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  • 2026 Ninety-Pound Rucksack Challenge logo

    Join the 90-Pound Rucksack Challenge at Marquette Mountain

    Join Marquette Mountain on Wednesday, February 18, to honor the 10th Mountain Division’s legacy. Participate in the Ninety-Pound Rucksack Challenge, a symbolic uphill ski mountaineering climb that celebrates the soldiers who shaped the American ski industry. Register today to carry their story forward.

  • Sea Kayak on Lake Superior beach

    Give the Gift of Adventure

    Forget the flowers that wilt in a week. This Valentine’s Day, give your favorite person a summer they’ll never forget. From February 9th through February 16th, we are opening up our 2026 summer calendar with an exclusive 20% discount on all guided kayak tours.

  • Terrain Park at Marquette Mountain Resort

    Terrain Park Commitment

    Contour Park is evolving. See how our new snowmaking technology, specialized park grooming tools, and dedicated crew are elevating the freestyle experience at Marquette Mountain Resort this season.

  • Family skiing

    Winterfest 2026

    To celebrate the peak of the season, we’re throwing our annual Mid-Winter Festival on January 31st and February 1st.

  • Lift Operator Smiling

    Programs for U.P. Schools!

    At Marquette Mountain, we believe the thrill of gliding down a snow-covered hill shouldn't be a rare luxury—it should be a Northwoods rite of passage. That’s why this year, we’ve completely redesigned our Field Trip and After School programs.

  • Skiers at sign

    We Have Snow!!! (And It Just Keeps Coming)

    Marquette Mountain is enjoying a standout winter with 100 inches of snowfall and counting, delivering deep coverage, open East Side terrain, and some of the best riding conditions of the season.

  • Chair lift at MMR with Lake Superior in the background

    Rocket Chair Update

    During pre-season maintenance, a major gearbox issue was discovered on the Rocket Chair, taking it out for the season. This update explains how Marquette Mountain is responding with River Chair improvements, new night skiing lighting, and terrain access strategies to keep your winter adventure going strong.

  • Mmr Stamp 2026

    Marquette Mountain Days (2026)

    Marquette County / Weekday Specials - Starting January 5th. Join us for special days dedicated to various community groups, offering unique discounts and experiences.

  • Skis And Goggles

    Winter Kick-off 2025

    Winter is coming—and we’re celebrating! Join us at Marquette Mountain on November 22 for our Winter Kick-Off Celebration. Enjoy good food and drinks (yes, oysters are back!), live music, and take care of your pre-season to-dos—pick up your season pass, register for lessons, and get your gear tuned up. Let’s welcome winter together at the Tbar from 1:00–6:00 pm.