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Crystal Mountain ~ Mardi Gras on the Mountain ~ March 1, 2025
Crystal Mountain ~ World Snow Day Celebration ~ January 19, 2025
[ January 19, 2025; ]
In celebration of World Snow Day, Crystal Mountain is offering a variety of activities geared to introduce "first timers" to the great world of snow.
Learn
12pm - 4pm: View a Snow Gun and Groomer up close! Located on the slopes behind the Crystal Center.
12pm: Ice Skating Presentation: Meet at the ice skating rink. Free to join!
1pm: [...]
Crystal Mountain – Airsoft Biathlon – February 9, 2025
[ February 9, 2025 to February 10, 2025. ]
Join us as we combine airsoft and cross-country skiing into our Airsoft Biathlon! The ski trail will be a one-mile long loop with two target stations. Must be 8 years or older to participate.
Cost: $25 per person. Includes cross-country ski equipment rental and airsoft equipment.
Time: Start times will be staggered and available between 1-3pm in groups of [...]
Boyne Mountain ~ Adgate Trophy Race ~ February 15, 2025
[ February 15, 2025; ] The Adgate Trophy race is hosted by Boyne's Ambassador of skiing, former Olympian, US National Champion, and 2009 US Ski Hall of Fame inductee, Cary Adgate.
Caberfae Peaks ~ WinAlpine Junior Development Race ~ March 1 – 2, 2025
[ March 1, 2025 to March 2, 2025. ]
Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2, 2025: WinAlpine Junior Development Race
Junior Development Teams from other ski resorts are on site to compete
Slalom training on Feb 28
Slalom Race on March 1
GS & SL Race on March 2
Visit WinAlpine.com for more
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SPRING RACE SERIES:
Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2, 2025: WinAlpine [...]
Crystal Mountain ~ Mardi Gras on the Mountain ~ March 1, 2025
[ March 1, 2025; ] Let the good times roll at Crystal Mountain this Mardi Gras Weekend! Dress in your favorite purple, green and gold! Skiers and boarders in FULL COSTUME receive $10 off their open-to-close lift ticket (valid Saturday, March 5, 2016 only). Discount only available at ticket window.
Caberfae Peaks ~ Jim Wickham Memorial Race ~ March 8, 2025
[ March 8, 2025; 11:30 am; ]
Saturday, March 8, 2025: Jim Wickham Memorial Slalom Race
$10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up).
Price is $5 more for day of registration. Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 8th
11:30 AM start – Open to All
Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill
Age divisions: 0-10, 11-14, [...]
Crystal Mountain ~ Spring Carnival ~ March 8, 2025
[ March 8, 2025; ] Get ready for a fun filled Saturday with events and activities for the whole family to enjoy!
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News From MSIA – Michigan Snowsports Industry Association
MSIA – Cold is Cool – 4th and 5th Graders Ski Free with our NEW App!
4th and 5th Graders Ski ALL WINTER LONG with our App!
MSIA Cold is Cool Passport allows Fourth and Fifth Graders to Ski All Winter Long in Michigan! Families can obtain a Cold is Cool Ski & Ride Passport App for their 4th and/or 5th graders that gives them up to three free lift tickets or [...]
MSIA ~ Discover Michigan Skiing ~ January
[ January 2, 2021 to January 31, 2021. ]
Want to learn to ski or snowboard? Everyone 7 years and older – even adults – can during January, Discover Michigan Skiing Month!
Note! We are working on the Discover Michigan Skiing program for January, 2024 and will have updates on this page soon!
Ski areas across the state team up with Michigan McDonald’s restaurants to offer [...]
White Gold Card – Michigan Snowsports Industries Association makes it possible to ski at 33 areas for just $349
The MSIA White Gold Card entitles the purchaser to ski one time at each of the participating ski areas during the 2023/2024 ski season. In addition to the lift tickets, White Gold Card purchasers also receive one complimentary ski or snowboard tune-up, 3 hot wax sessions and a coupon for $20 off a purchase of [...]
