Author: Melissa Williamson

It’s time for the annual surveys!

We know the weather was crazy, and the season was way too short, but we made 39 million gallons of water into snow and skied 67 days, which isn’t bad for having less than 100″ of natural snow from Mother Nature!

If you skied or rode at Mont Ripley this winter we’d like to hear about your season!

Community members and Michigan Tech students are invited to fill out the annual surveys to help Mont Ripley continuously improve your experiences!

COMMUNITY MEMBERS

MICHIGAN TECH STUDENTS

Thank you for your continued support of Mont Ripley!

On April 10, 2024, let’s come together for MTU’s 24-hour giving challenge, Give Back to the Pack. Whether you’re making a gift or spreading the word, your support can make a significant impact on the future of Mont Ripley and MTU.

Ready to give a gift today? Don’t wait!

To donate, simply visit our Give Back to the Pack fundraising page before April 11 at noon!

Your generosity is greatly appreciated and will have a lasting effect on Michigan Tech and its students. Once you make your gift, be sure to share the message with others to further your impact!

Mont Ripley will hold the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 9th beginning at 10 am.

No early hunting! Lift Tickets required for access to hill. No walk ups.
Exclusive 4 and under walk up area with not ticket required.

1000’s of eggs hidden on the hill! Golden Eggs with even bigger prizes!

Grand Prize – Kona Lanai bike from Rythmn Bike and Board!

What better place to celebrate winter than at Mont Ripley.

With Extended Hours for Winter Carnival!

Thursday, February 8: 12 pm – 9 pm

Friday, February 9: 12 pm – 9 pm
Tubing 1 pm – 8pm

Saturday, February 10: 10 am – 8 pm
Tubing 12 pm – 5 pm
Torchlight and Firework Finale 8:30 pm

Torchlight participants (ages 16 and over) meet at the chalet at 8 pm for safety briefing.

To serve you better during this busy celebration, lift tickets and rentals are available in advance through the online store.

Michigan Tech Students: Don’t forget your season passes! No daily tickets will be issued with ID’s Thursday-Sunday during Winter Carnival!

Michigan Tech students who want to receive a Mont Ripley Season Pass will now need to make thier requests in person and have photos taken at the chalet for pass processing. The previous links to the Google Application have been suspended.

To best serve the students and the community, it is recommended that students come in for the application, photos, and pass pick-up during non-peak hours. The Mont Ripley Office is open daily Monday – Friday at 9am – 9pm.

Rental Equipment is not included in the Experience Tech fee. If rentals are needed, you may RENT ONLINE HERE and go directly to the rental department for equipment pick-up.

Questions regarding the new pass pick-up process or rentals, may be directed to the Ripley Office at 906-487-2340 or ripleyoffice@mtu.edu

Due to continued high temperatures and rain, Mont Ripley will be closed Tuesday, December 26th- Friday, January 5th. We are currently planning to make snow beginning Saturday and rebuild the hill for skiing next week. We hope to resume regular operations on Saturday, January 6th at 10 am

Continue to check Facebook, Instagram and skimontripley.com for the most recent updates on operations.

With 115 acres in the snowiest place in the Midwest, Mont Ripley is a vital recreation resource for Michigan Tech and the Keweenaw. As the University and community expand, there are opportunities for our facilities to grow. Will you show your support of Mont Ripley with a gift today?

GIVE NOW

Chalet Improvement/Expansion
The Mont Ripley Chalet was built in 1965 when Tech’s enrollment was 3,400. It is more than double that now, with 44 percent of the student body visiting the ski hill last winter.

Top to Bottom Beginner Run
The addition of a new top-to-bottom beginner run would better serve guests of all abilities. The new green run would be established to the far east side of the current skiable terrain.

Additional Parking
By providing more convenient parking options, more community members can enjoy a day of skiing!

These previous capital projects for Mont Ripley have been successful:

• An all-hill lighting system was installed in 1997 and allows for wintertime evening recreation.
• Snow-making capability for the entire hill in 2006 and adds weeks to both ends of the season.
• In 2007, the Copper Hoist chair lift was added, doubling our chair capacity.

Will you join us in our next steps to grow Mont Ripley?

GIVE NOW

MSIA Cold is Cool Passport allows 4th and 5th Graders to Ski All Winter Long in Michigan! 

Families can obtain a Cold is Cool Ski & Ride Passport App for their 4th and/or 5th graders that gives them up to three free lift tickets at Mont Ripley and 28 other participating ski resorts across Michigan!

MSIA charges $30 for the passport; $25 covers operating expenses and $5 goes to MIsnow, a new charitable organization that helps get underprivileged kids out on our slopes & trails in the winter.  MIsnow also works to preserve the strong cultural past of Michigan skiing and protect its future with sustainability education.

REGISTER NOW

Cold is Cool Passport also includes a coupon for 20% off a helmet purchase and $20 off the purchase of $100 at participating ski shops across the state.

The Passport is an app to download on your phone, making it contactless at the lift ticket window.