A Little History of the Cliffs Ridge Namesake
Did you know that Cliffs Ridge is named for the original ski hill in Marquette? You can see our roof from the top of Cliffs Ridge Run (the top of Rocket and Chair #1) and that is why we named our house after it. This is an original photo of the creation of Cliffs Ridge in 1957: (Photo Credit – Jack Deo) How cool is that? Our house is up on the top left of that road, which was then County Road 553 leading to KI Sawyer. This is a little info on the original Cliffs Ridge, which
Winter Shines on in Marquette County!
Another UP200 and Midnight Run are successfully on the books. Marquette is slated to receive up to a foot of snow over the next two days, ensuring lasting snow on the trails and at Marquette Mountain. Cliffs Ridge still has openings in March, and some of the best skiing can be had until the ski hill closes regular hours March 1. From what I hear from our wonderful clients, the cross-country, fat-tire biking and snowmobile trails are in some of the best shape in years. Call 90
The UP 200 is Starting Now! Good Luck, Mushers, and Safe Travels.
The UP 200 Opening Ceremonies are on now. Such a fun weekend! Cliffs Ridge is always booked, so if you are interested in attending next year you might just want to give us a call when you know you can finalize your plans. Check out the video from PhotoYoop from 2010:
