I don't ski, tried it and was an abject failure. Spring, summer and fall are the times I visit. Nothing like Lake of the Clouds on an October day. Did some backpacking in the Porkies in my youth. In July, Blackflies almost ate us alive. We were naive. Favorite Bar is in Ontonagon it's a museum and a tavern. Worst thing state ever did was move the bridge outside of town, people passing by rarely stop anymore. Of course I like all the old pubs. Ever been to Shute's in Calumet?