Crystal Mountain - 18-Hole Fall Golf Package
  From $79* per adult, per night Available September 1-2, 6-9, 12-13, 19-21, 26; October 5, 13-14, 17, 20-26, 29-31, 2010. Hit the links at Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa this fall and save! Tee it up on one of two northern Michigan championship golf courses and stay in the Midwest’s finest accommodations from just $79* per [...]

Betsie Valley Run - October 3, 2010
[ October 3, 2010; 9:00 am; ] 9am - Half-Marathon • 10K Run/Walk • 5K Run/Walk | (11:30am Kid's Event) 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 [...]

Peak-to-Peak Mountain Bike Race - October 16, 2010
[ October 16, 2010; 10:00 am; ] 5th Annual Peak-to-Peak Mountain Bike Race presented by Right Brain Brewery Crystal Mountain Resort Thompsonville, MI Saturday, October 16, 2010 10:00 am Endoman Promotions and Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan are pleased to present the Fifth Annual Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic, presented by Right Brain Brewery. This epic event is held in and around the [...]

Crystal Mountain - Harvest Days - Saturdays - October 16, 23, 30, 2010
[ October 16, 2010; 8:00 pm; October 23, 2010; 8:00 pm; October 30, 2010; 8:00 pm; ] SATURDAYS | OCTOBER 16, 23, 30, 2010 Join Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa for three fun-filled Harvest Days. Take a scenic chairlift ride to the mountain top or hay ride to the pumpkin patch, watch pumpkin sculpting by the famous jack-o-lantern creator - Ed Moody, compete in the Peak2Peak Mountain Bike [...]

Haunted Forest at Crystal Mountain - Saturday - October 16, 23 & 30, 2010
[ October 16, 2010; October 23, 2010; October 30, 2010; ] Ghosts and ghouls will provide plenty of thrills and chills at Crystal Mountain’s frightening Haunted Forest. The brave souls venturing out on this frightening adventure will be transported from the Park at Water’s Edge to the edge of the Haunted Forest. A ghoulish guide will lead you down the wooded path where a surprise awaits [...]

Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa - Mountain Top Yoga
  Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa with an outdoor Yoga class on top of the mountain! No matter what your experience level, yoga offers excellent health and wellness benefits, and provides a unique perspective to exercise and fitness. Meet at the Peak Fitness Center, class will walk [...]

Crystal Mountain - Best of Both Worlds: Golf & Spa Package
Combine the natural beauty of pure northern Michigan golf with the relaxation and rejuvenation of the Midwest’s premier spa destination: Crystal Spa. Our Golf & Spa Package includes two nights of lodging, one 18-hole round of golf including cart and your choice of one 50-minute spa treatment (up to $110 value) per [...]

 
From $79* per adult, per night
Available September 1-2, 6-9, 12-13, 19-21, 26; October 5, 13-14, 17, 20-26, 29-31, 2010.

Hit the links at Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa this fall and save! Tee it up on one of two northern Michigan championship golf courses and stay in the Midwest’s finest accommodations from just $79* per person! Available for a limited time only, our 18-Hole Fall Golf Package includes nightly lodging, 18 holes of golf with shared cart, and unlimited use of our Practice Center.

	or call 800-968-7686 ext. 5100 for reservations.

*Rate is per adult, per night, based on double occupancy in Guest Room accommodations. Taxes and service fee are additional. Offer not valid with other discounts or special offers.

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Juniors Golf Free!
Junior golfers age 17 and under golf for free on the Betsie Valley course, Sunday through Thursday after 4pm, when accompanied by a full paying adult. Juniors receive 50% off the rack rate on both the Betsie Valley and Mountain Ridge courses anytime.

Houseguest Spa Special - Save $25 on spa treatments! Learn more >>

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5th Annual
Peak-to-Peak Mountain Bike Race
presented by Right Brain Brewery

Crystal Mountain Resort
Thompsonville, MI
Saturday, October 16, 2010 10:00 am

Endoman Promotions and Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan are pleased to present the Fifth Annual Peak2Peak 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!

