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Crystal Mountain - Spring Fling Weekend - March 13 & 14, 2010
[ March 13, 2010 to March 14, 2010. ] Saturday, March 13, 2010
11am - Cardboard Classic
Build a cardboard sled using ONLY cardboard and duct tape... decorate it as you’d like, and then race it against others on Cheers! Read More
1pm - NASTAR Race
$6 for two runs, $1 for each additional run. Register at nastar.com and then sign up the day of the race [...]
Crystal Mountain - Cammy Potter Slopestyle Competition - March 21, 2010
[ March 21, 2010; ] Crystal Mountain Slopestyle Series III - Sunday, March 21
Named in memory of former US Women’s Snowboard Team member and northern Michigan resident, Cammy Potter, who died of breast cancer at the age of 35, this slopestyle competition is one of the most popular slopestyle events of the winter & always draws a good crowd of [...]
Crystal Mountain’s Mountain Report for December 23, 2009
Crystal Mountain’s Mountain Report for December 23, 2009. Skiing and snowboarding video with information about snow conditions, holiday events and more!
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Crystal Mountain - 2009-10 Season Passes On Sale Now!
Season passes for the 2009-10 snowsports season are on sale now!
CRYSTAL PREMIER PASS - $249
Pick-A-Day Season Pass - $149
Day Break Season Pass - $149
NEW! Diamond Club Season Pass - $99 - (For Skiers 60+)
View Details and Purchase Your Passes! >>
Crystal Mountain - Spring Fling Weekend - March 13 & 14, 2010
Categories: Crystal Mountain, Events, Featured, Ski
Saturday, March 13, 2010
11am - Cardboard Classic
Build a cardboard sled using ONLY cardboard and duct tape… decorate it as you’d like, and then race it against others on Cheers! Read More
1pm - NASTAR Race
$6 for two runs, $1 for each additional run. Register at nastar.com and then sign up the day of the race at the Snowsports Desk. Read More.
3pm - On-slope Kayak Race
Race head-to-head down Cheers slope, while in a kayak. Read More
4pm - Slush Cup
Ski thru a giant pit of icy slush at the base of the Loki slope. Read More.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
King of the Hill Triple Threat Challenge
Can you ski? Can you snowboard? Can you tele? Read More
Sleeping Bear Telefest
Free your heel, free your mind. Read More.
Spring Fling FUN - March 15-18
This year, we’ve expanded the Spring Fling FUN with daily activities on Monday, March 15 thru Thursday, March 18 including a Paintball Biathlon, Speed Trap, Mogul Competition, Terrain Park Jams. Read More.
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Crystal Mountain - Cammy Potter Slopestyle Competition - March 21, 2010
Categories: Crystal Mountain, Events, Featured
Crystal Mountain Slopestyle Series III - Sunday, March 21
Named in memory of former US Women’s Snowboard Team member and northern Michigan resident, Cammy Potter, who died of breast cancer at the age of 35, this slopestyle competition is one of the most popular slopestyle events of the winter & always draws a good crowd of both competitors & spectators.
Register prior to the event at the Snowsports Desk in the lower level of the Crystal Center.
Race Day Itinerary:
8-10am: Registration in Northern Lights
11am: Event Begins - Tuck’s Terrain Park
Awards Ceremony: Lodge Deck - immediately after competition.
Entry Fee: $20 per event.
Discounted Lift Ticket (with proof of registration) - Adult (16+) - $40, Junior (9-15) - $25.
Required Release Forms: All participants (18 and over) are required to sign a Snowsports Release Form before participating in the event. A parent or guardian must sign for minors (under 18). Print Release Form.
For more information, call the Snowsports Desk at ext. 2000.
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Crystal Mountain - Sleeping Bear Telefest - March 14, 2010
Categories: Crystal Mountain, Events, Ski
Free your heel, free your mind.
Sleeping Bear Telefest is an annual tradition that brings Telemark enthusiasts together to ski the mountain, take part in the largest “Tele Turn” of the season and share their sport with others.
More information to be announced.
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Crystal Mountain’s Mountain Report for December 23, 2009
Categories: Crystal Mountain, Featured, Ski
Crystal Mountain’s Mountain Report for December 23, 2009. Skiing and snowboarding video with information about snow conditions, holiday events and more!
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Test your cross-country skiing and paintball skills with this unique family fun event!
