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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 Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> Forbush Opener Kicks Off Michigan Cup Season with Snow and Speed!.... #forbush #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganForbush Opener Kicks Off Michigan Cup Season with Snow and Speed!
The 2025 Michigan Cup XC Race Series officially started with a bang at the Forbush Opener on Saturday, December 13, 2025! Hosted at Forbush Corner Nordic in Fredric, Michigan, the event saw pristine, snow-covered trails—a testament to Forbush Corner's excellent grooming and snowmaking capabilities.
A big thank you to Munson Medical for supporting this premier cross-country skiing event and the local Nordic community.
Long Race Highlights
The competition was fast and fierce:
Overall Winner: Jorden Wakeley, M, 35, took 1st place with a blazing time of 19:11!
Top Female Finisher: Kaitlyn Vanias, F, 35, impressed with a 9th place finish overall (22:08).
Podium: Alex Vanias (2nd, 20:40) and Kevin Tarras (3rd, 20:46).
Nordic Skiing: A Lifelong Sport Showcased
The Forbush Opener truly celebrated the multi-generational appeal of cross-country skiing, with athletes proving that fitness endures through the years!
We celebrate the incredible performances by our senior participants in the Long Race:
Dennis Paull (M, 61) finished an amazing 5th place overall with a time of 21:54!
Glenn Goodman (M, 59) cracked the top 10, finishing 7th overall at 21:58.
Ken Dawson (M, 75) finished the Long Race in a phenomenal time of 24:20.
Karin Gillis (F, 64) was the top female finisher in her age bracket and 22nd overall (24:57).
In the Short Race, Steve Smigiel (M, 80) and other racers in their 70s and 80s showed incredible stamina, reinforcing that XC skiing is the perfect, low-impact, full-body workout to maintain a competitive spirit for life.
Short Race Successes
Overall Winner: Zack Dunne, M, 15 (14:03).
Top Female Finisher: Lindsay Smith, F, 15 (2nd overall, 16:15).
📸 Photo Credit
Thank you to Jess Hartman Photography for capturing the determination and camaraderie on the trails!
We look forward to seeing everyone at the next Forbush Event, The Forbush Moonlight Snowshoe 5k! Keep training.
For more on Forbush Corner Nordic, visit forbushcorner.com
#ForbushOpener #XCSkiing #MichiganCup #NordicSkiing #CrossCountrySkiing #LifelongSport #WinterSports #PureMichigan #FitnessOverFifty #Michigan
FROM Vasa Trail Ski Conditions >> From the Groomers -
Greetings Badgers,
Winter trail grooming began at 5:00 AM with Dave and Brian on the trail. Due to the lack of new snow and a thin base in the classic tracks, the focus was on renovating the skate lane.
The skate surface is turning out very well for the most part, though some bridging from yesterday’s PistenBully run remains, along with areas of leaves and dirt brought up in spots, especially in turns.
Grooming was completed on the 5K, 10K, Riley’s to the singletrack trailhead, and the Timber Ridge loop, with work currently underway on the 25K.
Cheers,
The Winter Grooming Crew
Report #16
Date: 12/16/2025
Time: 7:45 AM #vasa #crosscountry #snowphotos #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 Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area >> Sunrise Over Swiss. 😍
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Snow Cam 👉 skiswissvalley.com/snow-cam/ #swissvalley #snowphotos #SkiMichiganSunrise Over Swiss. 😍
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FROM Hanson Hills >> ❄️ Cross Country Trail Update ❄️
Lodge and Trails Open 9am!
Fresh corduroy is laid down on Blue, Brown, Yellow, and M-93 Hills this morning.
Wilderness has fresh classic tracks set yesterday—prime conditions to get out and ski!
Tubing Operations resume this weekend!
Downhill Opening December 20th!!! #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan❄️ Cross Country Trail Update ❄️
Lodge and Trails Open 9am!
Fresh corduroy is laid down on Blue, Brown, Yellow, and M-93 Hills this morning.
Wilderness has fresh classic tracks set yesterday—prime conditions to get out and ski!
