Michigan Ski Blog – Skiing and Snowboarding in Michigan

Snowsports School at Crystal Mountain

The key to getting the most from skiing and snowboarding is expert instruction and Crystal Mountain has some of the best pros in the business. With award winning programs, kid-friendly classes and equipment specifically geared to improve your learning, Crystal is the place not only to learn but excel and advance to the next level. Crystal offers a variety of lessons for all ages and ability levels with all lessons enjoying lift line privileges.

Meet the Team | Beginner Group Ski/Snowboard Lessons
Private Ski/Snowboard Lessons | Lessons for Kids
Race/Freestyle Programs & Camps | Beginner Skiers & Snowboarders
Request a Lesson

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Wintertime Kid’s Programs

Our kids’ programs are recognized as some of the best in the Midwest! Our kid-friendly, specially trained staff cares about your child’s experience. We give parents the confidence that their kids are in good hands and having a great time. Our goal is for your entire family to have fun at Crystal and we offer something for everyone!

Please select one of the links below for more information.

Infants & Toddlers | Ski and Snowboard Lessons
Ski and Snowboard Camps | School Program | Request Program On-line

Note: Lesson programs are subject to minimum participation requirements.

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Crystal Mountain Cross Country Skiing

Looking for some of the best in northern Michigan cross-country skiing trails? Look no further than Crystal Mountain. From gentle treks through the trees to the rolling terrain of our black diamond cross-country skiing trails, Crystal Mountain’s 40+km cross-country skiing trail network provides terrain for all ability levels, from novice to expert. We even have 4K lighted for night skiing.

Meticulously-groomed for both skating and traditional cross-country skiing, these picturesque northern Michigan cross-country skiing trails were rated #1 in Michigan by Michigan Living magazine readers. Crystal Mountain. Your northern Michigan cross-country skiing vacation starts here

View and print PDF of the Crystal Mountain Cross-Country Trail Map.

Click to view a larger image, including the legend.


Crystal is Northern Michigan’s only Fisher Key Nordic Center

 
 

Crystal Mountain Trail Map

View and print a PDF of Crystal Mountain’s Downhill Map.

Click to view and print a PDF Crystal Mountain's Downhill Map
Click to view and print a PDF Crystal Mountain's Downhill Map

Mountain Facts

  • 45 downhill runs; 27 illuminated for night skiing
    (snowboarding allowed on all slopes)
  • Three terrain parks and a super-cross course.
  • Night skiing every night of the week during regular season
  • Nine lifts – including the Crystal Clipper high-speed quad… the fastest lift in northern Michigan powered by renewable wind energy, and our two wonder carpets
  • Ski terrain: Easiest Trails – 25%, More Difficult – 47%, Most Difficult – 28%
  • Average annual snowfall over the last 10 years is 140 inches, and average annual snowfall over the last 20 years has been 130 inches
  • Snowmaking on 98% of terrain, over 126 state-of-the-art snowmaking guns
  • Vertical drop – 375 ft.

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Snowboarding at Crystal Mountain

Crystal Mountain is a popular destination for snowboarders. You can keep track of all the new things Crystal has for snowboarders at the dedicated Crystal Mountain Snowboard website – ridecrystalmountain.com.

Crystal Mountain Snowboard Lessons and Camps

You weren’t born knowing how to ride. You gotta learn it somewhere. And this is the place. Crystal offers lessons, camps, clinics, you name it. So before you try to stick a jump, save some pain and learn it here.

Quick Links
Beginner Group Snowboard Lessons
Private Snowboard Lessons
Lessons & Camps for Kids
Women’s Snowboard Programs

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