Race against time and other skiers over a 1-mile loop within Crystal Mountain’s cross-country trail system, then settle in and shoot a set of targets with a paintball gun provided by TC Paintball. Each target hit is a reduction in your ski time. Race start times available from noon-4pm in groups of up to four participants.
$15/person
Cross-country skiing & paintball equipment included.
Advance registration required.
Schedule a race time—call Crystal Mountain’s Cross-Country Center, 800.968.7686 ext. 4000.
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Season passes for the 2009-10 snowsports season are on sale now!
CRYSTAL PREMIER PASS - $249
Pick-A-Day Season Pass - $149
Day Break Season Pass - $149
NEW! Diamond Club Season Pass - $99 - (For Skiers 60+)
View Details and Purchase Your Passes! >>
Crystal Mountain - Conference on Michigan’s Future - November 13 - 15, 2009
Categories: Crystal Mountain, Events
The Conference on Michigan’s Future: Energy, Economy & Environment 2009 explores visions of a sustainable future; critical challenges facing the economy; and strategies for developing a stable, enduring economic, energy and environmental future.
The conference program includes multiple focus areas:
- Economic Crisis, Instability and Uncertainty
- Energy Production: Past, Present & Future
- Coal and Oil Supply Limits (Peak Oil, Peak Coal)
- Electricity Generation Challenges & Strategies
- Transportation and Automotive Opportunities
- Building Construction for High Energy Efficiency
- Climate Change, Impacts and Future Scenarios
- Food Systems, Sustainable Local & Regional
- Increasing Resilience for Community, Business & Government
The conference features forty speakers providing high-powered, cutting-edge presentations.
Highlighted presenters include Robert Costanza, Albert Bates, Thomas Greco, Richard Douthwaite, Patrick Moore, Harvey Wasserman, Richard Gilbert, Soji Adelaja, Joe Welch, and Dan Scripps.
In depth presenters include Bryn Davidson, Chris Mi, Dave Ball, Michael Klepinger, Rich Wells, Kim Hill, Sally Talberg, Mark Wiitanen, Leslie Glustrom, Richard Barclay, David Ronk, Wayne Kuipers, Jeff Mayes, David Gard, Dawn Moncrief, Patty Cantrell, Chris Bedford, Chad Laurent, Tom Brandstetter, Peter Sinclair, Thaddeus Owen, Mark Bauer, Aaron Wissner, Megan Quinn Bachman, and Michael Brownlee.
Full List of Presenters
Complete Tentative Agenda
You are invited to join the conversation at the Conference on Michigan’s Future.
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Toast the Season - Leelanau Peninsula Vintners - Nov. 7 & 8, Nov. 14 & 15
Categories: Entertainment, Events, Wine
Toast the Season - A Wine & Food Celebration with Holiday Themed Gifts
It has become a Northwest Michigan holiday tradition - the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association’s Toast the Season wine tour. Once again, two consecutive weekends of tasting and touring will be offered, November 7 & 8 and also on November 14 & 15. The tour is self guided and you may visit 16 of the member wineries (up to 8 per day) in any order at any time between the hours of 11am to 6pm Saturday, or noon to 5pm Sunday.
“This is a great time for families and friends to gather to celebrate the upcoming season and even get started on their holiday shopping,” says Adam Satchwell of Shady Lane Cellars. “Wines and other items from Leelanau Peninsula tasting rooms are the perfect gift for the holidays. Our wines compliment holiday meals, cocktail parties or any gathering and they make great gifts!”
The annual Toast the Season wine trail tour features a special wine pour, accompanied by holiday themed gourmet food, at each of the 17 Leelanau Peninsula member wineries. At your starting winery you will be given a commemorative glass, a unique holiday ornament and a holiday gift basket from the members of Sleeping Bear Gourmet (a group of local, fair trade and organic food producers).
“We’re excited to participate in Toast the Season. It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the rich culinary heritage of this region and aligns perfectly with Sleeping Bear Gourmet’s commitment to a local food economy,” said Timothy Fitzgerald Young of Food For Thought. Comprised of small family owned and operated businesses, Sleeping Bear Gourmet members all share common values that represent the highest gourmet standard in each respective category as well as common commitment to sustainable business practices.
Toast the Season Food Drive
This year in conjunction with Toast the Season, LPVA will work with the Father Fred Foundation (fatherfred.org) to collect canned food. Just bring your canned food donation to any of the 17 LPVA wineries and drop it in the collection box to help families in need in the Grand Traverse region this holiday season.
