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Mitten Kidz - Save Money by buying snow gear now for next winter
Calling all gear hounds. Just because winter is over it doesn’t mean you can’t still shop for it. Now is the perfect time to buy your MittenKidz their next winter’s outdoor wear and score some savings! Most retail stores have already changed over to summer – but comb their sale racks in the back [...]

Boyne Mountain - 2012 Hemlock Open - March 31, 2012
[ March 31, 2012; ] Saturday, March 31, 2012 MARCH 27, 2012 UPDATE: WE'RE ON! What a difference a week makes. With highs in the lower 40s and nights in the mid 20s, the Hemlock Open is on for Saturday, March 31, 2012! If you aren't quite ready to put your race skis away but you have thought about dusting off [...]

Schuss Mountain Snow Challenge - March 31 - April 1, 2012
[ March 31, 2012 to April 1, 2012. ] Snow update: The big news everyone has been waiting for. We've made the efforts and put things in motion... and the 2012 SMSC IS A GO!!!!!!!!!!!! There's no turning back now. - Visit Website >>>> Griztek Auto Appearance & Offroad and Shanty Creek Resorts are proud to bring the action back to the ski slopes at [...]

Crystal Mountain - Easter at the Mountain - April 7 - 8, 2012
[ April 7, 2012; April 8, 2012; ] Easter at the Mountain | April 7-8, 2012 Easter Celebration - Schedule of Events Saturday, April 7, 2012 10am SHARP - Easter Egg Hunt Join us in collecting over 5000 Easter eggs. Find the Golden Egg and Win an Easter Basket full of Fun including Crystal Mountain Passes! 11am - Crafts & Photos with the Easter Bunny Stop [...]

2012/13 BOYNE Season Passes NOW On Sale!
BOYNE offers the best value in skiing and riding in the Midwest! Our Boyne Low-E fan guns provide the snowmaking firepower to open 115 runs, ten terrain parks, halfpipes, and our skier/boarder cross courses. Where else can your season pass get you discounts on season passes to Avalanche Bay, Michigan’s largest indoor waterpark, or discounts [...]

Cross Country Ski Headquarters - More Powerful Poling
After The Eli Brown Skate Skiing Clinic double poling has new power! The next Eli Brown Skate Skiing Clinic at Cross Country Ski Headquarters will be held Dec 8, 2012 at 10am. Visit Cross Country Ski Headquarters Website >>>>

Crystal Mountain - 2012-13 SEASON PASSES
Love winter with a Season Pass from Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa! Choose from a variety of passes to enjoy our 45 downhill slopes, 40+ km cross-country skiing trail network, terrain parks, Passholder Perks and countless winter events all season long! SEASON PASS PRICING Season Passes Early Bird (March 8 - April 17, 2012) Fall (August 16 - October 1, 2012) In Season (October [...]

Shanty Creek - 2012/13 Season Pass Sale and Schuss Mountain Test Ride
[ March 1, 2012 to March 5, 2012. ] March 1 – 5. The Five-Day Pre-Sale Sale. • $219. The absolute BEST PRICE of the season. (Valid for Adult, Youth & Senior Passes) • Pass is valid for the remainder of March and all of 2012-13. • Prices will increase on March 6. • Added value: We will extend to season pass holders $3-off tubing (valid for [...]

Trout Creek Condominium Resort - March Spring Skiing Midweek Special
Hang out on Pintail Peak at Nubs Spring Skiing is a blast! 5 nights lodging - Sunday through Thursday Nubs Nob & Boyne are next door! Discounted lift tickets to both ski resorts available Enjoy the indoor pool & hot tub Discounted lodging in a beautiful condo Price for a one bedroom condo is $621. This [...]

Calling all gear hounds. Just because winter is over it doesn’t mean you can’t still shop for it. Now is the perfect time to buy your MittenKidz their next winter’s outdoor wear and score some savings!

Most retail stores have already changed over to summer – but comb their sale racks in the back for winter wear on sale. (We just saved 40% with a find at Michigan-based Boyne Country Sports.)

