» EventsTannenbaum Blitzen & Torchlight Parade
The Antrim County community and our guests join together for a holiday buffet, a visit from Santa, Christmas music and children’s activities.
Participants are asked to bring unwrapped gifts to be distributed to local families in need.
December 18
* Schuss Mountains Open for the Season – Day & night; regular schedule until March 14. See hours of operation.
* Cedar River Village Tubing Opens for the Season – Day & night; regular schedule until March 14. See hours of operation.
* Schuss Mountain 40th Anniversary Birthday Party – Includes Free Skiing for Antrim County Residents, cake, appetizers, dinner and drink specials, Torchlight Parade. Party starts at 5:30pm at Ivan’s and Schuss Mountain Slopes.
December 19
* Breakfast with Santa – Enjoy a plated pancake breakfast with Santa from 9-11am in The Lakeview Restaurant. Families bringing in non-perishable food items will receive $1 off each meal (one item must be brought in for each meal discount). Call 800.678.4111 ext. 7100 for reservations.
* Schuss Mountain Night Skiing Begins – Day & night; regular schedule until March 14. See hours of operation.
* Storytime with Santa – 7-8pm in the Lakeview Lobby.
December 20
* Pre-Holiday Rail Jam
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Come to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to experience the beauty of the Hiawatha National Forest through the views of the Valley Spur trail system. Challenge yourself, the trail or take it as a race. No matter what, you will not forget the beauty of your surroundings as you travel through the forests and hills of the Hiawatha National Forest.
Events: Classic or Freestyle in the 24 K BigFoot’s Revenge or Classic in the 12 K Eki Loppett
Start Time /Location: All participants in each of the events need to be ready for a 10:00 am shot gun start at the Valley Spur Ski Lodge.
Finish Location: All events finish back at the Valley Spur Ski Lodge.
Awards: Awards will be given to the top 5 males & females in each of the 3 events. Medals will also be presented to the top 3 males & females in each age division. Award ceremony will be held at the Falling Rock Cafe and Bookstore in following the event at 1:30pm. The Falling Rock Cafe is located on M-28 at the traffic light in Munising, MI. Help thank the cafe for letting us use their facilities. Be sure to order a cup of coffee or latte. Hot soup and sandwiches are also available.
Packet Pickup: Packets will be available for pickup on day of race beginning at 8:00 am till 9:30AM in the Valley Spur Ski Lodge.
Registrations: Registrations will be taken up to 9:30 am on day of race in the Valley Spur Ski Lodge.
Pre-registration is appreciated.
BOYNE will conduct a Thanksgiving Camp at Sunday River Resort in Bethel, ME. Our camp director will be Cary Adgate, Boyne’s Ambassador of Skiing, a two time Olympian and a member of the US Ski Hall of Fame. Cary has assembled an outstanding team of coaches that will make learning fun and effective. In addition, Sunday River provides a number of unique assets that will enhance this quality early season training for the athletes.
As a member of the Boyne Resorts family, Sunday River has the advantage of BOYNE Low-E Fan Guns that have enabled them to open in late October each of the last two season. They have designed the Snowcap Ski Dorm specifically to house youth groups such as the BOYNE Thanksgiving Race Camp. It allows athletes quality socialization when they are not on-snow. In addition to the great facilities, choosing Sunday River enables athletes to use their Boyne Gold Season Pass to access the lifts.
Coaching Staff
Cary Adgate: Camp Director & Head Coach
Christopher Herrmann-Coach
Jennifer Crockett-Coach
Erik Lundteigen-Coach
Ben Crockett-Coach
Location
Sunday River Resort is located in Bethel, ME, approximately 75 miles north of Portland, ME. The resort offers 131 trails spread across eight interconnected mountain peaks, each offering a distinct experience. It is serviced by a network of 18 lifts, including four high speed quads, ensuring easy access to every corner of the resort.
Vertical Rise: 2340 ft.
Summit Elevation: 3,140 ft.
Season: Early November to late April
Average Snowfall: 155 in.
