The Highlands (Boyne Highlands) ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Michigan, United States · Base 787 ft · Summit 1,312 ft · Vertical 525 ft
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Questions about The Highlands (Boyne Highlands)
Is The Highlands (Boyne Highlands) good for beginners?
50% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 31% intermediate and 19% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.
Is The Highlands (Boyne Highlands) on the Epic or Ikon pass?
The Highlands (Boyne Highlands) is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for beginners and intermediates; limited terrain for advanced skiers and experts
■ Beginner 50% · ■ Intermediate 31% · ■ Advanced 19%
47 mapped runs (about 13 miles) and 7 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN), about 0.3 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Boyne Mountain Michigan · 21 mi
- Blue Mountain Ontario · 236 mi
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