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Trout Creek Condominiums – Stay for Free the Night of Super Bowl Sunday! – February 3 – 6, 2012

Super Bowl SundayCome on up for Super Bowl Weekend February 3-6. Ski or Board all weekend and enjoy the warmth of your fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. Relax for the weekend, enjoy the big game, and stay Sunday night for FREE.  Don’t feel the rush of leaving on Sunday morning. Watch the game, stay over Sunday night and its on us. We will even buy the snacks!

This Package includes:

  • Lodging Sunday night free (when you book at least Friday and Saturday nights)
  • Basket of Super Bowl snacks.
  • Free movies for your entire stay.

Cost:

  • $  445 – One bedroom
  • $  555 – Two bedroom one bath
  • $  625 – Two bedroom two bath
  • $  658 – Two bedroom two bath +
  • $  733 – Two bedroom loft
  • $  887 – Three bedroom without loft
  • $  954 – Three bedroom with loft
  • $1503 – Five bedroom
  • Includes all taxes and fees

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Treetops Resort – Dog Sledding Adventures – 2011 – 2012

We are so excited to be offering Dog Sledding again in 2011-12…Here’s the scoop (no pun intended)

We are partnering with the Iditarod Sled Dogs of OCM Mushing this winter and will bring you to opportunity to experience Dog Sledding at its finest. Each journey takes place on the scenic trails of the Robert Trent Jones Sr. Masterpiece golf course with its blanket of snow.

Experience the thrill with these options:

1/2 hour tours – $75 per (up to) 4 person sledload
1 hour tours – $140 per (up to) 4 person sledload
NEW THIS YEAR
Driving Experience – $175 per (up to) 3 person sledload. You will drive the team with the assitance of a musher.
Sprints – $15 per child 12 and under OR $20 per teen or adult 13 and older. Various days through the season, you’ll find the dogs on the slopes at Treetops conducting 100 yard sprints. You’ll be amazed how fast 1 dog can pull you when there’s a cookie waiting for him/her.

Each ride typically consists of 2 adults and 2 small children. During your experience, you’ll learn interesting facts about the dogs, their racing history, lifestyle, vet needs and the lifelong bond between the dogs. You’re in for an unforgettable experience….but space and dates are limited.

Saturday, December 17th Season pass holder Sprints 11am—3pm
Tuesday, December 27th—9am—5pm
Thursday, December 29th—9am—5pm
Thursday, December 29th Kids Sprints—6pm—8pm
Saturday, December 31st—9am—5pm

Saturday, January 14th—9am—5pm

Saturday, February 18th—9am—5pm
Saturday, February 18th Sprints—6pm—8pm
Sunday, February 19th—9am—5pm

Saturday, March 3—9am—5pm
Saturday, March 3 Sprints 6pm—8pm

Call 989-732-6711 or 888-Treetops to begin your experience
Chose your dates and reserve your spot before it fills up. Advance reservations are required (excluding Children Sprints)
A deposit of $25 is required to reserve and is refundable with a 24 hour cancellation notice.

For more information or to book your sled dog experience before it’s too late, please call 1-888-Treetops or 989-732-6711. For specific answers to questions, please contact our Director of Guest Activities, Allen Ballard at aballard@treetops.com or 989-731-8815.

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The Homestead – Winter Sweepstakes – $84,000 of prizes

For the first time ever The Homestead has teamed up with the best ski and board shops in the state to create the best Winter Sweepstakes ever!

Twenty-five skiers or riders will win prizes each week for the first 10 weeks; two will win next year’s season passes in the last two weeks. In all, $84,000 of prizes will be given away!

Enter The Homestead’s Winter Sweepstakes to win Ski Trips in Northern Michigan

You can enter twice to increase your chances of winning. First, fill out our Winter Sweepstakes entry form. Then, “like” us on our Facebook page for a second entry. That’s it! You’re now entered twice for a chance to win one of 254 prizes including romantic skikends for two, family ski packages, and season passes for next year.

Visit The Homestead Website >>>>

 
 

Boyne Highlands Cross Country Ski Race – January 2, 2011 – CANCELLED

BOYNE X-C RACE UPDATE: The cool down we were hoping for overnight never happened and with the light rain we received, part of our trail was lost. With the temps expected to stay in the upper 30’s & 40’s until sometime Saturday, we are forced to cancel the race for Sunday, January 2. We held off on making the call, hoping for the best but unfortunately, it never happened. Thanks for your patience and understanding. Think snow! Questions can be directed to Boyne Nordic Center at 231 526 3029.

Cross Country racers of all ages gather at Boyne Highlands for a classic  Cross Country Race.

Details and Information

  • 11K Classic for all racers 18 and older
  • 5K Classic for all racers 17 and younger
  • Registation will be in the Cross Country Center/Heather Pro Shop day of the race at 8:30am
  • Race begins at 11am with a mass start
  • Top 3 finishers in each age division will receive awards

Entry Fees

  • Senior Men and Women $40
  • OJ/J1/J2 $20
  • Entry fee includes lunch for all racers

For more information contact Gary Day at The Boyne Highlands Cross Country Center

ph: 231 526 3029

e-mail:  gday@boyne.com

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