Friends of the Porkies

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The Friends of the Porkies has been around for many years.

Certainly, citizens interested in the park land and what it was to become have been around since the early 1940s. The Porcupine Mountain Ski Club was probably the first of these organizations. Various meetings of groups of people calling themselves friends have been organized around different park issues for many years. In April of 1987, the Friends of the Porkies meet to develop “a plan for the park that the public would like to see implemented.” Committees were organized around the following subjects: Skiing, Historical, Harbor and Waters, Snowmobiles, Hunting and Fishing, Nature and Environment, and Liaison. The formality of an organization began in the early eighties with Dan Urbanski and his friends. Dan also published a newsletter for the Friends called the Quill. At this point in time the Friends had somewhat regular meetings and elected officers. It was decided in January of 1998 that a board of directors and officers should be elected and federal nonprofit status should established. It was decided that the Friends’ mission should be to represent the interests of all users of the Porkies and provide a platform for ideas to improve the park. The Friends has continued to grow and take on projects, which support and promote the Porkies and its users. You can follow our progress in the Quill and on this Web site.

10/15/2026

🎿❄️ IT’S ALMOST TIME! THE EARLY BIRD SEASON PASS SALE IS COMING! ❄️🎿

Get ready for another great winter at the Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex! Our 2026/2027 Early Bird Season Pass Sale kicks off October 26 and runs through November 6! Mark your calendars and take advantage of these special early bird prices!

⛷️ EARLY BIRD SEASON PASS PRICES
• Youth Season Ski Pass (17 & under): $100
• Adult Season Ski Pass: $250
• Family Season Ski Pass (5 family members*): $500
• Additional Family Member: $35 each

🎿 SEASON EQUIPMENT RENTAL PRICES
• Youth Season Rental: $125
• Adult Season Rental: $225

Annual rentals include one type of equipment: skis or snowboard, along with boots and a helmet. Season rentals are for one equipment type and are not interchangeable.

💻 NEW THIS YEAR — ONLINE PURCHASE AVAILABLE!
More details coming soon!

Don't miss your chance to get ready for winter and save with our Early Bird Sale! Share this post with your ski and snowboard crew, and start making plans for another fantastic season at the Porkies! 🌲❄️

📅 October 26 – November 6, 2026

Family pass includes five family members. Children must be 17 or under. Additional eligibility requirements apply; see the season pass flyer for details.

10/15/2026
10/15/2026

🍂 GREAT NEWS! PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS VISITOR CENTER SEASON EXTENDED! 🍂

Good news for those planning a trip to the Porkies! Our Visitor Center will remain open through November 1st! 🎉

Stop in to learn more about the park, get the latest visitor information, and make the most of your visit to the Porcupine Mountains.

📣 REMINDER: Beginning TODAY, October 15th, check-in is required by 4:00 PM ET.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Porkies Visitor Center a little longer this fall! 🍁🌲

Beginning Monday, November 2nd, Park Headquarters Open 8 am - 4 pm ET for park information, reservation check-in, camping permits.

Only two weeks away! ⛷️🏂
10/12/2026

Only two weeks away! ⛷️🏂

📆 Mark your calendars - Porkies Early Bird Season Pass Sale!

⛷️Grab your season ski pass at a reduced rate - Enjoy countless hours of fresh powder FUN!

❄️ Reciprocal list is being finalized and will released before the sale date!

10/09/2026
Please bring me home.
10/09/2026

Please bring me home.

Join us today at the Porcupine Mountains Folk School for our final Artist Thursday! Musician, Bill Wilson. 🎸 4-6pm ES...
10/08/2026

Join us today at the Porcupine Mountains Folk School for our final Artist Thursday! Musician, Bill Wilson. 🎸

4-6pm EST October 8th, 2026

Presentations are free and open to the public. Please note a passport is required to enter the park.

See you there!

10/07/2026

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Ontonagon, MI
49953

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(906) 884-7663

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