Ski Michigan – New Snow and Snowmaking – 2020 / 2021
Snowmaking at Michigan Ski and Snowboard Areas – Photos – 2020 / 2021
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FROM Boyne Highlands Resort --> Happy opening day! ⛷🏂❄️
Thank you to our season passholders for coming out.
What a great start to the new season! ... #boynehighlands #snowphotos #openings
FROM Boyne Mountain Resort --> Just like that...the slopes are officially OPEN for the 21/22 season! Big shoutout to @blackstrap for providing buffs to the early risers with their #FirstChairProject. Ski on, friends!
Learn More about the First Chair Project: bsbrand.com/pages/f1rst-chair-project ... #boynemountain #snowphotos #openings
FROM Nub's Nob Ski Area --> Happy opening day!
Our grooming crew has been hard at work all night smoothing out the slopes for you ❄️❤️❄️
Lifts are spinning Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9-4:30 ... #nubsnob #snowphotos #openings
FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing --> Opening day at Forbush! 2k of freshly groomed man made snow.... #forbush #openings #crosscountry #snowphotos
FROM Marquette Mountain --> We are shooting to open on December 10th, noon - 9 pm!
AGAIN, WEATHER DEPENDENT!
Thank you all for understanding that our operations are directly effected by these unseasonably warm temps!
We are very eager to open and hustling to get as much snow down as we can!! ... #marquettemountain #snowphotos #openings
FROM Boyne Mountain Resort --> Opening Day is coming in….warmer than we all want. Have no fear, our amazing team is hard at work pushing snow, placing features, and prepping for your arrival. Bring the stoke and anticipation of early season conditions. ✌️
Friday is for season passholders and the remainder of the weekend is for all. Lift tickets available online.
We are opening from 9am-4:30pm with Mountain Express and Boyneland lifts servicing Pierson, Victor, Hemlock, and Boyneland trails. Terrain park crew is setting features at base of Hemlock.
The slopes close Sunday at 4:30pm and re-open for the season on Friday, December 10. Think snow! ❄️ ... #boynemountain #openings #snowphotos #boynemountainsnowOpening Day is coming in….warmer than we all want. Have no fear, our amazing team is hard at work pushing snow, placing features, and prepping for your arrival. Bring the stoke and anticipation of early season conditions. ✌️
Friday is for season passholders and the remainder of the weekend is for all. Lift tickets available online.
We are opening from 9am-4:30pm with Mountain Express and Boyneland lifts servicing Pierson, Victor, Hemlock, and Boyneland trails. Terrain park crew is setting features at base of Hemlock.
The slopes close Sunday at 4:30pm and re-open for the season on Friday, December 10. Think snow! ❄️
FROM Mt Holly --> We opened just four days ago and the turnout has been wonderful. Lots of people have hit the slopes. The weather looks favorable to return to snow making this weekend and early next week. In the mean time, we have a few runs open with only the afternoon session available. Soon, we'll move to two sessions per day. Please be patient as we negotiate with Mother Nature.
Thanks to Gabrielle Letts for sharing this family photo: "Opening day at Mt. Holly shredding with my boys was over the top!!! Literally felt like we were in a snow globe, stoked for winter!!" ... #mtholly #openings #snowphotosWe opened just four days ago and the turnout has been wonderful. Lots of people have hit the slopes. The weather looks favorable to return to snow making this weekend and early next week. In the mean time, we have a few runs open with only the afternoon session available. Soon, we'll move to two sessions per day. Please be patient as we negotiate with Mother Nature.
Thanks to Gabrielle Letts for sharing this family photo: "Opening day at Mt. Holly shredding with my boys was over the top!!! Literally felt like we were in a snow globe, stoked for winter!!"
#SkiMtHolly #MtHolly #SkiMichigan #SkiPureMichigan #Skiing #Snowboarding #WhereTheNorthBegins #GoSkiMichigan #OaklandCounty
FROM Nub's Nob Ski Area --> What to expect this opening weekend 🤙
3+ runs.
3 chairs spinning.
Smiling faces + high fives 🖐
Warm food and good drinks.
Tight turns with your friends and family.
Keep in mind the reality of the situation. While our crew has done an amazing job of preparing the slopes for you, Northern Michigan is far from a winter wonderland.