If you haven’t ridden this awesome course, this has got to be the year… here are just a few of the great things about racing the P2P: 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 time. Plus, the pre- and post-race festivities at the Mountain get better every year and while the adults manage to find their way to “adult” activities (read: quaffing cold ones post-race), the general atmosphere is totally family-friendly.

The P2P also serves as a great “warm-up” race to the world famous Iceman Cometh Challenge, this year held three weeks later, on November 6th. 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). See you at the Race!

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EVERY SATURDAY (Oct. 16, 23, 30)
Crystal Coaster 12-5pm	Farmer’s Market 3-6pm	Chairlift Rides 4-6pm	Haunted Forest 6:30-9:30pm

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Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa with an outdoor Yoga class on top of the mountain! No matter what your experience level, yoga offers excellent health and wellness benefits, and provides a unique perspective to exercise and fitness. Meet at the Peak Fitness Center, class will walk together to the Crystal Clipper and ride the chairlift to the mountaintop for a 1-hour yoga experience. After class, you may ride the Crystal Clipper down the mountain.

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Interlochen Golf Club - Rated one of the top 100 best value courses in America!

The Natural Beauty of Interlochen Creates a Memorable Golfing Experience

Golfers who regularly play the courses of the Traverse City area agree that the Interlochen Golf Club is one of the most scenic and lush course in the region. Laid out through a mature forest of large mixed hardwoods and white pines, Interlochen challenges the weekend golfer and lowhandicapper alike with strategically-placed bunkers and water hazards that make the course a club selector’s delight. Precision shotmaking and good course management are at a premium at Interlochen.

A mature course, the velvet greens and lush fairways of Interlochen are immaculately groomed so that the challenge is always fair. Golfers are also treated to the natural abundance of Northern Michigan Wildlife. It is not uncommon to see white-tail deer, wild turkeys and a gathering of wild Canadian geese. A peaceful tributary of the Betsie River winds throughout the course adding its own watery touch of beauty and charm.

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We will be offering a $25 special through the weekend, $25 for 18 holes with cart.

Starting Monday, May 3rd we will be offering a Foursome Special, Four for $120.00.

We will run the Foursome Special through Thursday, May 6th. We will be running other specials after this so check back for updates.

We have some great spring rates and weekday group rates. Call 231-882-9200 for more information.

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During the early Spring it will be open on a day-to-day basis depending on the weather.

We are running an opening special right now, $25 for 18 holes and a cart.

Champion Hill will be opening for the season sometime in May.

Overlooking beautiful Crystal Lake with Benzie County’s rolling hills tumbling to the shoreline, Pinecroft Golf Course treats golfers to 18 lush and divergent challenges.

From its opening day, Pinecroft has been a favorite of northern Michigan golfers and Pinecroft’s reputation is quickly reaching beyond the region with GOLF DIGEST readers giving Pinecroft a 4 STAR RATING in the latest edition of “PLACES TO PLAY”.

For information and pricing for 2010 Season Golf Memberships, call 231-882-9100 or e-mail info@pinecroftgolf.com. Memberships are good at both Pinecroft and Champion Hill Golf Courses..

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Our Golf & Spa Package includes two nights of lodging, one 18-hole round of golf including cart and your choice of one 50-minute spa treatment (up to $110 value) per adult per stay.

From $219*- $330* per adult, per two night stay

Spa Package Perks
As a spa package guest, we are proud to offer unlimited admittance to our fitness classes and motion studio during your stay plus the use of spa facilities; including our luxurious locker rooms with infrared sauna and steam room, private meditation lounge, and outdoor garden with hot tub.

*Rates are per adult based on a two-night stay double occupancy in hotel accommodations. Taxes and service fee are additional. Not valid with any other discounts, special offers or group rates. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Call 800-968-7686 ext. 5100 for reservations or book this package online.

