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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 Friends of Valley Spur >> Tuesday the 3rd of February and John Cromell has groomed all trails except DW and Stairway. Those are the trails that the crew is working on today to remove low hanging tree limbs. Snow is currently falling. The lodge is open. #valleyspur #SkiMichigan
FROM Hanson Hills >> ❄️ TUESDAY UPDATE — FEBRUARY 3, 2026 ❄️
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
Lodge and trails open 9am
We picked up 2 inches of fresh fluff overnight! The PB100 is out, setting fresh classic tracks and combing the skate deck on Red, Brown, Yellow, and Easy Return. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic ski day.
🎟️ Nordic Tuesday Special:
Enjoy the trails today with a $13 Nordic trail pass.
Fresh snow, fresh grooming, and a great midweek deal—see you on the trails! #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan❄️ TUESDAY UPDATE — FEBRUARY 3, 2026 ❄️
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
Lodge and trails open 9am
We picked up 2 inches of fresh fluff overnight! The PB100 is out, setting fresh classic tracks and combing the skate deck on Red, Brown, Yellow, and Easy Return. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic ski day.
🎟️ Nordic Tuesday Special:
Enjoy the trails today with a $13 Nordic trail pass.
Fresh snow, fresh grooming, and a great midweek deal—see you on the trails!
FROM Caberfae Peaks >> More from the Best Weekend Ever!
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FROM Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort >> Real memories are created up north.
Great skiing, live music, delicious food, warm lodging ➡️ plan your President's Day long weekend at the hill!
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FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> Gary, Terry, Joe, Dave and 2 Johns ready to take on the Forest. Thanks guys for getting the limbs and branches that need to go. #valleyspur #SkiMichigan
FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> 2/2, trails have been groomed. There is a work bee going on the trails cutting back branches and limbs. The lodge is open. #valleyspur #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan2/2, trails have been groomed. There is a work bee going on the trails cutting back branches and limbs. The lodge is open.
FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> Some light snow moving through now, shaping up to be another nice day to get out and ski. Trails are in great shape, several east side trails will get a fresh groom along with the green trail on the west side. Open at 9. Gates close at 5. #forbush #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganSome light snow moving through now, shaping up to be another nice day to get out and ski. Trails are in great shape, several east side trails will get a fresh groom along with the green trail on the west side. Open at 9. Gates close at 5.
FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> What does Boyne Mountain and Punxsutawney Phil have in common? EXTENDING WINTER BABY. Phil's talking 6 weeks, we're riding til Memorial Day. 🎿😤❄️ #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichigan
FROM Caberfae Peaks >> The best sunsets happen at The Peaks.
Thank you for an amazing weekend!
#caberfaepeaks #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 Pine Mountain Ski & Golf Resort >> Pine Mountain Condition Report
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
* Snow Report: We’re all set, 100% open! We’ve got a great base of about 3 feet on the groomed runs. The morning snowfall has given our skiable area a fresh coat of natural snow, and it’s also made our glades and tree runs even better.
* Lift Hours: Panorama - 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
* Weather: Light flurries to start the day, with temperatures staying in the mid-20s from opening to closing.
The Upper Terrain Park will be open this weekend! Come on out and enjoy some of the best conditions we’ve had in years. #pinemountain #snowphotos #SkiMichiganPine Mountain Condition Report
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
* Snow Report: We’re all set, 100% open! We’ve got a great base of about 3 feet on the groomed runs. The morning snowfall has given our skiable area a fresh coat of natural snow, and it’s also made our glades and tree runs even better.
* Lift Hours: Panorama - 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
* Weather: Light flurries to start the day, with temperatures staying in the mid-20s from opening to closing.
The Upper Terrain Park will be open this weekend! Come on out and enjoy some of the best conditions we’ve had in years.
FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> It’s been a pleasure to post that all of our trails have 100% coverage pretty much all winter long. Temps are chilly again but moderating as the day goes on. East and west side trails get the fresh groom today. Pines loop was recently groomed and is in great shape as well. Open at 9. Gates close at 5pm. #forbush #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganIt’s been a pleasure to post that all of our trails have 100% coverage pretty much all winter long. Temps are chilly again but moderating as the day goes on. East and west side trails get the fresh groom today. Pines loop was recently groomed and is in great shape as well. Open at 9. Gates close at 5pm.
FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> Blue skies, fast trails, and fresh cookies! ☀️🎿
We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful morning for the Forbush Freestyle. The grooming was top-tier, and the competition was even hotter!
🔥 Highlight of the day: A literal PHOTO FINISH in the 5k! Ava Higley and Walter Armstrong battled it out to the millisecond, both finishing at 17:26.
🏆 15k Overall Winners:
Male: Ryan Harris (45:17)
Female: Rebecca Davis (52:27)
Huge shoutout to everyone who tackled the Westside, Crybaby, Roller Coaster, and the Badlands today. You earned every bit of those famous chocolate chip cookies at the finish! 🍪 #forbush #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganBlue skies, fast trails, and fresh cookies! ☀️🎿
We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful morning for the Forbush Freestyle. The grooming was top-tier, and the competition was even hotter!
🔥 Highlight of the day: A literal PHOTO FINISH in the 5k! Ava Higley and Walter Armstrong battled it out to the millisecond, both finishing at 17:26.
🏆 15k Overall Winners:
Male: Ryan Harris (45:17)
Female: Rebecca Davis (52:27)
Huge shoutout to everyone who tackled the Westside, Crybaby, Roller Coaster, and the Badlands today. You earned every bit of those famous chocolate chip cookies at the finish! 🍪
Check out the full results below.
5K: forbushcorner.com/R013126HB.htm
15K forbushcorner.com/R013126HBa.htm
#ForbushCornerNordic #CrossCountrySkiing #ForbushFreestyle #SkiMichigan #NordicRacing #PhotoFinish
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