We look forward to seeing you all on the hill ❤️ ... #nubsnob #snowphotos #openingsWhat to expect this opening weekend 🤙
3+ runs.
3 chairs spinning.
Smiling faces + high fives 🖐
Warm food and good drinks.
Tight turns with your friends and family.
Keep in mind the reality of the situation. While our crew has done an amazing job of preparing the slopes for you, Northern Michigan is far from a winter wonderland.
We look forward to seeing you all on the hill ❤️
FROM ABR Ski Trails --> What a great day of snowfall today, The snow started at 8 AM and it's still snowing! We picked up about 4-6 inches during the day and the groomers were out until noon, no new tracks set today but we will regroom in the early AM and reset classic tracks. The skiing has been really improving on a daily basis. Full groom crew out in the AM... #abrtrails #snowphotos #crosscountryWhat a great day of snowfall today, The snow started at 8 AM and it's still snowing! We picked up about 4-6 inches during the day and the groomers were out until noon, no new tracks set today but we will regroom in the early AM and reset classic tracks. The skiing has been really improving on a daily basis. Full groom crew out in the AM.
FROM Cross Country Ski Headquarters --> Good morning snow! Not enough to groom yet, but enough for some rock skiing fun! Bring your own, or rent some at the rental desk. Wear lots of orange and no dogs please, as we are hoping this will be our base for the entire season!! Have fun out there!!! 😝🤘❄️ ... #xcheadquarters #crosscountry #snowphotosGood morning snow! Not enough to groom yet, but enough for some rock skiing fun! Bring your own, or rent some at the rental desk. Wear lots of orange and no dogs please, as we are hoping this will be our base for the entire season!! Have fun out there!!! 😝🤘❄️
FROM Mt Holly --> OPENING DAY TODAY 10 AM - 5 PM 😀
We're thankful for snow guns, cold temperatures, and natural snowfall. Lift tickets are $40 today. Available runs include Woodward, Canyon, Bugs Bunny, Rabbit Ridge, and BabyFace.
Our beginner area is open with wonder carpets and tow ropes ready, as well as our high speed quad chair for the front side.
No Terrain features at this time. ... #mtholly #snowphotos😀 OPENING DAY TODAY 10 AM - 5 PM 😀
We're thankful for snow guns, cold temperatures, and natural snowfall. Lift tickets are $40 today. Available runs include Woodward, Canyon, Bugs Bunny, Rabbit Ridge, and BabyFace.
Our beginner area is open with wonder carpets and tow ropes ready, as well as our high speed quad chair for the front side.
No Terrain features at this time.
#SkiMtHolly #MtHolly #SkiMichigan #SkiPureMichigan #Skiing #Snowboarding #WhereTheNorthBegins
FROM Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort --> OPEN TODAY, SUNDAY, 10 AM - 5 PM 😀
The temperatures became favorable to make snow. And we did. Then the sky opened up to join in the fun. Together, Heaven and Earth blanked the slopes of Pine Knob - the first ski hill to open in Southeast Michigan. It's a Thankful weekend and we're blessed to see ski smiles once again!
We continue to work on opening more slopes. And we've added additional park features to the front side for the short term. Please understand that we're sharing the rope with park riders and beginners... #pineknob #snowphotos😀 OPEN TODAY, SUNDAY, 10 AM - 5 PM 😀
The temperatures became favorable to make snow. And we did. Then the sky opened up to join in the fun. Together, Heaven and Earth blanked the slopes of Pine Knob - the first ski hill to open in Southeast Michigan. It's a Thankful weekend and we're blessed to see ski smiles once again!
Chair 1 and 2 and rope 2 is open. We continue to work on opening more slopes. And we've added additional park features to the front side for the short term. Please understand that we're sharing the rope with park riders and beginners. All lift tickets are $40 today.