Juniors Golf Free! Junior golfers age 17 and under golf for free on the Betsie Valley course, Sunday through Thursday after 4pm, when accompanied by a full paying adult. Juniors receive 50% off the rack rate on both the Betsie Valley and Mountain Ridge courses anytime.

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Superintendent’s Revenge
18-hole Tournament - May 8, 2010
Get a foursome together and play the Mountain Ridge as you’ve never seen it. Our grounds crew will set the course to their liking: crazy pins, ‘alternate’ tee boxes and other surprises throughout the course.

$50 registration fee includes 18 holes, box lunch, tee gift and prizes. Four Seasons Club members play for $35.

10 a.m. shotgun start.

Call (231) 378-2000 ext. 4000 to reserve your tee time today!

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Once again, the smell of mushrooms is in the air. Ray Stark suspected that the morels would be popping after last nights rain, and Ray was right! Toby went out looking for them this morning and found these.

Toby reported “I found about a pound of mostly white morels just a few miles outside of town, this is enough for a delicious dinner tonight”.

Toby’s find had ’you know who’ all excited, and he immediately started looking around our Motel property for mushrooms. We have found morels in our own backyard before!

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Free Demos & Free Lessons!
Get it right! Choose your next set of clubs with free help and advice from Crystal’s PGA Pros.

Try before you buy!

Test out the latest golf gear on our 10-acre Practice Center. Choose from all the big brand names -

Callaway, Titleist, Cobra, Taylor Made, Tour Edge and more. Clubs designed for men, women and juniors (age 5+) are available. Try out any club and receive a custom fitting.

New this year… Callaway Golf will provide fittings using the TRACKMAN fitting system. Appointments are available every 30 minutes and MUST be made in advance.

Free Lessons!

Our PGA Professionals will also be giving free short game and full swing clinics every hour.

Retail Savings!

Be sure to stop by the Kinlochen Pro Shop for loads of great equipment and 20% off all apparel and shoes.

Contests, prizes and more!

The first hole-in-one wins a custom set of Callaway X-22 irons ($699 value). Second hole-in-one wins a Limited Golf Membership at Crystal Mountain. We’ll also have short game skills contest with prizes and giveaways, kids’ games, plus free hot dogs, pop and popcorn for everyone.

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Saturday, May 29th, 2010 | 4 - 9 pm
Sponsored By: Michigan Brewers Guild		Join us for the 5th Annual Michigan Beer & Brat Festival to sample over 50 of Michigan’s finest microbrews, hard cider, specialty brats with a range of flavors from spicy jalapeno to tart cherry, giant Bavarian pretzels and live music by Rootstand! Held outdoors, slopeside at Crystal Mountain. Festival Admission: Only $5 per person Food and beverage tickets available for purchase. Must be 21+ to enter.

Live Entertainment - Rootstand!

Rootgrass, reggae, folk and blues. Listen at rootstand.com.

Lodging & Childcare •  Michigan Beer & Brat Festival Package From $79* per adult, per night. Includes lodging, admission to the Festival, plus 10 beer and brat tickets. Book Online. • Birdies, Beers & Brats Package From $129* per adult, per night. Includes lodging, unlimited golf with cart, admission to the Festival, plus 10 beer and brat tickets. Book Online. Book your lodging online or call 800.968.7686 ext. 5100. *Rate based on double occupancy in hotel room accommodations. Some restrictions apply. • Childcare Program available during the festival, held at the Mountain Adventure Zone. Call ext. 7000 for reservations.

Breweries Include…
				More breweries to be announced.

Additional Weekend Actvities
The Michigan Beer & Brat Festival is certainly the highlight but just one of many activities during the holiday weekend. Both the Crystal Coaster alpine slide and Park at Water’s Edge are set to open (weather permitting). The Golf Practice Center will host the annual Golf Demo Day (Saturday, May 29th, 10am-4pm) featuring clubs from Callaway, Titleist, Cobra, Cleveland, and more, free clinics, games, food and prizes.

