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Hanson Hills vs Nub's Nob

Nub's Nob excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Hanson Hills leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Hanson Hills

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Nub's Nob

64.4" average season

Best Terrain
Hanson Hills

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Hanson Hills

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Hanson Hills

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Hanson Hills

Pleasant base area

Hanson Hills
Michigan, United States
$$
Nub's Nob
Michigan, United States
$$

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'
480'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
25%
38%
Trails
10
40
Lifts
2
9

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

Hanson Hills

58.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

60.9" total

105%

Nub's Nob

64.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

74.4" total

116%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
64"32"0"
Hanson Hills
Nub's Nob

Key Insights

Nub's Nob excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Hanson Hills offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Hanson Hills has greater vertical drop (1,640' vs 480'), offering longer runs
  • Nub's Nob has more beginner/intermediate terrain (88% green and blue), while Hanson Hills skews more advanced (35% black and double black)

Best For

Hanson Hills

  • Budget-conscious families

Nub's Nob

  • Budget-conscious families

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Regions

Colorado
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British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing