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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 >> We are planning a full system groom for the last weekend day of the Holiday Stretch. Take advantage of the wintry wooded landscape and groomed trails.
Open 9 to 5. #forbush #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganWe are planning a full system groom for the last weekend day of the Holiday Stretch. Take advantage of the wintry wooded landscape and groomed trails.
Open 9 to 5.
FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> What a magical night for the inaugural Forbush Moonlight Snowshoe 5k! ❄️🌕
25 racers strapped on their headlamps and hit the Nordic trail system, winding through the Crybaby trail and Pines connector. We wrapped up the evening the best way possible: a roaring bonfire, Barb’s famous cookies, and plenty of hot chocolate.
A huge congratulations to our top finishers: 🏆 Patrick Howard (Male Overall Winner - 20:17) 🏆 Meagan Rinck (Female Overall Winner - 28:44)
A special shoutout to Tom from Tubbs Snowshoes for the support and for gifting two lucky finishers a brand-new pair of Wayfinder snowshoes!
Thank you to everyone who braved the Michigan winter night to make this event a success. See you at the next one! 🌲✨
Results at: forbushcorner.com/snowshoeResults2026.html #forbush #SkiMichiganWhat a magical night for the inaugural Forbush Moonlight Snowshoe 5k! ❄️🌕
25 racers strapped on their headlamps and hit the Nordic trail system, winding through the Crybaby trail and Pines connector. We wrapped up the evening the best way possible: a roaring bonfire, Barb’s famous cookies, and plenty of hot chocolate.
A huge congratulations to our top finishers: 🏆 Patrick Howard (Male Overall Winner - 20:17) 🏆 Meagan Rinck (Female Overall Winner - 28:44)
A special shoutout to Tom from Tubbs Snowshoes for the support and for gifting two lucky finishers a brand-new pair of Wayfinder snowshoes!
Thank you to everyone who braved the Michigan winter night to make this event a success. See you at the next one! 🌲✨
Results at: forbushcorner.com/snowshoeResults2026.html
#ForbushCorners #SnowshoeRacing #MichiganWinter #TubbsSnowshoes #NightRace
FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> 1/4, at least 6 inches of new snow being rolled in and tracked. The whole system should be done by 11am. Lodge open. See you on the trails. #valleyspur #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan
FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> Take a ride with Magnus and John Cromell #valleyspur #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan
FROM Nub's Nob Ski Area >> We want to say thank you to everyone who joined us on the slopes this holiday season. You’re choice in skiing and riding with us means the world ❤️
As a reminder, we are back to normal operating hours, there will be no night skiing tonight 🤙
Ski ya soon!
#nubsnob #SkiMichiganWe want to say thank you to everyone who joined us on the slopes this holiday season. You’re choice in skiing and riding with us means the world ❤️
As a reminder, we are back to normal operating hours, there will be no night skiing tonight 🤙
Ski ya soon!
#nubsnob #thankyou #skiseason #northernmichigan
FROM Hanson Hills >> ❄️ Update for Today at Hanson Hills ❄️
Lodge & Trails open at 9am
Nordic Trail Report
Fresh combing this morning on Yellow, Brown, Blue, M-93, and the Novice Loop.
Smooth skate lanes and great winter coverage across the system.
Fat Bike Trail
🚴♂️ Firm, fast, and ready to ride.
Snowshoe Trails
👣 Epic conditions in the woods quiet, snowy, and ideal for exploring.
Downhill Skiing & Tubing
🎿🛷 Open today from 11am–5pm
Snow Sports School 🎿🏂
Looking to learn or level up?
Our Snow Sports School offers ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and abilities — from first-timers to confidence builders.
📞 Call 989-348-9266 for lesson information and availability.
Photo: Finally caught some fat bike riders in the wild! Proof they do exist and they’re loving these perfect trail conditions #hansonhills #SkiMichigan❄️ Update for Today at Hanson Hills ❄️
Lodge & Trails open at 9am
Nordic Trail Report
Fresh combing this morning on Yellow, Brown, Blue, M-93, and the Novice Loop.
Smooth skate lanes and great winter coverage across the system.
Fat Bike Trail
🚴♂️ Firm, fast, and ready to ride.
Snowshoe Trails
👣 Epic conditions in the woods quiet, snowy, and ideal for exploring.
Downhill Skiing & Tubing
🎿🛷 Open today from 11am–5pm
Snow Sports School 🎿🏂
Looking to learn or level up?
Our Snow Sports School offers ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and abilities — from first-timers to confidence builders.
📞 Call 989-348-9266 for lesson information and availability.
Photo: Finally caught some fat bike riders in the wild! Proof they do exist and they’re loving these perfect trail conditions
FROM The Highlands >> 🌛 Bright lights, late nights! Slopes After Sundown deals kickoff on Wednesday, January 7! Ski under the stars every Wednesday and Thursday from 5–9 PM for $25, plus enjoy these deals 👇
-Rentals: $15
-Food Market: $5 Beers, $5 Pizza Slices, 40% off Large Pizzas
-Brew Bar: $5 Beers
-Slopeside Lounge: $5 Beer, ½ off Apps.
Shot 100% on @gopro #thehighlands #SkiMichigan
FROM Caberfae Peaks >> The Après-ski vibes were level 💯 today!
Thanks to everyone who came out for another amazing day of skiing and boarding! #caberfaepeaks #SkiMichigan
FROM Nub's Nob Ski Area >> Our Cross Country ski trails are in excellent shape right now!
There are many ways to enjoy your time at Nub’s. From downhill skiing and riding, to snowshoeing and cross country skiing, we’ve got you covered 🤙 #nubsnob #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan
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