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What will your wide-open winter look like in Gaylord, Michigan?  Let us walk you through the next few months in our winter wonderland…

Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing
Treetops Resort and Otsego Resort are your winter hotspots this season – offering up slopes and terrain parks that will get your adrenaline pumping. Both perched atop valleys, downhill skiers and snowboarders will love our epic elevation at 1,380 feet above sea level.  Legs a little wobbly?  There’s no skill required to sail downhill on a tube with the biggest smile you’ve ever had on your face.  The latest snow-making technology helps winter start early at both resorts!  

Snowmobiling
And speaking of adrenaline…how about riding along Trail #7 all the way to the Mackinac Bridge on your snowmobile?  Or take a trail in any direction from our central location and explore the northern Michigan wilderness.  Find trail reports here and request your free snowmobile trail map today!

Winter Rafting
Keep the fun flowing by rafting the Sturgeon River on a guided trip!  Experienced guides take care of the details while you float through some of the loveliest, untouched wilderness in our area.  Yes, you’ll have to do a little paddling, and no, you won’t get wet.  Find more information and tips in Winter Rafting 101.

Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing
If the idea of exploring a tranquil forest is more your speed, head out on any of our trails to experience our favorite silent sports – snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.  You’ll be so enamored with our peaceful woodlands that you won’t even notice the calorie-burning workout taking place.  Bring your own gear or conveniently rent when you arrive. 

Snow Cams
Maybe you can’t make the trip right now but still need a taste of Gaylord.  We’re linked up to snow cams throughout the area, which bring your favorite Alpine Village right to your living room.  Enjoy views of Otsego Lake, local wildlife and our bustling snowmobile trails from the comfort of your couch.  Promise us one thing…don’t forget to tune in with a cup of hot cocoa. 

Visit us soon – we don’t want you to miss out on winter in Gaylord, Michigan!