#SkiPineKnob #PineKnob #SkiMichigan #SkiPureMichigan #FirstChair #PKDoesIt #Skiing #Snowboarding
FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing --> Captain Ahab says the white whale has returned! We made some great big piles (whales In snowmaking terminology) of snow last night. We will start moving them around next week and target an opening date for later in the week or by Saturday for sure! As a bonus, it is also snowing and accumulating! ... #forbush #crosscountry #snowphotos
FROM Boyne Mountain Resort --> Cats awakening from their long summer nap. #AlmostGoTime ... #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnowCats awakening from their long summer nap. #AlmostGoTime
FROM Marquette Mountain --> Starting to level some snow out ... #marquettemountain #snowphotos
FROM Caberfae Peaks --> The snowmaking continues at #caberfaepeaks
Video taken of Lower Canyon at 10 am, Nov 26th. Temps look nice and cold tonight once again tonight! ... #snowphotos #caberfaepeakssnow
FROM Crystal Mountain --> It’s go time. ❄️ ... #crystalmountain #snowphotos #crystalmountainsnow
FROM ABR Ski Trails --> Just coming in from grooming with Widetrack. We covered 47 km of trails. All of “Old ABR” North of the Highlands. The snow stopped about 12 and we measured 5-6 inches! The trails are freezing down well as temps are dropping. We will do a final groom in the morning and decide if we groom the trails flat or set a track in some. Even with 5-6 inches of new snow over the old base the trail has thin areas on the bluffs and under the thick conifers, the open areas are covered better because the trees don’t block the snow. We are open at 9 AM for skiing and the ski shop sale is on Friday and Saturday. ... #abrtrails #crosscountry #snowphotos #openingsJust coming in from grooming with Widetrack. We covered 47 km of trails. All of “Old ABR” North of the Highlands. The snow stopped about 12 and we measured 5-6 inches! The trails are freezing down well as temps are dropping. We will do a final groom in the morning and decide if we groom the trails flat or set a track in some. Even with 5-6 inches of new snow over the old base the trail has thin areas on the bluffs and under the thick conifers, the open areas are covered better because the trees don’t block the snow. We are open at 9 AM for skiing and the ski shop sale is on Friday and Saturday.
FROM ABR Ski Trails —> Happy Thanksgiving! We woke up to 2 inches of new snow and it continues to snow from the NW… lake effect. We are planning to head out to groom at 8 AM… Friday looks good for skiing. I will update again at mid day. We are NOT open today: Thanksgiving Day. … #abrtrails #crosscountry #snowphotos #openingsHappy Thanksgiving! We woke up to 2 inches of new snow and it continues to snow from the NW… lake effect. We are planning to head out to groom at 8 AM… Friday looks good for skiing. I will update again at mid day. We are NOT open today: Thanksgiving Day.
FROM Ski Brule --> It’s lift start! Welcome to 21/22 season! ... #skibrule #snowphotos #openings
FROM Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort --> Yesterday morning, as the sun rose, it peaked through the snowy mist created by 100 snow guns. Blowing, covering, blowing, covering. And the orange globe in the sky was said to have winked, as if to say, ski season is almost here.
Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday and we'll post updates soon about our snow making progress. ... #pineknob #snowphotosYesterday morning, as the sun rose, it peaked through the snowy mist created by 100 snow guns. Blowing, covering, blowing, covering. And the orange globe in the sky was said to have winked, as if to say, ski season is almost here.
Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday and we'll post updates soon about our snow making progress.
#SkiPineKnob #snowguns #pineknob #OaklandCounty #SkiMichigan #SkiPureMichigan #snowmaking
FROM Boyne Highlands Resort --> Our employees say “Hi” and welcome you to come ski starting December 3rd!
Winter season begins at 9:00am on Friday, December 3rd for our season passholders, Ikon passholders, and resort lodging guests ONLY.
Daily lift tickets for the public will be available on Saturday, December 4th and Sunday, December 5th.
We can’t wait to see you on the slopes! ... #boynehighlands #snowphotos #openingsOur employees say “Hi” and welcome you to come ski starting December 3rd!
Winter season begins at 9:00am on Friday, December 3rd for our season passholders, Ikon passholders, and resort lodging guests ONLY.
Daily lift tickets for the public will be available on Saturday, December 4th and Sunday, December 5th.
We can’t wait to see you on the slopes!
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#skihighlands #boynehighlands #harborsprings #skiyousoon
FROM Ski Brule --> Opening day morning groom sunshine. It’s going to be a great day. Lifts spin at 9:00 & tickets are $50. ... #skibrule #snowphotos #skibrulesnow #openingsOpening day morning groom sunshine. It’s going to be a great day. Lifts spin at 9:00 & tickets are $50.
FROM Boyne Mountain Resort --> IT’S OFFICIAL! 🚨 Lifts start spinning at 9am on Friday, December 3 for season passholders, Ikon, and resort lodging guests only. We open up to all on Saturday and Sunday, December 4-5.
