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Middle Earth Slopestyle & Halfpipe Competition – February 22, 2014

The Middle Earth Snow Series makes a stop at Boyne Highlands Resort to bring you two events in one day.  The day will start with a slopestyle competition in the Challenger Terrain Park.  Skiers and riders will negotiate their way down a course filled with rails, jumps and other features while throwing their best tricks all in an ateempt to impress the judges.  In the late afternoon or maybe early evening the competition will shift to the halfpipe in the Challenger Terrain Park.  Both events are open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages.  All competitors must be a USASA member.

For more information about USASA membership and the Middle Earth Ski & Snowboard Series please visit the USASA Middle Earth page.

Olympian Karly Shorr visit Boyne Highlands

Don’t miss your opportunity to ski or ride on the same slopes as a current Olympian! Karly Shorr who recently returned from Sochi following a sixth place finish in the women’s snowboarding slopestyle. Karly will be riding with competitors from the Middle Earth Snow Series Saturday morning and will be available from 3-4pm in the Main Lodge lobby for autographs and photos

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Crystal Mountain – Family Sundays – March (March 2, 9)

1pm-Close

Sundays – January 5, 12, 26; February 2, 9, 23; March 2, 9, 2014

On select Sundays families receive discounts on lift tickets, standard downhill rental equipment, and mountain activities. Plus, kids eat dinner FREE in the Wild Tomato.

 

Lift Ticket & Rental Equipment Discounts

 

Lift Tickets & Rental Equipment Adult
(18-64)
Teen
(13-17)
Jr/Sr
(7-12/65-79)
Child (6 & Under)/
Superior (80+)
1pm-to-Close Lift Ticket $30 $25 $20 FREE
With Standard Rental $45 $40 $35 $10
Helmet Rental $5 $5 $5 $5

Family Sunday Hours: 1pm-Close; View Current Lift Hours

 

Kids Eat Dinner FREE

Every Family Sunday, kids 6 and under eat dinner in The Wild Tomato for FREE!
Limit one child per paying adult. Ages 6 and under. Only available 5-9 pm. Must show valid Family Sunday lift ticket.

 

Mountain Activity Discounts

Add one or more of the following activities for only $5 per person, per activity with a valid Family Sunday lift ticket.
Indoor Pool Access
Cross-Country Skiing Trail Pass
Cross-Country Ski Rental
Snowshoe Rental
Ice Skate Rental

 

Crystal Spa Specials

Discount Services at Crystal Spa. Call 888.968.7686 ext. 7200 for details.

A 16% adjustable gratuity and 2% service charge will be added to all spa services. Services are subject to availability.

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Ski Michigan Photos – February 2013

Here’s a collection of photos from the February 2013 of skiing and snowboarding on the slopes of Michigan ski areas:


Caberfae Peaks – February 9, 2013
Epic day at the Peaks. Who helped carve up the corduroy this morning?

Indianhead Mountain – February 8, 2013
Great start to the weekend. Come get some!

Crystal Mountain – February 7, 2013
We have absolutely pristine conditions on our 40 km of cross-country ski trails this morning.

ABR Ski Trails – February 5, 2013
What a fun day with 6 inches of new snow and happy skiers. We had the mature adult group of the Elmhurst Ski Club here all day, 46 second graders this mid day and the local all ages Team Gogebic here at 4 PM for practice. Fun to see so many diverse groups…Tomorrow Wed 4 PM the Clydesdales Group!

Treetops Resort – February 2, 2013
Here is one of our guest taking advantage of the “Big Air” Bag. The “Big Air” Bag is officially open at Treetops. For more information on this please call 1-888-873-3867

Caberfae Peaks – February 2, 2013
Cammy’s Park has a new location this season on No. 1, and offers two kickers and two rails.

Crystal Mountain – February 2, 2013
Good luck to all of our USCSA College Racers this weekend! Spectators are welcome – races are happening today and tomorrow.

Cross Country Ski Headquarters – February 2, 2013
The trails are in excellent shape! Groomer Stu has Ginzu groomed all the trails and tracks are freshly set. Come demo new skis or snowshoes for free all day! Fire Grilled Pizza on the sun deck is the lunch special, served piping hot and piled high with delicious cheese and toppings of your choice. What a perfect day to XC ski!!
 
 

Cannonsburg – End-of-Season Deals & Events

Beach Bash

As warmer temperatures begin creeping in on West Michigan, the Cannonsburg season is coming to a close. With that being said, we have some awesome deals on season passes and gear, as well as great events to end the season. Read on for more information!

SEASON PASS SALE & SHOP DISCOUNTS!

Pass Sale

The end-of-season pass sale has begun! Get your individual and family season passes at the absolute lowest prices, starting as low as $179! More information can be found on our website.

We’re having a huge sale in The Shop with most hardgoods and softgoods priced at 40-50% off. This includes jackets, pants, gloves, mittens, skis, snowboards, boots and bindings. Don’t miss out!

END-OF-SEASON EVENTS

Beach Bash Our closing date is Sunday, March 17 at 4pm. Join us Saturday, March 16th for the Neff Beach Bash! Throw on your swim trunks, slap on some sunscreen, grab your skis and boards and come splash around with us! We’ll have a water-themed terrain park, beach volleyball, fruity drinks and plenty of summer-themed fun!

Stay tuned for details on a possible post-season terrain park and our Creek To Peak Challenge Run Series!

Thank you to everyone for skiing and riding at Cannonsburg this winter! We had an amazing season and are saddened to see it have to come to an end. We hope to see you join us for one last weekend of fun!

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