Indy Pass Off-season guide

Shanty Creek Resorts Ski Guide

Shanty Creek Resorts is an Indy Pass ski area in Michigan: 43 trails, 500 ft vertical, 81 acres.

Base 620 ft · Summit 1,160 ft

500 ft
Vertical Drop
43 runs
Trails
81 ac
Lift-served acres
160"
Avg Annual Snow
$65
Day Ticket*
9
Lifts

Shanty Creek Resorts at a glance

Shanty Creek Resorts is welcoming to all levels with 35% beginner terrain. There's a terrain park on site.

The mountain averages 160" of snowfall a season and runs snowmaking to hold coverage through thaws. Walk-up tickets start around $65 and day-of pricing moves with demand. Shanty Creek Resorts is an Indy Pass mountain.

When Shanty Creek Resorts gets crowded

How the model works

Modeled crowd pressure for a normal week; snow can push any day up.

Midweek Quiet
Friday Quiet
Saturday Quiet
Sunday Quiet
Holiday weeks Moderate

Crowds are rarely the story here, even on a Saturday.

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*Day ticket prices move with date and demand; confirm with Shanty Creek Resorts before you buy.