Crystal Mountain ~ World Snow Day Celebration ~ January 19, 2025 [ January 19, 2025; ]
In celebration of World Snow Day, Crystal Mountain is offering a variety of activities geared to introduce "first timers" to the great world of snow.
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12pm - 4pm: View a Snow Gun and Groomer up close! Located on the slopes behind the Crystal Center.
12pm: Ice Skating Presentation: Meet at the ice skating rink. Free to join!
1pm: [...]
Crystal Mountain – Airsoft Biathlon – February 9, 2025 [ February 9, 2025 to February 10, 2025. ]
Join us as we combine airsoft and cross-country skiing into our Airsoft Biathlon! The ski trail will be a one-mile long loop with two target stations. Must be 8 years or older to participate.
Cost: $25 per person. Includes cross-country ski equipment rental and airsoft equipment.
Time: Start times will be staggered and available between 1-3pm in groups of [...]
Boyne Mountain ~ Adgate Trophy Race ~ February 15, 2025 [ February 15, 2025; ] The Adgate Trophy race is hosted by Boyne's Ambassador of skiing, former Olympian, US National Champion, and 2009 US Ski Hall of Fame inductee, Cary Adgate.
Caberfae Peaks ~ WinAlpine Junior Development Race ~ March 1 – 2, 2025 [ March 1, 2025 to March 2, 2025. ]
Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2, 2025: WinAlpine Junior Development Race
Junior Development Teams from other ski resorts are on site to compete
Slalom training on Feb 28
Slalom Race on March 1
GS & SL Race on March 2
Visit WinAlpine.com for more
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SPRING RACE SERIES:
Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2, 2025: WinAlpine [...]
Crystal Mountain ~ Mardi Gras on the Mountain ~ March 1, 2025 [ March 1, 2025; ] Let the good times roll at Crystal Mountain this Mardi Gras Weekend! Dress in your favorite purple, green and gold! Skiers and boarders in FULL COSTUME receive $10 off their open-to-close lift ticket (valid Saturday, March 5, 2016 only). Discount only available at ticket window.
Caberfae Peaks ~ Jim Wickham Memorial Race ~ March 8, 2025 [ March 8, 2025; 11:30 am; ]
Saturday, March 8, 2025: Jim Wickham Memorial Slalom Race
$10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up).
Price is $5 more for day of registration. Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 8th
11:30 AM start – Open to All
Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill
Age divisions: 0-10, 11-14, [...]
News From MSIA – Michigan Snowsports Industry Association
MSIA – Cold is Cool – 4th and 5th Graders Ski Free with our NEW App!
4th and 5th Graders Ski ALL WINTER LONG with our App!
MSIA Cold is Cool Passport allows Fourth and Fifth Graders to Ski All Winter Long in Michigan! Families can obtain a Cold is Cool Ski & Ride Passport App for their 4th and/or 5th graders that gives them up to three free lift tickets or [...]
MSIA ~ Discover Michigan Skiing ~ January [ January 2, 2021 to January 31, 2021. ]
Want to learn to ski or snowboard? Everyone 7 years and older – even adults – can during January, Discover Michigan Skiing Month!
Note! We are working on the Discover Michigan Skiing program for January, 2024 and will have updates on this page soon!
Ski areas across the state team up with Michigan McDonald’s restaurants to offer [...]
MSIA – Take a Field Trip to the Slopes with School Ski Days
According to the Let’s Move campaign, kids need at least 60 minutes of active and vigorous play each day to stay healthy. Michigan Snowsports Industries Association invites all schools to take a field trip to their nearby ski area for a special experiential learning program and lots of fun outside this winter. A field trip [...]