MSIA – Take a Field Trip to the Slopes with School Ski Days
According to the Let’s Move campaign, kids need at least 60 minutes of active and vigorous play each day to stay healthy. Michigan Snowsports Industries Association invites all schools to take a field trip to their nearby ski area for a special experiential learning program and lots of fun outside this winter. A field trip [...]
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FROM Caberfae Peaks >> Weekend Forecast for #caberfaepeaks
Blue skies? High of 18 & 26 on Saturday & Sunday? Clear roads? Can you believe it? #caberfaepeaks #SkiMichiganWeekend Forecast for #caberfaepeaks
Blue skies? High of 18 & 26 on Saturday & Sunday? Clear roads? Can you believe it?
⛷️ Did you know? Hans “Peppi” Teichner helped shape nearly every major ski hill in the Grand Traverse region.
Recruited to northern Michigan in the 1940s, Peppi recognized the potential of Sugar Loaf and helped bring national attention to its development as its manager. He later played key roles in creating Ci-Bo Ski Hill replaced by Hickory Hills, and Holiday Hills (now Mt. Holiday)—all with a focus on making skiing safe, accessible, and affordable for local youth. His efforts also led to the recognition of skiing by the Michigan High School Athletic Association in 1953.
Today, Peppi is remembered as the father of northern Michigan skiing and was inducted into the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame in 1967. 🎿❄️ Tell us where you’ve seen his legacy honored!
Learn more about Peppi and Sugar Loaf history by visiting the Leelanau Historical Society museum.
Exhibit will remain up until the end of 2026.
FROM Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - the Porkies >> 1/28/26 - Ski Trail Update -
❄ Snow, Snow & MORE SNOW! ❄
Lake effect snow is no joke! It's been snowing for days!!! Trails are looking GREAT! #porkies #SkiMichigan1/28/26 - Ski Trail Update -
❄ Snow, Snow & MORE SNOW! ❄
Lake effect snow is no joke! It's been snowing for days!!! Trails are looking GREAT!
#porkieswinters #winterintheporkies #snow #extremecold #dresswarm #layerup #winterintheporkies
FROM Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort >> Scenes from the Chair 2 ☁️🎿 #pineknob #SkiMichigan
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.FROM Hanson Hills >> ❄️ WEDNESDAY NORDIC UPDATE — JANUARY 28, 2026 ❄️
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
We received about 2 inches of new snow yesterday—a nice refresh for the trail system.
Groomer Dan is getting a well-earned day of rest today. Justin will be heading out on the groomer after this morning’s GRA Board meeting, which means grooming efforts will begin around 9:30 AM.
➡️ Red Trail will be the first pass once grooming starts.
🧣 Cold Weather Reminder:
An Extreme Cold Watch remains in effect. Please be sure to layer appropriately—think windproof outer layers, warm gloves or mittens, face protection. We strongly encourage taking frequent warm-up breaks and listening to your body while out on the trails.
Thanks for your patience this morning and for looking out for yourselves in the cold. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and support—see you out there! #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan❄️ WEDNESDAY NORDIC UPDATE — JANUARY 28, 2026 ❄️
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
We received about 2 inches of new snow yesterday—a nice refresh for the trail system.
Groomer Dan is getting a well-earned day of rest today. Justin will be heading out on the groomer after this morning’s GRA Board meeting, which means grooming efforts will begin around 9:30 AM.
➡️ Red Trail will be the first pass once grooming starts.
🧣 Cold Weather Reminder:
An Extreme Cold Watch remains in effect. Please be sure to layer appropriately—think windproof outer layers, warm gloves or mittens, face protection. We strongly encourage taking frequent warm-up breaks and listening to your body while out on the trails.
Thanks for your patience this morning and for looking out for yourselves in the cold. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and support—see you out there!
FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> Ever wondered what it’s like to cross that finish line? 🏁❄️
Stop thinking about it and start gliding! This Saturday, Jan 31, at 10 AM, we’re hosting the Forbush Freestyle—the perfect race for everyone from the "first-timer" to the "all-timer."
