Black River Basin
Bessemer, MichiganBlack River Basin is a ski resort in Bessemer, Michigan, US. It has 6 km of pistes, 3 lifts, elevation up to 425 m. Slopes break down into 3 km beginner, 2 km intermediate, 1 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Blackjack Ski Resort for a combined 11 km ski area.
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Slopes
5.6 km
Lifts
3
Elevation
406–506 m
100 m vertical
Country
US Linked ski area · combined 11 km / 5 lifts
Blackjack Ski Resort
Slopes by difficulty
easy 2.5 km
intermediate 1.7 km
advanced 760 m
unknown 630 m
Lifts by type
chair lift · 2rope tow · 1
46.50272, -90.00293
Sources: osm
Updated 2026-08-11
Nearest airports
- RHI Rhinelander Oneida County Airport 105 km · ~2h 35m
- CMX Houghton County Memorial Airport 137 km · ~3h 22m
- IMT Ford Airport 164 km · ~4h 2m
Nearest cities
- Superior (26,579) 162 km
- Duluth (86,110) 164 km
- Wausau (39,094) 174 km
FAQ
How many ski lifts does Black River Basin have?
Black River Basin has 3 ski lifts — 2 chair lift, 1 rope tow.
How many kilometres of slopes at Black River Basin?
Black River Basin has 5.6 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Blackjack Ski Resort), the combined area totals 11 km.
What is the elevation at Black River Basin?
The highest lift-served point at Black River Basin is around 425 m.
Where is Black River Basin located?
Black River Basin is located in Bessemer, Michigan, US.
Is Black River Basin connected to other ski areas?
Yes, Black River Basin is part of a linked ski area with Blackjack Ski Resort, for a combined 11 km of pistes.
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