Tubing Operations resume this weekend!
Downhill Opening December 20th!!!
FROM Mt Brighton >> 🚨Breaking News! 🚨 Chair 4 is officially open! See you on the slopes!
⏰Hours This Week:
Monday - Thursday | 10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday | 10:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday | 9:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday | 9:00am - 9:00pm
Questions? Visit our website: www.mtbrighton.com #mtbrighton #snowphotos #SkiMichigan🚨Breaking News! 🚨 Chair 4 is officially open! See you on the slopes!
⏰Hours This Week:
Monday - Thursday | 10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday | 10:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday | 9:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday | 9:00am - 9:00pm
Questions? Visit our website: www.mtbrighton.com
FROM Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort >> Longer days, longer laps ❄️ We’re back to regular hours 🙌 Monday–Friday | 10am–10pm 💥🏂 #pineknob #snowphotos #SkiMichiganLonger days, longer laps ❄️ We’re back to regular hours 🙌 Monday–Friday | 10am–10pm 💥🏂
FROM Vasa Trail Ski Conditions >> ❄️The PistenBully Has Awakened❄️
From the Groomers-
Greetings Badgers,
With yesterday’s mechanical issues resolved, the grooming team is back on the trail getting everything dialed in for today’s skiing. Last evening, groomer Jim completed a full pass of the entire trail network with a snowmobile and roller to pack down the snow that fell Saturday night and throughout the day Sunday. 👍🏼
This morning, Jim and Glen are out in the PistenBully for Piper’s season debut. They’ve completed the 5K and 10K loops and are currently working their way along the 25K. Corduroy has been set on the Riley’s Connector to Supply Rd.; however, you’ll notice there are no classic tracks on that section.
Additional trail work is needed for the PistenBully to safely fit through that corridor, and that work is scheduled for the coming off-season.
Their report indicates the trail is shaping up nicely and is in good condition, with only a few spots still showing dirt.
Overall, skiing should be fantastic today—if a bit windy. Warmer temperatures are in the forecast over the next few days, and we’ll continue to share grooming updates as conditions evolve.❄️❄️
Cheers,
The Winter Grooming Crew
Grooming Report #15
Date: 12/15/2025
Time: 7:45 AM #vasa #crosscountry #snowphotos #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 Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> Mid winter conditions continue today at the Corner. No new grooming planned today as trails are in really good shape from efforts over the weekend. Open 9 to 5. #forbush #SkiMichigan
FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> 12/15, Wow Snowmageddon at VS for last two days. Thank you Miss Superior for The Lake Affect. John will be grooming the system today. John reports 18 inches of snow in the woods and 6 to 8 inches packed on the trails. Lodge open 7 days a week from 10 am to 4 pm. Volunteers staff the desk Thursday-Sundays. UPDATE: John went through H Trail for the 1st time today. It is very rough. I would avoid that trail until we get more snow. #valleyspur #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan
Turns out when you fill a mountain with Santas, Grinches, and elves, good things happen. Like raising money for Brother Dan's Food Pantry while shredding on a bluebird day. ⛷️🎅
FROM Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area >> We Got Snow … Slopes open everyday 9:30a-9:30p
Bonus Day Pricing until Thursday, December 18th - visit 👉 SkiSwissValley.com #swissvalley #snowphotos #SkiMichigan
FROM Caberfae Peaks >> Good morning and happy Monday!
The lifts will be spinning daily 10 am to 4:30 pm through Dec 24th, 1 pm to 5 pm on Dec 25th, and 10 am to 8 pm Dec 26th through Jan 3rd.
Buy lift tickets in advance and save:
store.caberfaepeaks.com
#caberfaepeaks #snowphotos #SkiMichiganGood morning and happy Monday!
The lifts will be spinning daily 10 am to 4:30 pm through Dec 24th, 1 pm to 5 pm on Dec 25th, and 10 am to 8 pm Dec 26th through Jan 3rd.
Buy lift tickets in advance and save:
store.caberfaepeaks.com
#caberfaepeaks
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