Michigan Ski & Snowboard Blog http://www.michiganskiblog.com/wordpress The Latest Word From The Slopes Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:24:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en Another beautiful day at Boyne Mountain! http://www.michiganskiblog.com/wordpress/?p=414 http://www.michiganskiblog.com/wordpress/?p=414#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:53:22 +0000 admin http://www.michiganskiblog.com/wordpress/?p=414 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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]]> http://www.michiganskiblog.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=414 Indianhead Mountain - No Fooling! 13 inches of new snow overnight! http://www.michiganskiblog.com/wordpress/?p=413 http://www.michiganskiblog.com/wordpress/?p=413#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:28:11 +0000 admin http://www.michiganskiblog.com/wordpress/?p=413 prev  No Fooling. 13 inches of new snow!  nextIndian head Photo Gallery

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Retro Day at Crystal Mountain! - Photo taken 3.22.08.

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

]]> http://www.michiganskiblog.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=407 The BOYNE Glide Report - March 18, 2008 http://www.michiganskiblog.com/wordpress/?p=406 http://www.michiganskiblog.com/wordpress/?p=406#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:02:33 +0000 admin http://www.michiganskiblog.com/wordpress/?p=406
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.

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03/15 - A gung-ho group of carnival costumers.
03/15 - A daring group of egg chuckers gives it their all.
03/15 - Eager penguin wanna-bees get ready to race.
03/15 - If only real penguins could have this much fun!

Time For Some Spring Skiing Fun…
The calendar says that the first day of spring is right around the corner but we still have a LOT of snow and the conditions are very good. Even though the forecast is calling for milder temperatures, we still have some more snow coming our way. We’ve been having plenty of fun at both Hawaii and Carnival weekends with all of their associated events. If you’re looking for something to do with the family during the kids spring break, come on up to Big Snow Country for a great time!

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Crystal Mountain’s Kayak-on-the Snow Race - Photo taken at 3.15.08.

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Mountain Report - March 12, 2008: Sunny skies and spring skiing! Crystal begins construction on The Crystal Spa; Real Estate ownership opportunities at Crystal

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BOYNE Glide Report 03/11/2008
5:14 Highlights from MACC at Boyne Mountain and a preview of upcoming events and the Michigan Challenge Weekend.

]]> http://www.michiganskiblog.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=397 Krazy Daze - Boyne Highlands - March 15, 2008 http://www.michiganskiblog.com/wordpress/?p=382 http://www.michiganskiblog.com/wordpress/?p=382#comments Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:59:20 +0000 admin http://www.michiganskiblog.com/wordpress/?p=382 March 15, 2008

Fun for the whole family awaits during this spring tradition. Kid’s events include a Silly Slalom, costume judging, Nastar and more. Is it true they build a pond and let people ski and snowboard across? You bet it’s true. So dress up or dress down, just make sure to be a part of the fun. Check out all the details….

Kids Spring Fling, ages 20 and under:
Skiing/snowboarding - 9 am-4:30 pm
Face Painting - 9 am-4 pm, Day Lodge
Jump Competition - 10:30 am, Camelot slope
Nastar Competition - Noon, Nastar course
Silly Slalom - 1:30 pm, Camelot slope
Awards - 4 pm, Cafeteria

Participants in the Jump competition, Nastar and Silly Slalom will accumulate points in each event; the top three point winners in each age category will win the following prizes:

1st - Family (up to four) ski weekend at Boyne Mountain or Boyne Highlands
2nd - All day child/teen program at Boyne Mountain or Boyne Highlands for two
3rd - Weekender lift tickets for two
Krazy Daze, 21 and over:
Dual GS Race - 10:30 am, Nastar course (racers will attempt to match the time set by one of KHQ’s radio personalities)
The Krazy Cup (adult Silly Slalom)- 12:30 pm, Camelot slope
Ski Over The Krazy Pond - 2:30 pm, Camelot slope
Outrageous Costume Contest - 3:30 pm, Zoo Bar
Awards - 4:45 pm, Zoo Bar

Participants in the Dual GS, Krazy Cup and pond events will accumulate points in each event; the top three point winners in each age category will win the following prizes:

1st - Ski week for two at Boyne Mountain or Boyne Highlands
2nd - Weekend package for two
3rd - TBD

Outrageous Costume Prizes:
1st - Weekend Lift & Lodgint package for two
2nd - Weekender lift tickets for two
3rd - One-day lift tickets for two

The Get Krazy Party in The Zoo Bar features the legendary Aaron Vaughn Band starting at 4:30 PM. Or stop by the Slopeside Lounge to kick back and dance to the sounds of Nancy’s Fury starting at 9 PM.

Event details subject to change.

 

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