Buck Chairlift Dedication Ceremony & Celebration opens the Holidays at Crystal Mountain.
Countless hours of work since last spring and an abundance of snow over the last month will culminate in a celebration on Friday, December 20 (3-7pm) as Crystal Mountain officially dedicates the new Buck Quad Chairlift.
The ceremony will begin at the base of Buck at 3pm kicking off one of the most exciting times of the year as skiers and boarders take to the slopes for the holiday break. Lift tickets are 5 for $50 on Friday with a celebration featuring music, food and drink specials as well as prizes at Kinlochen Plaza near the new lift.
Thanks to some ingenuity from the founders, a simple tow rope transported the first skiers to the top of Buck in 1956 (photo available). Some of the very same people who were there that day will be on hand as Crystal breaks the banner (3pm) on a new Skytrac Quad, similar to the Loki Quad installed two years ago. The new Buck Quads capacity will allow skiers and snowboarders quicker access to the top where three new runs (Buckaroo, Buck Glades and Gorge Glades) await. The original Buck run has also been recontoured as part of this project.
The new chairlift as well as expansion and improvements to the slopes are only part of the $4 million investment the resort has made over the last year. Crystal has added snowmaking infrastructure and a PistenBully Winch Cat to its fleet, both of which were integral to the quickest winter start in the resorts history. Added seating in the slopeside Clipper Cafe and a remodeled Wild Tomato Restaurant also represent significant commitments that provide an enhanced experience for the thousands of guests that visit the resort each year.
Enjoy food, fun, giveaways and more! Celebration will be held at the base of Buck chair on the Kinlochen Plaza from 3-7pm.
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3 FOR 1 ON DECEMBER 25th
Bring in our WEB COUPON and get 2 FREE lift tickets with the purchase of an adult 1 pm to close lift ticket on December 25, 2013. Slopes are open from 1 pm to 9 pm on December 25th. Happy Holidays!
FRIDAY IS COLLEGE DAY – $9 TICKETS
This Friday is our once-a-month COLLEGE DAY. Show a college ID at the ticket window and get an open to close lift ticket and an open to close rental for only $9 each.
$79 SLEEP & SKI PACKAGES DEC 24 & 25
Stay one night and ski two days for only $79 per person at double occupancy on December 24th or December 25th. See our LODGING RATES CALENDAR for more info.
Above photo taken December 15th in the new Backcountry Terrain at Caberfae Peaks. We have enjoyed over 60″ of natural snow already this season!
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OPEN WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY 12/15 (2 – 9pm)
Snowmaking is currently in full effect. We will be posting more opening times for the rest of the week/weekend soon.
More terrain will be opening up as we make snow, updates will be posted as new runs open.
Our Current Covid-19 Policy is available here, as well as on our home page.
Lessons Begin December 28, 2020
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According to the Let’s Move campaign, kids need at least 60 minutes of active and vigorous play each day to stay healthy. Michigan Snowsports Industries Association invites all schools to take a field trip to their nearby ski area for a special experiential learning program and lots of fun outside this winter. A field trip is best suited for kids seven years of age and older.
The School Ski Days field trip program includes:
- A tour of the ski facility.
- An explanation, prior to skiing, of the Skier’s Responsibility Code and safe skiing techniques.
- The use of rental equipment (if needed).
- A ski or snowboard lesson. Children will be divided by ability.
- Information on the science of making snow.
- Free time on the slopes to practice skiing and have fun!
Cost of the Program
The participating ski areas have agreed to provide the School Ski Days program as inexpensively as possible. The objective is to introduce children to skiing and snowboarding and to get them outside, enjoying Michigan’s winter in a fun, safe environment. The cost varies from ski area to ski area but will not exceed $45 per child. Many ski areas charge less. Transportation is not included. If you have children with special needs, please discuss this with the ski area, as we will do our best to accommodate all children.
Enrolling
Please call the representative at the ski area you wish to visit to plan your School Ski Days field trip.
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