With all of the recent snow, and our expert grooming, we’ve got the most consistent, world-class trails in Lower Michigan ready for you. No excuses, just fresh air and fast wax!
The Deets: 📍 Forbush Corner Nordic
📏 5-6km Short Course (Perfect for your first race!)
📏 15-16km Long Course (The ultimate challenge)
🔗 Registration Link: www.skireg.com/forbush-freestyle #forbush #SkiMichiganEver wondered what it’s like to cross that finish line? 🏁❄️
Stop thinking about it and start gliding! This Saturday, Jan 31, at 10 AM, we’re hosting the Forbush Freestyle—the perfect race for everyone from the "first-timer" to the "all-timer."
With all of the recent snow, and our expert grooming, we’ve got the most consistent, world-class trails in Lower Michigan ready for you. No excuses, just fresh air and fast wax!
The Deets: 📍 Forbush Corner Nordic
📏 5-6km Short Course (Perfect for your first race!)
📏 15-16km Long Course (The ultimate challenge)
🔗 Registration Link: www.skireg.com/forbush-freestyle
#ForbushFreestyle #XCSkiing #MichiganCup #NordicRacing #PureMichigan #SkiMichigan #ForbushCorner
FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> 1/28, and John Cromell is out grooming the whole system this morning as snow keeps falling. The lodge will be open. #valleyspur #SkiMichigan
FROM Nub's Nob Ski Area >> We’re just gonna leave this here incase there were any questions about the type of season we’re having 🤷♂️
Lake effect is the dish of the day 🤙
#nubsnob #snowphotos #SkiMichigan
FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> So. Much. Snow.
If you didn’t call in sick… you might be feeling something coming on. (cough, cough) #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichigan
FROM Caberfae Peaks >> Happy Wednesday! Slopes are open from 10 am to 8 pm today. The snow conditions are amazing!
24 HOUR SNOWFALL: 2″
48 HOUR SNOWFALL: 9″
YTD SNOWFALL: 119″
#caberfaepeaks #SkiMichiganHappy Wednesday! Slopes are open from 10 am to 8 pm today. The snow conditions are amazing!
24 HOUR SNOWFALL: 2″
48 HOUR SNOWFALL: 9″
YTD SNOWFALL: 119″
#caberfaepeaks
FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> 1/27, All trails were groomed and we did receive some snow since grooming and it continues. I think Mother Nature will be winning today
The lodge will be open. #valleyspur #SkiMichigan1/27, All trails were groomed and we did receive some snow since grooming and it continues. I think Mother Nature will be winning today
The lodge will be open. Sorry I forgot my phone so no pictures of my ski. Munising to VS the drive was good. Please share pictures in the comments of your ski today. Thanks
FROM Hanson Hills >> ❄️ TUESDAY NORDIC UPDATE — JANUARY 27, 2026 ❄️
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
We picked up about ¼ inch of new snow overnight. Blue received a fresh combing pass, and new classic tracks were set on Brown, Yellow, and M-93 Hills.
The rest of the trail system still has a very skiable skate deck and classic tracks, just lightly snow-covered.
🌲 Wilderness received fresh tracks yesterday and is skiing well.
🎟️ Nordic Tuesday Special:
Enjoy the trails today with a $13 Nordic trail pass.
A great day to get out and ski—see you on the trails! #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan❄️ TUESDAY NORDIC UPDATE — JANUARY 27, 2026 ❄️
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
We picked up about ¼ inch of new snow overnight. Blue received a fresh combing pass, and new classic tracks were set on Brown, Yellow, and M-93 Hills.
The rest of the trail system still has a very skiable skate deck and classic tracks, just lightly snow-covered.
🌲 Wilderness received fresh tracks yesterday and is skiing well.
🎟️ Nordic Tuesday Special:
Enjoy the trails today with a $13 Nordic trail pass.
A great day to get out and ski—see you on the trails!
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