Resort Comparison

Chatham Hill vs Nub's Nob

The Verdict

Chatham Hill leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Nub's Nob

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Chatham Hill

76.4" average season

Best Terrain

Chatham Hill

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Chatham Hill

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Nub's Nob

1h from TVC

Best Village Vibe

Nub's Nob

Pleasant base area

Chatham Hill

Michigan, United States

Nub's Nob

Michigan, USA

$$Indy

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

6.5

8.0

—

Walkability

5.0

6.5

—

Village Vibe

5.0

7.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,640'

427'

—

Skiable Area

0 ac

248 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

DTW

TVC

—

Drive Time

—

Road Ease

5.0

8.0

—

Cost

Passes

None

Indy

—

Day Pass

$69

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Chatham Hill

Michigan, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical1,640'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs25%

Trails10

Getting There

AirportDTW

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Nub's Nob

Michigan, USA

$$Indy

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

6.5

Village Vibe

7.0

Mountain

Vertical427'

Skiable Area248 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails53

Getting There

AirportTVC

Drive Time1h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$69

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Chatham Hill

76.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

83.6" total

109%

Nub's Nob

64.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

74.4" total

116%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

76"38"0"

Chatham Hill

Nub's Nob

Key Insights

Nub's Nob excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain.

Key Differences

Nub's Nob's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Chatham Hill's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Nub's Nob's walkability score (6.5) exceeds Chatham Hill's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Nub's Nob's family village atmosphere score (7.0) exceeds Chatham Hill's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Nub's Nob offers more terrain variety (248 acres vs 0 acres)
Chatham Hill has greater vertical drop (1,640' vs 427'), offering longer runs

Best For

Chatham Hill

Budget-conscious families

Nub's Nob

Families with first-time skiers (excellent beginner terrain)
Those seeking a walkable village experience
Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere

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Resort Comparison

Chatham Hill vs Nub's Nob

The Verdict

Chatham Hill leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Nub's Nob

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Chatham Hill

76.4" average season

Best Terrain

Chatham Hill

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Chatham Hill

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Nub's Nob

1h from TVC

Best Village Vibe

Nub's Nob

Pleasant base area

Chatham Hill

Michigan, United States

Nub's Nob

Michigan, USA

$$Indy

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

6.5

8.0

—

Walkability

5.0

6.5

—

Village Vibe

5.0

7.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,640'

427'

—

Skiable Area

0 ac

248 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

DTW

TVC

—

Drive Time

—

Road Ease

5.0

8.0

—

Cost

Passes

None

Indy

—

Day Pass

$69

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Chatham Hill

Michigan, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical1,640'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs25%

Trails10

Getting There

AirportDTW

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Nub's Nob

Michigan, USA

$$Indy

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

6.5

Village Vibe

7.0

Mountain

Vertical427'

Skiable Area248 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails53

Getting There

AirportTVC

Drive Time1h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$69

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Chatham Hill

76.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

83.6" total

109%

Nub's Nob

64.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

74.4" total

116%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

76"38"0"

Chatham Hill

Nub's Nob

Key Insights

Nub's Nob excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain.

Key Differences

Nub's Nob's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Chatham Hill's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Nub's Nob's walkability score (6.5) exceeds Chatham Hill's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Nub's Nob's family village atmosphere score (7.0) exceeds Chatham Hill's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Nub's Nob offers more terrain variety (248 acres vs 0 acres)
Chatham Hill has greater vertical drop (1,640' vs 427'), offering longer runs