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What's the deal with Mt Bohemia?

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WoFIowz
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I wanted to go there for the longest time. No grooming and their season pass sale made it super appealing. Props to them for keeping it cheap and even offering a lifetime pass for the cost of an epic/ikon pass lol. Now that I've been tons of other places with sick terrain, I'm struggling to find a reason to ever go there, a 12hr drive. Most New England resorts and Mt Bohemia, MI are equidistant from me.

Genuinely curious, what is so special about it? If you live closer, sure, but what's the appeal for those who live far away?
Sep 27 2023 4:05PM
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Bird.Police
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HEY GOLDEN JOE, MT. BOHEMIA IS BY FAR MY FAVORITE SKI RESORT IN MI... WORTH THE DRIVE
Sep 27 2023 7:24PM
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jhnegbrt
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It has a rugged feel and the vibe there is great. I can’t put together an argument that it’s “better” than some of the best east coast skiing, but it’s a unique place and I’m glad I went there while I was living in the Midwest.

They get almost 300 inches of snow and it’s one of the only places I’ve been that you can ski 360 degrees around the mountain. It essentially all feels like side country, and then this bus will pick you up wherever you end up.

Idk who owns it but it feels family owned, and from what I remember people were really there to ski.
Sep 27 2023 7:47PM
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crimeenthusiast
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it gets a lot of snow for the midwest, has good terrain, and is far away from everything. if thats not reason enough for idk what is
Sep 27 2023 8:00PM
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MichiganCatFart
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Their logo is pretty badass
Sep 27 2023 8:30PM
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Dlonetti
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The terrain is really cool and tons of it, especially if you know where you’re going. Basically all tree skiing and you can find some decent sized cliffs, biggest I’ve dropped is like a 20 footer. Tons of snow (usually) bc of lake effect off superior, and pow stashes stick around in the areas people don’t go as much. What really sells it is the vibe. Lots of car campers, hostel style staying in yurts if that’s your thing, and the Nordic spa set up with bar. Hot tub, pool with volleyball, sauna etc. Cheap season pass with really good reciprocity, hard to go wrong. I have some posts on my insta that show it off well if you want to check it out
Sep 28 2023 1:40AM
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Lonely
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Boho gets the best snow this side of the Mississippi.

Boho has some of the most technical terrain this side of the Mississippi

Hot tub the size of a pool, and it feels like a resort dedicated to side country.

The keweenaw is a scenic place, being on the island sticking out on superior is cool itself.

A season pass is 130$ and gets you free days at a handful of other places.

Really interesting/weird culture

I think it's worth it to visit at least once
Sep 28 2023 7:36AM
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Way*Mo
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Bohemia is an overhyped, poorly run, disgrace of a ‘resort’. The potential is there, but the management is so bad.

If you live nearby, sure, but to make a 12 hour trip is ludicrous.

Unless you like riding with a bunch of people from Wisconsin or Chicago who are really there just to drink, bump backpack speakers, and act entitled and insufferable.
Sep 28 2023 9:07AM
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r00kie
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Way*MoBohemia is an overhyped, poorly run, disgrace of a ‘resort’. The potential is there, but the management is so bad.

If you live nearby, sure, but to make a 12 hour trip is ludicrous.

Unless you like riding with a bunch of people from Wisconsin or Chicago who are really there just to drink, bump backpack speakers, and act entitled and insufferable.


This was kind of my impression. Stayed in the hotel, never again. Everyone there thinks they rip, and some do. Party scene isn't for me in general but felt really odd there. Lots of thirty somethings reliving their college days for sure.
Sep 28 2023 10:21AM
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Lonely
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r00kieThis was kind of my impression. Stayed in the hotel, never again. Everyone there thinks they rip, and some do. Party scene isn't for me in general but felt really odd there. Lots of thirty somethings reliving their college days for sure.

Yeah I usually find one or two cool people to ride with every weekend. Most of the time they're locals or from Marquette, Duluth, north Wisconsin etc.

95% of the people that ski there suck. They do one "double black" at boho and suddenly they're all "yeah I could probably do a backie into corbets". Like, brother, I just watched you side slip down the whole thing. Or all the "BROOOOOOO it's so DEEEP. I love POW POW" when we get a 2 inch dusting.

