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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 [...]

Caberfae Peaks ~ WinAlpine JDT Race ~ March 2 – 3, 2024
[ March 2, 2024 to March 3, 2024. ] Saturday & Sunday, March 2 & 3, 2024:  WinAlpine Junior Development Race Junior Development Teams from other ski resorts are on site to compete Slalom training on March 1 Slalom Race on March 2 Giant Slalom & Slalom Race on March 3 Visit WinAlpine.com for more info or REGISTRATER ONLINE JOIN US FOR OUR SPRING RACE [...]

Crystal Mountain ~ Mardi Gras on the Mountain ~ March 2, 2024
[ March 2, 2024; ] 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 9, 2024
[ March 9, 2024; 11:30 am; ] Saturday, March 9, 2024: Jim Wickham Memorial Race $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up). REGISTER ONLINE in advance. Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 9th 11:30 AM start, Slalom Race on Liberty – Open to All Awards in Beatie’s [...]

Crystal Mountain ~ Spring Carnival ~ March 9, 2024
[ March 9, 2024; ] Get ready for a fun filled Saturday with events and activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Caberfae Peaks – Earl Huckle Memorial Race – March 10, 2024
[ March 10, 2024; 11:30 am; ] Sunday, March 10, 2024:  Earl Huckle Memorial Race $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up) REGISTER ONLINE in advance Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 10th 11:30 AM Start, Giant Slalom on Liberty & Olympia – Open to All Awards [...]

Caberfae Peaks – SPRING CARNIVAL – March 16, 2024
[ March 16, 2024; ] Saturday, March 14th, is our annual SPRING CARNIVAL. We’ll have music on the slopes, the Snow Bar & Grill will be open, a Rail Jam, Costume Parade and everyone’s favorite: the Big Air Contest! Come out and be a part of the best day of the year and don’t forget your costume.

Crystal Mountain ~ Celts & Kayaks ~ March 16, 2024
[ March 16, 2024; ] Cheers to a fun-filled St. Patrick's weekend, with plenty of activities for everyone. 9:30 - 10:30AM: Kayaks on the Snow Registration Be the fastest one down our race course. Equipment provided, personal equipment is prohibited. All participants must have their own helmet and be at least 8 years old. Day-of registration is required 30-minutes prior to the [...]

Caberfae Peaks Gold Cup Super G – March 17, 2024
[ March 17, 2024; 11:30 am; ] Sunday, March 17, 2024: Caberfae Peaks Gold Cup Super G $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up) REGISTER ONLINE in advance Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 17th 11:30 am start on South Peak Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill [...]

Crystal Mountain ~ Retro Day ~ March 23, 2024
[ March 23, 2024; ] It's time for a retro flashback and its happening at Crystal Mountain! Dress in your favorite retro clothing. Skiers & Boarders in FULL COSTUME receive $10 OFF an open-to-close lift ticket. Lift ticket is valid Saturday, March 19, 2016 only.

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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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Sunday April 21st, 2024 - 9:53 am

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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> We went out swinging today. ⛷️🏌️
The Hemlock Open champs skied AND golfed their way to victory! Congrats to the winners and everyone who enjoyed the last day on the slopes. ❄️🏆 #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichigan
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Saturday April 13th, 2024 - 7:16 am

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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Is it technically spring? Yes. Are we still shredding? Absolutely. ⛷
We're defying the thaw and spinning Mountain Express Saturday & Sunday for late-season laps on Hemlock & Victor.
Bonus points for park tricks on Victor's feature setup. 😎 #boynemountain #snowphotos #SkiMichiganIs it technically spring? Yes. Are we still shredding? Absolutely. ⛷

We're defying the thaw and spinning Mountain Express Saturday & Sunday for late-season laps on Hemlock & Victor.

