What Mount Bohemia does

Mount Bohemia operates an extreme-only ski resort on approximately 585 skiable acres in Michigan's Upper Peninsula Keweenaw Peninsula near Lac La Belle, with a 900-foot vertical drop, two chairlifts, four buses, and average annual snowfall of approximately 273 inches driven by lake-effect conditions (360 inches reported YTD in April 2026). The resort is differentiated by a strict no-grooming policy and an explicit "No Beginners Allowed" positioning, serving advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders seeking authentic ungroomed backcountry runs, glades, and cliff terrain. Operations are conducted under the corporate umbrella of Alterra Mountain Company, with a Colorado governing-law clause in its Terms of Use; the physical resort is operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary.

The business generates revenue through an integrated multi-stream model: lift tickets ($99 online) and tiered season passes ($99 weekday, $112 full week, $179 two-year rollover, $1,449 lifetime for 75 seasons, plus $25/day FastPass); Voodoo Mountain cat skiing at $175/person ($2,000 whole-cat buyout), the first commercial cat ski operation east of the Rockies on 1,800 acres of property; Michigan's only Nordic Spa at $54/day (free for lodging guests and pass holders); eight lodging categories ranging from $25/night camping to cabins, yurts, and a hostel; six on-site food and beverage outlets; equipment rentals; retail merchandise through a Square storefront; and the Bohemia Adventure Travel program offering international packages to France (Les Deux Alpes), Japan (Niseko), Chile (Valle Nevado), Italy (Dolomites), Portugal (Madeira), and Greece. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the company website (mtbohemia.com) and on-site sales, with reservations handled through OnRes and F&B ordered via ToastTab.

Recent strategic activity centers on expanding the product surface, including a 2025 Nordic Spa expansion (Cold Rain Mist Room, Turkish Steam Room with rasul, Exfoliation Room, Bio Sauna, Crystal Relaxation Room), a new "Far East" ski section with four glade runs, and continued build-out of Voodoo Mountain toward four peaks and 1,400+ acres at full build-out. Season passes include reciprocal lift-access benefits at 30+ partner ski areas across the U.S. and Canada, and a $450 four-day wellness retreat program extends monetization into the summer shoulder season alongside chairlift sky rides and hiking trails.

Name

Mount Bohemia

Legal name

Mount Bohemia

Website

https://mtbohemia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mount Bohemia operates an extreme-only ski resort in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, featuring 585 acres of ungroomed terrain, 900-foot vertical, and 273 inches of annual lake-effect snowfall, serving advanced skiers through lift access, lodging, Voodoo Mountain cat skiing, a Nordic Spa, and international adventure travel packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ski Resort & Mountain Hospitality Services

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (71392), Tour Operators (561520), Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Ski & Mountain Resorts (Lift-Served Skiing/Riding) (THAAAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Guided Backcountry & Off-Piste Services (Ski Touring, Splitboarding, Heli/Cat Skiing) (THAAAJAD), Mountain & Ski Homes (THAMAAAG), Mountain & Alpine Lodges (THAGAIAE), Winter Adventure Experiences (Ski Touring, Snowshoeing, Dog Sledding) (THAJABAH)

Keywords

• Extreme ski resort
• Snowcat skiing
• Nordic spa services
• Mountain lodging rentals
• Adventure ski travel

