Tannenbaum 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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Snow is forecast for the weekend. stay tuned to the new website www.abrski.com
The fall has been really pretty. Colors are in full/post peak. September/October have been the months to take care of any last minute trail changes, get the firewood, get rid of dead fallen trees on the trail and mow the trails low for the October snows that often fall here in Big Snow Country. We are now ready for the white stuff!
Widening Rudy’s Shoot for skating
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.