Bonus points for park tricks on Victor's feature setup. 😎
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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Is it technically spring? Yes. Are we still shredding? Absolutely. ⛷
Were defying the thaw and spinning Mountain Express Saturday & Sunday for late-season laps on Hemlock & Victor.
Bonus points for park tricks on Victors feature setup. 😎 #boynemountain #snowphotos #SkiMichigan

Thursday April 11th, 2024 - 9:03 am

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Wednesday April 10th, 2024 - 9:26 am

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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Flex for the fam. 💪
Introducing Lake eFlex pricing for youth and seniors. ❄️
Sale ends April 26.
www.boynemountain.com/lake-eflex #boynemountain #seasonpass #SkiMichiganFlex for the fam. 💪

Introducing Lake eFlex pricing for youth and seniors. ❄️
Sale ends April 26.

www.boynemountain.com/lake-eflex
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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Flex for the fam. 💪
Introducing Lake eFlex pricing for youth and seniors. ❄️
Sale ends April 26.
https://www.boynemountain.com/lake-eflex #boynemountain #seasonpass #SkiMichigan

Tuesday April 9th, 2024 - 10:37 pm

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Icelantic Nomad 105 Teton edition demo skis, used Once! 181cm with demo bindings $399 takes em! ... See MoreSee Less

Monday April 8th, 2024 - 9:55 am

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FROM Swedetown Mountain Bike and Ski Trails >> It's going fast. #swedetown #SkiMichigan #crosscountry #snowphotosIt's going fast. ... See MoreSee Less

FROM Swedetown Mountain Bike and Ski Trails >> Its going fast. #swedetown #SkiMichigan #crosscountry #snowphotos
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XC Ski Headquarters – Let it Snow Sale

We’re going crazy waiting for snow, so we’re having an impromptu Let it Snow sale! 25-50% off ALL sweaters from Woolrich, Smartwool, Dale of Norway, plus 25-50% off fleece pullovers and softshell jackets from Under Armour, Woolrich, Columbia and more.

These prices won’t last forever, so hurry over and catch us in this highly vulnerable moment!

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New Year’s Eve Celebration on Mackinac Island

Great Turtle Drop
Great Turtle Drop

New Year’s Eve Week-December 26 thru January 2

Ring in the New Year on Mackinac Island from December 26, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Your Mackinac Island Holiday is made possible with special openings from six lodging facilities, two restaurants and the always open Doud’s Grocery store. Several shops also open just for this holiday. Join us Downtown at Midnight to welcome the new year with the Great Turtle Ball Drop before heading back inside to warm up and celebrate the New Year with live music. Spend your days cross country skiing, snow-showing, snowmobiling and hiking in pristine winter conditions. And spend your nights in the intimate lounges and restaurants. This New Year Holiday, Make it Mackinac.

December 31st from 2pm to 4pm head to Marquette Park for the 2nd Annual Snowball Dash. Teams compete in the snow in events like a 3-legged race, wheel barrel race and obstacle course! To participate, show up with a team or two or more to Marquette Park at 2pm.

Great Turtle Drop on New Year’s Eve

Great Turtle Drop
The Innkeepers at the Cottage Inn dreamed up the Great Turtle Drop as Mackinac Island’s version of Times Square and it was so well received that they are lighting up their turtle again this year. The drop takes place on Main Street at the Christmas Tree around midnight.

Places To Eat:

Cawthorne’s Village Inn (906) 847-3542
Cawthorne’s Village Inn is featuring a special menu starting at 5:00pm. Reservations suggested. Drink specials all night long with a champagne toast at Midnight! Live music by Brian Thomas starting at 9:30pm.

Mustang Lounge (906) 847-9916
Mustang Lounge is celebrating the New Year with a special menu featuring chicken marsala, seafood fettuccine Alfredo, broiled and Parmesan crusted whitefish, beef tenderloin, herb roasted chicken and surf n turf. Prices range from $18-$35. Reservations suggested. Dance the night away with DJ Brevin from 10pm-3am

Where to Stay

Bogan Lane Inn (906) 847-3439

Cottage Inn of Mackinac (906) 847-4000

Harbor Place Studio Suites (906) 847-3347

Lilac Tree Suites & Spa (906) 847-6575

Mission Point Resort (906) 847-3312

Pontiac Lodge (906) 847-3364

Activities

New Years Day Hayride (906) 847-3542 – Four different hayrides offered. Reservation and deposit required. Call Travis at Cawthorne’s Village Inn after December 3, 2014. $20.00 per person.

