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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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Five-Time Olympian Visits Ski Brule
Five-Time Olympian Visits Ski Brule
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IRON RIVER, MI (WJFW) - Nick Baumgartner, a five-time Olympian representing Team USA in Snowboarding visited Ski Brule to thank his home community. Before the last Olympics, Baumgartner had expectedFROM Cross Country Ski Headquarters >> Cross Country Skiers are the heartiest bunch!! Nothing beats the cold like XC skiing, stein holding, German fare, and of course, German Dave! Join us today at Bavarian Ski Festival! #xcheadquarters #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan
FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> Another arctic day in store for us today. The whole system was groomed yesterday, and since it did not snow much and skier traffic was light, just a few of the east trails will get a fresh groom this early morning. Check Nordic Pulse a little later for the latest. Open at 9. Gates close at 5. #forbush #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganAnother arctic day in store for us today. The whole system was groomed yesterday, and since it did not snow much and skier traffic was light, just a few of the east trails will get a fresh groom this early morning. Check Nordic Pulse a little later for the latest. Open at 9. Gates close at 5.
FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> 1/24, John reports the following trails have been groomed this morning: A, B, W, Y, V up Stairway to Skaters Heaven. Then the Diesel Exhaust froze up. Good news the lodge is open. #valleyspur #SkiMichigan
FROM Hanson Hills >> Weather-Related Closure Update
Saturday | January 24, 2026
Due to the ongoing Extreme Cold Warning in our area, all winter operations remain closed today, Saturday, January 24th, including Nordic, Downhill, and Tubing operations.
The extreme cold and dangerous windchill continue to create unsafe conditions for both our staff and guests. The safety of our employees and customers remains our top priority, and this decision is made with that in mind.
We are continuing to monitor conditions closely and will share an update regarding Sunday operations as soon as a decision is made.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support during this weather event. #hansonhills #SkiMichiganWeather-Related Closure Update
Saturday | January 24, 2026
Due to the ongoing Extreme Cold Warning in our area, all winter operations remain closed today, Saturday, January 24th, including Nordic, Downhill, and Tubing operations.
The extreme cold and dangerous windchill continue to create unsafe conditions for both our staff and guests. The safety of our employees and customers remains our top priority, and this decision is made with that in mind.
We are continuing to monitor conditions closely and will share an update regarding Sunday operations as soon as a decision is made.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support during this weather event.
FROM The Highlands >> 🥂 Happy Anniversary Weekend! Come inside, grab a hot drink, and see all the wonderful offerings from local vendors at the Winter Market from 11 AM - 6 PM. Cheers! 🥂 #thehighlands #SkiMichigan🥂 Happy Anniversary Weekend! Come inside, grab a hot drink, and see all the wonderful offerings from local vendors at the Winter Market from 11 AM - 6 PM. Cheers! 🥂
FROM Caberfae Peaks >> 30” of new snow in the last 11 days!
For those willing to brave the cold temps, they will be rewarded with incredible snow conditions and uncrowded slopes.
Lifts are open 9am to 8pm today (1/24). #caberfaepeaks #snowphotos #caberfaepeakssnow #SkiMichigan30” of new snow in the last 11 days!
For those willing to brave the cold temps, they will be rewarded with incredible snow conditions and uncrowded slopes.
Lifts are open 9am to 8pm today (1/24).
FROM Caberfae Peaks >> It may be cold, but it sure is beautiful!
Bundle up, take breaks, eat Cabby fries, repeat.
#caberfaepeaks
Lifts are open until 8 pm tonight (1/23) #caberfaepeaks #SkiMichigan
FROM Snow Snake Ski and Golf >> Operations Update:
Friday, 1/23, ski and board hours have been shortened to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday After School Program for 1/23 is canceled and will be rescheduled for 2/20.
Friday After Work Program for 1/23 is canceled and will be rescheduled for 2/20.
Friday, 1/23, snow tubing will be closed. Snow tubing will reopen on 1/24.
For more information, please visit our website. snowsnake.net/ #snowsnake #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 The Highlands >> ❄️ Stay warm and cover up today, it's brisk! Chairlifts will be spinning until 4:30 PM today. Thank you for your understanding! #thehighlands #SkiMichigan❄️ Stay warm and cover up today, it's brisk! Chairlifts will be spinning until 4:30 PM today. Thank you for your understanding!
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