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Treetops Resort Ski Lodging

Treetops features 238 guest rooms, including standard and deluxe hotel rooms and two- and three-bedroom condominiums. Nearly every room takes advantage of our majestic setting and offers sweeping vistas of ski hills, golf courses, pristine woods or wetlands.

Comfy, cozy Lodge rooms with a host of creature comforts.
The Lodge features a lobby that’s the perfect place to relax in cozy furniture — whether you’re next to the fireplace or watching the large-screen TV.

Please contact our reservation department by calling 1-888-TREETOPS (1-888- 873-3867). You may also make an online reservation by clicking here.

All rooms in the Lodge are non-smoking rooms offering a coffee maker, iron and ironing board. These rooms are comfortable living spaces with digital cable and high-speed Internet access.

Lodge Queen
Our Lodge Queen room is a deluxe room with two queen size beds, a sitting area, small refrigerator, microwave, DVD player, internet access and a jet tub.

Lodge King
Our Lodge King room offers one king size bed, a sitting area, small refrigerator, microwave, internet access and a jet tub.

You’ll really get into our Inn rooms!
The Inn offers spacious rooms with two lobby areas that both offer flat panel TV’s, snuggly leather furniture and rustic accents.

You’ll have plenty of room to relax with your family, challenge them to a game of chess or checkers or join them in the game room. The Inn features an Internet Café and an indoor heated pool.

Standard Inn
Our Standard Inn room offers two double size beds. All rooms offer a patio or balcony.

Inn Deluxe
Our Inn Deluxe room has two queen size beds, a small sitting area, and a small refrigerator.

Get away but take all the creature comforts with you! Check out our condominiums and townhouses.

Our condominiums and townhouses, located 3.5 miles north of our main resort property, overlook the spectacular “Premier” golf course, designed by Tom Fazio.

Townhouses are located on the number four fairway of the “Tradition” course, designed by our very own Rick Smith.

Condominiums
We offer two, and three bedroom condominiums, and three bedroom townhouses. All units are smartly appointed and host full kitchens, dining rooms and inviting living rooms complete with gas fireplaces. Each unit offers various types of bed configurations so you get the perfect fit. Condominiums have a new affordable price structure and can be utilized in any golf or ski package!

Oh, la-la — Chalets!
Our chalets are located on the main property complex just a short distance from our ski slopes. There are six individual free-standing buildings situated in a semi-circle on a hill overlooking their own putting green.

Chalet rooms offer two queen size beds.

Efficiency rooms offer a sitting area, small refrigerators, microwave, and a two-burner stovetop.

Lodging Guarantee/Cancellation Policy:
MasterCard, Visa and American Express are accepted. Room reservations require a one night deposit including tax, package reservations require a deposit of $100 per person at the time the reservation is made. We realize that plans change and you may need to cancel your reservation. To avoid possible cancellation fees, deposits are refundable if cancelled seven (7) days prior to your arrival (fourteen days prior to holidays). We regret that we are unable to refund unused portions of packages.

Please contact our reservation department by calling 1-888-TREETOPS (1-888- 873-3867). You may also make an online reservation by clicking here.

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Pine Cone Accommodations – Gaylord – WINTER Specials!

WINTER SPECIALS: Cabins starting at only $100 per night and Motel Rooms starting at only $50 per night. Contact our office today to Book Your Stay! (866) 731-1887

The Gaylord Area boasts countless recreational opportunities, be it golf, skiing, hiking, fly fishing, canoeing, or snowmobiling. When you visit our beautiful north country, why not treat yourself to the comfort and relaxation of one of our vacation rental properties. Pine Cone Accommodations will take care of your exact needs, no matter what size your group. We Start Your Vacation Before You Do!

Pine Cone Accommodations
693 Charles Brink Road
Gaylord, MI 49734
1-866-731-1887

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WWW.SkiWalking.com Owner/Founder Recognized By Cross Country Skier Magazine

Pete Edwards, the Owner and Founder of www.SkiWalking.com LLC and the American Nordic Walking System, has been named a Nordic Walking Evangelist by Cross Country Skier Magazine.

The November 2011 issue of Cross Country Skier Magazine credits Edwards for being an outspoken advocate of proper Nordic walking technique and well-designed Nordic Walking Poles. Edwards bases his opinions on 30 years of coaching runners and skiers. Edwards knows what works best biomechanically for both running and skiing. As a certified Nordic walking instructor he then blended the best of walking, running, downhill skiing and cross country skiing into an effective and logical teaching system called the American Nordic Walking System. Edwards’ teaching system provides a variety of intensity and exertion levels allowing individuals of all ages and all fitness levels to zero in on the ideal option for their specific needs.

Logical instruction and quality poles are the keys to success according to Edwards. With over 10 million Europeans enjoying the many benefits of Nordic Walking it is only a matter of time before Americans of all ages and fitness levels catch on to this effective way to turbo charge the average walking campaign. Not only do properly fit Nordic Walking Poles help to burn more calories than regular walking they also help everyone to automatically walk with a super straight back – better walking posture is biomechanically a good thing. This improved walking posture when combined with the unique 4-Wheel-Drive type action of walking with poles helps to radically reduce the stress to the shins, knees, hips and back. Nordic Walking is low impact and yet provides a highly effective workout – burning more calories and working more muscle groups than regular walking.

Edwards claims that his 100% positive satisfaction ratings would be impossible to achieve if he compromised his believes and put credibility on inferior 2-piece and 3-piece collapsible poles equipped with cheap and flimsy twist-lock and flip-lock systems. Edwards hears daily from individuals that can’t get their new collapsible poles, purchased from other sources, to lock into place. Edwards is adamant about seniors and those with balance problems avoiding collapsible, adjustable length and telescoping poles. As any good ski coach knows one-piece poles will always prove to be safer, lighter and much more durable than 2-piece and 3-piece collapsible poles despite all the marketing hype touting their supposed benefits. In every situation quality one-piece poles that are sized correctly will prove superior – ask any downhill or cross country skier. Edwards also offers the largest size range of one-piece walking poles in North America.

Edwards receives thank you emails and thank you cards every day from happy customers. He has collected hundreds of amazing success stories. His SWIX and EXEL Nordic walking Poles are enabling thousands of his customers to walk more effectively and comfortably. Many of Edwards customers have replaced their canes and/or walkers with his one-piece Nordic walking poles. And during this holiday season Edwards is grateful he is able to help others to get out walking and lead healthier lives. He continues to donate hundreds of his quality Nordic walking poles to Wounded Warrior Programs at Walter Reed, Fort Lewis/Madigan/McChord, Fort Carson, Vicenza in Italy and Kaiserslautern Military Community in Germany.

According to Nick Mahood, SWIX USA Nordic Walking Director, ‘Pete Edwards, The American Nordic Walking System and SkiWalking.com’s owner/founder/coach, has single handedly introduced thousands of Americans to Nordic Walking through his enthusiastic Nordic walking clinics! I have no doubt that Edwards is the #1 retailer of Nordic walking poles in the USA! You can quote me on that!’

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