Ontonagon, MI - Ski the Porkies, hard by the shoreline of Lake Superior on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, will expand into 100 acres of snowcat skiing and snowboarding this winter.

Runs of up to 575 vertical feet are possible within the new terrain, dubbed "Everest," located just west of the existing ski area. The Everest Expedition Snowcat features a passenger cabin on the back, just like snowcat skiing operations in the western U.S. and Canada. The cleared runs span a half mile of the mountain's ridgeline.

Unlimited snowcat rides will cost just $15 in addition to a lift pass. Ski the Porkies is operated by the same management team that owns and operates the U.P.'s Mt. Bohemia, known for steep backcountry-style skiing and riding.