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Shanty Creek Resort & Club Celebrates Spring in March — Cardboard Classic, March 17

Shanty Creek Resort & Club is gearing up for spectacular end-of-season celebrations! In March, make plans to attend Irish Weekend, filled with delightfully fun activities for guests of all ages.

IRISH WEEKEND & CARDBOARD CLASSIC

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Shanty Creek Resort & Club at our Irish Weekend celebration and Cardboard Classic. Participate in a variety Irish-inspired activities and marvel at the site of uniquely-designed sleds made only of cardboard, tape and glue as they race to cross the finish line in one piece! Children will delight in face-painting, crafts and shamrock cookie decorating. Other activities and shows during this popular celebration include:

* Frozen Fish Toss
* Silly Slalom
* Shovel Races

The fun doesn’t end when the sun goes down. Plan on attending our St. Patrick’s Day Bash at Ivan’s to conclude the festivities.

Discover our beautiful Northern Michigan hotel and resort with three distinctive villages nestled in the rolling hillsides of Bellaire, Michigan. Play a round on one of four breathtaking championship golf courses in the warmer months and pick from 49 slopes, 4 terrain parks, a tubing park and 21km of Nordic trails for thrilling wintertime entertainment.

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Big Powderhorn Mountain – Spring Skiing Calendar

Feb 25
BPM Fun Race
– A good time for all ages.

Mar 10
Hawaii Fest
– Tropical fun on the slopes. We’ll provide the fun activities, like the egg toss and penguin race, and some great prizes too.

Mar 10
Skating Party
– Bring your skates and we’ll supply the refreshments and fun at our outdoor skating rink.

Mar 17
Spring Carnival
– Bring a costume, enter some fun events, and have a great time! Featuring a costume contest, egg toss, and obstacle course. Lots of prizes too!

Mar 18
BPM Fun Race
– A good time for all ages.

Mar 19
Spring Specials
– We’re committing to giving you some Spring Deals. We’re just not saying what they are – yet.

March 25
Our Last Day of Skiing

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EVERY DAY IS VALENTINE’S DAY AT SHANTY CREEK

BELLAIRE, Mich. (February 13, 2007) – Shanty Creek Resort, located in beautiful northern Michigan, is announcing that in observance of Valentine’s Day, Shanty Creek has painted a gigantic 1200 sq. ft red heart on the slopes of Schuss Mountain.

“We’re celebrating Valentine’s Day everyday in February,” comments Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Jon Stultz. “We’re shouting the fact that ‘Love is in the Air at Shanty Creek’ from the mountaintops… literally.”

“Valentine’s Day is about more than just chocolate hearts and greeting cards…it’s about the experience,” states Stultz. “Shanty Creek provides everything couples need to make a memorable, romantic and relaxing vacation.” Shanty Creek’s “Valentine’s Package”, which includes overnight lodging, candles, rose petals, bath salts, body cream, chocolates, nightly turn down service and a “How to Guide” for romance at Shanty Creek, starts at $139 per couple.

A romantic meal is also planned for Valentines Day at the resort’s Italian restaurant, LaVigna. Executive Chef Gianfranco Munna has prepared a special Valentine’s Menu with some signature Valentine creations for each course.

Shanty Creek Resort is a four-season resort offering 49 downhill skiing slopes on two mountains, 21 km of Nordic ski trails, snowboarding and tubing runs and 72 holes of championship golf. Located on 4,500 acres 30 miles northeast of Traverse City, Shanty Creek boasts three distinct villages and lodging facilities, award-winning dining, live entertainment and a full-service conference and banquet center. For more information, visit www.ShantyCreek.com.

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