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Extended Hours for Winter Carnival

Visit Mont Ripley – Michigan Tech’s very own legendary sight – during Winter Carnival!

Mark your calendars for the upcoming extended hours February 6-8

Thursday: 1 pm- 9 pm (same as usual)

Friday: 1 pm- 9 pm (same as usual)
2 pm downhill skiing and snowboard races
TUBING: 3 pm- 8 pm (extended hours)

Saturday: 9 am- 8 pm (extended hours)
TUBING: 12 pm – 8 pm (extended hours)
Torchlight Parade at 8:30 pm followed by the fireworks finale!

Come see the legendary sights at Mont Ripley overlooking Michigan Technological University

After School and Adult Classes POSTPONED

Due to the extremely low temps- Ripley Kids and After School class for kids and adults will be postponed Monday, January 20 and Tuesday, January 21.

Classes will be made up at the end of the Program.

Mont Ripley will continue to be open normal hours, but suggest caution when skiing and riding today. Stay safe and warm out there.

Ripley Kids and After School Programs Postponed

Tube Park Opening January 18th!

We’ve been waiting and it’s finally here – The Tube Park is opening NEXT WEEKEND January 18th and 19th!

Interested in working at the Tube Park? We’re still hiring more positions as lift operators and tube park attendants!

Apply here and join the Mont Ripley fun this winter!

Tube Park Hours:

Friday: 5 pm-9 pm (beginning January 24th)
Saturday: 10 am-4 pm
Sunday: 10 am-4 pm

Available weekdays for Private Parties – minimum 30 people

Hours subject to change due to weather or popularity.

Classes Start January 6, 2025

Welcome Back, Huskies!

Ski and Snowboard classes begin Monday at Mont Ripley!

If you need rental equipment, rent online HERE before the first day, and your equipment will be ready in the GREEN rental cabin prior to your class.
Classes meet in the RACEROOM.

Allow enough time to collect equipment, change clothes or boots, and be on time for your class.

Shoes, backpacks, or personal items may be left in the rental cabin or taken to the raceroom. DO NOT store items in the upstairs/dining room area. If items need to be locked up, daily lockers are available from the main ticket office for $10.00 per day. Avoid bringing valuables. We are not responsible for loss or theft.

Holiday Hours

Mont Ripley will observe holiday hours beginning Monday, December 23

December 23: 9 am – 4 pm
Christmas Eve: 9 am – 3 pm
Christmas Day: CLOSED
December 26 – December 29: 9 am – 4 pm

Enjoy extended ‘school’s out’ hours for post-Christmas break until Friday, January 3

December 30 – January 3: 1 pm – 8 pm

Michigan Tech PE and all Youth and Adult Ski and Ride School Classes begin the week of January 6 – January 11


Registration Deadline for Ski School is December 20

The registration deadline for Ripley Kids, The After School Program, and Adult Group Lessons is quickly approaching.

Don’t miss out on this year’s learn to ski and ride lessons- REGISTER TODAY!

Classes begin the week of January 6th and run for 6 weeks

Ages 8-12 Monday 5:30–7 pm
Adults Monday  5:30-7 pm
Ages 12 & Over Tuesday 6–7:30 pm
Ages 8-12 Wednesday 6–7:30 pm
Ages 8 & Over Thursday 5–6:30 pm
Ages 8 & Over Friday 5–6:30 pm
Ages 5-8 Saturday 10:30 am-12 pm
Ages 5-8 Saturday 1–2:30 pm