Marquette Mountain vs Mont Ripley

Marquette Mountain (Michigan) and Mont Ripley (Michigan) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatMarquette MountainMont Ripley
Vertical drop522 ft (159 m)430 ft (131 m)
Summit elevation1,302 ft1,079 ft
Base elevation778 ft650 ft
Lifts44
Runs2925
Beginner terrain22%36%
Intermediate terrain35%40%
Expert terrain43%24%
Night skiingYes-

Marquette Mountain has the bigger vertical (522 ft vs 430 ft); Marquette Mountain has more runs (29 vs 25); Marquette Mountain skews more expert (43% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Marquette MountainIndy Pass: 2 days
Mont RipleyIndy Pass: 2 days

One pass covers both: Indy Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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