Clarkston, MI – A 51-year-old Michigan woman has died of injuries sustained in a skiing accident on Friday. The as yet unidentified Shelby Township woman was skiing at Pine Knob ski area in Clarkston on Friday evening when she reported that she lost control, struck a tree and wound up tangled in a retaining fence. … Continue reading Michigan Skier Dies of Injuries Sustained in Crash →

Clarkston, MI – Ski areas across Michigan want to give kids an opportunity to get out, have fun and get healthy this winter. That’s why they have created the “Cold is Cool” Ski & Ride Passport. All fourth and fifth grade kids who apply for a passport can ski two to three times at each of … Continue reading Fourth and Fifth Graders Ski Free in Michigan →

Thompsonville, MI – Crystal Mountain will offer free skiing and snowboarding from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, when the Michigan ski and snowboard resort opens its slopes earlier than any season in the last 18 years. A collaborative effort between Mother Nature and Crystal Mountain’s snowmaking team over the last seven days will allow for opening of the resort’s … Continue reading Free Skiing Friday at Crystal →

Harbor Springs, MI – Boyne Highlands Resort of Harbor Springs is open today for free skiing and snowboarding from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the Heather slope, with the MacGully chairlift in operation.  Free lift tickets can be picked up from the Main Lodge front desk or equipment rental located in the Day Lodge. Boyne Country Sports retail … Continue reading Free Skiing Today at Boyne Highlands →

Thompsonville, MI – This winter, Michigan’s Crystal Mountain increases its number of downhill slopes to an even 50, clicks off a few more miles of fat tire bike trails and partners with Burton to launch a Learn-to-Ride Center. Crystal has added Last Call and Jester’s Alley to its trail map this winter. Last Call is a gladed run that … Continue reading Crystal Adds New Slopes →

Traverse City, MI – Traverse City Tourism announced this week that the area’s Shanty Creek Resorts has completed major improvements to its winter infrastructure in preparation for the 2014-15 ski and snowboard season. The new facilities will include a new restaurant and day lodge, new rental and instruction centers and a groomed multi-use trail for non-skiers. In … Continue reading Michigan’s Shanty Creek Completes Major Ski Season Improvements →