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Crystal Mountain ~ Winter Trails Day ~ January 6, 2024

Crystal Mountain - Cross-Country Winter Trails Day

Free Lessons

Winter Trails Day offers children and adults new to snow sports the chance to try cross country skiing for FREE, and to discover the great fitness and social benefits with this easy-to-learn winter sport. This free 1-hour clinic includes a lesson and rental equipment.

Time: Begins at 1pm. Clinic is 1-hour.

Only 16 spaces available! Advanced reservations are required. Sign up begins December 1, 2023. Please call the Cross Country Center to register, 888-968-7686 ext. 4150.

Save on Nordic Skiing

If you’re already comfortable on a pair of Nordic skis, enjoy 50% off equipment rentals and trail passes on January 6! Visit the Cross Country Center to get started.

*Cross Country skiing is weather dependent. If our trails need more snow, please join us at the Cross Country Learning Center to learn more about Nordic skiing!

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Crystal Mountain ~ World Snow Day Celebration ~ January 21, 2024

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.
1pm: Cross Country Presentation – Meet at the Cross Country Learning Center. Free to join!
2pm: Snowshoeing Presentation – Meet at Park at Water’s Edge. Free to join!
3pm: Adults & Kids Ski and Snowboard Presentation – Meet at the Learning Area outside the Mountain Adventure Zone. Free to join!

Enjoy

12 – 4pm: Scavenger Hunt – Pick up clues at the Park at Water’s Edge. Free to participate!

Experience

Call or visit the Park at Water’s Edge for rentals, to reserve your space or to learn additional information. Call 231-378-2238 . Rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ice Skating – $12 per person for 1-hour rental.

Fat Tire Snow Bikes – $20 per person for 1-hour rental.

Snowshoeing – $15 per person for 1-hour rental.

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Crystal Mountain ~ Iron Fish Distillery Fat Chance Fat Tire Bike Race ~ January 27, 2024

Iron Fish Distillery Fat Chance Fat Tire Bike Race

Fat Chance is the staple of fat biking in Northern Michigan, and is back again for another legendary race at Crystal Mountain with new and familiar faces.

We return to the new course we featured last year at our new Cross-Country Center. The course will offer 360 degree viewing for spectators. The 90-minute race will have single sections to break up the pack and add some excitement to the race! Helmets are required for rider safety.

Unfortunately, we had to cancel the 2023 race due to weather conditions, so this is everyone’s chance for redemption! Even if Mother Nature doesn’t deliver… we have a plan B, so this race is happening rain or shine, snow or dirt.

All races start at 9am.

Registration

All registration includes chip timing, race bib, and a coupon for a post-ride beverage and chili or soup.

Early Bird Registration (November 12 – 26, 2023): $40 per rider.
Cost goes up to $50 beginning November 27, 2023. Day-of registration is not available.

Online registration will close at Noon on Friday, January 26, 2024.

Registration Opens November 12 »

Packet pick-up will be held beginning at 3pm at the Park at Water’s Edge on Friday, January 26, 2024.  See Resort Map »

Cash Prizes, Medals & Awards

A cash prize and medal will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each 90-minute category. Plus there will be plenty of swag from Crystal Mountain, Iron Fish , and Kona Bikes . Awards, medals and swag can be picked up at the Park at Water’s Edge on the day-of the race or will be mailed to racers.

90-minute categories:

  • Men’s Open
  • Women’s Open
  • Men’s Master (45+)
  • Women’s Master (45+)

45-minute categories:

  • Men’s Race (All Ages)
  • Women’s Race (All Ages)

The Fat Chance Fat Tire Bike Race is part of Short’s Brewing Fat Bike Series. Learn more about the series »

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