Crystal Mountain is adding snow bikes this winter for northern Michigan’s only dedicated snow bike trail system. The resort has added to their snowmaking capacity this year with new water pipes and more snow guns. More than half of the Wintergreen condominiums units have been upgraded with new kitchens (many with new bathrooms as well) and are ready for this ski season.
Also new this year, a Sunday-only pass is available for $159 and kids under 8 can get a season pass for $25.
2012-13 Mountain Upgrades
The Big Pipe
This fall, Crystal Mountain is undertaking several projects that will help deliver a better product for our guests while, at the same time, conserving energy and money.
One new project that will appeal to skiers and riders is the addition of a twelve inch diameter, 600 foot long snowmaking header pipe which runs from the bottom of the Buck ski run almost to the Crystal Clipper lift tower line. This installation was completed in September.
Crystal Mountain CEO, Jim MacInnes, who is also a licensed professional engineer, says this new pipeline will significantly reduce water friction losses, especially at full snowmaking flows which can reach up to 6000 gallons per minute. “This high pressure piping upgrade will allow Crystal’s snowmaking team to deliver the same amount of water to our snow guns using 200 less pumping horsepower during periods of full flow. It will also allow us to be more productive during colder snowmaking temperatures when our snow guns are operating at maximum efficiency.”
More snow with less energy. That’s good news for everyone on and off the mountain.
More Firepower
All that water will be feeding more snow guns, too. New snow guns will be mounted near the base of Main Street under the Crystal Clipper High Speed Quad lift and another along the North Face Quad lift.
Book Your 2012-2013 Ski Package. Starting at $79 per person!*
Book any of our ski packages before October 31, 2012 and receive:
2 free pizzas from the Sportsbar (per room)
Free 1 hour Adult Ski Clinic (13 and older, max 2 adults per room)
All day Rental for the 4 hour price (for everyone on the ski package)
Free Express Rental (forms must be filled out in advance of trip to receive Express Rental for everyone on the ski package)
The items above are available only during the package stay dates. There are several great ski packages to choose from this winter that will surely put smiles on your families faces! Check it out here!
Call us at 888-329-0624 to book your ski package today!
Experience the magical winter wonderland in northern Michigan with a guided winter rafting trip, snowshoeing, hot beverage, lunch and a visit to Solace Spa at Boyne Mountain.
Departing at 9am, this northwoods experience is great fun as you immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Sturgeon River. View the trees and riverbanks blanketed in snow and sense the peacefulness as you travel down the river in a guided raft. This trip includes a stop along the river’s edge for a hot beverage, cookie and time to take in the scenery. A guided snowshoe hike (snowshoes provided) allows you to further explore the snow-covered forest. Lunch is provided. Return to Boyne Mountain to experience Michigan’s premiere destination spa with an afternoon of relaxation.
Our day package is $175 per person and includes a $100 spa credit, plus the Nature Adventure. Our overnight package starts at $221 per person (based on double occupancy) and includes one night’s lodging, breakfast for two, $200 spa credit to share, and the Nature Adventure. Package available on either Friday, December 7 or Saturday, December 8. Consider upgrading your package by adding an additional night’s stay and enjoy the entire weekend.
For day package reservations only, please call 231.549.7212.
Call 800.462.6963 to book the overnight package including the Winter Nature Adventure.
Spa appointments can be scheduled anytime Friday, Saturday after 3pm, or anytime Sunday.
Certain restrictions apply. Taxes and resort fees in addition to room rate.
Certain restrictions apply. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Taxes and resort fees in addition to room rate. Upgrade fee for Deep Tissue.
Book Your 2012-2013 Ski Package. Starting at $79 per person!*
Solace Spa at Boyne Mountain
