Marquette Mountain vs Nub's Nob

Marquette Mountain (Michigan) and Nub's Nob (Michigan) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatMarquette MountainNub's Nob
Vertical drop522 ft (159 m)404 ft (123 m)
Summit elevation1,302 ft1,322 ft
Base elevation778 ft919 ft
Lifts49
Runs2940
Beginner terrain22%38%
Intermediate terrain35%50%
Expert terrain43%12%
Night skiingYesYes

Marquette Mountain has the bigger vertical (522 ft vs 404 ft); Nub's Nob has more runs (40 vs 29); Marquette Mountain skews more expert (43% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Marquette MountainIndy Pass: 2 days
Nub's NobNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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