The M-22 Challenge is a multi-discipline event based in beautiful Leelanau County in Northern Michigan. Designed to challenge athletes against the natural terrain and environmental elements of the area, the challenge is open to first time racers and seasoned athletes.

Beginning with a 2 mile run, participants climb their way up the steep and sandy Sleeping Bear Dunes overlooking the area and Lake Michigan. After a rewarding view at the top, runners will get catch their breath on run down and back to the event site.

Next, participants will transition to a 17 mile bike race around Big and Little Glen Lake. Riders will cover a stretch along M-22 and pass Inspiration Point before taking to the water.

The most exciting part of the event takes place on the water and it doesn’t involve swimming. Participants will transition to a short and exciting paddle event where kayaks, stand up paddleboards, surfski’s, or any watercraft powered with only one handheld paddle is allowed. This is sure to be an unforgettable event.

Are you up to the Challenge?

Register for the run, bike, paddle, event to be held in Northern Michigan’s Leelanau County on June 12th, 2010 presented by the Broneah brothers, M-22.

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The outing supports the University of Michigan Transplant Center and Gift of Life Michigan. This event is open to the public and golfers of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Format for the outing is a four-person scramble.

The cost is $160.00 per team and is confirmed with a paid tee-time.

This event does fill up and tee-times are reserved on a first come, first served basis. A brown bag lunch and beverages are included.

Registration forms will be available at Pinecroft’s clubhouse once it opens or you can call Jim Cole at 231-651-0078 to register or for more information.

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Tree tapping demonstrations, maple syrup shack, cooking classes, chainsaw wood carving demonstration, pancakes drenched in delicious northern Michigan maple syrup and live entertainment in the Vista Lounge by the bluegrass band Detour are just a few of the highlights. See activity schedule below.

Maple Syrup Festival Lodging Package
Bring the family and join the celebration! Our Maple Syrup Festival Package includes Friday and Saturday night’s lodging, Sunday Pancake breakfast, Family Maple Syrup Surrey Ride, one bottle of Maple Syrup (per reservation).




Maple Syrup Festival
Saturday, March 27th, 2010
11am - 4pm

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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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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. Skiing and snowboarding video with information about snow conditions, holiday events and more!

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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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Celebrate all things Michigan over Labor Day weekend at northern Michigan’s newest summer tradition: Pure Michigan Labor Days, September 3-6, 2010. Lodging packages from $79 per person, per night. Lodging package details.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3Family Movie
Farmer’s Market 4-7 Locally grown fruits, vegetables and other garden produce from neighboring farms, along with handmade soaps and crafts from local artisans. Mtn Adventure Zone, ext. 7500.		Ice Cream Social 6-9pm Enjoy refreshing ice cream with all your favorite toppings at the Park at Water’s Edge, ext. 6054.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4Family Movie
Taste of Michigan 4-8pm Taste Michigan wines, sample Michigan craft beers, and enjoy local foods and signature products from throughout the state - all while you enjoy live entertainment by The Bihlman Bros unplugged.
HUGE Winter Sale 4-8pm Clearance prices on 2009-10 winter gear and accessories. Located on the second floor of the Lodge. We’ll also have sale items in each of our retail shops throughout the weekend.
Outdoor Float-in Family Movie 9:30pm Bring your bathing suit and relax in the Park at Water’s Edge outdoor pool while enjoying Alice in Wonderland on the big screen. Free with admission to the Park at Water’s Edge. (Free for Crystal’s houseguests.) Ext. 7000. Parent supervision is required. Inner tube space is limited, but on-deck seating is also available.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Labor Days 5k 9am		Family Golf Scramble

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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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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).

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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Fall Special at Champion Hill…. $29.00 for 18 holes with cart every day.

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