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Shanty Creek – November 27, 2007


November 27, 2007 10:00am

With a little help from Mother Nature… WE WILL BE OPENING FOR THE SEASON THIS SATURDAY!

Saturday, December 1 will be our first day of skiing for the season and we are projected to have 4 runs open.

Bring on the snow! It is snowing today and snow is forecasted for EVERYDAY this week! Several inches of snow are in the forecast and evening temperatures are expected to be optimal for cranking out even MORE snow!

Winter has finally arrived at Shanty Creek Resorts!

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Shanty Creek – November 24

Snow Report 11/26/07: We received a few inches of natural snowfall over the course of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Conditions were also optimal for making snow – which we made most of Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Snow, snow and more snow is in the forecast for this week and evening temperatures look optimal for even more snowmaking! Winter is well on its way at Shanty Creek Resorts! Our anticipated opening date is still November 30, 2007. Keep checking back for opening updates! – Complete ReportUpcoming EventsLodging Guide

 
 

The Finest in Northern Michigan – Shanty Creek Resorts

Shanty Creek Resorts offer a wide range of delightful onsite dining options. Guests can enjoy any restaurant in our three villages, enabling them to experience different cuisines in various settings at each meal at our delicious Bellaire restaurants. Click on logo below for more information.

Cedar River Village
Cedar River Village features LaVigna, an elegant Italian bistro that romances guests with its charming ambience and sumptuous cuisine. Weiskopf’s Grill at Cedar River Village serves substantial breakfasts and lunches certain to satisfy any appetite in a relaxing atmosphere overlooking the Cedar River Golf Course’s 18th hole.


LaVigna
Classic Italian Cuisine in an upscale contemporary setting

Weiskopf’s Grill
American Cuisine in a casual atmosphere


Schuss Village
Visit Ivan’s at Schuss Village during the winter months for pizza and a pint and be treated to live music and entertainment in the evenings. Whether you desire a casual golf-themed restaurant for a lively group or a quiet romantic sunset dinner for two, Shanty Creek offers a vast array of Michigan resort restaurants to delight any diner.


Ivan’s
Casual fun, food and spirits


Summit Village
Located at the Summit Village, Lakeview Dining Room and Lounge is the resort’s most upscale Traverse City, Michigan restaurant featuring extraordinary vistas and culinary delights year-round.


The Lakeview
The Lakeview-Distinguished dining with breathtaking views of Lake Bellaire.

Lakeview Lounge
Lakeview Lounge- capture breathtaking views of Lake Bellaire, while enjoying a variety of American favorites and cocktails.

Arnie’s Grill
Arnie’s-Casual dining, serving a variety of sandwiches, wraps and beverages. Open during the summer months only.
 
 

Engaging Family Activities at Shanty Creek Resorts

Snow Stars

The Snow Stars program is designed to teach young children to ski. Our children’s program instructors use the latest in teaching techniques to permit your child to progress to their highest ability. We know that children need to have fun first and that each child’s skiing development is unique and depends on experience, individual abilities and interests.

Through games and props, children are taught basic skiing maneuvers and are encouraged to progress at their own pace. Whether children are learning to walk with ski boots or sliding down the hill, the program is designed to be fun.

We encourage 3 year olds to be enrolled in the 1/2 day program only or the Ski & Play program. Please note that program enrollment closes thirty minutes prior to lesson time. Early registration is encouraged, space is limited.
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Ski & Play

Ski and Play is an option within the Snow Stars program for 3-5 year olds. Ski and Play offers a morning group ski lesson combined with an afternoon where children can relax, play and even nap in our safe, nurturing and fun children’s center. Children will ski in the morning, have lunch with their ski instructor and then be escorted to the Children’s Center at Summit Village for the afternoon.

Please access our Welcome Packet and Child Information Form which can be printed and filled out prior to your arrival. This will streamline the registration process.

Snow Angels

Snow Angels is a program similar to Snow Stars but with more individualized attention. The class sizes are limited to no more than three children to one instructor. The small class size allows students to progress and develop their skiing skills more quickly. Price includes rental equipment and no charge lift ticket. Available most weekends and holidays. Program enrollment closes thirty minutes prior to lesson time. Early registration is encouraged, space is limited.
Register for Snow Angels online »

Smart Riders

For aspiring snowboarders, half day programs start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm. Children 8 and under board free and must obtain a no charge lift ticket. Lift ticket is not included for children 9 – 12. Program enrollment closes thirty minutes prior to lesson time. Early registration is encouraged, space is limited.
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Kids Academy

Kids will ski in a group with an instructor for the day. Classes combine skiing instruction with fun and games designed to aid learning. Groups are divided according to skiing ability. Children 8 and under ski free and must obtain a no charge lift ticket. Lift ticket is not included for children 9 – 12. Program enrollment closes thirty minutes prior to lesson time.
Early registration is encouraged, space is limited.
Register for Kids Academy online »

 
 
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