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Boyne Highlands ~ Homecoming Weekend ~ January 22 ~ 24, 2021

Each year, right around the same time, we get the urge to celebrate the place, the people, and the traditions that make Boyne Highlands special. And this year, we’re doing it again.

Join us for 2021 Homecoming Weekend – and experience the excitement as generations of the extended Boyne Highlands family come together for three days of uninterrupted, unforgettable fun. With familiar faces around every corner, you’ll have plenty of chances to share memories of homecomings past – while creating a whole year’s worth of new ones.

Fun racing events for families and competitors. 

  • Start gathering your team for the Sno-Go Hot Cocoa Hustle! This fun relay will require you and your team to get your tray of hot cocoa to the bottom the of Leprechaun as fast as you can. With skiing and running legs of this race, your whole family can join in on Saturday, January 23.
  • All of these events are leading up to the BIG event. The one you’ve been asking for… THE HEAD DOWNHILL. That’s right folks, we are bringing The Downhill back and it’s better than ever. Mark your calendars for this premiere northern Michigan racing event on Sunday, January 24!

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Crystal Mountain ~ Iron Fish Distillery Fat Chance Fat Tire Bike Race ~ January 27, 2024

Iron Fish Distillery Fat Chance Fat Tire Bike Race

Fat Chance is the staple of fat biking in Northern Michigan, and is back again for another legendary race at Crystal Mountain with new and familiar faces.

We return to the new course we featured last year at our new Cross-Country Center. The course will offer 360 degree viewing for spectators. The 90-minute race will have single sections to break up the pack and add some excitement to the race! Helmets are required for rider safety.

Unfortunately, we had to cancel the 2023 race due to weather conditions, so this is everyone’s chance for redemption! Even if Mother Nature doesn’t deliver… we have a plan B, so this race is happening rain or shine, snow or dirt.

All races start at 9am.

Registration

All registration includes chip timing, race bib, and a coupon for a post-ride beverage and chili or soup.

Early Bird Registration (November 12 – 26, 2023): $40 per rider.
Cost goes up to $50 beginning November 27, 2023. Day-of registration is not available.

Online registration will close at Noon on Friday, January 26, 2024.

Registration Opens November 12 »

Packet pick-up will be held beginning at 3pm at the Park at Water’s Edge on Friday, January 26, 2024.  See Resort Map »

Cash Prizes, Medals & Awards

A cash prize and medal will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each 90-minute category. Plus there will be plenty of swag from Crystal Mountain, Iron Fish , and Kona Bikes . Awards, medals and swag can be picked up at the Park at Water’s Edge on the day-of the race or will be mailed to racers.

90-minute categories:

  • Men’s Open
  • Women’s Open
  • Men’s Master (45+)
  • Women’s Master (45+)

45-minute categories:

  • Men’s Race (All Ages)
  • Women’s Race (All Ages)

The Fat Chance Fat Tire Bike Race is part of Short’s Brewing Fat Bike Series. Learn more about the series »

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Crystal Mountain On Facebook

Below are the latest postings from the Crystal Mountain Page On Facebook.

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Crystal Mountain – Super Bowl Sunday Specials – February 1, 2015


Whether you’re rooting for the Patriots or the Seahawks, we’ll be celebrating in the Vista Lounge! Kick off is at 6:30pm.

Lift Ticket Discount

In honor of Super Bowl 49, enjoy $49 Open-to-Close lift tickets!

Vista Lounge Special

Only $4.90 on the following Michigan craft draft beer:

• Stormcloud Rainmaker
• North Peak Twisted Thistle
• New Belgium Fat Tire
• Founder’s All Day IPA
• Short’s Snow Wheat

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Porcupine Mountains ~ Midwest Telefest ~ February 12 ~ 14, 2021

We are looking forward to Midwest Telefest 2021. This will be our 31st year and our biggest event ever!

Midwest Telefest will be held February 12-14, 2021 at the Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex near Silver City, MI

Don’t forget to book your hotel or cabin before they’re all gone!

With the Covid Pandemic still in effect we have made a few modifications to our typical events schedule.

While the Porkies lodge will still be open to warm up and to use the bathrooms, our goal is to encourage folks to socially distance outdoors this year as much as possible. We also strongly encourage face coverings, and frequent hand washing/sanitation
Lets all be safe and have fun!

— Schedule —

Friday February 12
– Ski the hill and backcountry
– No official Friday night party

Saturday February 13
– Ski the hill and backcountry
– 11 AM uphill downhill race
– 2 PM social distanced group photo (6ft apart) top of lift
– 4pm Smelly Kneepad slalom race, bring your long and skinny skis
– No potluck dinner, dinner and drinks on your own this year
– Social distanced outdoor party with a few large fire pits in front of lodge with music

Sunday February 14
– Ski the hill and backcountry
– 10 AM cross country and backcountry tours

We are very excited to announce that the two best Telemark Ski shops in the US will be representing this year with demos!

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