Resort News Archive

  • Hawk Island is determined to be the last ski area operating in lower Michigan.

    Hawk Island Snow Park – Still Going Strong

    Hawk Island is determined to be the last ski area operating in lower Michigan.

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  • Better late than never, as they say. Although some ski areas have already shut down for the season (ahem, Shanty Creek...), others are relishing some of the deepest days of the year...

    Miracle March in the Mitten

    Better late than never, as they say. Although some ski areas have already shut down for the season (ahem, Shanty Creek...), others are relishing some of the deepest days of the year...

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  • Here's the details of the Mt. Brighton Epic Local Pass, based on early-bird pricing before April 14, 2013.

    Mt. Brighton Epic Local Pass On Sale Now

    Here's the details of the Mt. Brighton Epic Local Pass, based on early-bird pricing before April 14, 2013.

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  • If you haven't been out to Alpine Valley yet this year now's your chance, the parks are in great condition and fresh snow is falling just in time for the weekend.

    Alpine Valley Park & Trail Report 1/24/2013

    If you haven't been out to Alpine Valley yet this year now's your chance, the parks are in great condition and fresh snow is falling just in time for the weekend.

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  • With daytime high forecasted close to 60F on Saturday skiing and snowboarding was probably the last thing on a lot of people's minds but instead of doing responsible adult things like taking down the Christmas lights, I met some friends up at Mt. Holly for the day.

    Mt. Holly – Trail Report 1/13/2013

    With daytime high forecasted close to 60F on Saturday skiing and snowboarding was probably the last thing on a lot of people's minds but instead of doing responsible adult things like taking down the Christmas lights, I met some friends up at Mt. Holly for the day.

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  • Hawk Island Terrain Park opened over the holidays and although I haven't had a chance to check it out yet this season, my friend Sam was up there after dark and gives the following report:

    Hawk Island Terrain Park – 1/8/2013

    Hawk Island Terrain Park opened over the holidays and although I haven't had a chance to check it out yet this season, my friend Sam was up there after dark and gives the following report:

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  • It's pretty clear Pine Knob is pushing for great parks again this winter. Pine Knob boasts three terrain parks, all of which are now fully open,. They aren't quite in peak-season form yet, but they're getting there! Details below.

    Pine Knob Terrain Parks Report – 1/1/2013

    It's pretty clear Pine Knob is pushing for great parks again this winter. Pine Knob boasts three terrain parks, all of which are now fully open,. They aren't quite in peak-season form yet, but they're getting there! Details below.

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  • Big news for some small hills in the midwest this week as Vail Resorts announced plans to acquire Mt. Brighton (MI) and Afton Alps (WI). From the press release:

    Vail Resorts to Buy Mt. Brighton (MI) and Afton Alps (MN)

    Big news for some small hills in the midwest this week as Vail Resorts announced plans to acquire Mt. Brighton (MI) and Afton Alps (WI). From the press release:

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