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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 >> The 10th of February and John Cromell is grooming all trails. The lodge will be open. #valleyspur #SkiMichiganThe 10th of February and John Cromell has groomed all trails. The lodge is open and fire is going.
The classic tracks are in great shape and the skate deck has great glide even in the softer (deep snow) areas.
Get out and enjoy the fantastic weather!
❄️❤️⛷️
FROM Hanson Hills >> TUESDAY UPDATE — FEBRUARY 10, 2026
Nordic Trail Report:
Fresh classic tracks are set on Yellow, Brown, Blue, and M-93 Hills. Skate lanes are looking great across the entire trail system, making for solid conditions no matter your style today.
Nordic Tuesday Special:
Enjoy the trails with $13 trail passes every Tuesday.
A great day to get out and ski—see you on the trails! #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganTUESDAY UPDATE — FEBRUARY 10, 2026
Nordic Trail Report:
Fresh classic tracks are set on Yellow, Brown, Blue, and M-93 Hills. Skate lanes are looking great across the entire trail system, making for solid conditions no matter your style today.
Nordic Tuesday Special:
Enjoy the trails with $13 trail passes every Tuesday.
A great day to get out and ski—see you on the trails!
FROM Nub's Nob Ski Area >> It’s the ‘great curly fry debate’ of 2026!
Resort goers all over the Midwest have developed an affinity for curlies… We hear from patrons all the time that Nub’s curly fries take the win 👊 Drop a comment if you agree ❤️
#nubsnob #SkiMichigan
FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Forget Mount Rushmore. Carve your legacy into North Boyne. ⛷️
The Michigan Challenge Series is back this Presidents’ Weekend with the Adgate Trophy Giant Slalom (Feb 14) and Kircher Cup Slalom (Feb 15).
Think you’ve got it? Prove it.
⏰ Registration closes Wednesday, Feb 11 at midnight. #boynemountain #SkiMichigan
FROM The Highlands >> ☘️ March your calendars! Next month's lineup is full of the best spring skiing shenanigans. Tag someone who you think should do the Slush Cup this year!! March Event Details👇
🍻 March 7: Hops n' Highlands
-Michigan craft beer tasting event 🍻
-IFOSH Stein Hoisting Championship 🍺
-Yankee Station Band at Zoo Bar 🎶
☘️ March 13-15: St. Paddy's Day Weekend
-Green beers & Guinness specials 🍀
-Baileys, Guinness & Roe & Co Tasting 🍀
-Slide & Swing Challenge ⛷️⛳
-Kid's Biathlon on Boardwalk 🏂
-Galactic Sherpas at Zoo Bar 🎸
🌊 March 20-22: Ring in Spring
-DJ T Bone on-hill live music
-Aperol Spritz, Fireball, & Corazon Tastings
-Blackrocks Brewery Tasting
-The Remedee at Zoo Bar
-Slush Cup Slushies 💦
Learn more: bit.ly/3ZnqL5J #thehighlands #SkiMichigan
FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> Monday the 9th of February, no new snow, no new grooming. Hard to believe we are heading into a warm up this week. Lodge open. #valleyspur #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganMonday the 9th of February, no new snow, no new grooming. Hard to believe we are heading into a warm up this week. Lodge open.
FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> After a very busy day yesterday, east trails and pines loop were regroomed after the classic race. The west side will get the fresh groom today along with the 240 loop. Conditions continue to be the best ever. Open 9 to 5 today. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday per usual. #forbush #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganAfter a very busy day yesterday, east trails and pines loop were regroomed after the classic race. The west side will get the fresh groom today along with the 240 loop. Conditions continue to be the best ever. Open 9 to 5 today. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday per usual.
FROM Hanson Hills >> MONDAY UPDATE — FEBRUARY 9, 2026
Nordic Trail Update:
Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM. Grooming operations are underway this morning with fresh corduroy being laid on Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, and M-93—great conditions to start the week.
Downhill & Tubing Operations:
Downhill and tubing will resume Friday night (4:00–9:00 PM) for our Friday Night Specials:
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions
Fresh grooming today and Friday night fun right around the corner—see you on the trails. #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #snowphotosMONDAY UPDATE — FEBRUARY 9, 2026
Nordic Trail Update:
Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM. Grooming operations are underway this morning with fresh corduroy being laid on Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, and M-93—great conditions to start the week.
Downhill & Tubing Operations:
Downhill and tubing will resume Friday night (4:00–9:00 PM) for our Friday Night Specials:
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions
Fresh grooming today and Friday night fun right around the corner—see you on the trails.
FROM Nub's Nob Ski Area >> Shout out to these legends 🙌
We couldn’t be more proud of our ski school. These humans are dedicated to passing on skills that inspire lifelong stoke for skiing and riding ❤️
#nubsnob #SkiMichiganShout out to these legends 🙌
We couldn’t be more proud of our ski school. These humans are dedicated to passing on skills that inspire lifelong stoke for skiing and riding ❤️
#nubsnob #skischool #skiinstructor #sharethestoke
FROM Caberfae Peaks >> When your day starts out like this, you know it’s going to be a good one! #caberfaepeaks #snowphotos #caberfaepeakssnow #SkiMichigan
FROM Pine Mountain Ski & Golf Resort >> Soft snow, peaceful views, and a moment to slow down and soak it all in.
Waking up to a quiet, snowy morning at Pine Mountain is pure magic. 🏔️✨ #pinemountain #SkiMichigan
FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Heads or tails, we’re dropping in.
Happy Superbowl◆ Sunday 🏈❄️ #boynemountain #SkiMichigan
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