Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain resort background
A snowboarder skillfully descending Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek Resorts in Mancelona, Michigan. The mountain is blanketed in a thick layer of snow under a clear, blue sky.
A snowboarder skillfully descending Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek Resorts in Mancelona, Michigan. The mountain is blanketed in a thick layer of snow under a clear, blue sky.
Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain in USA - a man on a ski lift going up a hill.
Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain in USA - a person jumping in the air on skis.
Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain in USA - a view of a green on a golf course.
Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain in USA: an aerial view of a ski resort at night.
View of Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain in Mancelona Michigan featuring a ski lift operation amidst the winter sports scene at the ski resort.
Winter scene at Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain in Michigan, showcasing the ski resort, ski lift, a skier, and the snowy landscape typical of a winter sports centre.

Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain Overview

Located in Michigan, Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain is a ski resort known for its beautiful views and fantastic golfing experience. The resort's golf courses have been highly praised by visitors for their excellent condition and challenging elevation changes unique to northern Michigan. The stunning views from the hotel have also been remarked upon as one of the highlights of guests' stays.

The resort is staffed by friendly and accommodating personnel who have been described as helpful and pleasant. The service they provide has been noted as exceptional, contributing to the overall positive experience of guests.

However, despite the highly praised service and location, there are some areas where the resort could improve. The rooms, while clean, have been described as dated and in need of refurbishment. Issues with plumbing and water pressure have been reported, as well as minor inconveniences such as keycards needing to be reprogrammed. The resort's restaurant has also received mixed reviews, with some guests left unimpressed by the quality of food and service.

The resort's amenities are varied, with guests highlighting the quiet and peaceful atmosphere as a major plus. However, some visitors found the resort's cashless policy and lack of on-site gift shops and restaurants inconvenient. Despite these concerns, many guests have expressed their satisfaction with their stay and their eagerness to return.

In summary, Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain offers a beautiful location and enjoyable golfing experience, with friendly and helpful staff. However, improvements could be made in terms of room maintenance, plumbing, and food service. Despite these issues, the resort still manages to provide a relaxing and enjoyable experience for its guests.

Key insights

8 insights available

Night Skiing Area

56.0
Skiable terrain at night

Snow Making Coverage

72.0
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Skiable Terrain

80.0
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
37.0%
Intermediate
28.0%
Expert
35.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

2 features available

Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Night Skiing

Enjoy after-dark skiing operations

Frequently asked questions about Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain

Where is Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain?

Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain is a ski resort in Mancelona, Michigan, United States, at coordinates 44.9400, -85.1300.

How many lifts does Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain have?

Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain has 8 lifts, serving 9 km of marked runs and 80 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain?

Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain has a peak elevation of 356 m, a base elevation of 253 m and a vertical drop of 104 m.

How is Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain rated?

ShredIndex rates Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain 62.8 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

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56 ac

Night Skiing Area

80 ac

Skiable Terrain

9km

Total Run Distance

8total

Number of Lifts

104m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

162.4cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: January (40.3cm)
21.8cm
Nov
38.3cm
Dec
40.3cm
Jan
31.0cm
Feb
23.7cm
Mar
15.0cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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