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Crystal Mountain ~ New Year’s Eve Celebration ~ December 31, 2023

Crystal Mountain - New Year's Eve with Fireworks

Kick off 2024 at Crystal Mountain! Additional New Year’s Eve details coming soon!


New Year’s Eve Party Packs

Celebrate with those closest to you in your own private setting with our Party Packs!

We’ll provide you with:

  • Four top hats
  • Four tiaras
  • Four noise makers
  • Four “Happy New Year” eyeglasses
  • One “Happy New Year” banner

$20 per party pack. Packs must be reserved in advance. Reserved party packs may be picked up at the Park at Water’s Edge during operational hours beginning December 26, 2023. Please call 231-378-2238  to reserve your party pack.


Live Music in the Slopeside Tent

Listen from 3pm – 5pm.


New Year’s Eve Family Party

Celebrate surrounded by loved ones during our Family Party! Located in Northwest Territories in the Crystal Center. Party includes dinner buffet, non-alcoholic beverages (iced tea, lemonade, water, coffee), party favors, live entertainment, and kids goody bag. Soda and alcoholic beverages will be available for individual purchase.  We will begin taking reservations on November 10. Reservations are required. Please call 231-378-2238 to book your reservation.

Cost
Adults (Ages 13+): $85
Kids (Ages 3 – 12): $45
Children (Ages 2 & Under): Free

Dinner Buffet:  6 – 8pm
DJ & Dancing:  8 – 10pm

Buffet Menu

  • House Salad Bar with choice of dressing
  • Bistro Steak with gorgonzola cream
  • Blackened Scottish Salmon with hoisin glaze and fresh pineapple mango pico
  • Chicken strips
  • Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
  • Macaroni and Cheese
  • Chef’s selection of grilled vegetables
  • New York Cheesecake with graham cracker crust
  • Leelanau tart cherry sauce, and whipped cream.

Please Note: General admission is not available for this event. Reservations are required. Space is limited. Please call   231-378-2238 to book your reservation.

Cancellations must be made 48-hours in advance. One transaction per reservation. Payment is taken at the time of reservation for the entire party. Space is limited. Parties larger than 10 may be seated at two adjacent tables. Smaller parties may be grouped together.


Live Music at the Vista Lounge

8:30pm – 12:30am: Enjoy live music as you ring in the new year! Ages 21+ only.


Family Glow Light & Torchlight Parades

The parade begins at the top of Cheers to Lou at 10pm sharp! Registration is required at the Mountain Adventure Zone, in the white tent on December 31, 2023 only. Registration will begin at 9am and will continue until no more spaces are available. Spaces are limited to the first 100 people ages 18 and up to carry a torch, and the first 100 people ages 6 – 17 to carry a glow light. All participants will be provided a wristband for chairlift access. All participants must have the ability to ski or snowboard in a controlled manner safely down a blue slope. An adult must be present to sign up minors.

9:15 – 9:40pm: Buck Chairlift will be accessible for parade participants. A valid season pass or lift ticket for December 31, 2023 is required. All participants must show their wristband to the lift operator. The last chair allowed to load is at 9:40pm sharp. Anyone arriving after 9:40pm will be denied access.

After the Torchlight Parade, overnight guests, Four Seasons Club Members and Property Owners are welcome to join us for fireworks over the mountain.

A completed Snowsports Waiver must be on file. Parent signature is required for ages 6 – 17. Participants must be proficient in skiing or snowboarding BLUE/INTERMEDIATE slopes, able to follow direction, and ski or snowboard in a controlled manner. Wristband from the Mountain Adventure Zone is required to get on the chairlift.

Spots for this event are limited. For more information call 231-378-4776.

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Crystal Mountain – National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month – January 1 – 31, 2015

January is National Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month! Learn the essentials of skiing and snowboarding with our professional Snowsports instructors and save money with special offers on lift tickets and lessons, available select days during the month of January.

Bring A Friend

As part of our, bring a friend skiing or riding with you and enjoy the following discounts!

Burton Learn to Ride Center

Crystal Mountain’s Burton Learn to Ride Center (LTRC)  is one of just six in the Midwest. Burton technology combined with a shared teaching philosophy, and commitment to terrain design help students progress their skills, making this the perfect place to get on a board.

$20 Rental & Lesson

This month only, a ski and snowboard rental and 1-hour group lesson is only $20. With this deal, there has never been a better time to learn how to ride. Valid Monday-Thursday only. Advanced reservations requested.


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Crystal Mountain ~ Winter Trails Day ~ January 6, 2024

Crystal Mountain - Cross-Country Winter Trails Day

Free Lessons

Winter Trails Day offers children and adults new to snow sports the chance to try cross country skiing for FREE, and to discover the great fitness and social benefits with this easy-to-learn winter sport. This free 1-hour clinic includes a lesson and rental equipment.

Time: Begins at 1pm. Clinic is 1-hour.

Only 16 spaces available! Advanced reservations are required. Sign up begins December 1, 2023. Please call the Cross Country Center to register, 888-968-7686 ext. 4150.


Save on Nordic Skiing

If you’re already comfortable on a pair of Nordic skis, enjoy 50% off equipment rentals and trail passes on January 6! Visit the Cross Country Center to get started.

*Cross Country skiing is weather dependent. If our trails need more snow, please join us at the Cross Country Learning Center to learn more about Nordic skiing!

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Crystal Mountain – Women’s Ski Clinic with Lisa Densmore – January 10 -11, 2015


Grab the girls and hit the slopes! Crystal Mountain will be featuring a Women’s Ski Clinic led by Lisa Densmore, a widely acclaimed coach, instructor and ski racer, and assisted by Crystal Mountain’s top female instructors.

Participants of the Women’s Ski Clinic will enjoy:
• Ski clinics with Lisa Densmore and Crystal Mountain’s top women instructors
• Two days of lift tickets for Saturday and Sunday, January 10-11, 2015
• Two lunches
• Saturday cocktail reception

Clinic Itinerary

Saturday, January 10

8am: Check-in at Arctic Bay
8:30am: Welcome, “Trends in Ski Gear” presentation by Lisa Densmore
9am: Groups proceed to ski demo area
9:30am: On-hill skiing
11am: On-hill video
11:30am: Indoor video analysis
Noon: Lunch
Noon: Switch demo skis
1pm: On-hill skiing
2:30pm: On-hill video
3pm: Indoor video analysis
3:30pm: Return demo skis
5pm: Apres-ski “Boot Camp” panel, party & Cocktail Reception – Lisa moderates a panel with boot experts. Participants are encouraged to discuss boot fittings, technology, styling and performance.
7pm: Dinner with Lisa Densmore in the Thistle Pub & Grille*
*Dinner with Lisa Densmore is optional and is not included in the program price.

Sunday, January 11

8:30am: Presentation: “Skiing Gates 101”
9am: Groups proceed to ski demo area
9:30am: On-hill skiing
11am: On-hill video
11:30am: Indoor video analysis
Noon: Lunch
Noon: Switch demo skis
1pm: On-hill skiing
2:30pm: On-hill video
3pm: Indoor video analysis
3:30pm: Return demo skis. Farewell apres-ski party, Poster-signing, Door prizes.

Clinic Cost

Saturday and Sunday:
• $466 per person
• $366 per Season Passholder

Saturday Only:
• $246 per person

Sunday Only:
• $220 per person

When booking your clinic, please inform your Reservation Agent if you are a Season Passholder

Reservations are required for the clinic.
Please call (855) 995-5146 to reserve your spot today!

Lodging Specials

All clinic participants are eligible for reduced room rates from January 9-January 11, with rates starting at $179 per unit, per night.

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