In 1962, Sports Illustrated reported on Irish Hills Sports Park, Clinton: New area with three Doppelmayr T bars 600′, 710′, and 750′ long with rises of 60′, 105′, and 165′ respectively; 12 slopes (three expert, five intermediate); four instructors; snow-making equipment. Natural lake for ice-skating. Lodge with cafeteria, restaurant, ski shop for rentals.
Skilifts.org reports that Irish Hills installed a 2000′ St. Lawrence double chair with a 90′ rise in 1968. On Dec. 30, 1976, The Cass City Chronicle printed the AAA 1977 Guide to Michigan’s 58 Ski Areas which listed Irish Hills as having 1 chair, 2 bar lifts, 4 ropes and 16 runs.
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