Nub's Nob
Where Nub's Nob’s numbers come from
21 observations from 4 publishers behind 18 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 websitePublishedSep 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 skiingYes2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Nub's Nob
Nub's Nob — official websitePublishedSep 2026“December 29 Update: Open for night skiing | 12-29-2025 | After a wind hold this afternoon we will open for night skiing. The lifts will spin from 5:30 p.m. to 9:”
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
Drive from the fly-in airport3 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)”
Drive from nearest major airport3 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)”
Road miles from nearest major airport206.0 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)”
Drive from closest airline airport24 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)”
Road miles from closest airline airport12.7 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, best tier first.
- Tier 1Nub's Nob — About Nub's Nob Ski Area and ResortNub's Nob · nubsnob.com
- Tier 1Nub's Nob — official websiteNub's Nob · nubsnob.com
- Tier 2Indy Pass — partner resortsIndy Pass · indyskipass.com
- Tier 2Michigan Snowsports Industries Association — ski areasMichigan Snowsports Industries Association · goskimichigan.com
- Tier 2Midwest Ski Areas Association — membersMidwest Ski Areas Association · midwestski.org
- Tier 3Lift Blog — Nub’s NobLift Blog · liftblog.com
- Tier 3Wikipedia — List of ski areas and resorts in the United StatesWikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Tier 3Wikipedia — Nub's NobWikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Tier 4Drive from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Nub's Nob, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Tier 4Drive from Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) to Nub's Nob, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Tier 4Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · geodata.bts.gov
- Tier 5OpenSkiMap — Nub's NobOpenSkiMap.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 · Tier 1 · 2026-09-28× Home 26/27 Passes Shop About Ski Area Hours Webcam/casts Trail Maps Calendar Who We Are Am…
- operatingIndy Pass · Tier 2 · 2026-09-28Nubs Nob — Harbor Springs, MI, USA (Alpine)
- operatingMichigan Snowsports Industries Association · Tier 2 · 2026-09-28Listed by Michigan Snowsports Industries Association: "nubs nob"
- operatingMidwest Ski Areas Association · Tier 2 · 2026-09-28Listed by Midwest Ski Areas Association: "Nub’s Nob Ski Area"
- operatingWikimedia Foundation · Tier 3 · 2026-09-28* Nub's Nob – Harbor Springs
- operatingLift Blog · Tier 3 · 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) · Tier 5 · 2026-09-28Nub's Nob — status: operating; activities: downhill, nordic; lifts mapped: 9; downhill runs mapped: 40; Pleasantview
Data quality notes
- missingNot yet collected: beginner terrain, intermediate terrain, advanced terrain, expert terrain.