Michigan Ski & Snowboard Blog

Snow Report: Monday, 4/7 - Spring skiing and riding at its best! The weekend was a real treat and if you’re able to play a little hooky from office, now is the perfect time. Head to the Boyne Mountain slopes soon. Lifts run daily through Sunday, April 13 and run again the following Friday-Sunday (weather permitting).

Spring conditions are in full bloom and so are the discounts!

Check out our reduced lift ticket rates, added night skiing/riding dates and best of all, our April lift and lodging deal!  Lots of fun in the sun still ahead on Boyne Mountain’s snow-covered slopes…

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Currently we have 100% of our skiable terrain open. Mid-season snow conditions with spring weather and savings are making this one of the best spring skiing seasons ever!! Check out the live cam and snowreport.

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GO ON A “SNOFARI”
Enjoy the sun and the snow during Snofari!
2 Day Lift and Lodging Packages starting at $111.00 per person.
3 for 2 Lodging Special! Stay 3 nights for the price of 2!! (condos & chalets only) Click here for details.

SKI THE REST OF THE SEASON FREE!
Early Bird Season Pass Sale. Buy your 2008/2009 pass now and ski the rest of this season FREE plus you get all of next season. Click for details.

SPRING AHEAD WITH AN EXTRA HOUR OF SKIING
Ski until 5pm on Saturdays. Click for details.

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GROUP KAYAKING AND HIKING
Experience the REAL Outdoors. Hike the incredible Porcupine Mountains, kayak majestic Lake Superior or take an adventure ride to the top of a ski jump. Your group is sure to enjoy the great outdoors at Indianhead. Click for more info

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There’s nothing like an old fashioned pig roast enjoyed with all your winter friends at Boyne Mountain. Join us at the Victor Warming House for what promises to be a good time for all. 100% of all proceeds raised are being donated to the Boyne City Christmas Basket Fund. This fund helps under privileged families in the Boyne City area.

Where: Victor Warming House at Boyne Mountain
When: Saturday, March 29th, starting at noon
What : A pig roast and cookout
Why: To raise funds for the Boyne City Christmas Basket Fund; 100% of the funds will be donated to the fund. Besides, we?re always looking for a reason to gather with friends and have a party!
Price: There is no set price, donations will be accepted at the party

Event details subject to change.

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Mountain Report - March 26, 2008: More new snow! Margaritaville on the Mountain; Last weekend of the season; Summer Family Vacation Escape

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MARGARITAVILLE ON THE MOUNTAIN - March 24 - 30 Calling all Parrotheads, young and old! Don those shades and Hawaiian shirts for our family-friendly Margaritaville on the Mountain celebration. We’ve got fun family activities throughout the week, and additional fun planned over the weekend including lift line beach ball toss, sunglass slalom, family pool party, slopeside BBQ and more! Ski packages begin at $89 per person, plus up to three kids, 17 and under SLEEP & SKI FREE!* Book Now!

BONUS MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES!
All Mountain Activities have been extended thru Sunday, March 30 (except Wednesday night Surrey rides and the Birds of Prey program). Share stories and roast marshmallows around a rinkside bonfire, get creative with bead bonanza, SnowMonsters Story Time & more. View the Mountain Activities Schedule. In addition, we’ll have bike rentals available, weather permitting.

Retro Day at Crystal Mountain! - Photo taken 3.22.08.

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Don’t miss the final weekend at the Peaks!

Saturday, March 22nd: Snowbar & Grill will be Open Back by popular demand, the snowbar and grill will be open starting at noon on Saturday. We will be grilling some burgers, brats & selling drinks at the base of Shelter.

Saturday, March 22nd: Silver Punch Pass Day at the Peaks

Do you have punches left on your Silver Punch Pass? Well, we’ll let you redeem them this Saturday for only $5 per punch. Silver Punch Passes are normally excluded on Saturdays.

Sunday, March 23rd: Seven Dollar So-Long Sunday

To mark the end of the 2007/2008 ski and snowboard season, we are offering open to close lift tickets for onlyl $7! Bring in the COUPON from our website, and get a lift ticket for only $7. Please read COUPON for more information. Coupon is required.

Other Area Lodging:

Our lodge is full this weekend, however, you can stay at an area hotel and get a lift ticket for only $14! That’s right, we’ll honor the $10 off coupons that you get at participating hotels, off our late season lift ticket rate of $24. Click on the link for more information on OTHER AREA LODGING.

Weather Update

The weather continues to look great for the weekend: Sunny both Saturday & Sunday with highs in the mid 30’s. For more information, please check our SNOW REPORT.

Hours Update
The following will be the hours of operation for our final weekend of the 2007/2008 season.
Friday, March 21– 10 am to 9 pm
Saturday, March 22 — 9 am to 9 pm
Sunday, March 23 — 10 am to 5 pm

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Mountain Report - March 19, 2008:
Spring Fling! Kayak race, slush cup and jiggle jump highlights; spring events & activities; golf schools

The BOYNE Glide Report 3/18/2008

7:13 Wrap-up of weekend festivities at BOYNE. Coverage of Miller Lite Ski League Championships and Boyne Highlands Downhill.