Mackinac Wheels Rentals (517) 575- 8585
Fat-tired bicycles, the latest in winter cycling, will be available for rent from Mackinac Wheels. $10 an hour or $25 all day, they will be available by appointment only call Jim at 517.575.8585

CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RENTALS
Cawthorne’s Village Inn (906) 847-3542

January 1, 2015 New Years Day

New Years Day 5K – This fun run is not timed. Leave from Doud’s corner on foot, ski’s or even bike at 9:15am. There is no cost but donation to the Mackinac Island Rec Department is encouraged.

New Years Day Hayride (906) 847-3542 – Four different hayrides offered. Reservation and deposit required. Call Travis at Cawthorne’s Village Inn after December 3, 2014. $20.00 per person.

Shopping

Doud’s Market – Since 1887, Doud’s Market has been nourishing Islanders and visitors. This full service grocery store offers fresh cut meats, fresh produce, bakery, deli counter, prepared meals, packaged liquor and lottery.
Christmas Eve 8am-7pm, Christmas Day 9am- 12pm, December 26-29 8am-7pm, December 30 thru January 1 8am to 11pm, January 2 resumes normal business hours of 8am-7pm

Harrisonville General Store – Groceries, beer, wine, specialty items and jewelry made by Island residents. Located up Island in the Village.

SomeWear on Mackinac – A fine boutique of ladies clothing, outerwear, scarves handbags and more. Located at the Grand Gatehouse Courtyard Shops.
December 20- 21 from 11am to 4 pm.
December 29, 30 and 31 from 11am to 4pm

Mackinac Outfitter – Mackinac Island’s favorite outfitter, providing the most popular lines of outdoor gear and clothing since 1981. We are located on Main Street across from the Shepler Ferry dock.
December 21- 24 from 1:30pm to 4 pm.
December 30 and 31st from 1:30pm to 4pm
January 1st from 10am to 12pm

Little Luxuries (906) 847-9980
December 21, from 11 am to 3 pm
December 28, 29, 30 and 31 from 12pm to 4pm

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Mackinac Island Winter Services Listing
For more information on Christmas Holidays / New Year’s Eve on Mackinac Island visit the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau Winter Page at: http://www.mackinacisland.org/event/new-years-eve-on-mackinac/

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Ski Michigan News and Specials on Facebook

Below are the latest postings from the Ski Michigan Page On Facebook.

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Sunday April 21st, 2024 - 9:53 am

Ski Michigan

FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> We went out swinging today. ⛷️🏌️
The Hemlock Open champs skied AND golfed their way to victory! Congrats to the winners and everyone who enjoyed the last day on the slopes. ❄️🏆 #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichigan
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Saturday April 13th, 2024 - 7:16 am

Ski Michigan

FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Is it technically spring? Yes. Are we still shredding? Absolutely. ⛷
We're defying the thaw and spinning Mountain Express Saturday & Sunday for late-season laps on Hemlock & Victor.
Bonus points for park tricks on Victor's feature setup. 😎 #boynemountain #snowphotos #SkiMichiganIs it technically spring? Yes. Are we still shredding? Absolutely. ⛷

We're defying the thaw and spinning Mountain Express Saturday & Sunday for late-season laps on Hemlock & Victor.

Bonus points for park tricks on Victor's feature setup. 😎
... See MoreSee Less

FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Is it technically spring? Yes. Are we still shredding? Absolutely. ⛷
Were defying the thaw and spinning Mountain Express Saturday & Sunday for late-season laps on Hemlock & Victor.
Bonus points for park tricks on Victors feature setup. 😎 #boynemountain #snowphotos #SkiMichigan

Thursday April 11th, 2024 - 9:03 am

Ski Michigan

Blizzard Brahma 82 clearance priced! ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday April 10th, 2024 - 9:26 am

Ski Michigan

FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Flex for the fam. 💪
Introducing Lake eFlex pricing for youth and seniors. ❄️
Sale ends April 26.
www.boynemountain.com/lake-eflex #boynemountain #seasonpass #SkiMichiganFlex for the fam. 💪

Introducing Lake eFlex pricing for youth and seniors. ❄️
Sale ends April 26.

www.boynemountain.com/lake-eflex
... See MoreSee Less

FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Flex for the fam. 💪
Introducing Lake eFlex pricing for youth and seniors. ❄️
Sale ends April 26.
https://www.boynemountain.com/lake-eflex #boynemountain #seasonpass #SkiMichigan
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