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Crystal Mountain – December 8, 2009

Crystal Mountain - December 8, 2009

We’re making SNOW!

Downhill slopes will open for the season on Friday, Dec. 11th.

With snowmaking crews working around the clock and significant snow
accumulation in the forecast, conditions will be fantastic!

We will have more information regarding operating hours and the
number of slopes and lifts as we draw closer to Friday. — Crystal
Mountain – www.crystalmountain.com

 
 

Shanty Creek – Antrim Ski Academy Ski Swap – November 26, 2011

The Antrim Ski Academy equipment & clothing sale is our biggest fundraiser of the year and the proceeds go towards funding our scholarship program and helping to support the Elk Rapids and Bellaire/Central Lake/Mancelona high school ski teams.

2011 Antrim Ski Academy Ski Swap
November 25 & 26• Grand Ballroom at The Lakeview Hotel
Summit Village • Shanty Creek Resorts

CHECK IN
Friday, November 25 • 5 – 8pm

Bring in your equipment and clothing for placement in Saturday’s sale. We will have experts on hand to help you price your items. Late check in will be available Saturday morning from 8 – 10am, but we encourage you to utilize Friday nights check in.

We accept downhill, cross country and snowboard equipment, ski racks, ice skates and roller blades. Bindings are accepted but must be mounted to a board. Clothing, accessories and helmets are also accepted. The club will only accept serviceable and sellable equipment. Please, no long straight skis. Antrim Ski Academy will take a 20% commission on all sold goods.

SKI SWAP
Saturday, November 26 • 9am – 5pm

We have lots of quality equipment available all day Saturday and have a good selection of kids skis and boots throughout the sale. If you can’t make it early, you will still have the opportunity to find some really good deals.

EQUIPMENT PICK UP
Saturday, November 26 • 5 – 6pm

Any equipment not picked up will become the property of Antrim Ski Academy and may be disposed of. Sorry, no exceptions. We will mail out any checks that are not picked up.

PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT ARE USED FOR:
Funding 100% of our scholarship programs. Each season ASA accepts 10-15 scholarship students
into our programs, at no cost to the scholarship recipients.

Purchase of new equipment for ASA, including gates, training gates, timers, etc.

Offsetting the costs of ski and snowboard clinics. The fees charged for most of our programs do not cover the direct costs of coaching and additional funds are required.

In exchange for assisting in running the swap, ASA donates a portion of the swap proceeds to both the Elk Rapids and the Bellaire/Central Lake/Mancelona funds High School Race teams.

Visit Antrim Ski Academy Ski Swap Website >>>>

 
 

Big Powderhorn Lodging Association

Big Powderhorn Lodging nestles around serene Big Powderhorn Mountain Ski Resort to form a charming two-square mile village featuring chalets and budget friendly condos to luxury trailside ski in / ski out homes. Located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Big Powderhorn receives 200 some inches of natural snow annually, producing a fantastic winter playground. Year round, Big Powderhorn Resort is a family destination packed with adventure and all of the comforts of home.

Big Powderhorn Lodging Association
N11360 Powderhorn Road
Bessemer, MI 49911
877-881-9001

Big Powderhorn Lodging Association Website >>>

 
 

Lake of the Clouds Resort – Silver City

Lake of the Clouds Resort is located in beautiful Silver City, Michigan, 1 mile from the entrance to the Porcupine Mountains State Park. We have 5 cabins fully furnished with cable tv, bath and shower combinations, and kitchenettes in all cabins. We are located on snowmobile trail #1 for easy acess and 3 miles from the Porcupine Mountain Ski Hills, where you can snowboard, downhill, and cross country ski. Summertime, hike for miles, backpack, kayak, canoe, and bike ride the many trails in the state park. Lake Superior across the street,with public boat launch 1 block away, and Union Bay beach 1 mile for swimming or rock hunting. We try to keep our rates low for all families to stay with us and enjoy the family vacation.

Lake of the Clouds Resort
227 Farragut
Silver City, MI 49953
815-673-1399

Lake of the Clouds Resort Website >>>

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