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Crystal Mountain ~ Mardi Gras on the Mountain ~ March 1, 2025
Crystal Mountain ~ World Snow Day Celebration ~ January 19, 2025
[ January 19, 2025; ]
In celebration of World Snow Day, Crystal Mountain is offering a variety of activities geared to introduce "first timers" to the great world of snow.
Learn
12pm - 4pm: View a Snow Gun and Groomer up close! Located on the slopes behind the Crystal Center.
12pm: Ice Skating Presentation: Meet at the ice skating rink. Free to join!
1pm: [...]
Crystal Mountain – Airsoft Biathlon – February 9, 2025
[ February 9, 2025 to February 10, 2025. ]
Join us as we combine airsoft and cross-country skiing into our Airsoft Biathlon! The ski trail will be a one-mile long loop with two target stations. Must be 8 years or older to participate.
Cost: $25 per person. Includes cross-country ski equipment rental and airsoft equipment.
Time: Start times will be staggered and available between 1-3pm in groups of [...]
Boyne Mountain ~ Adgate Trophy Race ~ February 15, 2025
[ February 15, 2025; ] The Adgate Trophy race is hosted by Boyne's Ambassador of skiing, former Olympian, US National Champion, and 2009 US Ski Hall of Fame inductee, Cary Adgate.
Caberfae Peaks ~ WinAlpine Junior Development Race ~ March 1 – 2, 2025
[ March 1, 2025 to March 2, 2025. ]
Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2, 2025: WinAlpine Junior Development Race
Junior Development Teams from other ski resorts are on site to compete
Slalom training on Feb 28
Slalom Race on March 1
GS & SL Race on March 2
Visit WinAlpine.com for more
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SPRING RACE SERIES:
Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2, 2025: WinAlpine [...]
Crystal Mountain ~ Mardi Gras on the Mountain ~ March 1, 2025
[ March 1, 2025; ] 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.
Caberfae Peaks ~ Jim Wickham Memorial Race ~ March 8, 2025
[ March 8, 2025; 11:30 am; ]
Saturday, March 8, 2025: Jim Wickham Memorial Slalom Race
$10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up).
Price is $5 more for day of registration. Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 8th
11:30 AM start – Open to All
Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill
Age divisions: 0-10, 11-14, [...]
Crystal Mountain ~ Spring Carnival ~ March 8, 2025
[ March 8, 2025; ] Get ready for a fun filled Saturday with events and activities for the whole family to enjoy!
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News From MSIA – Michigan Snowsports Industry Association
MSIA – Cold is Cool – 4th and 5th Graders Ski Free with our NEW App!
4th and 5th Graders Ski ALL WINTER LONG with our App!
MSIA Cold is Cool Passport allows Fourth and Fifth Graders to Ski All Winter Long in Michigan! Families can obtain a Cold is Cool Ski & Ride Passport App for their 4th and/or 5th graders that gives them up to three free lift tickets or [...]
MSIA ~ Discover Michigan Skiing ~ January
[ January 2, 2021 to January 31, 2021. ]
Want to learn to ski or snowboard? Everyone 7 years and older – even adults – can during January, Discover Michigan Skiing Month!
Note! We are working on the Discover Michigan Skiing program for January, 2024 and will have updates on this page soon!
Ski areas across the state team up with Michigan McDonald’s restaurants to offer [...]
White Gold Card – Michigan Snowsports Industries Association makes it possible to ski at 33 areas for just $349
The MSIA White Gold Card entitles the purchaser to ski one time at each of the participating ski areas during the 2023/2024 ski season. In addition to the lift tickets, White Gold Card purchasers also receive one complimentary ski or snowboard tune-up, 3 hot wax sessions and a coupon for $20 off a purchase of [...]
MSIA – Take a Field Trip to the Slopes with School Ski Days
According to the Let’s Move campaign, kids need at least 60 minutes of active and vigorous play each day to stay healthy. Michigan Snowsports Industries Association invites all schools to take a field trip to their nearby ski area for a special experiential learning program and lots of fun outside this winter. A field trip [...]
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FROM Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort >> Don’t forget to shop our mystery sale Today - Monday‼️ Spend $50 or more in the ski shop and win up to 40% off 🙌 #pineknob #SkiMichigan
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.FROM Mt Brighton >> We hope everyone's excited for the Duct Tape Derby this Saturday!
There will be an outdoor bar & food, a DJ, giveaways and most importantly... the cardboard & duct tape sled race! 🛷 👏
‼️Registration is CLOSED - we are at full capacity. #mtbrighton #SkiMichigan
FROM Bittersweet Ski Resort >> Come join us tomorrow for our patio party with Bell’s Brewery!! Various Bell’s and VooDoo Ranger products will be available on the outside bar. Take a break, grab a drink, and play some corn hole! 🍻
01/17/2026 #bittersweet #SkiMichiganCome join us tomorrow for our patio party with Bell’s Brewery!! Various Bell’s and VooDoo Ranger products will be available on the outside bar. Take a break, grab a drink, and play some corn hole! 🍻
01/17/2026
FROM Alpine Valley Ski Area >> Looking for a fun way to spend your weekend? Grab your friends and come enjoy the sunshine and crisp winter air at Alpine Valley! #alpinevalley #SkiMichiganLooking for a fun way to spend your weekend? Grab your friends and come enjoy the sunshine and crisp winter air at Alpine Valley!
FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> We picked up about 6 inches of new snow since yesterday. Larry and Todd will be doing another full system groom, skate and classic, for today. Temperatures look to be favorable as well for outdoor activities. #forbush #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganWe picked up about 6 inches of new snow since yesterday. Larry and Todd will be doing another full system groom, skate and classic, for today. Temperatures look to be favorable as well for outdoor activities.
FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> 1/17, and again John Cromell is grooming all the trails and snow is falling. It's going to be another fantastic day at the Valley. The lodge is open. Ski you out there. #valleyspur #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan
We are having a great Martin Luther King Weekend at Valley Spur.
FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> The mountain stayed awake so you could too. 🌙
Hours of night skiing, @redbull keeping everyone charged, and one eagle-eyed rider spotted our hidden beanie and walked away with a @gopro HERO LIT. 🤝💯 #boynemountain #SkiMichigan
FROM Caberfae Peaks >> More new snow overnight.
Lifts open 9 to 9 today (1/17).
Roads are snow covered.
Safe travels! #caberfaepeaks #snowphotos #caberfaepeakssnow #SkiMichigan
FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> The trail conditions were so good the Forbush groomers kept on going and did a full system groom. Currently snowing so expect another full system groom tomorrow excellent skate deck and deep set tracks! #forbush #crosscouintry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganThe trail conditions were so good the Forbush groomers kept on going and did a full system groom. Currently snowing so expect another full system groom tomorrow excellent skate deck and deep set tracks!
FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> This weekend is shaping up to be one of the best so far this winter. There is 100% coverage on the entire trail system. East side trails were groomed (skate and classic) yesterday, and the west side trails will get the fresh groom(skate and classic) today. With more snow in the forecast, grooming will be done as needed. Open 9 to 5. #forbush #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganThis weekend is shaping up to be one of the best so far this winter. There is 100% coverage on the entire trail system. East side trails were groomed (skate and classic) yesterday, and the west side trails will get the fresh groom(skate and classic) today. With more snow in the forecast, grooming will be done as needed. Open 9 to 5.
FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> 1/16, John Cromell has given the whole system a new groom early this morning. Snow will be falling through out the day. Great start to the Martin Luther King Weekend. Lodge is open. #valleyspur #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan
FROM Hanson Hills >> 🎉❄️ FRIDAY UPDATE — JANUARY 16, 2026
🔥 FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIALS START TONIGHT! 🔥
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing | 4:00–9:00 PM
We’re kicking off our Friday Night Specials tonight—don’t miss it!
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions
🎙️ Q-100 will be broadcasting LIVE from the lodge, and yes… there will be a PRIZE WHEEL! Come spin, win, and ski under the lights.
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge & Trails open at 9:00 AM
Snow is falling this morning and groomers will be out combing the trail system. Later this afternoon, we’ll shift gears and begin Cote Dame Marie race prep.
🏁 COTE DAME MARIE — 40 YEARS STRONG! 🏁
This weekend marks 40 years of the Cote Dame Marie / MI-Cup Marathon—a huge milestone in Nordic racing!
Missed online registration? No worries—race-day registration will be available Saturday from 7:30–9:30 AM.
🌯 SNACK BAR — NEW ITEM ALERT!
Meet “THE BACK TRAIL” — Coney Dog Quesadilla 🌶️🧀
A bold mash-up built for hungry riders and skiers!
Big snow, big energy, and a legendary weekend ahead—see you on the hill! #hansonhills #SkiMichigan🎉❄️ FRIDAY UPDATE — JANUARY 16, 2026
🔥 FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIALS START TONIGHT! 🔥
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing | 4:00–9:00 PM
We’re kicking off our Friday Night Specials tonight—don’t miss it!
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions
🎙️ Q-100 will be broadcasting LIVE from the lodge, and yes… there will be a PRIZE WHEEL! Come spin, win, and ski under the lights.
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge & Trails open at 9:00 AM
Snow is falling this morning and groomers will be out combing the trail system. Later this afternoon, we’ll shift gears and begin Cote Dame Marie race prep.
🏁 COTE DAME MARIE — 40 YEARS STRONG! 🏁
This weekend marks 40 years of the Cote Dame Marie / MI-Cup Marathon—a huge milestone in Nordic racing!
Missed online registration? No worries—race-day registration will be available Saturday from 7:30–9:30 AM.
🌯 SNACK BAR — NEW ITEM ALERT!
Meet “THE BACK TRAIL” — Coney Dog Quesadilla 🌶️🧀
A bold mash-up built for hungry riders and skiers!
Big snow, big energy, and a legendary weekend ahead—see you on the hill!
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