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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 Crystal Mountain >> A 📸 perfect day. #crystalmountain #snowphotos #crystalmountainsnow #SkiMichigan
FROM Pine Mountain Ski & Golf Resort >> Let’s have ourselves a weekend! Sun is out and we have night skiing tonight and tomorrow ☀️🌙
#PineMountain #SkiMichiganLet’s have ourselves a weekend! Sun is out and we have night skiing tonight and tomorrow ☀️🌙
#PineMountain #SkiandStay #SkiUP
FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> Friday the 27th of February Cromel groomed all trails. Carlson did extra groom on AB and W in hopes it would improve those skate lanes. Shortly after grooming was complete snow began. Get out early for the best conditions before this afternoon's warm up. The lodge is open. #valleyspur #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganFriday the 27th of February Cromel groomed all trails. Carlson did extra groom on AB and W in hopes it would improve those skate lanes. Shortly after grooming was complete snow began. Get out early for the best conditions before this afternoon's warm up. The lodge is open.
FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> West side trails and a few more of the well used trails yesterday on the east side will get the fresh skate and classic groom today. The short warm up today will not hurt the trails much because we have plenty of base. Open at 9. Trails and building close at 5.
We hosted 55 skiers from the Gaylord Middle School Ski Club yesterday after school. They had a great time! #forbush #snowphotos #crosscountry #SkiMichiganWest side trails and a few more of the well used trails yesterday on the east side will get the fresh skate and classic groom today. The short warm up today will not hurt the trails much because we have plenty of base. Open at 9. Trails and building close at 5.
We hosted 55 skiers from the Gaylord Middle School Ski Club yesterday after school. They had a great time!
FROM Hanson Hills >> 🎉❄️ FRIDAY UPDATE — FEBRUARY 27, 2026 ❄️🎉
It’s Friday. The lights come on tonight. Let’s send this season off the right way.
⛷️🔥 FINAL FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL — 4:00–9:00 PM 🔥⛷️
Downhill & Tubing under the lights!
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions
This is the last Friday Night Special of the season — grab your crew and come make it count.
🍔 Snack Bar Update:
Fuel up before or after your laps — we’ve got hot food, warm drinks, and all your favorites rolling while supplies last. Nothing hits better than lodge food after a few cold runs.
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Groomer Dan is out this morning cleaning up skate lanes across the entire trail system and plans to set fresh track on Wilderness later today.
Classic tracks are currently set on:
Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, Green, M-93, and Easy Return.
Conditions are looking solid to start the day.
🏂 Terrain Park Update:
The terrain park has been upgraded — come check out the new features and get some laps in.
Fresh grooming, upgraded park, Friday night lights, and the final weekend ahead. Let’s make it a good one. ❄️ #hansonhills #SkiMichigan🎉❄️ FRIDAY UPDATE — FEBRUARY 27, 2026 ❄️🎉
It’s Friday. The lights come on tonight. Let’s send this season off the right way.
⛷️🔥 FINAL FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL — 4:00–9:00 PM 🔥⛷️
Downhill & Tubing under the lights!
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions
This is the last Friday Night Special of the season — grab your crew and come make it count.
🍔 Snack Bar Update:
Fuel up before or after your laps — we’ve got hot food, warm drinks, and all your favorites rolling while supplies last. Nothing hits better than lodge food after a few cold runs.
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Groomer Dan is out this morning cleaning up skate lanes across the entire trail system and plans to set fresh track on Wilderness later today.
Classic tracks are currently set on:
Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, Green, M-93, and Easy Return.
Conditions are looking solid to start the day.
🏂 Terrain Park Update:
The terrain park has been upgraded — come check out the new features and get some laps in.
Fresh grooming, upgraded park, Friday night lights, and the final weekend ahead. Let’s make it a good one. ❄️
FROM The Highlands >> ❤️ Share the love! Anyone with a valid season pass from ANY Michigan ski resort can ski or ride at The Highlands March 1- March 22, 2026 for just $25 per day—no blackouts.
Plus, $2 from every ticket sold will benefit the Boyne Forever Foundation 🫶 #thehighlands #SkiMichigan
www.highlandsharborsprings.com
Anyone with a valid season pass from ANY Michigan ski resort we are inviting all Michigan season passholders to ride at The Highlands (March 1 - March 23) for just $25 per day—no blackouts.FROM Shanty Creek Resorts >> It’s going to be a good day. #shantycreek #SkiMichiganIt’s going to be a good day.
