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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 <> <> 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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Tuesday March 25th, 2025 - 2:03 pm

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FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> 3/25 John just started grooming at around 10:30 am. Denise and I got there at 9 am and got on our wider skis so we could ski the 4 to 6 inches of new snow on B trail. Got back and put on our skinny skis so we could enjoy John's groom. Get out there before the warm up. Weekend is calling for ice and rain. This maybe the last groom for the week. #valleyspur #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan ... See MoreSee Less

FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> 3/25 John just started grooming at around 10:30 am.  Denise and I got there at 9 am and got on our wider skis so we could ski the 4 to 6 inches of new snow on B trail.  Got back and put on our skinny skis so we could enjoy Johns groom.  Get out there before the warm up.  Weekend is calling for ice and rain.  This maybe the last groom for the week. #valleyspur #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganImage attachment

Monday March 24th, 2025 - 11:16 am

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FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> 3/24 about a inch of new snow. No new grooming today. Having great glide in the tracks. #valleyspur #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan3/24 about a inch of new snow. No new grooming today. Having great glide in the tracks. ... See MoreSee Less

FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> 3/24  about a inch of new snow.  No new grooming today.  Having great glide in the tracks. #valleyspur #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan

Monday March 24th, 2025 - 11:14 am

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FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> Looks like 4" and counting. Larry is plowing the parking lot and will be grooming the snow making loop in the next hour or so. Please wait until 10:00. The shop is closed. If you are not a season pass holder, please put $10 in the black slot near the door of the ski shop - next to the map. Thanks for supporting Forbush Corner. #forbush #SkiMichigan ... See MoreSee Less

Monday March 24th, 2025 - 11:08 am

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FROM Snowriver Mountain Resort >> Snowriver was covered in a fluffy 7-inch blanket overnight, and it is still dumping down! Fresh powder runs will be great this morning, and then you can get round two of untouched powder over at Black River Basin today at 1 p.m.!
We’re not saying you should call in sick today...
But if you do, we promise to never tattle. 🤫 🤧🤒 #snowriver #snowphotos #SkiMichigan
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FROM Snowriver Mountain Resort >> Snowriver was covered in a fluffy 7-inch blanket overnight, and it is still dumping down! Fresh powder runs will be great this morning, and then you can get round two of untouched powder over at Black River Basin today at 1 p.m.! 
We’re not saying you should call in sick today...
But if you do, we promise to never tattle. 🤫 🤧🤒  #snowriver #snowphotos #SkiMichiganImage attachmentImage attachment

Monday March 24th, 2025 - 10:42 am

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FROM Crystal Mountain >> A snowy start to Spring Break with more snow on the way! ❄️🌸 #crystalmountain #snowphotos #crystalmountainsnow #SkiMichigan ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday March 23rd, 2025 - 11:23 am

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FROM Norway Mountain >> Another epic day on the slopes awaits! ❄️⛷️🏂
After an amazing day yesterday, why not do it all over again? We’re open 9 AM - 4 PM today, so grab your gear and hit the mountain!
Even better—snow is on the way throughout the day, which means conditions will only get better as you ride. Don’t miss out on a perfect day at Norway Mountain!
And dont forget $45 lift tickets the rest of the season. If you have a season pass at any other midwest ski hill get a daily lift ticket for just $25.
Tag your riding crew and we’ll see you on the hill!

#NorwayMountain #SkiMichiganAnother epic day on the slopes awaits! ❄️⛷️🏂

After an amazing day yesterday, why not do it all over again? We’re open 9 AM - 4 PM today, so grab your gear and hit the mountain!

Even better—snow is on the way throughout the day, which means conditions will only get better as you ride. Don’t miss out on a perfect day at Norway Mountain!

And dont forget $45 lift tickets the rest of the season. If you have a season pass at any other midwest ski hill get a daily lift ticket for just $25.

Tag your riding crew and we’ll see you on the hill!

#NorwayMountain #SkiTheMidwest #FreshSnow #GetOutside
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FROM Norway Mountain >> Another epic day on the slopes awaits! ❄️⛷️🏂
After an amazing day yesterday, why not do it all over again? We’re open 9 AM - 4 PM today, so grab your gear and hit the mountain!
Even better—snow is on the way throughout the day, which means conditions will only get better as you ride. Don’t miss out on a perfect day at Norway Mountain!
And dont forget $45 lift tickets the rest of the season. If you have a season pass at any other midwest ski hill get a daily lift ticket for just $25.
Tag your riding crew and we’ll see you on the hill!

