Dining Options

The Caribou Lodge will be opening for the season on December 14 & 15, 2012.  The Hideout will be open along with the ski hill on December 21, 2012.  The Caribou is open every day during the holidays and then Thursday thru Sunday starting at 4:00 pm for dinner and open for lunch on weekends.  Dinner Menu.
(Closed for the season but booking special events, please call 932-4838)

The Hideout is located in the Gun Barrel Lodge right next door to the The Caribou Lodge.  Hours of operation for the Hideout for food are 11:00 am - 3:00 pm daily for full menu, limited menu after 3:00 pm.
(Closed for the season but booking special events, please call 932-4838)

Alpen Inn Tavern and Grill located on Alpen Road, just a short drive (or shuttle bus ride) from anywhere on the mountain, or ski to the front door. Located directly on Flintlock trail. Sunday-Thursday:  10am-12am (midnight) Friday-Saturday:10am-2am Lunch served from 11am-5pm Dinner served from 5pm-9pm.

Black River Valley Pub offers food , drink, entertainment, and nightly specials.  Located a short distance from the ski area on Black River Road.  Open Tuesday-Sunday 4:00pm - 2:30am.   Free Shuttle bus service from anywhere on the mountain.  Follow them on Facebook.


Brews & Munchies

Big Powderhorn Cheese and Gift Haus stocks a wide range of groceries, beers and wines, cheeses and exclusive Big Powderhorn Mountain ski souvenirs. 
Stop in for Kids Happy Hour - FREE ICE CREAM Saturdays 4:00 pm-6:00 pm.  Located at the base of chair #4.

*Note: Michigan State Law prohibits serving alcohol before 11:00 am Central Time on Sundays or from 9:00 pm Christmas Eve until we open on Dec 26th.

 

Off The Slopes

The Wolverine Nordic cross-country trail system features 19km of trails with access points in the village and at the top of lift #4.

NIGHT LIFE

The Caribou Lodge featuring live music or DJ's on select weekends starting at 9:00pm. Opening on December 14, 2012.

Hideout Grill & Bar  located in the New Gun Barrel Lodge will have live music or DJ's on selected weekends.  Opening on December 14, 2012.

Black River Valley Pub offers nightly specials and live entertainment on many weekends.

Award Winning Resort

Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort has been recognized for the second year in a row as having the "Best Downhill Terrain" in the midwest by OnTheSnow.com, the web's most visited snow skiing site. Visitors named us "Most Family-Friendly Resort" and "Best Downhill Terrain" in the midwest and ranked Big Powderhorn #2 Overall in Michigan in 2009 and "Best Downhill Terrain" in 2010! No other resort in the Western U.P of Michigan has gained these honors. Our grooming department takes great pride in the snow conditions that are prepared each and every night for our guests to enjoy the next day. These awards reflect that those efforts are appreciated by you, our skiing and boarding guests and we thank you for this award again this year.