News from Michigan Snowsports Industries Association Members
Winterfest Weekend at Timber Ridge - February 26 - 28
Come join the fun on the slopes at Timber Ridge!
Caberfae Peaks - $9 Lift Tickets, $9 Rentals on Feb 26, 2010
[ February 26, 2010; ] Bring in the Caberfae Peaks Web Coupon, and receive a $9 open to close lift ticket on February 26th. Equipment rental is also only $9 with this coupon. Coupon is valid on 2/26/10 only. One lift ticket and one rental per coupon. Coupon is required to obtain discount. No exceptions. Offer Expires: 02/26/10 Additional Information: Children 8 and [...]
The Homestead - Ambassador Club Weekend - February 26 - 28, 2010
[ February 26, 2010 6:00 pm to February 28, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Join us for our first annual Ambassador Club weekend. Room rates at Fiddler's Pond from $69 per night. Food and drink specials for Ambassador Club members all weekend. Buy one lesson, get the second lesson free. Buy one lift ticket, get the second lift ticket free. Complimentary NASTAR race on Yellow Rocket Lift. Ambassador Club members [...]
Shanty Creek – College Weekend - February 26 - 28, 2010
[ February 26, 2010 to February 28, 2010. ] Teams of four will compete in a triathalon-style competition. The team with the most overall points is the winner. All activities take place in Schuss Village. 1:00-2:30pm -- Registration 3:00pm -- Snowshoe Race Teams of four will compete in a relay-style obstacle race on snowshoes. 5:00pm -- Snow Sculpture Contest Teams will be given 30 minutes to make a creation [...]
Boyne Mountain - 5th Annual Adgate Trophy, GS - February 27, 2010
[ February 27, 2010; ] This premier GS race is named after 2 time Olympian Cary Adgate and is open to all ski racers. This is your opportunity to compete against Boyne’s Ambassador of skiing, former Olympian and US National Champion, and 2009 US Ski Hall of Fame inductee Cary Adgate. The Adgate Cup has historically attracted top talent [...]
Crystal Mountain - TuckFest - February 28, 2010
[ February 28, 2010; ] Tuckfest - Super-cross, Rail Jam & Snow Skate - February 28, 2010 Crystal Mountains' TuckFest Slopestyle/Super-Cross event is named in honor of Tucker Byl. the day's events include a super-cross, rail jam and snow skate - all for only $10 Visit Crystal Mountain Website >>>>
Boyne Mountain - 6th Annual Everett Kircher Cup, Slalom - February 28, 2010
[ February 28, 2010; ] Named after the founder of Boyne, Everett Kircher, this slalom race will take place on the hill that started it all in Northern Michigan, Hemlock. Still regarded as the premier race hill in Northern Michigan, Hemlock always provides plenty of challenge for top racers from all over the state and beyond. There will be divisions [...]
Porcupine Mountains - Lantern Light Cross-Country Skiing - February 27, 2010
[ February 27, 2010; 12:30 am to 9:00 pm. ] Old-fashioned kerosene lanterns illuminate the trail during this night ski, which is scheduled to start at from 6:30pm and last until 9 p.m. Lanterns are placed along the entire one-mile loop for a unique and memorable skiing experience. Stop about halfway around the loop at the warming shelter where the park naturalist will have a campfire [...]
First Annual Brew-Ski Festival at Boyne Highlands Resort - March 13
The first annual Brew-Ski Festival features more than 100 craft beers and entertainment beginning at noon on Saturday, March 13. Craft brewers from throughout the state of Michigan and beyond serve up samples of their premium brews at this outdoor festival. Participating breweries include Short's Brewing Co., Bell's Brewery, New Holland Brewing Co., Arcadia Brewing Co., Arbor Brewing Co., Founders Brewing Co., North Peak Brewing Co., Sam Adams, Stone Brewing Co., Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Leinenkugel, among others.
New Ziplines now open at Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands
Standing at the mountain’s top, strapped in and ready for action. It’s a common scenario at Boyne Highlands Resort and Boyne Mountain in northern Michigan but now, in addition to swooshing down the slopes on skis and snowboards, visitors to the resorts can experience a new attraction, Zipline Adventure!
Nubs Nob "Sunday Slam" Rail Jam series
At 11:00 a.m. March 14, Nubs Nob in Harbor Springs will host the Sunday Slam Snowboard and Freeskier series - "The Rossignol Railyard Comp" in thier terrain park. The series is open to all skiers and snowboarders with registration in the lobby. For more information call 1-800-NUBS.
Boyne Mtn., Boyne Highlands reduce multi-day lift ticket rates
Nub's Nob Superpipe gets high 5!
Parents Magazine names Crystal Mountain among Ten Best Winter Resorts for Families
New $1.8 million chairlift is an innovative first in the Midwest
COLD IS COOL -- Ski areas encourage kids to get out, have fun, and get healthy with free skiing for fourth graders!
The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association (MSIA) wants to give Michigan kids an opportunity to get out, have fun and get healthy this winter. This is why MSIA has established a state-wide program which provides every fourth grader in Michigan the opportunity to ski for free. Endorsed by Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and sponsored by the Tri-State Coca-Cola Bottling Company, fourth graders can obtain a "Cold is Cool" Ski & Ride Passport that gives them up to three free lift tickets or trail passes at 19 participating ski areas. Ski Walking–Not just for the snow deprived ski racers anymore
Ski Walking, also called Nordic Walking, is the fastest growing fitness activity in Europe. Over 760,000 Finns of all ages and all fitness levels are hiking with their poles—that’s 20 percent of Finland’s entire population. Millions are Ski Walking all across Europe, too. Ski Walking is basically walking with special fitness poles—no skis and no snow required.
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