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Boyne Mountain – Marry Me and Ski Free – 3rd Annual Mountaintop Matrimony – February 12, 2012

~Marry Now or Marry Again~
Sunday, February 12, 2012 ▪ 11 am

Have you dreamed of a Valentine’s wedding?  106 KHQ and Boyne Mountain have partnered to make this and every Valentine’s Day weekend one to remember with a mountaintop ceremony for those wishing to marry or renew their vows in the spirit of romance on Sunday, February 12!

Couples will ride up the famed Hemlock chairlift to the mountain’s top for a group ceremony officiated by radio personality, Tim Nixon.  Following the wedding/vow renewals, the happy couples will all together ski or snowboard down the mountain to then celebrate with a champagne toast, passing of lovebird cupcakes and drawing of prize winners at the Snowflake Lounge, located the base of the slopes.

All participating couples will be entered to win a lavish Boyne Mountain Honeymoon Package which includes two nights’ luxury accommodations in the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa, plus lift tickets, Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark passes and a couples’ massage at the resort’s Solace Spa!

Couples are encouraged to dress in appropriate “ski-wedding” attire as the Best Dressed Couple will win a Boyne Mountain Lift and Lodging Package for two.

The celebration in the Snowflake will be brief so all participating couples can enjoy slopes for the entire afternoon and evening with a FREE lift ticket from Boyne Mountain!

Participation details coming soon!

Participants must be able to load the chairlift and ski or snowboard down Boyne Mountain’s beginner/intermediate slopes in order to attend the ceremony. A ticket is not required for entry in the Snowflake Lounge and all ages are welcome until 4:30 pm. Couples marrying are required to obtain a valid Michigan marriage license and must bring it to be signed following the ceremony.

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Boyne Highlands – President’s Weekend Rail Jam presented by The North Face! – February 18, 2012

We’ll be jammin’ at Boyne Highlands on the Saturday of President’s Weekend.  Open to all skiers and snowboarders who like sliding boxes and grinding rails this is an opportunity to show the world (or at least the people at Boyne Highlands) what ya got.

Stuff you need to know:

  • Registration noon – 1:30pm in the Burton Village set up near the base of the
  • Heather Express Lift
  • Entry Fee is $5.00
  • Rail Jam will begin at 2pm at a location to be determined
  • Divisions are dependent upon who signs up, but rest assured there will be divisions for boys, girls, skiers and snowboarders
  • Top finishers will receive BOYNE Gift Cards
  • Swag give aways

All competitors must wear a helmet

If you have questions or would like more information please contact Dan Turcott at dturcott@boyne.com.

Thank you to Boyne’s Rail Jam Series sponsor The North Face for providing prizes and giveaways for these “grassroots” events.  The North Face products are available in all Boyne Country Sports locations.

Must be 18 years or older to sign the waiver or have a parent/guardian present to sign the waiver at registration.

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The Homestead – Winter Trails Days – Learn to Ski – January 8 to 10, 2009

WHAT IS WINTER TRAILS?
Winter Trails 2010 is set for January 9, 2010
. Entering its 15th year, the event offers children and adults NEW to snow sports the chance to try snowshoeing and cross country skiing for FREE, and to discover the great fitness and social benefits with these easy-to-learn winter sports. A national snowsports day. Venues will continue to be posted periodically so check back for updates.

As an added benefit and in support of Winter Trails Day and Learn a Snowsport Month, The Homestead is offering 10% off private lessons for all ages Friday through Sunday!  Call Snowsports School for reservations.

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MLK Ski Weekend at Boyne Mountain – January 14 to 17, 2011

The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate a long weekend than at Boyne Mountain for this annual ski weekend.  The weekend event runs from Friday, January 14 – Monday, January 17, and will feature non-stop skiing and parties.  Participants are coming from all parts of the United States, Canada and the U.K. to experience this annual extravaganza.  Great people, great resort and a great time!  All events are open to the public.

2011 MLK Ski Weekend Activities (tentative):

FRIDAY

  • Car Pool and caravan to resort
  • 4pm-9pm: Check-In, Registration and Welcome Package
  • 9pm-12am: Welcome Reception
  • Meet and Greet, Mix and Mingle
  • Speed Dating – Ski Weekend Edition
  • 12am-2am: Flashback – The Old School Music Party
  • 2am-4am: While You Were Sleep After-Party

SATURDAY

  • Skiing all day
  • 3pm-5pm: Snowflake Happy Hour featuring NFL Playoffs and social networking
  • “Game Time” Spades, games and more
  • 7pm-8:30pm: Mountain Grand Lodge Comedy Show
  • King and Queen of the Mountain – Best Ski Outfit contest
  • 10pm-2am FEATURED PARTY: The Pj Party – WSG R&B performing artist (TBA), and Celebrity DJ
  • 2am-? The “Insomniac” After Party

SUNDAY

  • Skiing all day (or whenever you decide to wake up)
  • 3pm-5pm Afternoon Happy Hour featuring NFL football playoffs
  • Tubing
  • Pool Party (???)
  • 10pm-2am FEATURED PARTY: “Tee Shirt Party” – with special guest performance
  • 2am-? The Last Call After Party

MONDAY

  • Breakfast
  • 2pm Farewell to Boyne Mountain

Other activities at Boyne Mountain Resort include: Snow Mobiling, Tubing, Sleigh Ride, Zip-Line, Cross Country Skiing, Spa/Massages, Avalanche Bay Indoor Water Park, Games, Karaoke, and more!

For more information please visit www.mlkskiweekend.com

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