Marquette Mountain Days 2026

Marquette Mountain Days 2026 is built around a simple idea: weekday skiing and snowboarding should remain accessible, consistent, and community focused. Beginning January 5, 2026, these recurring weekday specials provide a dependable way for local families, students, seniors, and Upper Peninsula residents to enjoy the mountain throughout the winter season. Rather than a one-time event, Mountain Days runs continuously, allowing guests to plan repeat visits around a schedule they can count on.

Set above Lake Superior, Marquette Mountain is known for reliable snowfall and a steady winter rhythm that defines life in the Upper Peninsula. Mountain Days reflects that rhythm, offering quieter weekdays, manageable crowds, and an experience well suited to learning, progression, and relaxed time on the slopes.

Each Mountain Days offer is tied to a specific weekday and group, making it easy to plan ahead and return throughout the season. All Mountain Days discounts are available in person at the ticket window and are subject to change. Eligibility requirements apply, and guests should be prepared to show appropriate identification where required.

Monday is Homeschool Day (6-18 years old)

• 6-18 years old
• 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
• Tickets are 50% off Day ticket adult rack rate
• Rental is 50% off Day rental rack rate

Tuesday Days is U.P. Squeaky Wheel Day (18-79 years old with U.P. address)

• 10:00 am-5:00 pm
• Tickets are 30% off Day ticket adult rack rate
• Rental is 30% off Day rental rack rate

Tuesday Night is U.P. County School Night (K-12, 6-18 years old with U.P. address)

• 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
• Tickets are 60% off Day ticket adult rack rate
• Rental is 60% off Day rental rack rate

Wednesday is Senior Day (65-79 years old with U.P. address)

• 10:00 am-5:00 pm
• Tickets are 40% off Day ticket adult rack rate
• Rental is 40% off Day rental adult rack rate

Thursday is NMU Student Day (active, full-time NMU Student)

• 10:00 am-8:00 pm
• Tickets are 40% off Day ticket adult rack rate
• Rental is 40% off Day rental rack rate

Friday is Duelling College Student Day (active, full-time students of NMU, MTU, Lake Superior State, Gogebic, Bay College, Bay Mills, Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College, UW system)

• 10:00 am-8:00 pm
• Tickets are 20% off Day ticket adult rack rate
• Rental is 20% off Day rental rack rate

This rotating weekday structure allows Mountain Days to serve a wide range of guests without concentrating access into a single day or event. By spreading participation across the week, Marquette Mountain maintains a consistent on-snow experience while keeping winter sports approachable for those with flexible schedules.

Mountain Days is designed for people who live, study, and spend their winters in the Upper Peninsula. Families introducing new skiers, college students balancing class schedules, seniors seeking comfortable midweek conditions, and local residents looking for consistent access all benefit from the structure of the program. The focus remains on participation and continuity rather than peak-day volume.

Located just minutes from downtown Marquette, Marquette Mountain offers more than lift access alone. Full-service rentals, lessons, and on-site amenities make weekday visits straightforward, while the surrounding city provides dining, shopping, and cultural options that extend the day beyond the slopes. Mountain Days pairs naturally with the pace of Marquette winters, where outdoor recreation and daily life intersect.

Marquette Mountain Days 2026 continues a long-standing commitment to winter access in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. By keeping weekday skiing and snowboarding affordable and predictable, the program supports the region’s outdoor tradition and reinforces Marquette Mountain’s role as a community-centered ski resort.