FROM Caberfae Peaks >> Sunrise over East Peak. Today will be a good one!
Lifts are open 10 am to 9 pm today. #caberfaepeaks #snowphotos #caberfaepeakssnow #SkiMichiganSunrise over East Peak. Today will be a good one!
Lifts are open 10 am to 9 pm today.
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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 Friends of Valley Spur >> Thursday the 26th of February and there is no need to groom. Friday is warm up and then back in the teens for Saturday and Sunday. The lodge is open. #valleyspur #SkiMichigan
FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> Shaping up to be a wonderful 5 day stretch of xc skiing at the corner. We have plenty of snow on the trail system. The brief warm up into the 40s on Friday will be short lived with colder temps returning overnight and into the weekend. The east side trails will get a fresh groom today including the crowd favorite Pines Loop. Need some advice on how to improve your skiing? Head to our website and sign up for a lesson under the ski school tab in the drop down menu. Open at 9. Gates close at 5. #forbush #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganShaping up to be a wonderful 5 day stretch of xc skiing at the corner. We have plenty of snow on the trail system. The brief warm up into the 40s on Friday will be short lived with colder temps returning overnight and into the weekend. The east side trails will get a fresh groom today including the crowd favorite Pines Loop. Need some advice on how to improve your skiing? Head to our website and sign up for a lesson under the ski school tab in the drop down menu. Open at 9. Gates close at 5.
FROM Hanson Hills >> THURSDAY UPDATE — FEBRUARY 26, 2026
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and Trails Open at 9:00 AM
Groomer Dan is rolling out first thing with the PB100, setting fresh classic track and laying corduroy on Red and Jugivny this morning.
👵👴 Senior Thursday Special (65+):
Enjoy the trails for just $13 Trail Passes today.
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing — Final Weekend Ahead
🔥 Friday, February 27 — FINAL Friday Night Special (4:00–9:00 PM)
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions
🎉 Saturday, February 28 — Arauco Community Day | 12:00–4:00 PM
• FREE Tubing (courtesy of Arauco!)
• $10 Lift Tickets
• $10 Rentals
• Snowshoe Poker Run | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🏁 Sunday, March 1 | 12:00–4:00 PM
• $10 Lift Tickets
• $10 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions
• Grayling Ski Team Fundraiser
• Registration: 11:30 AM
• Races Begin: 1:30 PM
• Skim Pond Challenge — 3:00 PM
This is it — the final downhill and tubing weekend of the 2026 season. Let’s close it out strong.
🍔 Snack Bar Update:
We’ll be running food specials while supplies last. This is your last chance to grab your winter favorites before we wrap the season.
See you on the trails and the hill. Let’s make it a great one. ❄️ #hansonhills #SkiMichiganTHURSDAY UPDATE — FEBRUARY 26, 2026
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and Trails Open at 9:00 AM
Groomer Dan is rolling out first thing with the PB100, setting fresh classic track and laying corduroy on Red and Jugivny this morning.
👵👴 Senior Thursday Special (65+):
Enjoy the trails for just $13 Trail Passes today.
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing — Final Weekend Ahead
🔥 Friday, February 27 — FINAL Friday Night Special (4:00–9:00 PM)
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions
🎉 Saturday, February 28 — Arauco Community Day | 12:00–4:00 PM
• FREE Tubing (courtesy of Arauco!)
• $10 Lift Tickets
• $10 Rentals
• Snowshoe Poker Run | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🏁 Sunday, March 1 | 12:00–4:00 PM
• $10 Lift Tickets
• $10 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions
• Grayling Ski Team Fundraiser
• Registration: 11:30 AM
• Races Begin: 1:30 PM
• Skim Pond Challenge — 3:00 PM
This is it — the final downhill and tubing weekend of the 2026 season. Let’s close it out strong.
🍔 Snack Bar Update:
We’ll be running food specials while supplies last. This is your last chance to grab your winter favorites before we wrap the season.
See you on the trails and the hill. Let’s make it a great one. ❄️
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