Catch turns on Victor, Hemlock, and Boyneland via Mountain Express and Boyneland chairlifts.
Plan is to then focus on snowmaking midweek and re-open DAILY for the season on December 10.
Who’s ready to rip?! ... #boynemountain #boynemountainsnow #snowphotos #openings🚨 IT’S OFFICIAL! 🚨 Lifts start spinning at 9am on Friday, December 3 for season passholders, Ikon, and resort lodging guests only. We open up to all on Saturday and Sunday, December 4-5.
Catch turns on Victor, Hemlock, and Boyneland via Mountain Express and Boyneland chairlifts from 9am-4:30pm.
Plan is to then focus on snowmaking midweek and re-open DAILY for the season on December 10.
Who’s ready to rip?!
FROM Caberfae Peaks --> We are off to a great start with our snowmaking with the guns running the last two nights. Unfortunately, we don’t have enough snow to open on & with warm weather coming, a Thanksgiving Weekend opening is not in the cards this year.
Snowmaking temps return at the end of this week and we are now targeting an opening date of Saturday, Dec 4th.
Enjoy the long holiday weekend, stay healthy, and think cold and snowy thoughts! ... #caberfaepeaks #snowphotos #caberfaepeakssnow #openings
FROM Treetops Resort --> GOOD MORNING from Treetops!!!! We witnessed a beautiful sunrise today while playing with the snow guns... #treetops #snowphotos #treetopssnowGOOD MORNING from Treetops!!!! We witnessed a beautiful sunrise today while playing with the snow guns.
FROM Mt Holly --> Snow Making Has Begun at Mt Holly!
We fired up the snow guns last night. It will take several nights of making snow to get a good base layer down before we can open. Get updates on social media. ... #mtholly #snowphotos
FROM Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort --> We're Making Snow at Ski Pine Knob!
The Snow Guns are on. We'll need several nights to build up a base to allow us to open. Get those skis and boards ready ... we're on our way to opening for the 2021-2022 season! ... #pineknob #snowphotos
FROM Ski Brule --> Moon over paradise ❤️
Snowmaking on Snowshoe, Whitewater and Otterslide.
Opening day is TOMORROW! 11/24/21. It’s time to play! ... #skibrule #snowphotos #skibrulesnow #openingsMoon over paradise ❤️
Snowmaking on Snowshoe, Whitewater and Otterslide.
Opening day is TOMORROW! 11/24/21. It’s time to play!
#skibrule #countdowntoopening
FROM Treetops Resort --> It's TIME!! We've busted out the big guns and are making snow! We are that much closer to being open for Winter 2021-2022. Can't top that! ... #treetops #snowphotos #treetopssnow
FROM Ski Brule --> My office view is better than yours 😀 #countdowntoopening #skibrule. Getting ready for Wednesday! ... #skibrule #snowphotos #skibrulesnow
FROM Caberfae Peaks --> The temps finally dropped low enough last night at #caberfaepeaks to fire up the guns! Pics from 7 am this morning. ... #caberfaepeaks #snowphotos #caberfaepeakssnow
Making snow at Marquette Mountain... #marquettemountain #marquettemountainsnow #snowphotos
FROM Marquette Mountain --> Go time. .... #marquettemountain #snowphotos #marquettemountainsnowGo time.
#hansonhills #snowphotos #hansonhillssnowThis guy is ready for winter!! #letitsnow
FROM Shanty Creek Resorts --> Here’s a snap taken at 12:40pm Monday, November 15. But youcan watch the snow falling live on our home page’s web cam at www.shantycreek.com ... #shantycreek #snowphotosHere’s a snap taken at 12:40pm Monday, November 15. But you can watch the snow falling live anytime on our home page’s web cam at www.shantycreek.com
#schussmountain #winteriscoming
FROM ABR Ski Trails --> We picked up another 2 inches of snow on Saturday night over the 4-6 from Friday. The ground is warm but we are working on freezing it down. Pig Heart and Wide Track were out today and we packed about 20 km. We will do additional work Monday -Wednesday and report back on Wednesday. We may open as soon as Thursday but not before. ... #abrtrails #crosscountry #snowphotosWe picked up another 2 inches of snow on Saturday night over the 4-6 from Friday. The ground is warm but we are working on freezing it down. Pig Heart and Wide Track were out today and we packed about 20 km. We will do additional work Monday -Wednesday and report back on Wednesday. We may open as soon as Thursday but not before.
