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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
FROM Treetops Resort >> Fresh corduroy + blue skies = Family Fun in the Sun We will close the hill this week to continue preparing for the holidays and will re-open (and remain open) this Friday 4pm-8pm. • Friday 4pm-8pm • Saturday 12/20-Thursday 12/25 10am-5pm • Friday 12/26-Saturday 1/3 10am-8pm #treetops#snowphotos#SkiMichigan... See MoreSee Less
FROM Anderson Bluffs & River Trails Foundation Inc. >> Several of our snowshoe loops are open, cleared, and packed including the Cabin Trail (y-shaped out and back), Cedar Loop (orange), Bear Paw Loop (red), Meadow Loop (green, partial). The snowshoe trails are well marked with ribbons coordinating to the trail color. The highlighted map shows the open trails. The entrance to the snowshoe trails is just before the woodshed on the west side heading south from the chalet before the practice loop. The green Meadow Loop is accessible on the east side of the practice loop along the woods/fence. We have snowshoes for rent. Enjoy the trails! #abrtrails#crosscountry#snowphotos#SkiMichigan... See MoreSee Less
FROM Vasa Trail Ski Conditions >> From the Groomers❄️- Greetings Badgers, Groomers Randy and Brian are getting a later start than usual this morning due to the winter weather advisory, with lake-effect snow and strong winds expected to continue into early afternoon. Timing today’s groom will help maximize packing of the falling snow and keep it on the trail rather than blowing into the woods. While today’s work is being done with snowmobiles, groomers Glen and Dave took Piper the PistenBully out for a test run yesterday and found that it was still pulling up a fair amount of dirt from beneath the tracks. As a result, they’re holding off for now, though all signs point to being closer to a PistenBully groom thanks to the weather and winter conditions so far this season. And finally—thank you to everyone who stopped by yesterday’s Vasa Open House! A big thanks to our volunteer cookie bakers and all who helped create such a festive atmosphere. Cheers, The Winter Grooming Crew❄️ Report #14 Date: 12/14/2025 Time: 8:00 AM #vasa #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan ... See MoreSee Less
FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> 12/14 lots of snow received. John will be grooming. Warmer temps today so the woods will be beautiful. Take pictures and share with us. #valleyspur#SkiMichigan12/14 lots of snow received. John will be grooming. Warmer temps today so the woods will be beautiful. Take pictures and share with us. The Lake Affect Snow just kept coming. John lost the battle to keep up with the snow today. We asked for more snow and we got it. ... See MoreSee Less
FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> The fall cold and snow and consistent grooming are creating a solid trail system for winter. Pines connector and loop will get a fresh grooming this morning with additional trails on east and west, groomers choice. Check out Nordic Pulse on our website for the latest. Thanks to all the racers for participating in yesterday’s opener! #forbush #crosscountry#snowphotos#SkiMichiganThe fall cold and snow and consistent grooming are creating a solid trail system for winter. Pines connector and loop will get a fresh grooming this morning with additional trails on east and west, groomers choice. Check out Nordic Pulse on our website for the latest. Thanks to all the racers for participating in yesterday’s opener! ... See MoreSee Less
FROM Hanson Hills >> 🥶❄️ YES… IT’S COLD. IT’S WINTER. AND TUBING IS STILL AWESOME. ❄️🛷 If it were warm, we’d be worried. Bundle up and come slide anyway — tubing is open at Hanson Hills! We’re running 1-hour tubing sessions from 11am–5pm, with plenty of chances to laugh, slide, and warm up between runs. 🕒 Session Times: • 11:00am – 12:00pm • 12:15pm – 1:15pm • 1:30pm – 2:30pm • 2:45pm – 3:45pm • 4:00pm – 5:00pm 📞 Reserve Ahead or Just Show Up! Call 989-348-9266 or book online to lock in your spot. Walk-ins welcome — first come, first served. 🎟️ Guests: Please stop into the Main Lodge 10–15 minutes before your session to pick up your tickets. 🍔☕ Cold Outside = Snack Bar Season Hot chocolate that actually warms you up, hamburgers, and winter comfort food that hits different after a few runs down the hill. It’s winter. It’s cold. That’s the point. 👉 Dress warm, bring the family, and come tubing at Hanson Hills! #hansonhills#snowphotos#SkiMichigan... See MoreSee Less
FROM Snow Snake Ski and Golf >> Soon. Folks have been asking when the expansion will be open. Soon. Snow guns are blowing and we are itching to open new terrain as much as you. But first, we need to name the new terrain. Best suggestion will get a free world famous Snow Snake donut. #snowsnake#snowphotos#SkiMichigan... See MoreSee Less
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 trail passes at 29 participating ski areas, plus additional discounts on the slopes and in Michigan ski shops. MSIA charges $30 for the passport; $25 covers operating expenses and $5 goes to MIsnow, a new charitable organization that helps get underprivileged kids out on our slopes & trails in the winter. MIsnow also works to preserve the strong cultural past of Michigan skiing and protect its future with sustainability education.
In addition to the lift tickets donated by the participating ski areas, Cold is Cool Passport also includes a coupon for 20% off a helmet purchase and $20 off the purchase of $100 at participating ski shops across the state. Some ski areas have also included coupons for equipment rental and free or discounted lessons.
The Passport is an app to download on your phone, making it contactless at the lift ticket window.
Once the application is complete, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download the app.
To get a lift ticket, you will bring your child and your phone (or other device that you have loaded the app on) to the ski area. Show the offer you want to redeem to the ticket attendant and press the redeem button to receive your child’s lift ticket or other offer in the Cold is Cool App. It’s that simple!
CHECK YOUR PASSPORT APP FOR EXCLUSION DATES AND THE SKI AREA’S WEBSITE before heading to the slopes. Know before you go!
You can also show proof of grade at a participating ski shop and gain instant access to the Cold is Cool App. No need to wait for MSIA’s approval or upload proof of grade!
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: 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, activity reservations, or to learn additional information. Call 231-378-2238 . Rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Discounted rentals are available between 12pm – 4pm:
Ice Skating – $12 per person for 1-hour rental ($10 per rental from 12pm – 4pm). Skating rink is open from 10am – 9pm.
Fat Tire Snow Bikes – $20 per person for 1-hour rental ($18 per rental from 12pm – 4pm). Biking is available from 9am – 5pm.
Snowshoeing – $15 per person for 1-hour rental ($13 per rental from 12pm – 4pm). Snowshoeing is available from 9am – 5pm.
10am – 11am: Fat Tire Bike Tour – $30 per person includes tour and rental; $15 per person with their own fat tire bike (includes trail pass for the day). Must be at least 12 years old. Tour rides at a moderate pace. Reserve your spot by calling 231-378-2238.
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 up to four people. Start times are every five minutes in groups up to four people.
Event Location: Cross Country Center
Check-In: Held at the Cross Country Center located near the Learning Center between 12:30 – 2:30pm on day of event.