Free Lessons
Winter Trails Day offers children and adults new to snow sports the chance to try cross country skiing for FREE, and to discover the great fitness and social benefits with this easy-to-learn winter sport. This free 1-hour clinic includes a lesson and rental equipment.
Time: Begins at 1pm. Clinic is 1-hour.
Only 16 spaces available! Advanced reservations are required. Sign up begins December 1, 2023. Please call the Cross Country Center to register, 888-968-7686 ext. 4150.
Save on Nordic Skiing
If you’re already comfortable on a pair of Nordic skis, enjoy 50% off equipment rentals and trail passes on January 6! Visit the Cross Country Center to get started.
*Cross Country skiing is weather dependent. If our trails need more snow, please join us at the Cross Country Learning Center to learn more about Nordic skiing!
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Grab the girls and hit the slopes! Crystal Mountain will be featuring a Women’s Ski Clinic led by Lisa Densmore, a widely acclaimed coach, instructor and ski racer, and assisted by Crystal Mountain’s top female instructors.
Participants of the Women’s Ski Clinic will enjoy:
• Ski clinics with Lisa Densmore and Crystal Mountain’s top women instructors
• Two days of lift tickets for Saturday and Sunday, January 10-11, 2015
• Two lunches
• Saturday cocktail reception
Clinic Itinerary
Saturday, January 10
8am: Check-in at Arctic Bay
8:30am: Welcome, “Trends in Ski Gear” presentation by Lisa Densmore
9am: Groups proceed to ski demo area
9:30am: On-hill skiing
11am: On-hill video
11:30am: Indoor video analysis
Noon: Lunch
Noon: Switch demo skis
1pm: On-hill skiing
2:30pm: On-hill video
3pm: Indoor video analysis
3:30pm: Return demo skis
5pm: Apres-ski “Boot Camp” panel, party & Cocktail Reception – Lisa moderates a panel with boot experts. Participants are encouraged to discuss boot fittings, technology, styling and performance.
7pm: Dinner with Lisa Densmore in the Thistle Pub & Grille*
*Dinner with Lisa Densmore is optional and is not included in the program price.
Sunday, January 11
8:30am: Presentation: “Skiing Gates 101”
9am: Groups proceed to ski demo area
9:30am: On-hill skiing
11am: On-hill video
11:30am: Indoor video analysis
Noon: Lunch
Noon: Switch demo skis
1pm: On-hill skiing
2:30pm: On-hill video
3pm: Indoor video analysis
3:30pm: Return demo skis. Farewell apres-ski party, Poster-signing, Door prizes.
Clinic Cost
Saturday and Sunday:
• $466 per person
• $366 per Season Passholder
Saturday Only:
• $246 per person
Sunday Only:
• $220 per person
When booking your clinic, please inform your Reservation Agent if you are a Season Passholder
Reservations are required for the clinic.
Please call (855) 995-5146 to reserve your spot today!
Lodging Specials
All clinic participants are eligible for reduced room rates from January 9-January 11, with rates starting at $179 per unit, per night.
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More News From Crystal Mountain Resort
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.
1pm: Cross Country Presentation – Meet at the Cross Country Learning Center. Free to join!
2pm: Snowshoeing Presentation – Meet at Park at Water’s Edge. Free to join!
3pm: Adults & Kids Ski and Snowboard Presentation – Meet at the Learning Area outside the Mountain Adventure Zone. Free to join!
Enjoy
12 – 4pm: Scavenger Hunt – Pick up clues at the Park at Water’s Edge. Free to participate!
Experience
Call or visit the Park at Water’s Edge for rentals, to reserve your space or to learn additional information. Call 231-378-2238 . Rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ice Skating – $12 per person for 1-hour rental.
Fat Tire Snow Bikes – $20 per person for 1-hour rental.
Snowshoeing – $15 per person for 1-hour rental.
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Fat Chance is the staple of fat biking in Northern Michigan, and is back again for another legendary race at Crystal Mountain with new and familiar faces.
We return to the new course we featured last year at our new Cross-Country Center. The course will offer 360 degree viewing for spectators. The 90-minute race will have single sections to break up the pack and add some excitement to the race! Helmets are required for rider safety.
Unfortunately, we had to cancel the 2023 race due to weather conditions, so this is everyone’s chance for redemption! Even if Mother Nature doesn’t deliver… we have a plan B, so this race is happening rain or shine, snow or dirt.
All races start at 9am.
Registration
All registration includes chip timing, race bib, and a coupon for a post-ride beverage and chili or soup.
Early Bird Registration (November 12 – 26, 2023): $40 per rider.
Cost goes up to $50 beginning November 27, 2023. Day-of registration is not available.
Online registration will close at Noon on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Registration Opens November 12 »
Packet pick-up will be held beginning at 3pm at the Park at Water’s Edge on Friday, January 26, 2024. See Resort Map »
Cash Prizes, Medals & Awards
A cash prize and medal will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each 90-minute category. Plus there will be plenty of swag from Crystal Mountain, Iron Fish , and Kona Bikes . Awards, medals and swag can be picked up at the Park at Water’s Edge on the day-of the race or will be mailed to racers.
90-minute categories:
- Men’s Open
- Women’s Open
- Men’s Master (45+)
- Women’s Master (45+)
45-minute categories:
- Men’s Race (All Ages)
- Women’s Race (All Ages)
The Fat Chance Fat Tire Bike Race is part of Short’s Brewing Fat Bike Series. Learn more about the series »
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