FROM Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes >> ❄️ PERFECT Conditions! Snow Report ❄️ We saw the sun yesterday! WAHOO! Conditions are pretty much perfect. There is more snow in the forecast this week. There is a great base everywhere on the trail. Below are details on trail conditions. Ski Conditions Dune Climb to Empire: great base, great condition. Groomed on Sunday. Dune Climb to Glen Arbor: great base, great condition. Groomed on Sunday. NEW Crystal River Trailhead to Port Oneida: Great condition, track set and rolled on Monday. Thanks to the Leelanau Conservancy for letting us use their groomer to groom the North section of the trail. Dune Climb Sledding: Conditions look great for sledding! We recommend wear YakTracks or bringing poles as the parking lots and surrounding areas are very icy. A Huge Thank You to Our Volunteers! #sleepingbear#snowphotos #crosscountry #SkiMichigan❄️ PERFECT Conditions! Snow Report ❄️
We saw the sun yesterday! WAHOO! Conditions are pretty much perfect. There is more snow in the forecast this week.
There is a great base everywhere on the trail. Below are details on trail conditions.
Ski Conditions
Dune Climb to Empire: great base, great condition. Groomed on Sunday.
Dune Climb to Glen Arbor: great base, great condition. Groomed on Sunday.
NEW Crystal River Trailhead to Port Oneida: Great condition, track set and rolled on Monday. Thanks to the Leelanau Conservancy for letting us use their groomer to groom the North section of the trail.
Dune Climb Sledding: Conditions look great for sledding! We recommend wear YakTracks or bringing poles as the parking lots and surrounding areas are very icy.
FROM Hanson Hills >> ❄️ Nordic Tuesday Vibes! ❄️ Grab your gear and hit the trails—Cross Country Trail Passes are just $10 today! 🎿 Trail Report: We picked up an inch of lake effect snow overnight, and the skate lanes are being combed this morning for a smooth glide. Fresh grooming with set tracks happened yesterday on: ✅ Novice ✅ Green ✅ Blue ✅ Brown ✅ Yellow ✅ M-93 ✅ RED 🌲 Wilderness trails got fresh tracks too! Lodge & Trails open at 9 AM. See you out there for a perfect day on the snow! ❄️ #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos#SkiMichigan❄️ Nordic Tuesday Vibes! ❄️
Grab your gear and hit the trails—Cross Country Trail Passes are just $10 today! 🎿
Trail Report: We picked up an inch of lake effect snow overnight, and the skate lanes are being combed this morning for a smooth glide. Fresh grooming with set tracks happened yesterday on: ✅ Novice ✅ Green ✅ Blue ✅ Brown ✅ Yellow ✅ M-93 ✅ RED 🌲 Wilderness trails got fresh tracks too!
Lodge & Trails open at 9 AM. See you out there for a perfect day on the snow! ❄️ #NordicTuesday #CrossCountrySkiing #WinterWonderland #TrailReport ... See MoreSee Less
FROM The Highlands >> ⛑️ Heroes of the slopes! We are very fortunate for our dedicated Ski Patrol team members who keep our slopes safe all season long! Thank you for your service! ♥️ #thehighlands#SkiMichigan... See MoreSee Less
FROM Caberfae Peaks >> We made our own snow storm at the top of the Peaks last night, and also have another 3” to 6” of natural snow in the 36 hour forecast! #caberfaepeaks#snowphotos#snowmaking#caberfaepeakssnow #SkiMichiganWe made our own snow storm at the top of the Peaks last night, and also have another 3” to 6” of natural snow in the 36 hour forecast! ... See MoreSee Less
FROM Snow Snake Ski and Golf >> International Ski Patrol Day is an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the extraordinary ski patrollers who keep resorts open, safe and fun for people of all ages and skill levels. The dedicated volunteer group at Snow Snake is filled with talented patrollers who put in the time during the winter season and in the offseason to ensure our hill is a safe place to ski and board. Thank you! #snowsnake#SkiMichigan... See MoreSee Less
FROM Mt Brighton >> 🎿⛑️ Happy International Ski Patrol Day! ⛑️🎿 Today, we give a huge shoutout to the incredible Mt. Brighton Ski Patrol! 👏 A special thank you to Helly Hansen for providing top-tier gear that keeps our patrollers warm, dry, and ready to tackle any conditions. Your support helps them do what they do best—keeping us all safe while we chase the thrill of the slopes! #mtbrighton#SkiMichigan... See MoreSee Less