Headquarters

HQ city

Houghton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Lift Tickets & Season Passes: Primary revenue from daily lift tickets ($99 online), season passes ($99-$179 for various tiers, $1449 lifetime), and FastPass add-ons ($25/day). Season passes include Nordic Spa access.
2. Voodoo Mountain Cat Skiing: Snowcat skiing experiences at Voodoo Mountain for $175 per person. Whole cat buyout available for $2000. This is the first commercial cat ski operation east of the Rockies.
3. Lodging Accommodations: Multiple lodging options including Aqua Log Cabins, Inn on Lac Labelle, Marina Cabin, Trailside Cabins, Yurts, Big Yurt, Hostel, and camping. Lodging booked through online reservation system with various seasonal pricing.
4. Nordic Spa Services: Michigan's only Nordic Spa with daily admission ($54/day), unlimited access included with season passes, and free access for lodging guests. Features outdoor pool, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, and exfoliation services.
5. Food & Beverage: Multiple on-site dining: Pizza Cabana (wood fired pizza, $17), Main Yurt/Cafeteria, North Pole Bar, Log Cabin Bar, Beach Club (seasonal), Boho's Tiki Room, and Espresso Coffee Bar featuring Intelligentsia coffee.
6. Bohemia Adventure Travel: International ski trip packages to France (Les Deux Alpes), Japan (Niseko), Chile (Valle Nevado), Italy (Dolomites), Madeira Portugal, and Greece. Packages include lodging, lift tickets, some meals, and activities.
7. Equipment Rentals: Rental shop offering ski poles ($20/day), snowshoes ($20/day). Note: skis, boots, and boards no longer rented; referrals to Mont Ripley for ski rentals.
8. Wellness Retreats: 4-day, 3-night wellness retreat packages at $450/person + tax, including yoga, hiking, paddleboarding, sauna rituals, meditation, and Nordic Spa access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mount Bohemia operates an expert/expert-only ski resort on 585 skiable acres with 900-foot vertical drop and 273+ inches of annual lake-effect snowfall in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, deliberately ungroomed for a backcountry feel. The resort sells daily lift tickets, multi-tier season passes, multiple lodging formats (cabins, yurts, inn, hostel, camping), eight on-site food and beverage outlets, a Nordic Spa (Michigan's only), and the Voodoo Mountain snowcat skiing operation (first commercial cat ski east of the Rockies). It also packages international adventure ski and hiking trips to France, Japan, Chile, Italy, Portugal, and Greece.

Product overview

Mount Bohemia is a ski resort complex in Michigan's Upper Peninsula offering a portfolio of winter and summer recreation services. The core product is the Mount Bohemia ski resort (585 acres, 900-foot vertical) focused on extreme/expert skiing with minimal grooming. Adjacent to it is Voodoo Mountain cat skiing operation offering snowcat-accessed terrain. Accommodations include diverse lodging: Aqua Log Cabins, Inn on Lac Labelle, Marina Cabin, Trailside Cabins, Trailside Yurts, Big Yurt, Hostel, and Camping. The Nordic Spa (expanding with new rooms) provides spa services free to lodging and pass holders. Dining venues include Pizza Cabana (wood-fired pizza), Boho's Tiki Room (tropical bar), Beach Club (rooftop bar), Log Cabin Bar, North Pole Bar, and Main Yurt cafeteria. Adventure travel packages extend to ski/hiking trips in France, Japan, Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Chile. Season passes and daily tickets provide lift access, with pass benefits at 30+ partner ski areas across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Voodoo Mountain: Snowcat skiing operation offering guided skiing on 1800 acres with 700-foot vertical drop, the first commercial cat ski operation east of the Rockies.
• Nordic Spa

Products and services

• Mount Bohemia Ski Resort Expert-only ski resort on 585 skiable acres with 900-foot vertical drop and 273+ inches of annual lake-effect snowfall; ungroomed backcountry-style terrain including glades, cliffs, and steep runs; daily lift tickets ($99), season passes, and FastPass add-on. No beginners allowed.
• Voodoo Mountain Cat Skiing Guided snowcat skiing at Voodoo Mountain via heated 18-20 person snowcat to 1800 acres of north-facing terrain with 700-foot vertical drop, 4 peaks, and intermediate-appropriate runs. Priced at $175 per person; whole-cat buyout available at $2000.
• Nordic Spa Michigan's only Nordic Spa featuring outdoor heated pool, 30-person outdoor hot tub, cold pool, three saunas, eucalyptus steam room, plus expanded treatment rooms (Cold Rain Mist, Turkish Steam/rasul, Exfoliation, Bio Sauna, Crystal Relaxation). Daily admission $54; free for lodging guests and season pass holders.
• Aqua Log Cabins

