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Boyne Mountain ~ Opening November 23 for passholders and lodging guests – Thanksgiving Day for all

Early bird gets first chair. πŸ’―

Mountain Express starts spinning at noon on November 23 for passholders and lodging guests! Get your first tracks of the season in until 4:30pm. 🀘

This season we have teamed up with @blackstrap and their #F1RSTCHAIR project to give out custom neck gaiters to our first 50 riders of the day. Come get some! πŸ‚β›·

We’re taking homie hookup to the next level. 🀝

Our friends are like family, so we want to give you the best perk possible – more time on the slopes. Which is why we’re opening for passholders, resort lodging guests, and employees ONLY on Wednesday, November 23. 🚨
Mountain Express will be spinning from noon – 4:30pm with early access on Victor, Hemlock, Deer Run and Aurora Park.

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We’re carving more than just turkey this Thanksgiving…β›·

BOYNE MOUNTAIN IS OPENING FOR THE SEASON ON THANKSGIVING DAY! πŸ¦ƒ

Trade in your annual family 5k and trot over to the mountain for some digestion laps. Check out the Mountain Report in our bio for the full scoop. Ski you next week!

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Blackjack Ski Resort ~ Blackjack Mountain is opening December 4th, 2020

Blackjack Mountain is opening December 4th, 2020

SHANTY GIRL and JUST CUZ will be open.

– Friday- Sunday 9am-4pm

Friday, December 4th will offer a FREE lift ticket

Saturday & Sunday tickets will be $30 per person.

Please limit the use of the lodge for ticketing, rental pick-up, bathrooms and take-out order pick-ups.

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Blackjack Mountain opens THIS FRIDAY!

Posted by Indianhead Mountain – Big Snow Resort on Wednesday, December 2, 2020

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Crystal Mountain – Cross Country Skiing

Northern Michigan’s Cross-Country Skiing Destination

Looking for some of the best in northern Michigan cross-country skiing trails? Look no further than Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa. From gentle treks through the trees to the rolling terrain of our black diamond cross-country skiing trails, Crystal Mountain’s 40+km cross-country skiing trail network provides terrain for all ability levels, from novice to expert. We even have 4K lighted for night skiing.

Meticulously-groomed for both skating and traditional cross-country skiing, these picturesque northern Michigan cross-country skiing trails were rated #1 in Michigan byΒ Michigan Living magazine readers. Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa… your northern Michigan cross-country skiing vacation starts here.

Current trail conditions >>

Trail Map Rates & Rentals Events & Lessons
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Crystal is Northern Michigan’s only Fisher Key Nordic Center

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Boyne Mountain Cross Country Skiing


With more than 35 beautifully-groomed kilometers of cross country delight weaving through the woods and wilds of Boyne Mountain, you’ll find plenty of room for exploration. Pack up the kids or rally your friends to sample everything we have to offer – from gentle trails through pine forests to technical terrain designed to test even the most dedicated Nordic skiers. Whatever your preference or your ability level, our trails are ready for your tracks.

Boyne Mountain offers 35km of groomed track set trails, along with instructional and touring experiences. Boyne Mountain Cross Country Trail Map

Check our current conditions below to get the latest feedback on our trails. But rest assured. At Boyne Mountain, we go all out to maintain our cross country trails to make your northern Michigan Nordic experience the best it can be.

Trail Passes

  • Ages 9 & up: $16 (before 4pm), $9 (after 4pm)
  • Ages 8 & under: Free

BOYNE Trail Passes allow unlimited access to our cross country andΒ snowshoeing trails and provide one lift ride to our upper trails.

BOYNE daily lift tickets allow unlimited access to our cross country and snowshoeing trails.

Introduction to Cross Country: $50 per person

Thinking about taking up cross-country skiing? Start off on the right foot with our expert Nordic instruction staff – and learn to love this incredible sport from the very beginning. Our Introduction to Cross Country packages include:

  • Rental equipment
  • 30 minute group lesson
  • An all day trail pass to practice your newly acquired skills
  • Available at 11am each weekday and 11am or 2pm on Saturday and Sunday

Total Cross Country Experience

Warm up to the winter’s most exhilarating workout with a 2-hour guided tour on Boyne Mountain’s exceptional cross country trails. Join one of our Nordic instructors for our Total Cross Country Experience, which includes:

  • A chairlift ride and skiing on our upper trails with outstanding vistas
  • Must be intermediate level or higher in ability
  • $75 for the first skier, plus $10 for each additional skier

Group Lessons

  • Beginner Classic or Skate style
  • 1 Hour
  • $35

Private Lessons

  • Available for Classic, Skate, or Telemark
  • 1 Hour
  • $58
  • Each additional person – $15

Equipment Rental

  • Skis, boots & poles: $20 daily
  • Performance Skate package: $25 daily
  • Ages 8 & under: $15 daily

Call the Boyne Mountain Cross Country Center at 231.549.6088 for additional details and instruction offerings.

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Cross Country Skiing and Telemark Lessons
Make your adventure into the peace and quite of Northern Michigan even more enjoyable. When you improve your technique you’ll have more fun! Our expert and passionate Cross Country instructors will improve your technique and make every kilometer of trail more enjoyable. Our Cross Country Centers offer a variety of instructional clinics, private and group lessons and guided tours for cross country skiers of all ability levels.

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