The View from Above

Oct. 1, 2022

The leaves are finally turning, and there’s a truly unique way to see them in northern Michigan: from high atop a chairlift. Though we still have a few months before ski season starts, chairlifts at NoMi resorts are up and running to give you panoramic views of all the reds, oranges, and gold of autumn on the slopes. It’s a great way to get the family involved in appreciating the changing seasons, and you won’t even have to break a sweat to see some of the prettiest scenery of the North. Crystal Mountain offers rides ($15/person for ages 6+) on Saturdays and Sundays (plus Friday Oct. 21 and 28); Boyne Mountain runs daily through October ($14/ticket for ages 6+); and Shanty Creek runs on Oct. 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 11am to 4pm ($25 per chair, which fits up to four people). Tickets and more information are available on the resorts’ respective websites.