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The Homestead – 10% off lodging and 2 for 1 lift tickets for members of America’s 1st Responders

This winter, The Homestead is offering card carrying members of America’s 1st Responders 10% of lodging and 2 for 1 lift tickets.

Men and women all over the US have chosen a profession that is one to protect and serve our country. The Homestead is proud to team up with an organization that honors them called America’s 1st Responders.

Their program offers active and retired firefighters, EMT’s, Nurses, Paramedics, Law Enforcement professionals …and Military servicemen and women special offers at businesses around the country as a way of saying “Thank You”.

For more information America’s 1st Responders visit their website at www.americas1stresponders.com.

Visit The Homestead Website >>>>

 
 

Zipline Adventure – Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain

Final details like opening date are still be sorted out…

NEW this season at Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain!

Fly down the mountain and sail through the trees at speeds of up to 25 MPH during this exciting adventure. Installation of the lines is still underway at both locations and opening dates will soon be posted.

Check out the ‘test ride’ videos on the BOYNE website and visit soon as updates will be added regularly.

  • Zipline Adventure open at Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain resorts year-round and offered on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during winter months
  • Total duration of Adventure is approximately 2 hours
  • Minimum weight for riders is 60 lbs. and minimum height is 3 feet
  • Maximum weight for riders is 275 lbs.
  • Up to 12 riders per zip session
  • Liability waiver must be signed by all riders and parent/guardian signature is required for those under the age of 18
  • All riders are required to wear a helmet;
    we provide or personal helmet can be worn
  • Bring your camera for this thrill!

Visit BOYNE Website >>>>

 
 

Antrim Ski Academy Ski & Snowboard Swap – November 28, 2009

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.

Additionally this season a portion of the proceeds will go to The Volunteers for Bruce, to help offset the costs involved in a kidney transplant from Don Hicks to Bruce Lockwood.

Drop off equipment Friday night. Sale on Saturday from 9am-5pm.

Visit www.AntrimSkiAcademy.com for more information.

More information on the event via Facebook.

 
 

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 >>>>

 
 
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