#NorwayMountain #SkiMichigan

Sunday March 23rd, 2025 - 11:16 am

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FROM Marquette Mountain >> We’re open and conditions are great!
Lifts spin from 9am-5pm. #marquettemountain #SkiMichigan
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FROM Marquette Mountain >> We’re open and conditions are great! 
Lifts spin from 9am-5pm. #marquettemountain #SkiMichiganImage attachment

Sunday March 23rd, 2025 - 11:11 am

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FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> Trails with man-made snow continue to hold up and Larry is grooming those trails this AM. 40% off tops and jackets continues. Shop is open until 5 PM today. Some warmer temps this afternoon - and a chance of snow tonight. #forbush #SkiMichigan ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday March 23rd, 2025 - 10:53 am

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FROM Caberfae Peaks >> The moon sets and the sun rises on the final day of the 24/25 season at #caberfaepeaks
Lifts are spinning 10am to 5pm. #caberfaepeaks #SkiMichigan
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FROM Caberfae Peaks >> The moon sets and the sun rises on the final day of the 24/25 season at #caberfaepeaks 
Lifts are spinning 10am to 5pm. #caberfaepeaks #SkiMichiganImage attachment

Saturday March 22nd, 2025 - 11:08 am

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FROM Nub's Nob Ski Area >> Stop in to the General Store and ‘pop some tags’ during our end of the season sale!All of your favorite logo wear is on sale, as well as items from your favorite ski brands 🤙 #nubsnob #SkiMichigan ... See MoreSee Less

Saturday March 22nd, 2025 - 10:44 am

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FROM Mount Bohemia >> Mount Bohemia spring serenade music festival today all day long with easter egg hunt, costume contest and bikini race... #mountbohemia #SkiMichigan ... See MoreSee Less

Saturday March 22nd, 2025 - 10:34 am

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FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> 3/22 and John is out grooming some of the trails. We got some new snow. The new snow and warm temps we have been getting has changed our base from solid ice to soft snow. Oh the joy of Spring Skiing and Grooming. Temps are staying below freezing today. Get out and enjoy. Take pictures and share in the comments. #valleyspur #SkiMichigan ... See MoreSee Less

FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> 3/22 and John is out grooming some of the trails.  We got some new snow.  The new snow and warm temps we have been getting has changed our base from solid ice to soft snow. Oh the joy of Spring Skiing and Grooming. Temps are staying below freezing today.  Get out and enjoy.  Take pictures and share in the comments. #valleyspur #SkiMichiganImage attachmentImage attachment
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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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Mt. Brighton – 1st Annual Collegiate Rail Jam Party event on Saturday, February 8th

College students from area schools are invited to compete in the first annual Collegiate Rail Jam event with big air, big prizes from Vail Resorts partners, music, drink specials, contests and more.

College students not competing can still take part in the fun with the Terrain Park 101 jam session, cheering on fellow students, and partying with our live music.

9-11 a.m.: Registration
1-3 p.m.: Rail Jam contest & Parkside party
3:30 p.m.: Awards
4-5 p.m.: Rail Jam 101 Session for non Competitors
8 p.m. – 12 a.m.: DJ Set by scout in Bruhn’s Bar

More info at http://www.mtbrighton.com/events-groups/events/collegiate-rail-jam-party

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Sleeping Bear Dunes – Holiday Hike and Snowshoe Hikes – December 28 and Saturdays, January 9 – March 5, 2016

Park rangers say “Let it snow!” so you can explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) on snowshoes this winter! On December 28, there will be a holiday hike (snowshoe hike; weather permitting) at 1:00 p.m. Meet at the National Lakeshore’s Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire. Reservations are required.

The first hike of the regular season will be on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Then, snowshoe hikes will be offered every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. through March 5, 2016. Meet at the National Lakeshore’s Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire. If you don’t have your own, snowshoes will be loaned at no charge. Participants need only purchase the park entrance pass or have an annual pass to join in the fun. Reservations are required whether you need to borrow snowshoes or have your own. Park ranger-led snowshoe hikes have a limit on the number of participants. Please call 231-326-4700, extension 5010, for details and to make reservations. If you make a reservation, but then need to cancel, please call and let us know so we can contact visitors on our waiting list.

Snowshoe hikes are fun for all ages. Inside the visitor center, park rRangers will first provide basic snowshoeing instructions and then everyone will travel by car to the trailhead or area of the National Lakeshore pre-selected for that day. Once there, the park ranger will help participants learn about the park’s unique features and winter’s effect on them by exploring and discovering clues on site. Be prepared and plan to be outside until about 3:00 p.m. Dress in layers and wear waterproof boots to be most comfortable.

Not only is snowshoeing easy, fun, and good exercise, it is also an activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. The park ranger-led hikes are mildly strenuous, yet they proceed at a leisurely pace for only one and a half miles at the most. The National Lakeshore is excited to offer programs such as the snowshoe hikes as a way to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service (NPS) in 2016. The goal of the NPS Centennial is to connect with and create the next generation of park visitors, supporters and advocates.

Contact Phone Number: 231-326-4700 extension 5010

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