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Crystal Mountain ~ Mardi Gras on the Mountain ~ March 7, 2026
[ March 7, 2026; ] Let the good times roll at Crystal Mountain this Mardi Gras Weekend! Dress in your favorite purple, green and gold! Skiers and boarders in FULL COSTUME receive $10 off their open-to-close lift ticket (valid Saturday, March 5, 2016 only). Discount only available at ticket window.

Crystal Mountain ~ Spring Carnival ~ March 14, 2026
[ March 14, 2026; ] Get ready for a fun filled Saturday with events and activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Crystal Mountain ~ Celts & Kayaks ~ March 21, 2026
[ March 21, 2026; ] 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 [...]

Crystal Mountain ~ Retro Day ~ March 28, 2026
[ March 28, 2026; ] It's time for a retro flashback and its happening at Crystal Mountain! Dress in your favorite retro clothing. Skiers & Boarders in FULL COSTUME receive $10 OFF an open-to-close lift ticket. Lift ticket is valid Saturday, March 19, 2016 only.

Crystal Mountain – 2021 – 22 Season Passes
Crystal Mountain’s spring Premier Pass Sale is our absolute best offer of the year on UNLIMITED skiing and riding with zero blackout dates. Secure your time on the slopes next season with a Premier Adult Pass for $399 and a Premier Junior or Senior Pass for $299. Our 2021-22 Premier Pass Sale ends April 6. Don’t [...]

 
 

Shanty Creek – $10 Million Lakeview Hotel Renovation


We’re feeling like 10 million bucks! All Renovations are Complete!

After $10 million in renovations, Shanty Creek Resorts is proud to introduce The Lakeview Hotel & Conference Center, a sparkling new gem in the resort’s triple crown. With the lobby, Lakeview Restaurant & Lounge, Bellaire Ballroom, Grand Ballroom, and luxury-loaded guest suites now fully-updated, Shanty Creek continues its shining tradition of creating cherished family memories. Perched high atop Summit Mountain overlooking Lake Bellaire, this newly renovated resort redefines “spectacular” with a glass-walled lobby that frames the most majestic view in Northern Michigan. A function-space redesign and technology upgrades throughout the hotel makes The Lakeview Hotel & Conference Center a state-of-the-art facility. With meeting, event and personal accommodations all under one roof, allowing guests weatherproof access to a unique assortment of riches.

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Inside your guest suite, you’ll take comfort in the extra touches Shanty Creek’s award-winning hospitality provides. Lodging features include:

  • Executive suites, one-, two- or three-bedroom accommodations, most with balconies or patios.
  • All-new furnishings, pillow-top beds with plush comforters, new carpet, wall coverings, LCD flat panel televisions, electronic door locks, AM/FM clock radios with personal music device ports, wireless Internet and kitchenettes

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