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Mont Ripley

Franklin Township, Italy

Mont Ripley

Mont Ripley Ski Area (Often shortened to Mont Ripley, or simply Ripley) is a ski hill located in Franklin Township, Houghton County, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The site is just outside the cities of Hancock and Houghton. It is owned by Michigan Technological University. It was founded in the ear

ly 1900s by Fred Pabst Jr. (and managed by Fred Lonsdorf). With the addition of snow making in 2000, the season has been extended from late November to late March or early April. Mont Ripley is known for its challenging terrain and views of Houghton and Portage Lake. It is also commonly used by racers.

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