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Big Valley vs Covington Ski Hill

Covington Ski Hill excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Big Valley leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Big Valley

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Covington Ski Hill

82.3" average season

Best Terrain
Big Valley

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Big Valley

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Big Valley

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Big Valley

Pleasant base area

Big Valley
Michigan, United States
$$
Covington Ski Hill
Michigan, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
-
-
Full-Day Program
-
-
Beginner Terrain
6.5
6.5
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
1,640'
1,640'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
25%
25%
Trails
10
10
Lifts
2
1

Getting There

Airport
DTW
DTW
Drive Time
2h
2h
Road Ease
5.0
5.0

Cost

Passes
None
None
Day Pass
$0
$0
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Big Valley

66.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

74.8" total

113%

Covington Ski Hill

82.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

86.7" total

105%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
82"41"0"
Big Valley
Covington Ski Hill

Key Insights

Covington Ski Hill excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Big Valley offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)

Best For

Big Valley

  • Budget-conscious families

Covington Ski Hill

  • Budget-conscious families

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing