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Sunday December 7th, 2025 - 12:11 pm

FROM Cross Country Ski Headquarters >> My GOODNESS it’s a beautiful day out here! Bluebird skies and wide open eyes! We are so grateful for this snow and all the merry skiers we have seen this weekend, and with more snow and cold temp on the way, we plan to make the most of every moment. Come ski with us! #xcheadquarters #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganMy GOODNESS it’s a beautiful day out here! Bluebird skies and wide open eyes! We are so grateful for this snow and all the merry skiers we have seen this weekend, and with more snow and cold temp on the way, we plan to make the most of every moment. Come ski with us! ... See MoreSee Less

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Sunday December 7th, 2025 - 11:23 am

FROM Hanson Hills >> Lodge and Trails open at 9am!
A friendly reminder that trail passes are required and can be purchased at the ticket window in the Lodge.
Cross Country Trail Update:
Groomer Dan is out again this morning combing skate lanes on Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, and the M-93 hills.
Classic tracks are set across the entire system, and Wilderness is absolutely beautiful right now.
Come enjoy some perfect Nordic conditions.. #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganLodge and Trails open at 9am!
A friendly reminder that trail passes are required and can be purchased at the ticket window in the Lodge.

Cross Country Trail Update:
Groomer Dan is out again this morning combing skate lanes on Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, and the M-93 hills.
Classic tracks are set across the entire system, and Wilderness is absolutely beautiful right now.

Come enjoy some perfect Nordic conditions ... See MoreSee Less

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Sunday December 7th, 2025 - 11:14 am

FROM Caberfae Peaks >> Good Morning and Happy Sunday from #caberfaepeaks
Another 1” of snow overnight and the lifts will be spinning 10 am to 4:30 pm today. #caberfaepeaks #snowphotos #snowmaking #caberfaepeakssnow #SkiMichiganGood Morning and Happy Sunday from #caberfaepeaks

Another 1” of snow overnight and the lifts will be spinning 10 am to 4:30 pm today. ... See MoreSee Less

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Saturday December 6th, 2025 - 3:17 am

FROM Mt Brighton >> One more sleep! 😴
We want you in the know, all the details you need for opening day - save and share this for tomorrow! See you at first chair!
The Details:
🗓️ Saturday, December 6
⏰ First Chair 9:00am
🎟️ Guest Services 9:00am to 9:00pm
🏔️ Chairs 1,2, and 3, Rope 8, and Carpet 10 are scheduled to be open
🟩 Larkspur
🔵 Chicken chute, Blue sky, Ryan's run, Gasoline alley, Sawtooth ridge, Spikes folly, Thalackers
◆ Cheetah and Big Riskey
☕️ Brighton Early 9:00am to 10:00pm
🍻 Bruhn’s Bar 10:00am to 10:00pm
🍟 Ski Hill Grill 11:00 to 9:00pm
🎿 Rentals 9:00am to 10:00pm
🏂 Ski and Ride School – private lessons only
📸 12/4/25 Sunset over the slopes #mtbrighton #snowmaking #snowphotos #SkiMichiganOne more sleep! 😴
We want you in the know, all the details you need for opening day - save and share this for tomorrow! See you at first chair!

The Details:
🗓️ Saturday, December 6
⏰ First Chair 9:00am
🎟️ Guest Services 9:00am to 9:00pm
🏔️ Chairs 1,2, and 3, Rope 8, and Carpet 10 are scheduled to be open
🟩 Larkspur
🔵 Chicken chute, Blue sky, Ryan's run, Gasoline alley, Sawtooth ridge, Spikes folly, Thalackers
◆ Cheetah and Big Riskey
☕️ Brighton Early 9:00am to 10:00pm
🍻 Bruhn’s Bar 10:00am to 10:00pm
🍟 Ski Hill Grill 11:00 to 9:00pm
🎿 Rentals 9:00am to 10:00pm
🏂 Ski and Ride School – private lessons only

📸 12/4/25 Sunset over the slopes ... See MoreSee Less

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Saturday December 6th, 2025 - 3:17 am

FROM Alpine Valley Ski Area >> Features loading 🔋 The snow guns have been blasting and the snow is piling up! Our team has to push some piles but we’ve got plenty of skiable terrain with more opening up this weekend. Ski you later ⛷️ #alpinevalley #snowphotos #SkiMichiganFeatures loading 🔋 The snow guns have been blasting and the snow is piling up! Our team has to push some piles but we’ve got plenty of skiable terrain with more opening up this weekend. Ski you later ⛷️ ... See MoreSee Less

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Friday December 5th, 2025 - 12:25 am

FROM Alpine Valley Ski Area >> ✨WEEKEND HOURS✨
Friday 3pm-10pm
Saturday 9am-10pm
Sunday 9am-9pm #alpinevalley #snowphotos #SkiMichigan✨WEEKEND HOURS✨

Friday 3pm-10pm
Saturday 9am-10pm
Sunday 9am-9pm ... See MoreSee Less

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Thursday December 4th, 2025 - 10:49 am

FROM Mt Brighton >> Our team is hard at work getting everything ready for opening day! See you Saturday, December 6 at 9:00am!
Today is the last day to buy your @epicpass – it’s the best way to enjoy opening day at Mt. Brighton!
Don't miss out - bit.ly/2FyBge6 #mtbrighton #snowmaking #snowphotos #SkiMichiganOur team is hard at work getting everything ready for opening day! See you Saturday, December 6 at 9:00am!

Today is the last day to buy your @epicpass – it’s the best way to enjoy opening day at Mt. Brighton!
Don't miss out - bit.ly/2FyBge6 ... See MoreSee Less

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Wednesday December 3rd, 2025 - 12:08 pm

FROM Cannonsburg >> Fire away 🚀
Our crew has been working around the clock and we are so excited to see all of you out here! Our projected opening date is Friday, Dec. 12th at 4pm 🤞🤞🤞
In the meantime, stop by our office to pick up your season pass/punch pass and take a stroll through our lighted forest! We’re hoping that this is our snowiest and best winter yet ☃️ #cannonsburg #snowmaking #snowphotos #SkiMichiganFire away 🚀

Our crew has been working around the clock and we are so excited to see all of you out here! Our projected opening date is Friday, Dec. 12th at 4pm 🤞🤞🤞

In the meantime, stop by our office to pick up your season pass/punch pass and take a stroll through our lighted forest! We’re hoping that this is our snowiest and best winter yet ☃️ ... See MoreSee Less

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Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 - 9:36 am

FROM Hanson Hills >> Lodge and Trails open at 9am. Stop into the Lodge to purchase your Trail Pass or Season Membership and start your day on beautifully prepared terrain.
Trail Report:
All trails—Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, Green, M-93, and Easy Return—were groomed yesterday with fresh tracks set. We picked up just a light dusting of snow overnight.
Today, Groomer Dan is out packing Konopnicki Kut and breaking trail on Wilderness, opening up even more miles for your Nordic adventure.
It’s a great day to ski Hanson Hills. See you out there.
Reminder: Offices will be open 10am-6pm today through Thursday. We still have Ski's and Boot's for sale. *Please note, we have limited quantity and sizes. First come first serve.
Photo Credit: Melissa Klungle #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganLodge and Trails open at 9am. Stop into the Lodge to purchase your Trail Pass or Season Membership and start your day on beautifully prepared terrain.

Trail Report:
All trails—Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, Green, M-93, and Easy Return—were groomed yesterday with fresh tracks set. We picked up just a light dusting of snow overnight.

Today, Groomer Dan is out packing Konopnicki Kut and breaking trail on Wilderness, opening up even more miles for your Nordic adventure.

It’s a great day to ski Hanson Hills. See you out there.

Reminder: Offices will be open 10am-6pm today through Thursday. We still have Ski's and Boot's for sale. *Please note, we have limited quantity and sizes. First come first serve.

Photo Credit: Melissa Klungle ... See MoreSee Less

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Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 - 1:27 am

FROM Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort >> Sunny skies, fresh snow❄️☀️We’re open 3-9pm today!!
Monday - Thurs 3pm-9pm and we will be open this weekend! Weekend Hours: TBD #pineknob #snowphotos #openings #SkiMichiganSunny skies, fresh snow❄️☀️We’re open 3-9pm today!!

Monday - Thurs 3pm-9pm and we will be open this weekend! Weekend Hours: TBD ... See MoreSee Less

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Sunday November 30th, 2025 - 10:32 am

FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> What a nice start start to the ski season. Over 100 skiers took advantage of light winds, mild temperatures and the first groom of two feet of snow on our east side trail system. Another 5 inches arrived last night! Our south trail, Cry Baby, was cleared yesterday and we can start working on the west side trails this week. Open 9 to 5. #forbush #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganWhat a nice start start to the ski season. Over 100 skiers took advantage of light winds, mild temperatures and the first groom of two feet of snow on our east side trail system. Another 5 inches arrived last night! Our south trail, Cry Baby, was cleared yesterday and we can start working on the west side trails this week. Open 9 to 5. ... See MoreSee Less

