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Crystal Mountain ~ Mardi Gras on the Mountain ~ March 7, 2026

Crystal Mountain - Mardi Gras on the Mountain

Let the good times roll as we celebrate Mardi Gras on the Mountain!

Lift Ticket Discount: Throw on your beads and masks! Dress in your best Mardi Gras flair and score $10 off your open-to-close window lift ticket.

11am – 2pm: Lodge Deck BBQ
Enjoy a southern feast with grilled skewers (choice of steak, shrimp, chicken or vegan chicken), corn on the cob, herb-roasted potatoes and cornbread for just $14 per plate.

Noon – 4pm

  • Slopeside DJ: Playing your favorite hits at the Crystal Center Patio.
  • Court Jester: Find the Crystal Mountain Court Jester skiing on the mountain and snag a selfie!
  • On-Slope Scavenger Hunt: Find a picture of a Fleur de Lis scattered around the slopes. Bring one back to the Park at Water’s Edge for a prize!

Additional Activities

9am – 5pm: Fat Tire Bike Rental
$20 per hour. Includes helmet and trail pass. Located at the Cross-Country Center.

9am – 5pm: Snowshoe Rental
$15 per hour. Located at the Cross-Country Center.

10am – 9pm: Ice Skate Rental
$12 per hour. Rentals are located at the Park at Water’s Edge.

1pm – 3pm: Mardi Gras Mask Making
$10 per mask. Held in the Lodge Pavilion Tent. Let your creativity roll with masks you can decorate! Select your mask shape and adorn it with color, jewels, feathers, and more! No reservations are required, however we encourage you to arrive at least 30 minutes before the end of the program to ensure enough time to complete your project.

2pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm: Archery
$20 per person, ages 7 and up. Reservations required, please call 231-378-2238 or reserve online.

2pm – 5pm: Live Music at the Vista Lounge
Ages 21+.

3pm – 6pm: Glitter Tattoos and Build a Buddy Workshop
$10 per tattoo, $30 per buddy. Held in the Peak Fitness Center Lobby.

5:30pm: Horse-Drawn Surrey Rides
$15 per person, riders 2 years old and under are free. First ride begins at 5:30pm. Other ride times may be available. Reservations required, please call 231-378-2238 or book online.

7pm: Outdoor Laser Tag
$18 per person, ages 6 and up.  First session begins at 7pm. Other times may be available. Reservations required, please call 231-378-2238 or book online.

8pm – 11pm: Live Music at the Vista Lounge
Ages 21+.

Please Note: All activities are weather permitting and subject to cancellation.

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Crystal Mountain ~ Spring Carnival ~ March 14, 2026

Crystal Mountain - Spring Carnival

Celebrate spring the “up north” way with fun on the slopes for the whole family.

Lift Ticket Discount: Tropical vibes and fresh powder. Rock our luau party theme to receive a $10 discount on your open-to-close window lift ticket!

11am – 2pm: Lodge Deck BBQ
We’re serving up Fish & Chips with tartar and coleslaw for $17 per plate. OR, enjoy BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw and chips for just $14 per plate.

Corrugated Chaos

Cardboard Classic

9:30am – 10:30am: Registration
Please review the rules below prior to creating your sled. Registration is held slopeside on the Lodge Patio. All participants must be present at registration for a wristband. All participants are required to complete a waiver prior to the event, adults must sign for participants under 18 years old. Only two racers are allowed per sled. Helmets are required.

10:45am: Creative Sled Contest
Turn a simple box into a trophy-winning wonder. We are looking for the boldest, most creative sleds built entirely from cardboard and duct tape. All sleds participating in the competition must be pre-registered.

11am: Cardboard Classic Race
Held on the Cheers To Lou slope! Please review the rules below prior to building your cardboard sled.

Skim into Spring

Slush Cup

11am – 1:45pm: Slush Cup Registration
Held on the Lodge Patio. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Helmets are required. Rental gear is prohibited.  All participants are required to complete a waiver prior to the event, adults must sign for participants under 18 years old.

2pm: Slush Cup
Ski or ride through a giant pit of icy slush! Day of registration required at the Lodge Patio at least 15-minutes prior to the start time. Helmets are required. Rental gear is prohibited. PLEASE, NO SKI POLES. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Held at the base of Lower Gorge.

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Crystal Mountain ~ Celts & Kayaks ~ March 21, 2026

Crystal Mountain - Celts & Kilts

Join us for a St. Patrick’s celebration where you can spot leprechauns across the slopes and witness our signature gravity-defying kayak race on the snow.

Lift Ticket Discount: Don’t get pinched! Wear your best Irish-themed gear and we’ll take $10 off your open-to-close window lift ticket.

11am – 2pm: Lodge Deck BBQ
Enjoy a traditional Irish dinner with braised corned beef, cabbage, roasted potatoes and carrots for only $14 per plate.

Gravity: The Ultimate Current

Kayaks On The Snow Race

9:30am – 10:45am: Kayaks on the Snow Registration
Day-of registration is required 15-minutes prior to the event starting (11am). All participants must be present at registration for a wristband. Registration located slopeside on the Lodge Patio. All participants are required to complete a waiver prior to the event, adults must sign for participants under 18 years old. All participants must have their own helmet and be at least 8 years old.

Equipment provided by Riverside Canoes, personal equipment is prohibited.

11am: Kayaks on the Snow Race
Held on the Cheers To Lou slope!

Noon – 4pm

  • Slopeside DJ: Playing your favorite hits at the Crystal Center Patio!
  • Leapin’ Leprechauns: Look for the Leprechauns out skiing on the slopes!
  • On-Slope Scavenger Hunt: Find a picture of a Shamrock scattered around the slopes. Bring one back to the Park at Water’s Edge for a prize!

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Crystal Mountain ~ Retro Day ~ March 28, 2026

Crystal Mountain - Retro Weekend

Throw it back to your favorite decade with us!

Lift Ticket Discount: Rad style, rad savings. Rock your best old-school ski gear and we’ll take $10 off your open-to-close window lift ticket.

11am – 2pm: Lodge Deck BBQ
We’re serving up Fish & Chips with tartar and coleslaw for $17 per plate. OR, enjoy BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw and chips for just $14 per plate.

Noon – 4pm

  • Slopeside DJ: Playing your favorite hits at the Crystal Center Patio!
  • On-Slope Scavenger Hunt: Find a picture of a Disco ball scattered around the slopes. Bring one back to the Park at Water’s Edge for a prize!

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