Tickets
Tickets for Toast the Season are $50 per person or $75 per couple (couple ticket holders receive two glasses, pours and food at each winery, but only one gift basket and ornament).
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Check out this set of photos from the 2008 event!
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S E A S O N A L F E A T U R E S
The four seasons and the unique changes that each brings to our northern Michigan home are an integral part of what happens - both inside and out - at Crystal Spa. Each season we’ll offer a menu of seasonal treatments designed to reflect the moods, colors, sights and smells that are found in our natural surroundings.
SUMMER SUN REPAIR FACIAL
A restorative facial featuring Wild Black Cherry and Red Wine extracts to deeply exfoliate and combat the appearance of hyperpigmentation due to over exposure to sun. A finishing treatment of Kojic acid and Licorice Root extract concludes the facial.
50 Minutes…………………………..$120
SUMMER COCONUT POLISH
Fragrant Coconut is blended with Jasmine, Vanilla and gentle buffing grains to sweep away surface skin cells. Followed by a massage with a blend of Shea Butter, Balsam, Cedar and Orange, your skin will feel smooth and silky.
50 Minutes…………………………..$105
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Get your family on the greens for a serious—or not so serious—round of golf. Our award-winning courses offer a playable yet challenging environment. At Crystal, perfecting your swing can be a family thing!
Make reservations for tee times and lessons by contacting the Pro Shop at (800) 968-7686 extension 4000.
Wednesday Night Family Golf
Juniors Golf Free!
Junior or Adult Golf Schools
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4th Annual
Peak-to-Peak Mountain Bike Race
presented by Right Brain Brewery
Crystal Mountain Resort
Thompsonville, MI
Saturday, October 17, 2009 10:00 am
Endoman Promotions and Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan are pleased to present the Fourth Annual Peak-to-Peak Mountain Bike Classic, presented by Right Brain Brewery. This epic event is held in and around the beautiful and gently rolling terrain which surrounds Crystal Mountain and will start and finish right at the resort!
There are a couple of great aspects to this race: first is the venue. The trail system, which includes both Crystal Mountain property and state land, provides some of the most fun riding in Michigan. The hardwood and pine forests along with rambling two-tracks and flowing single-track will have you humming as you race. The course is fast and challenging but not so difficult that racers new to the sport won’t have a great ride. Plus, the pre- and post-race festivities at the Mountain are sure to be a hit for everyone in the family.
The P2P also serves as a great “warm-up” race to the world famous Iceman Challenge, this year held three weeks later, on November 8th. And, it will give those riders who weren’t able to get into the Iceman an opportunity to test themselves one last time for the season.
Then there’s the time of year: great temps, beautiful colors – ideal for hearty competition and great family fun. The Clipper chair lift will be running again to view great racing action as the riders scream down the mountainside. And don’t forget the Tour de Tykes kid’s race held immediately following the big event (check with Crystal Mountain for details on the TDT).
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Fall Special at Champion Hill…. $29.00 for 18 holes with cart every day.
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| Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa is the perfect destination for your next northern Michigan golf vacation. Crystal Mountain offers an exceptional northern Michigan golf experience. With two distinctly different golf courses – both of which have received a four-star golf course rating from GOLF Magazine – and one of America’s top 25 golf schools, you’re sure to find everything you expect from this premier northern Michigan golf resort.
Looking for a great northern Michigan golf and lodging package? Crystal Mountain’s golf packages offer a remarkable range of lodging choices…from cozy to extravagant and all points in between. What’s more, Crystal Mountain is just a short drive from over a dozen championship golf courses in Traverse City and throughout Leelanau, Benzie, and Manistee Counties – so it’s easy to play a different northern Michigan golf course (or two!) each day. Crystal Mountain… your northern Michigan golf vacation starts here. |
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The Fourth Annual Betsie Valley Run - October 4, 2009
Categories: Crystal Mountain, Events, Recreation
Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa and the Friends of the Betsie Valley District Library cordially invite you to participate in what is quickly becoming one of northern Michigan’s favorite running events. Whether you’re a serious distance runner or you’re looking for a scenic walk through the rolling hills of northern Michigan, you’ll feel right at home. The course is comprised of 50% asphalt country roads and 50% hard pack stone raised trails.
Held at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, the runners courses include some of the most beautiful trails in Benzie County. The runs will be professionally timed by Gault Race Management with the Champion Chip.
Proceeds from the run will benefit the Betsie Valley District Library.
Go to www.betsievalleyrun.com to register.
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