And the Shaggys skies people too. Shaggys is a cool company but Jesus the people that ride them are all insufferable

**This post was edited on Sep 28th 2023 at 11:04:30am
Sep 28 2023 11:02AM
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Pablo_Sanchez
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This thread is hyping me up to make the trip, sounds like the 6 hour drive is worth

**This post was edited on Sep 28th 2023 at 11:57:11am
Sep 28 2023 11:52AM
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Dlonetti
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Pablo_SanchezThis thread is hyping me up to make the trip, sounds like the 6 hour drive is worth

**This post was edited on Sep 28th 2023 at 11:57:11am

Driving from the twin cities is like 6 hours and I did it four times last season lol
Sep 28 2023 2:11PM
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W00ZY
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Golden_JoeI wanted to go there for the longest time. No grooming and their season pass sale made it super appealing. Props to them for keeping it cheap and even offering a lifetime pass for the cost of an epic/ikon pass lol. Now that I've been tons of other places with sick terrain, I'm struggling to find a reason to ever go there, a 12hr drive. Most New England resorts and Mt Bohemia, MI are equidistant from me.

Genuinely curious, what is so special about it? If you live closer, sure, but what's the appeal for those who live far away?


BOHO is a movie, tryna wake up in a yurt, then ride the best terrain in Michigan, and go get drunk and chill with a bunch of ski bums in a hot tub. Mt Bohemia is your place
Sep 28 2023 4:48PM
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bakemaster
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No he is right nobody should go to Bohemia. It is the worst especially when there are 100 fat dudes in the hot tub
Sep 28 2023 5:43PM
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crimeenthusiast
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bakemasterNo he is right nobody should go to Bohemia. It is the worst especially when there are 100 fat dudes in the hot tub

can confirm their demographic is bigger dudes. the owner even said in an interview they could run the triple as a triple if their demographic wasnt big dudes, but it is so they cant hahah
Sep 28 2023 6:03PM
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r00kie
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crimeenthusiastcan confirm their demographic is bigger dudes. the owner even said in an interview they could run the triple as a triple if their demographic wasnt big dudes, but it is so they cant hahah


Also used that to try to deflect the fact that their lift sucked when ever people brought up that the actual ski infrastructure needed improvement.
Sep 28 2023 6:21PM
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crimeenthusiast
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r00kieAlso used that to try to deflect the fact that their lift sucked when ever people brought up that the actual ski infrastructure needed improvement.


they also said are getting a new lift phased in starting with the terminals. imo its cool thats its a little shanty esk. if you want glitz, glam, and luxury go to boyne, if you want to ski go to boho.
Sep 28 2023 6:53PM
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Michigan_Sucks
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LonelyYeah I usually find one or two cool people to ride with every weekend. Most of the time they're locals or from Marquette, Duluth, north Wisconsin etc.

95% of the people that ski there suck. They do one "double black" at boho and suddenly they're all "yeah I could probably do a backie into corbets". Like, brother, I just watched you side slip down the whole thing. Or all the "BROOOOOOO it's so DEEEP. I love POW POW" when we get a 2 inch dusting.

And the Shaggys skies people too. Shaggys is a cool company but Jesus the people that ride them are all insufferable

**This post was edited on Sep 28th 2023 at 11:04:30am


Paid astroturfing
Sep 28 2023 8:38PM
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Lonely
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r00kieAlso used that to try to deflect the fact that their lift sucked when ever people brought up that the actual ski infrastructure needed improvement.


The @Michigan_Sucks Instagram incident circa 2019
Sep 28 2023 8:51PM
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SWRTOFFICIAL
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Woozy__WooBOHO is a movie, tryna wake up in a yurt, then ride the best terrain in Michigan, and go get drunk and chill with a bunch of ski bums in a hot tub. Mt Bohemia is your place


Woozy represent
Sep 28 2023 9:06PM
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SWRTOFFICIAL
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Way*MoBohemia is an overhyped, poorly run, disgrace of a ‘resort’. The potential is there, but the management is so bad.

If you live nearby, sure, but to make a 12 hour trip is ludicrous.

Unless you like riding with a bunch of people from Wisconsin or Chicago who are really there just to drink, bump backpack speakers, and act entitled and insufferable.


That’s part of the bit, that’s what makes it so good.

if u know u know
Sep 28 2023 9:06PM
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Dlonetti
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bakemasterNo he is right nobody should go to Bohemia. It is the worst especially when there are 100 fat dudes in the hot tub

It’s called dude stew for a reason
Sep 29 2023 1:12AM
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Michigan_Sucks
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LonelyThe @Michigan_Sucks Instagram incident circa 2019


I was only banned for saying factual statements


Sep 29 2023 1:26AM
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b_in_subtle
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It’s rad a fuck.
Sep 29 2023 3:32PM
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SWRTOFFICIAL
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if I had a dollar for every time I have stayed in the hostel and had to listen to 2 people fuck in the adjacent bunk to me I would have $2
Oct 1 2023 10:27AM
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r00kie
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CowboySkibopif I had a dollar for every time I have stayed in the hostel and had to listen to 2 people fuck in the adjacent bunk to me I would have $2


