When Winter Comes...
It’s fun up here in the winter! Take four months of great snow, mix well with with hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails and the result is a winter getaway that’s hard to beat! Accommodations and restaurants are plentiful, rates are economical, and you’ll find plenty of outlets for snowmobile rentals, accessories and service, winter sports clothing and all necessary items that guarantee a great vacation.
The biggest event in the U.P. - and in the entire snowmobile racing world - has to be the annual I-500 Snowmobile Race, held the first weekend in Feburary. Be sure to check our calendar of events for the latest on other great wintertime events!
Snowmobiling and Winter Weather Prevention
The most fast-paced excitement available in the Sault has to be snowmobiling. Sault Ste. Marie has many established snowmobile trails where anyone can enjoy riding along on their machines. With hundreds of miles of trails, the Soo is truly a snowmobiling heaven.
Severe Winter Cold Weather and Prevention. Always Make sure you are prepared for our winter cold. It can be very dangerous.
Skiing
Downhill skiers head for Canada's Searchmont Ski Resort, as the only Midwest Ski resort actually located on a mountain, we're quite proud to say that we have the most diverse terrain, the longest runs (all 18 of them) and the biggest vertical (750 feet!) around. Located just 30 miles North of the border city of Sault Ste. Marie, this is the place to be. See you on the slopes!
Hockey
Living in snowy weather for nearly half of the year means our residents become very proficient at winter sports. The most popular of these sports is, without a doubt, hockey. Whether it’s playing or just watching, the Soo is home to some of the finest hockey excitement anywhere.Winter Activities
Winter Activities for 2007-2008
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Area Information provided by the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information please call 906-632-3301. Call for times and dates during School Breaks & Holidays.
SKIING, SLEDDING, SNOWBOARDING & TUBING
Sault Seal Recreation Area
A heated chalet on premises with concessions.
Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Daily Rates: Season Pass:
Group Rates: Please call two weeks prior to book the hill.
Available Wednesday’s & Thursday’s only groups of 10 or more half price, with a two-hour minimum.
Sledding: 60 foot vertical drop sledding hill not lighted.
Skiing: 80 foot vertical 1,000 foot shoot lighted for night use. Cross Country Ski Trail – not lighted.
Tubing: 4 runs of 65 foot vertical & 3 runs of 90 foot vertical, lighted for night use.
Brady Park- Water Street. Sledding – No schedule and no lights.
ICE SKATING
Pullar Stadium – 435 East Portage Avenue
Telephone: 906-635-5341 Pro Shop: 906-322-1015
Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday Adult Skate 2:00pm-3:00pm
Public Skate 3:00pm-4:30pm
Family Skate 6:00pm-7:45pm
Big Bear Arena & Fitness Center – 2 Ice Circle, across from Kewadin Casino
Telephone: 906-635-7465 Skate Rentals available.
Schedule: Monday – Public Skate 12:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday – Toddler & Adult Skate 12:15 p.m. – 1:35 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday – Public Skate 2:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Lake Superior State University, Taffy Abel Arena –Telephone: 906-635-2602
Open Hockey: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Open Skate: Monday through Friday 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
No skating on Friday Home Games for Laker Hockey, please call ahead.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING:
Algonquin Ski Trail: Located in the city limits of Sault Ste. Marie on W. 16th Avenue. Approximately nine miles of groomed trail that is lighted for night use.
SWIMMING
Lake Superior State University, Norris Center Pool – Telephone: 906-635-2602
Family Swim Schedule:
Monday-Thursday 6:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday 6:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sat & Sun 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
FITNESS & WEIGHT TRAINING
Big Bear Arena & Ice Rink – 2 Ice Circle, across from Kewadin Casino Telephone: 906-635-7465
Schedule:
Monday – Friday 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Weight training & workout facilities available daily, call ahead for day pass.
Aerobic workout available call ahead for dates and times, Indoor walking track free of charge.
Lake Superior State University, Norris Center – Telephone: 906-635-2602
Weight training and workout facilities available, day pass
Racquetball courts available by calling ahead.
Call for times and dates during School Breaks & Holidays.
 – 2601 Minneapolis Street, Telephone:906-635-6961
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We hope you enjoy our Gallery of Images from around the Sault. You can select any image of your choice and send as a postcard by clicking on the thumbnail image, and then selecting Send Photo in the upper right hand corner of this area. Enjoy!
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