Or, check out online retailers. Two of my favorite go-tos for toddlers and kids – backcountry.com and REI. Michigan-based Moosejaw is excellent, too – and I really love their corporate culture. Might just have to find a little something for myself…

Where’s your favorite place to shop for winter wear?

Visit Mitten Kidz Website >>>>

— — More From Mitten Kidz — —

Joan O’Neill is a member of North America Snowsports Journalists Association and the author of the blog, MittenKidz.com. A 20-year veteran of the Michigan ski business, O’Neill has taught and toted kids of all ages about various Michigan ski areas and resorts and provides a weekly Michigan ski report to several radio stations across the state on the Michigan Talk Network’s Michigan Morning Show. A big proponent of getting out and having fun in Michigan, no matter what the season, O’Neill herself started skiing with her family at the age of five, and has had her oldest son on skis since 19 months. Son number two, just over a year, will soon be on his way, she says.

Saturday, March 31, 2012

MARCH 27, 2012 UPDATE: WE’RE ON!
What a difference a week makes. With highs in the lower 40s and nights in the mid 20s, the Hemlock Open is on for Saturday, March 31, 2012!

If you aren’t quite ready to put your race skis away but you have thought about dusting off the clubs, then we have the event for you. The Hemlock Open is a two person team competition. It will consist of two runs of slalom in a dual format on the Boyne Mountain’s lower North Boyne slope in the morning. In the afternoon, enjoy a two man scramble on our MonuPine course(s). Each team member’s best run will be added together with their team golf score to determine the total team score.

Details:

• Registration:
  -Online registration available below or
  -Entry Form
• -Fax in entry form: 231-549-6094
  -Mail in entry form to:

  BOYNE Snowsports Marketing
  One Boyne Mountain Rd.
  Boyne Falls, MI 49713

Attn: Ken Griffin 
• Cost: $50 per person
• Proceeds will benefit the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and Challenge Mountain in memory of Dave Newman
• Must be 15 years old (or a freshman in high school) in order to participate
• Special lodging rates will be available
• Mandatory on-site registration
  8:00-9:00am Saturday, March 31
  Adventure Center Office on the Circle
  Drive
• Course Inspection: North Boyne slope
  9:00-9:30am (tentative)
• Race Start: 9:30am (tentative)
• Golf Start: 1:00pm (tentative)
• Awards:
  -1/2 hour after the conclusion of the golf event
  -Awards for the top three teams
  -T-Shirts commemorating the event for each participant

Visit Boyne Mountain Website >>>>

Snow update: The big news everyone has been waiting for. We’ve made the efforts and put things in motion… and the 2012 SMSC IS A GO!!!!!!!!!!!! There’s no turning back now. - Visit Website >>>>

Griztek Auto Appearance & Offroad and Shanty Creek Resorts are proud to bring the action back to the ski slopes at the 2012 Schuss Mountain Snow Challenge.

The SMSC is the only event you get side by side, heads up racing.

It’s the only place racers get 5 tire classes in which to compete.

And, it’s the only event like this anywhere in North America!

Visit Shanty Creek Resorts Website >>>>

VIDEO OF PREPARATIONS AT SCHUSS MOUNTAIN - MARCH 30, 2012

Easter at the Mountain | April 7-8, 2012

Easter Celebration - Schedule of Events Saturday, April 7, 2012
10am SHARP - Easter Egg Hunt Join us in collecting over 5000 Easter eggs. Find the Golden Egg and Win an Easter Basket full of Fun including Crystal Mountain Passes! 11am - Crafts & Photos with the Easter Bunny Stop by the Front Lawn for Easter Games and Crafts! Get your photos with the Easter Bunny! 1pm - First Tracks Mud Bike Tour Enjoy an exhilarating bike tour on spring terrain. Tour includes basic riding instruction. One hour tour geared for ages 10 and older. $12 per person. Reservations required - call 800.968.7686 ext. 7000 4-6pm - Paintball For more information, please call: 800.968.7686 ext. 7000.

