Where Nub's Nob’s numbers come from
21 observations from 4 publishers behind 19 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.
Figures
7/11 core figures collected.
Summit elevation1,338 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Highest lift-served elevation1,329 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
Base elevation911 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Advertised vertical drop427 ft2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Nub's Nob
Lift-served vertical418 ftNo sources:Derived
Computed from highest lift-served elevation and base elevation, not read from a source.
= highest_lift_served_elevation_ft − base_elevation_ft
Skiable acres248 ac2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Nub's Nob
Named trails532 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Nub's Nob
Nub's Nob — official websitePublishedOct 2026“is known for being the home of The Midwest's Best Snow with 53 ski slopes”
Longest run0.9 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Night skiingYes1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Total lifts91 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Nub's NobPublishedSep 2026“Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 8 chairlifts, 1 rope tow (9 in all)”
Uphill capacity18,275 /hr1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Average annual snowfall123 in1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Snowmaking coverage240 ac1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Airport drive3 h 24 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Nub's Nob, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Nub's Nob: 3 h 24 min and 206 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Airport road miles206.0 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Nub's Nob, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Nub's Nob: 3 h 24 min and 206 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Big airport drive3 h 24 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Nub's Nob, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Nub's Nob: 3 h 24 min and 206 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Big airport road miles206.0 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Nub's Nob, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Nub's Nob: 3 h 24 min and 206 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Closest airport drive24 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) to Nub's Nob, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) to Nub's Nob: 24 min and 12.7 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Closest airport road miles12.7 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) to Nub's Nob, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) to Nub's Nob: 24 min and 12.7 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Pages cited
Every source behind the figures, passes and facts, the resort’s own pages first.
- Nub's Nob — About Nub's Nob Ski Area and ResortThe resort’s own site · nubsnob.com
- Nub's Nob — official websiteThe resort’s own site · nubsnob.com
- Indy Pass — partner resortsSki pass · Indy Pass · indyskipass.com
- Michigan Snowsports Industries Association — ski areasState ski association · Michigan Snowsports Industries Association · goskimichigan.com
- Midwest Ski Areas Association — membersSki area association · Midwest Ski Areas Association · midwestski.org
- Lift Blog — Nub’s NobSki guide · Lift Blog · liftblog.com
- Wikipedia — List of ski areas and resorts in the United StatesEncyclopedia · Wikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia — Nub's NobEncyclopedia · Wikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Drive from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Nub's Nob, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027Worked out by aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Drive from Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) to Nub's Nob, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027Worked out by aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Nonstop flights by route, December 2025 – March 2026: BTS T-100 Domestic Segment (U.S. Carriers) and T-100 International Segment (All Carriers)U.S. government · Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · transtats.bts.gov
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)U.S. government · Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · geodata.bts.gov
- OpenSkiMap — Nub's NobCommunity map · OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · openstreetmap.org
Other facts
Where the page's other facts come from: its location, website, owner and the like.
- Nearest major airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Closest airline airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Coordinates
- OpenSkiMap — Nub's Nob
- Website
- Nub's Nob — official website
- Nearest city
- Wikipedia — Nub's Nob
Operating status
The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.
- operatingNub's Nob · The resort’s own site · 2026-10-02× Home 26/27 Passes Shop About Ski Area Hours Webcam/casts Trail Maps Calendar Who We Are Am…
- operatingIndy Pass · Ski pass · 2026-09-28Nubs Nob — Harbor Springs, MI, USA (Alpine)
- operatingMichigan Snowsports Industries Association · State ski association · 2026-09-28Listed by Michigan Snowsports Industries Association: "nubs nob"
- operatingMidwest Ski Areas Association · Ski area association · 2026-09-28Listed by Midwest Ski Areas Association: "Nub’s Nob Ski Area"
- operatingWikimedia Foundation · Encyclopedia · 2026-09-28* Nub's Nob – Harbor Springs
- operatingLift Blog · Ski guide · 2026-09-28Nub’s Nob: 7 operating lift(s) — Black (Quad), Brown (Triple), Gray (Triple), Green (Quad), Purple (Double), Red (Quad), Yellow (Triple); 7 removed/not operating
- operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Community map · 2026-09-28Nub's Nob — status: operating; activities: downhill, nordic; lifts mapped: 9; downhill runs mapped: 40; Pleasantview
Data quality notes
- Not yet collected: beginner terrain, intermediate terrain, advanced terrain, expert terrain.