FROM Crystal Mountain --> We ❤️ seeing the slopes covered in a blanket of white!
Have you been dreaming of carving down the corduroy? Buy a season pass or lift ticket online in advance and get on the slopes sooner. We can hardly wait to shred and bet you can’t either!
Buy Season Passes: crystalmountain.com/seasonpass
Buy Lift Tickets: shopcrystal.crystalmountain.com ... #snowphotos #crystalmountainsnow #seasonpass
Early November snow at Shanty Creek Resorts .... #snowphotos #shantycreeksnow #shantycreekFun Fact: Antrim County receives [on average] the most lake effect snow in the lower peninsula. Right on cue, a couple more lake effect bands passed by overnight.
Of course, this week’s early season snowfall is just a tease. With mid/upper 50s forecast for this weekend, the snow that’s fallen this week will go away.
But make no mistake, the preseason snow excites all of us. And as soon as sustained cold temps arrive, our snow makers are ready.
Reminder: Season passes and daily lift tickets are on sale at www.shantycreek.com.
#schussmountain #winteriscoming #itsabeautifulday
FROM Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort --> "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." - Theodore Roosevelt. Our intrepid hill operations crew has been busy setting up snowmaking equipment, such as this “stick” around the hill, so that when the weather and conditions cooperate, we will be ready to go! ❄️ ... #snowphotos #bigpowderhorn #bigpowderhornsnow"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." - Theodore Roosevelt. Our intrepid hill operations crew has been busy setting up snowmaking equipment, such as this “stick” around the hill, so that when the weather and conditions cooperate, we will be ready to go! ❄️❄️
FROM Blackjack Mountain - Big Snow Resort --> The first pic from our amazing snowmaking crew hard at work, Blackjack Mountain! ... #blackjack #bigsnow #snowphotos #bigsnowsnowThe first pic from our amazing snowmaking crew hard at work, Blackjack Mountain!
(Photo credit Chris DeTray, 11/4/21) ❤️Bj
FROM ABR Ski Trails --> We have some snow! We’re ready! (Groomer in picture) But it’s no where near enough to ski on yet. But it’s getting us excited for another ski season. We will be having our annual preseason ski sale in the ski shop on November 14 from 10am until 2pm. Think SNOW ⛄️⛄️⛄️❄️❄️ ... #abrtrails #snowphotos #crosscountry #westernupWe have some snow! We’re ready! (Groomer in picture) But it’s no where near enough to ski on yet. But it’s getting us excited for another ski season. We will be having our annual preseason ski sale in the ski shop on Saturday November 13 from 10am until 2pm. Think SNOW ⛄️⛄️⛄️❄️❄️❄️
FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing --> We received a nice amount of snowfall yesterday! Too bad it’s going to melt in the next couple days, but it won’t be long before we’re skiing for the winter.... #forbush #crosscountry #snowphotos
FROM Hanson Hills --> Let it snow!!!! We are getting really excited for the upcoming season! Season passes and online booking will be available soon.... #snowphotos #hansonhillssnow
Snow falling at Crystal Mountain yesterday (Tuesday)... #snowphotos #crystalmountainsnow
FROM Boyne Mountain Resort --> It’s beginning to look a lot like… ❄️... #snowphotos #boynemountainsnowIt’s beginning to look a lot like… ❄️
#boynemountain #snowday
📸: 11/3/21
FROM Shanty Creek Resorts --> Good morning from atop Schuss Mountain
November 3, 2021 ... #snowphotos #shantycreeksnow
#crystalmountain #snowphotos #crystalmountainsnow🚨 Delivery Alert! 🚨 Three new SMI Snow Makers from our friends in Midland, Michigan. ❄️
FROM Crystal Mountain --> I spy with my little eye… eight snow guns standing at the ready. ❄️ .... #crystalmountain #snowphotos #crystalmountainsnowI spy with my little eye… snow guns standing at the ready. ❄️
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Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction iconsSki Michigan Sunday November 14th, 2021 - 11:28 am FROM Crystal Mountain --> We ❤️ seeing the slopes covered in a blanket of white!Have you been dreaming of carving down the corduroy? Buy a season pass [...]
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