Annual Easter Sunday Brunch Sunday, April 8, 2012 | 11am-4pm | Crystal Center

Easter Sunday Brunch at the Crystal Center is your time to celebrate the holiday with family and friends. Watch everyone’s eyes grow wide when they see this feast! View our Easter Brunch Menu. Reservations Required - Call: 800.968.7686, ext. 6050

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BOYNE offers the best value in skiing and riding in the Midwest! Our Boyne Low-E fan guns provide the snowmaking firepower to open 115 runs, ten terrain parks, halfpipes, and our skier/boarder cross courses. Where else can your season pass get you discounts on season passes to Avalanche Bay, Michigan’s largest indoor waterpark, or discounts on a ski vacation to resorts throughout the U.S. and Canada? When you purchase a BOYNE Season Pass, you receive lodging discounts and you can ski or ride up to 10 DAYS FREE * at our sister resorts!

• How To Buy 2012/13 BOYNE Season Passes

2012/13 BOYNE Season Pass
Spring Sale Pricing ends April 30, 2012

Pass	Adult (19 - 64)	Teen (13 - 18)	Junior (9 - 12)	Senior (65 - 70)
Gold	$629	$449	$309	$509
Silver	$379	$254	$184	$289
Bronze	$269	$269	$269	$269
College	$289	Proof of 9+ credit hours required

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After The Eli Brown Skate Skiing Clinic double poling has new power!

The next Eli Brown Skate Skiing Clinic at Cross Country Ski Headquarters will be held Dec 8, 2012 at 10am.

Visit Cross Country Ski Headquarters Website >>>>

Love winter with a Season Pass from Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa! Choose from a variety of passes to enjoy our 45 downhill slopes, 40+ km cross-country skiing trail network, terrain parks, Passholder Perks and countless winter events all season long!

SEASON PASS PRICING

Season Passes Early Bird (March 8 - April 17, 2012) Fall (August 16 - October 1, 2012) In Season (October 2, 2012 - January 15, 2013) Seniors 60+ (March 8 - October 1, 2012) NEW: Premier Pass+2 BEST VALUE: Unlimited downhill skiing and cross-country skiing plus two additional lift tickets and other resort perks. More details $299 $349 $399 $299 Premier Pass Unlimited downhill skiing and boarding all season long. More details $249 $299 $369 $249 NEW: My 5/7 Pass 5 days and 7 nights per week. More details $209 $249 $269 $129 Sunday Pass Valid every Sunday throughout the ski season. More details $129 $159 $159 $109 Premier Pass Child Unlimited downhill skiing and boarding all season long for kids age 8 & under. More details $25 $25 $25 N/A Lifetime Premier Pass Unlimited downhill skiing and boarding all season long for adults age 80+. More details $80 $80 $80 N/A

Questions about Season Pass Pricing? Call 800.968.7686 ext. 3000.

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March 1 – 5. The Five-Day Pre-Sale Sale.
• $219. The absolute BEST PRICE of the season. (Valid for Adult, Youth & Senior Passes)
• Pass is valid for the remainder of March and all of 2012-13.
• Prices will increase on March 6.
• Added value: We will extend to season pass holders $3-off tubing (valid for one ticket per hour per pass holder)
• http://www.shantycreek.com/promo/seasonpasses2.php

Test Ride Schuss Mountain. All pass holders from with valid season passes from competitor resorts can come test ride Schuss Mountain throughout March. Show your valid 2011/12 pass and provide name/email/current resort to receive a FREE daily lift ticket at SCR. Valid March 1-25.

Visit Shanty Creek Website >>>>

• Spring Skiing is a blast!
• 5 nights lodging - Sunday through Thursday
• Nubs Nob & Boyne are next door!
• Discounted lift tickets to both ski resorts available
• Enjoy the indoor pool & hot tub
• Discounted lodging in a beautiful condo

Price for a one bedroom condo is $621. This includes 5 nights lodging (Sun - Thursday), all taxes and the resort fee. A one bedroom will sleep 2-4 people.

Larger size condos are also available. Don’t forget…when you share a condo with friends or another family, the savings are huge!

***Available through March

Also available…rent 2 nights and get 3rd night free! Ask us about this special offer!

Book online or give us a call at 1-800-748-0245. We hope to see you this March!

Visit Trout Creek Condominium Resort Website >>>>

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