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Crystal Mountain ~ Celts & Kayaks ~ March 16, 2024

Crystal Mountain - Celts & Kilts

Cheers to a fun-filled St. Patrick’s weekend, with plenty of activities for everyone.

9:30 – 10:30AM: Kayaks on the Snow Registration
Be the fastest one down our race course. Equipment provided, personal equipment is prohibited. All participants must have their own helmet and be at least 8 years old. Day-of registration is required 30-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.

11AM: Kayaks on the Snow Race
Held on the Cheers to Lou slope.

Noon – 4pm

  • Executive Sounds playing your favorite hits at the Lodge Patio!
  • Look for our Leprechauns out skiing on the slopes!
  • On-Slope Scavenger Hunt – Find the shamrocks scattered around the mountain and bring one to the Park at Water’s Edge to win a prize.

2pm: Slush Cup 
Ski or ride through a giant pit of icy slush. Day-of registration required at the Lodge Patio at least 30-minutes prior to the start time. Helmets are required. Rental gear is prohibited. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Held at the base of Thor. All participants are required to complete a waiver prior to the event, adults must sign for participants under 18 years old.

 

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Caberfae Peaks Gold Cup Super G – March 17, 2024

Sunday, March 17, 2024: Caberfae Peaks Gold Cup Super G

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up)
  • REGISTER ONLINE in advance
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 17th
  • 11:30 am start on South Peak
  • Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill following the race
  • Super Giant Slalom on GGs Ride – Open to All
  • Age divisions: 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-32, 33-45, 46-59, 60+
  • Overall Male & Female Winners

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Saturday & Sunday, March 2 & 3, 2024:  WinAlpine Junior Development Race

  • Junior Development Teams from other ski resorts are on site to compete
  • Slalom training on March 1
  • Slalom Race on March 2
  • Giant Slalom & Slalom Race on March 3
  • Visit WinAlpine.com for more info or REGISTRATER ONLINE

Saturday, March 9, 2024: Jim Wickham Memorial Race

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up).
  • REGISTER ONLINE in advance.
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 9th
  • 11:30 AM start, Slalom Race on Liberty – Open to All
  • Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill following the race
  • Age divisions: 0-10, 11-14, 15-17, 18-35, 36-46, 47-57, 58 and up

Sunday, March 10, 2024:  Earl Huckle Memorial Race

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up)
  • REGISTER ONLINE in advance
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 10th
  • 11:30 AM Start, Giant Slalom on Liberty & Olympia – Open to All
  • Awards & Silent Auction in Beatie’s Bar & Grill following the race
  • Age divisions: 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Sunday, March 17, 2024: Caberfae Peaks Gold Cup Super G

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up)
  • REGISTER ONLINE in advance
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 17th
  • 11:30 am start on South Peak
  • Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill following the race
  • Super Giant Slalom on GGs Ride – Open to All
  • Age divisions: 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-32, 33-45, 46-59, 60+
  • Overall Male & Female Winners

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Crystal Mountain – Fat Tire Tuesdays – March 18, 2014

Enjoy over 20 miles of groomed cross-country trails available for Fat Tire Bikes!

Price

For only $10, riders receive a Fat Tire trail pass. The trail pass includes:
• Access to over 20 miles of groomed cross-country trails
• $2 off Fat Tire bottles at the Thistle Pub & Grille (Also valid with Cross-Country trail pass)
• Buy one entrée and get a second entrée half off at the Thistle Pub & Grille (Also valid with Cross-Country trail pass)

Fat Tire rentals are available daily at the Park at Water’s Edge. Limited supply.

For more information call the Park at Water’s Edge, 888.968.7686 ext. 7000.

Cross-Country trails only available for Fat Tire biking on Tuesdays in March. Second entrée must be of equal or lesser value. Not valid with any other offers, special rates or discounts.

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Boyne Highlands – Family and Friends Team Race – March 22, 2014

NEW for 2014! The Friends and Family Race at Boyne Highlands Resort is a brand new event for this season. There will be a “Friends” division and a “Family” division with teams comprised of up to four ski racers. This race is open to ski racer’s of all ages so, get your team together andenjoy a fun day of racing at Boyne Highlands.

  • The Boyne Highlands Friends and Family Race is a team race comprised of teams made up of a maximum of 4 ski racers per team.
  • This team race is open to ski racers of all ages.
  • There will be 2 divisions, “Friends” and “Families”
  • Family Division: at least 3 of the racers must be from the same family (cousins do not count as same family)
  • Friends Division: no requirements
  • Entry Fee: $60 per team
  • On Site Registration: All on site registration to take place in the Slopeside Lounge at Boyne Highlands Resort
    Friday, March 21: 5:30pm – 11pm
    Saturday, March 22: 8am – 9:30am
  • you may hold your spot in the field by sending your entry via e-mail to Joe Breighner, jbreighner@boyne.com
  • Course Inspection: 9:30am – 10:15am, North Challenger
  • Race Start Time: 10:30am, North Challenger
  • Awards & Prize Drawings: 4pm, Camelot Room/Zoo Bar

View and download Boyne Highlands Friends and Family Race information and registration form and event liability waiver.

The Friends and Family Race will be followed by the 25th Annual Coors Light – Miller Lite Ski League Championships in the afternoon.

Don’t miss the Chocolate Cake Downhill on Sunday, March 23!

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