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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.

Crystal Mountain ~ Mardi Gras on the Mountain ~ March 7, 2026
[ March 7, 2026; ] 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 Gold Cup Super G – March 8, 2026
[ March 8, 2026; ] Sunday, March 8, 2026: Caberfae Peaks Gold Cup Super G Race Super Giant Slalom Race on GG’s Ride.  ONLINE REGISTRATION required. $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up) Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 12 pm on March 8th 1 pm start – Open [...]

Caberfae Peaks ~ Jim Wickham Memorial Race ~ March 14, 2026
[ March 14, 2026; ] Saturday, March 14, 2026: Jim Wickham Memorial Slalom Race Slalom Race on Liberty.  ONLINE REGISTRATION required. $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up). Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 12 pm on March 14th 1 pm start – Open to All Awards in Beatie’s [...]

Crystal Mountain ~ Spring Carnival ~ March 14, 2026
[ March 14, 2026; ] Get ready for a fun filled Saturday with events and activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Caberfae Peaks – Earl Huckle Memorial Race – March 15, 2026
[ March 15, 2026; ] Sunday, March 15, 2026:  Earl Huckle Memorial Giant Slalom Race Giant Slalom Race on Liberty.  ONLINE REGISTRATION required. $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up) Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 12 pm on March 15th 1 pm Start – Open to All Awards [...]

Caberfae Peaks – SPRING CARNIVAL – March 21, 2026
[ March 21, 2026; ] Saturday, March 21, 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.

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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 July 14th, 2026 - 11:27 am

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FROM Norway Mountain >> Summer maintenance is in full swing at Norway Mountain! ☀️⛷️

Our crew has been hard at work getting everything ready for another incredible winter season. Here’s what we’ve been up to:

🎨 Repainting chairlift chairs
🌿 Mowing and clearing the mountain
🔧 Lift line maintenance and inspections
💡 Preparing to install the remaining lights for expanded night skiing

And the biggest project yet… the new rope installation on the Odin Chair is expected to begin within the next couple of months! We’re excited to keep improving the mountain and can’t wait to welcome everyone back this winter.

There’s a lot happening behind the scenes, and we’ll continue sharing updates throughout the summer. Stay tuned—the countdown to ski season has officially begun! ❄️🏔️ #norwaymountain #whatsnew #SkiMichigan
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Friday July 10th, 2026 - 10:33 am

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FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> Ski trail extensions on Badlands, Cry Baby and Rollercoaster with a forestry mulcher were completed today! The Badlands extension bypasses Two Step hill to create a better flowing trail over undulating terrain and a longer, more gradual climb back into Badlands. On Rollercoaster, the turn at the end of Dorothy’s Dip has been lengthened to allow more run-out after the long downhill before turning back to the trail. On Cry Baby, the hard right turn after a downhill that we added last year, now has a longer runout before returning via a sweeping right hand turn. #forbush #whatsnew #SkiMichigan ... See MoreSee Less

Tuesday June 30th, 2026 - 9:32 am

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#tbt This was the development plan back in 1990 for Mount Bohemia . As we get ready for our 27th season we will share some of the history of Mount Bohemia as we wait for winter . Please note this is not our plan for development. ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday June 21st, 2026 - 11:35 am

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Saturday June 20th, 2026 - 10:42 am

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Our Lift Operators are all smiles because they know you can turn your lift ticket into savings. If you skied on a lift ticket or Epic Friend Ticket last season, you may be eligible to save up to $175 on next season's Pass!

It's totally true, and worth smiling about! 😁

All the details are here: bit.ly/3JvIN0I
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Saturday June 20th, 2026 - 10:31 am

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Tuesday June 16th, 2026 - 9:18 am

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Thursday June 11th, 2026 - 8:55 am

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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Some faces belong to a mountain. Anyone who's ever loaded Mountain Express knows exactly the face we mean.
Duane was more than a lift operator; he was a greeter, a candy man, a Legend with a capital L. The kind of person who made a chairlift ride feel like the best part of your day. If you were lucky, you'd settle into your seat and feel something land in your hood. A little piece of candy, and a whole lot of joy.
He did that for everyone. He didn't care if you were on your first run or your thousandth.
That's what made Duane so special. He was a constant reminder that mountains are shared places. We all come here chasing the same thing. Deep snow, first tracks, and a feeling that's hard to explain to anyone who hasn't felt it. Duane got that better than most.
Opening day is going to feel a little different this year. But we carry him with us in every bluebird morning, every act of kindness passed to a stranger on the lift, and every kid who gets their first taste of winter magic.
Rest in Powder, Duane ❤️❄️ #boynemountain #SkiMichigan
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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Some faces belong to a mountain. Anyone whos ever loaded Mountain Express knows exactly the face we mean.
Duane was more than a lift operator; he was a greeter, a candy man, a Legend with a capital L. The kind of person who made a chairlift ride feel like the best part of your day. If you were lucky, youd settle into your seat and feel something land in your hood. A little piece of candy, and a whole lot of joy.
He did that for everyone. He didnt care if you were on your first run or your thousandth.
Thats what made Duane so special. He was a constant reminder that mountains are shared places. We all come here chasing the same thing. Deep snow, first tracks, and a feeling thats hard to explain to anyone who hasnt felt it. Duane got that better than most.
Opening day is going to feel a little different this year. But we carry him with us in every bluebird morning, every act of kindness passed to a stranger on the lift, and every kid who gets their first taste of winter magic.
Rest in Powder, Duane ❤️❄️ #boynemountain #SkiMichiganImage attachmentImage attachment

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Definitely a man who will be missed every single day but won’t ever be forgotten… 🙏✝️💟✝️🙏

Thursday June 11th, 2026 - 8:52 am

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FROM Crystal Mountain >> Throwing it back to June 2008, when we officially opened the Crystal Coaster Alpine Slide!
Want to slide with us this summer? The Alpine Slide opens for the season on Monday, June 15, 2026. Buy your tickets to ride now: crystalmountain.com/slide #crystalmountain #SkiMichigan
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Monday May 25th, 2026 - 6:46 pm

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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> That's a wrap on Michigan's latest ski season ever. 🤝❄️
Thank you to everyone who showed up, made turns, and made this season unforgettable. Our crew crushed it. Victor Glacier delivered. You brought the energy.
Latest closing day in Boyne Mountain history. We did that together. ❤️ #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichigan
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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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