Traverse City Zombie Run – 5K Run (or Walk) – October 31, 2015
 


Toast the Season – Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail – Nov. 7 – 8 and Nov. 14 – 15, 2015
 

Holiday Celebrations at Crystal Mountain – December 14 to January 5
[ December 16, 2019 to January 5, 2020. ] Happening Daily Pick-a-Tree: Visit the Park at Water’s Edge beginning December 14. Trees are free to houseguests while supplies last. Snowiest Snowflake Contest: Visit the Park at Water’s Edge to create a unique snowflake. Prizes for the top three snowflakes in four age groups. Winners announced January 1 and posted at the Park at Water’s [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Winter Sounds in the Art Park – December 15, 2019
[ December 15, 2019; 5:00 pm; ] Winter Sounds at Michigan Legacy Art Park is a celebration of the season, with warm beverages, a bonfire, magical winter hike, and a lovely outdoor holiday performance from Benzie Central Chamber Choir. Be sure to dress for cold weather, bring something warm to sit on, and arrive early to allow for a 1/4 mile hike [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – 5-for-$50 Sunday – December 15, 2019
[ December 15, 2019; ] Bring a group of five people and you ALL ski and ride ALL DAY for only $50! The larger the group, the better the deal: • 5+ for $10 each • 4 for $12.50 each • 3 or less $15 each Valid Sundays, December 1, 8, 15, 2019. Does not include rentals, valid for lift tickets only. 5-for-$50 Sundays are weather [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Ski With Santa – December 24, 2019
[ December 24, 2019; 1:00 pm; ] Sunday - December 24, 2017. Join Santa for some on-hill fun! Santa will hit the slopes at 1pm. Call 888.968.7686 ext. 2000 for more information. more...

Crystal Mountain – Christmas Buffets – December 24 & 25, 2019
[ December 24, 2019; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. December 25, 2019; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Christmas Eve Buffet Time & Place: Tuesday, December 24 from 5-10pm at the Wild Tomato Cost: Adults - $30, Seniors - $27, Kids (7-12) - $15, Kids 6 and Under - $9 View Menu » Reservations required. Call 888-581-9891 to book today. Christmas Day Buffet Time & Place: Wednesday, December 25 from 5-10pm at the Wild Tomato Cost: Adults - [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – $25 on the 25th – December 25, 2019
[ December 25, 2019; ] Ski or snowboard from 10am - Close on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 with lift tickets for $25* per person and rental for $25 per person. For more information, call our Tickets and Rental Department at 888-968-7686 ext. 3000. *Kids 6-and-under and seniors 80-and-older receive a FREE lift ticket anytime! Buy Lift Tickets Online » <> Visit Crystal Mountain Website >>>> <> More [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – New Year’s Eve with Fireworks – December 31, 2019
[ December 31, 2019; ] Kick off 2020 at Crystal Mountain, with something fun for every age! Dinner at the Thistle Pub & Grille 5 - 11pm: Finish 2019 surrounded by the ones you love and some great eats! Join us in the Thistle Pub & Grille for some delicious prix fixe dinner choices. See Menu » Cost: $60 per person Reservations required. [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Winter Trails Day – January 11, 2020
[ January 11, 2020; ] Winter Trails Day offers children and adults new to snow sports the chance to try snowshoeing and cross country skiing for free, and to discover the great fitness and social benefits with these easy-to-learn winter sports. Enjoy a free 2-Hour Trail Pass and rentals available from: • 1pm-3pm • 2pm-4pm • 3pm-5pm Trail head Clinics will be going throughout the [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Fat Chance Fat Tire Bike Pre-Ride – January 12, 2020
[ January 12, 2020; ] Join us for biking, snacks, drinks and fun! We'll meet at Iron Fish Distillery at 11am and ride to Crystal Mountain to complete a few laps on the Fat Chance race course. After, we'll ride back to Iron Fish Distillery for food and drink specials! Cost: No charge for the pre-ride unless you need to rent a [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – World Snow Day Celebration – January 19, 2020
[ January 19, 2020; ] In celebration of World Snow Day, Crystal Mountain is offering a variety of free activities geared to introduce "first timers" to the great world of snow. Stay tuned for details! <> Visit Crystal Mountain Website >>>> <> >>>> Below is information from World Snow Day 2019 more...

Crystal Mountain – Iron Fish Distillery Fat Chance Fat Tire Bike Race – January 19, 2020
[ January 19, 2020; ] Join us for the 4th Annual Fat Chance Fat Tire Bike Race. The Fat Chance bike race tests racers on a combination of Crystal's groomed and dedicated winter fat bike course, which has been designed for bike tires over 3.5″ wide, PLUS some of our Cross-Country ski trails and the Betsie River Pathway. more...

Crystal Mountain – Paintball Biathlon – February 16, 2020
[ February 16, 2020; ] Join us as we combine paintball and cross-country skiing into our Paintball Biathlon! Stay tuned for details. <> Visit Crystal Mountain Website >>>> <> >>>> Below is information from Paintball Biathlon 2019 more...

Crystal Mountain – NASTAR Midwest Championships – February 29 – March 1, 2020
[ February 29, 2020 to March 1, 2020. ] Crystal Mountain will host the Liberty Mutual Insurance NASTAR Midwest Championships on February 29 - March 1, 2020. The winners will be awarded prize money for the first time in NASTAR regional championships history! The two-day event will see the fastest racers in each age, gender and ability group from Saturday’s qualifying races advance to the [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Mardi Gras on the Mountain – March 7, 2020
[ March 7, 2020; ] Let the good times roll at Crystal Mountain this Mardi Gras Weekend! Dress in your favorite purple, green and gold! Skiers and boarders in FULL COSTUME receive $10 off their open-to-close lift ticket (valid Saturday, March 5, 2016 only). Discount only available at ticket window. more...

Crystal Mountain – Spring Carnival – March 14, 2020
[ March 14, 2020; ] Get ready for a fun filled Saturday with events and activities for the whole family to enjoy! more...

Crystal Mountain – Celts & Kayaks – March 21, 2020
[ March 21, 2020; ] Cheers to a fun-filled St. Patrick's weekend, with plenty of activities for everyone, including Crystal Mountain's epic Kayak on the Snow Race. Saturday, March 21 Open-to-Close: Dress up in your best St. Patrick's Day attire and receive $10 off your Open-to-Close window lift ticket! 9am - 4pm: Pot of Gold Challenge - Enter your best guess [...] more...

Crystal Mountain – Retro Weekend – March 28, 2020
[ March 28, 2020; ] It's time for a retro flashback and its happening at Crystal Mountain! Dress in your favorite retro clothing. Skiers & Boarders in FULL COSTUME receive $10 OFF an open-to-close lift ticket. Lift ticket is valid Saturday, March 19, 2016 only. more...

Manitou Passage Golf Club – A Northern Michigan Adventure
By Jim Barnes It may seem unthinkable, even sacrilegious, to make any changes to a course designed by the great Arnold Palmer. Originally opened in 1998 as King’s Challenge, the course languished a bit when Sugar Loaf Mountain Ski Resort closed (the course is built alongside the ski hill), so it needed some rejuvenating and updating. [...] more...