Quantifiable outcome

• 273 inches average annual snowfall in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, IdahocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Reciprocal partnership offering Mount Bohemia season pass holders 3 complimentary full-day winter lift tickets plus 1 mountain biking lift ticket. Idaho/Montana residents excluded.
• Marquette Mountain, MichigancoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Mount Bohemia season pass holders receive 1 complimentary open-to-close lift ticket. Valid Sunday through Thursday only starting January 5th.
• Crystal Mountain, MichigancoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Mount Bohemia season pass holders receive 1 free open-to-close lift ticket. Early/late season valid daily; peak season valid Sunday-Thursday excluding holiday dates.
• Ski Brule, MichigancoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Mount Bohemia season pass holders receive 1 complimentary open-to-close lift ticket. Not valid on Saturdays, promotion starts January 5th.
• Caberfae Peaks, MichigancoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Mount Bohemia season pass holders receive 2 complimentary open-to-close lift tickets Monday through Friday starting January 5, 2026. Not valid weekends.
• Timber Ridge Ski Resort, MichigancoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Mount Bohemia season pass holders receive 1 complimentary open-to-close lift ticket with no blackout dates.
• The Porkies (Michigan.gov)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Mount Bohemia season pass holders receive 1 complimentary open-to-close lift ticket. Excludes Saturdays in February.
• Giants Ridge, MinnesotaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Mount Bohemia season pass holders receive 2 complimentary open-to-close lift tickets valid Sunday through Friday. Promotion starts January 2, 2026.
• Andes Tower Hills, MinnesotaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Mount Bohemia season pass holders receive 1 complimentary open-to-close lift ticket with no blackout dates.
• Whitecap Mountains Resort, WisconsinminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Mount Bohemia season pass holders receive 1 complimentary open-to-close lift ticket with no blackout dates.
• Mont Ripley (Michigan Tech)minorOthers · 1 January 2025Mont Ripley at Michigan Technological University rents skis to Bohemia customers this season. Call 906-487-2340. Bohemia no longer rents skis/boots/boards.
• Bluewood Mountain, WashingtonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Mount Bohemia season pass holders receive 3 complimentary open-to-close lift tickets with no blackout dates. Washington/Oregon residents excluded.
• Loup Loup Ski Bowl, WashingtonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Mount Bohemia season pass holders receive 3 complimentary open-to-close lift tickets with no blackout dates. Washington/Oregon residents excluded.
• Mont Edouard, CanadaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Unlimited skiing at Mont Edouard for American Mount Bohemia season pass holders. Valid during 2025-2026 season.
• Shames Mountain Ski Area, CanadaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Unlimited skiing at Shames Mountain Ski Area for American Mount Bohemia season pass holders. No blackout dates.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boyne Mountain Resort: Larger, established Michigan ski resort with extensive lodging, water park, and year-round amenities. Overlaps with Mount Bohemia as a Midwest ski destination but operates at significantly larger scale with family/beginner positioning rather than expert-only.

Direct peers

• Ski Brule: Upper Peninsula Michigan ski area and reciprocal pass partner. Comparable as a smaller-scale Midwest resort with lift-served skiing and season pass products targeting similar regional skiers.
• Crystal Mountain (Michigan): Michigan ski resort and reciprocal season pass partner of Mount Bohemia. Both serve the Midwest skiing market with lift-served terrain, lodging, and multi-stream resort revenue; comparable scale and Midwestern catchment.
• Marquette Mountain: Upper Peninsula Michigan ski resort and Bohemia reciprocal pass partner. Directly comparable as a regional Midwest ski area with lift-served terrain, season passes, and similar driving-distance customer base.
• Timber Ridge Ski Resort (Michigan): Michigan ski resort and Mount Bohemia reciprocal pass partner. Directly comparable regional Midwest ski operation with lift access, season passes, and similar customer demographics.
• Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort: Michigan ski resort and Mount Bohemia reciprocal pass partner. Similar Midwest regional ski area profile with lift-served skiing, season passes, and comparable on-mountain lodging/F&B operations.

Others

• Ski.com: Ski travel agency and tour operator packaging international ski trips. Comparable to Bohemia Adventure Travel's role in curating international ski experiences (France, Japan, Chile, Italy, Portugal, Greece) for U.S. skiers.

Emerging players

• Eagle Pass Heli-Skiing / Cat Skiing Operators: Independent cat and heli-skiing operators in North America. Comparable to Voodoo Mountain's cat skiing offering in terms of guided snowcat-accessed backcountry terrain, although most operate in Western Canada/U.S. rather than the Midwest.

Regional players

• Giants Ridge (Minnesota): Minnesota ski resort and Bohemia reciprocal pass partner. Comparable Midwest ski operation but located in a different sub-region; serves similar advanced skier segments with lift-served terrain and lodging.
• Whitecap Mountains Resort (Wisconsin): Wisconsin ski resort and Bohemia reciprocal pass partner. Comparable Midwest ski operation but serves Wisconsin catchment rather than Upper Peninsula; similar independent-resort profile and season pass product structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mountbohemia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mt-bohemia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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