pine River which see’s thousands of paddlers every summer and now you can enjoy the...

Winter Hiking The Manistee River Trail

For years, I've been winter backpacking all over the county from Utah to Maine! But the scenic trails we have right here at home are some of the best I've ever had the pleasure of exploring. My most recent winter hike with friends is a tradition that we try to plan...

GRAB A MAP

We have maps for every trail and season! Explore our website to find more, but here are some popular ones to get you started.

MILES OF MULTI-USE 4 SEASON TRAILS

TRAILS WITHIN 20 MINUTES OF DOWNTOWN

LOCAL EVENTS

Explore our events calendar to see what’s happening during your visit, or submit your event for all to see!