I'd have like $.50. Listened to a guy beg for some from his wife the whole night but not get any.
Oct 1 2023 10:58AM
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PeppermillReno
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Was in Wausau WI for work could see living there and being happy with 700 sq ft of vert night skiing etc 5-10 mins from your cheap AF house. I don't think Bohemia is much higher.
Oct 1 2023 11:07AM
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Dlonetti
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CowboySkibopif I had a dollar for every time I have stayed in the hostel and had to listen to 2 people fuck in the adjacent bunk to me I would have $2

The yurts seem wild. No way id stay in there with randos. Would be fun with a crew of people you know though
Oct 1 2023 4:32PM
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WoFIowz
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r00kieI'd have like $.50. Listened to a guy beg for some from his wife the whole night but not get any.

........ You shoulda called him out for being a greasy pitiful bastard and for keeping you up.
Oct 1 2023 10:00PM
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SWRTOFFICIAL
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PeppermillRenoWas in Wausau WI for work could see living there and being happy with 700 sq ft of vert night skiing etc 5-10 mins from your cheap AF house. I don't think Bohemia is much higher.


Highkey recommend, Wausau is chill as fuck, cheap to live here, couple good breweries/music venues and some pretty damn good food. Also it’s easy af to travel from here. Granite is legit for what it is, park crew puts in great work and community is pretty chill !

**This post was edited on Oct 1st 2023 at 10:14:51pm
Oct 1 2023 10:12PM
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Lonely
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Who's up for an NS boho gathering this year
Oct 1 2023 10:37PM
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PeppermillReno
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CowboySkibopHighkey recommend, Wausau is chill as fuck, cheap to live here, couple good breweries/music venues and some pretty damn good food. Also it’s easy af to travel from here. Granite is legit for what it is, park crew puts in great work and community is pretty chill !

**This post was edited on Oct 1st 2023 at 10:14:51pm


Yeah some big companies in my industry located there could probably point anyone interested in a good job in the right direction.
Oct 1 2023 11:01PM
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Dlonetti
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LonelyWho's up for an NS boho gathering this year

Mardi gras/Newschoolers weekend
Oct 2 2023 12:07AM
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SWRTOFFICIAL
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PeppermillRenoYeah some big companies in my industry located there could probably point anyone interested in a good job in the right direction.


oh sick. tbh if ur thinking bout moving I'd do it within the next 5 years before shit gets gentrified and rent costs 2 trillion a month
Oct 2 2023 9:36AM
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keweenaw_skier
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Mount Bohemia certified epic... if you go after a big storm. best on weekdays. plus they have a nice spa for some after ski relaxation. overall good vibes only. enough terrain to explore for a day or 2
Oct 3 2023 8:21PM
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Lonely
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DlonettiMardi gras/Newschoolers weekend


Literally any other weekend that is not Mardi Gras.

But yeah if people want to get a Yurt or some shit that would be tight. I guess lemme know and I can start to do some planning
Oct 4 2023 8:57PM
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Dlonetti
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LonelyLiterally any other weekend that is not Mardi Gras.

But yeah if people want to get a Yurt or some shit that would be tight. I guess lemme know and I can start to do some planning

Hahaha fair. Totally in to fill out a yurt with newschoolers homies
Oct 5 2023 8:12AM
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GayWolf420
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LonelyYeah I usually find one or two cool people to ride with every weekend. Most of the time they're locals or from Marquette, Duluth, north Wisconsin etc.

95% of the people that ski there suck. They do one "double black" at boho and suddenly they're all "yeah I could probably do a backie into corbets". Like, brother, I just watched you side slip down the whole thing. Or all the "BROOOOOOO it's so DEEEP. I love POW POW" when we get a 2 inch dusting.

And the Shaggys skies people too. Shaggys is a cool company but Jesus the people that ride them are all insufferable

**This post was edited on Sep 28th 2023 at 11:04:30am

I really want to get up there this season just to people watch. And I'll make sure to mention that every run isn't as good as Alta.

Shaggy's really is a true michigan ski company too. They make custom carving skis for dads from Southfield w/ beer bellies lmao. I saw a dude in a lifted 4-runner tricked out with everything in a parking lot at Meiijer in Lansing the other day w/ a Shaggys sticker and that was enough for me to know the clientele.

**This post was edited on Oct 5th 2023 at 10:27:50am
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