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Sunday November 30th, 2025 - 10:27 am

FROM Hanson Hills >> Classic Day on the Nordic Trails!
We picked up another 4–5 inches of snow overnight, because apparently winter heard we were grooming and said, “Add more.” ❄️
Short grooming day, but here’s what got the fresh treatment:
• Yellow Loop – Skate & Classic
• Green Loop – Classic
• Easy Return – Skate & Classic
Skate deck is soft, so expect that “extra cozy cushion” feel under your skis. 😄
As for Tubing & Downhill—we’re not ghosting you. Tentative opening is December 20th, but if conditions let us open earlier, you’ll be the first to know!
Get out and enjoy that new snow! 🌨️⛷️🌲 #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganClassic Day on the Nordic Trails!
We picked up another 4–5 inches of snow overnight, because apparently winter heard we were grooming and said, “Add more.” ❄️

Short grooming day, but here’s what got the fresh treatment:
• Yellow Loop – Skate & Classic
• Green Loop – Classic
• Easy Return – Skate & Classic

Skate deck is soft, so expect that “extra cozy cushion” feel under your skis. 😄

As for Tubing & Downhill—we’re not ghosting you. Tentative opening is December 20th, but if conditions let us open earlier, you’ll be the first to know!

Get out and enjoy that new snow! 🌨️⛷️🌲 ... See MoreSee Less

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Sunday November 30th, 2025 - 10:23 am

FROM NTN Trails >> Head into the trees today. It's beautiful there. Conditions = Very Soft. Great day for a casual classic ski. ❄️❄️❄️ #ntntrails #snowphotos #crosscountry #SkiMichiganHead into the trees today. It's beautiful there. Conditions = Very Soft. Great day for a casual classic ski. ❄️❄️❄️

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Saturday November 29th, 2025 - 6:55 am

FROM Anderson Bluffs & River Trails Foundation Inc. >> Woke up to 2 inches of new snow at 4 AM, full groomer crew on this morning…. We spent an 8 hour shift getting existing trails regroomed and opening more. I was in the bigger Pisten Bully out power tilling and setting track on 20 k, that mostly has had up to 6 multiple passes and is in midwinter condition excepting Sulo's and Memory have only had 2 PB rounds and are a bit soft. A large portion of
the groom time today was spent getting the Highlands open…lots of trees down and bent over so it is slow going. I got in w the PB and packed a few of the steep hills on the Highlands. Grooming plans for early AM tomorrow, we plan to groom with the Pisten Bully the 20 km, and work on the Highlands with a full crew…we hope to open the Highlands Sunday. The Foundation is looking for volunteers to snowshoe and trim brush with loppers on the Hemlock, Jack Pine/White Pine so we can start packing and grooming the famous classic only trails. See or contact Matthew, the new manager in the chalet or via the website. He has loppers and snowshoes available and maybe some SWAG.

pig heart #abrtrails #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganWoke up to 2 inches of new snow at 4 AM, full groomer crew on this morning…. We spent an 8 hour shift getting existing trails regroomed and opening more. I was in the bigger Pisten Bully out power tilling and setting track on 20 k, that mostly has had up to 6 multiple passes and is in midwinter condition excepting Sulo's and Memory have only had 2 PB rounds and are a bit soft. A large portion of
the groom time today was spent getting the Highlands open…lots of trees down and bent over so it is slow going. I got in w the PB and packed a few of the steep hills on the Highlands. Grooming plans for early AM tomorrow, we plan to groom with the Pisten Bully the 20 km, and work on the Highlands with a full crew…we hope to open the Highlands Sunday. The Foundation is looking for volunteers to snowshoe and trim brush with loppers on the Hemlock, Jack Pine/White Pine so we can start packing and grooming the famous classic only trails. See or contact Matthew, the new manager in the chalet or via the website. He has loppers and snowshoes available and maybe some SWAG.

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Thursday November 20th, 2025 - 7:37 am

FROM Nub's Nob Ski Area >> The crew turned the guns on briefly last night and were pleasantly greeted by a visitor when the sun came up!

Cross your fingers for more snowmaking weather 🤞

#nubsnob #snowmaking #snowphotos #SkiMichiganThe crew turned the guns on briefly last night and were pleasantly greeted by a visitor when the sun came up!

Cross your fingers for more snowmaking weather 🤞

#nubsnob #snowmaking #snowyowl ... See MoreSee Less