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Boyne Mountain - 106 KHQ Thursday Nights - February 11, 2010
[ February 11, 2010; 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] 106 KHQ and Boyne Mountain are partnering to offer up the hottest deal of the winter every Thursday through mid-March. Special pricing on evening lift tickets (4pm - 9pm), equipment rental as well as food and drink specials in the Trophy Room. check it out,
KHQ DEALS!!!!
$10.06 evening lift tickets (4pm - 9pm [...]
Boyne Highlands - Beer Dinner with Short’s Brewing Company - February 13, 2010
[ February 13, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Enjoy a gourmet dinner paired with unique beers from Short's Brewing Company. Boyne Highlands' Executive Chef, Edgar Jacobs, constructs fabulous meals consisting of fresh ingredients and an artful presentation to enhance the night's beverage pairings. A brewmaster joins in the evening and shares their knowledge and experience. The evening begins at 6 p.m. Event is $30 [...]
Boyne Mountain - Prez Weekend Rail Jam - February 13, 2010
[ February 13, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] We're looking for skiers and snowboarders of all ages who like to grind rails to enter the Boyne Mountain Prez Weekend Rail Jam. The rail jam will take near the bottom of the superpipe at Boyne Mountain and will include music, professional announcing and prizes for the top finishers in each division.
Stuff you need to know:
*Open to all [...]
Friday Night Rail Jam #6, Boyne Highlands - February 12, 2010
[ February 12, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] We want YOU!!!! Be a part of the Friday Night Rail Jam Series every Friday night through February 19th. Top finishers each week will be invited to compete in the "Jam of Champs" slopestyle competition to be held at Boyne Mountain on February 19th. Each week we flip between Boyne Mountain [...]
98.9 KLT Night at Boyne Highlands - February 10, 2010 (Wed. thru mid-March)
[ February 10, 2010; 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] They say great skiing is not cheap and cheap skiing is not great, but we beg to differ. Boyne Highlands is teaming up with 98.9 KLT to deliver deals and a whole bunch of fun Wednesday nights through mid-March. Check it out,
$9.89 night session lift tickets (4pm - 9pm all ages, 8 and [...]
Zipline Adventure - Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain
Final details like opening date are still be sorted out…
NEW this season at Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain!
Fly down the mountain and sail through the trees at speeds of up to 25 MPH during this exciting adventure. Installation of the lines is still underway at both locations and opening dates will soon be posted.
Check out the [...]
BOYNE Reduces Rates on Multi-Day and Night Lift Ticket Options
Boyne Highlands & Boyne Mountain
Boyne Falls, Mich. (November 10, 2009) – With autumn behind us, the slopes will soon be open and BOYNE is pleased to announce new pricing for multi-day lift tickets offering substantial savings to guests of Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls and Boyne Highlands of Harbor Springs. Two- and three-day lift [...]
Snowmaking at Boyne Highlands - November 6, 2009
It’s a beautiful November morning when the snowmakers are doing their thing… here they are doing their thing this morning at Boyne Highlands… First snowmaking pics of the 2009/10 season!
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Winter 09-10: What’s New At BOYNE
New Ziplines, Activities and Programs for BOYNE’s 2009-10 Season
Boyne Highlands
A zipline will open for the winter season at Boyne Highlands offering adventure seekers a new thrill as they soar along five sections through trees and open valleys. The total experience is approximately two hours and sections range from 200 to 500 feet each. [...]
BOYNE - $96 Lift and Lodging
Save money. Ski and Ride the BOYNES
Every year Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain offer YOU the best slopes in Michigan, the best place to stay and of course the best rates! This year is no different and all season long you will find midweek pricing starting at just $96 per person per night [...]
Northern Michigan C. S. Lewis Festival - October & November
The Northern Michigan C. S. Lewis Festival welcomes you to our annual month-long celebration. Events take place during late October and November in the Petoskey area on Little Traverse Bay, including music & theater performances, school & library programs, scholarly lectures, community discussion groups, and more.
2009 Sneak Preview
This year we are pleased to welcome Walter Hooper, [...]
BOYNE - $80 Nordic Packages
Did you know The BOYNE’s have 70km of cross country trails?
Did you know our trail passes include a lift ride to access our upper trails?
Did you know that on weekends you can glide on evening trails at Boyne Highlands?
With all of your knowledge, why wouldn’t you take advantage of our Nordic Ski pacakges that start [...]
Boyne Mountain - 106 KHQ Thursday Nights - February 11, 2010
Categories: Boyne Mountain, Events, Featured
106 KHQ and Boyne Mountain are partnering to offer up the hottest deal of the winter every Thursday through mid-March. Special pricing on evening lift tickets (4pm - 9pm), equipment rental as well as food and drink specials in the Trophy Room. check it out,
KHQ DEALS!!!!
$10.06 evening lift tickets (4pm - 9pm all ages, 8 and under still are free)
$10.06 ski and snowboard equipment rentals (4pm - 9pm all ages)
$10.06 Large cheese pizza and a pitcher of Bud Light or soda in the Trophy Room, each additional item is only $1.06
KHQ’s Tim Nixon will be broadcasting live from Boyne Mountain on February 11th. As you probably know, when Tim’s around you can bet there is some FREE swag being given away, so stop by and say “Hi” to Tim and who knows, you might walk away with a new t’shirt or hat.
See you at Boyne Mountain!!!!
Lift tickets and equipment rentals must be purchased at Boyne Mountain “day of” from 4pm - 9pm in order to receive the promotional price. Not to be combined with any other coupon or offer.
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Boyne Highlands - Beer Dinner with Short’s Brewing Company - February 13, 2010
Categories: Boyne Highlands, Dining, Entertainment, Events, Featured
Enjoy a gourmet dinner paired with unique beers from Short’s Brewing Company. Boyne Highlands’ Executive Chef, Edgar Jacobs, constructs fabulous meals consisting of fresh ingredients and an artful presentation to enhance the night’s beverage pairings. A brewmaster joins in the evening and shares their knowledge and experience. The evening begins at 6 p.m. Event is $30 per person and includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner and preselected alcoholic plus non-alcoholic beverages and brewmaster presentation. Additional beverages are available for purchase. Tax and gratuity not included.
Located in the Olympic Room at Boyne Highlands’ Main Lodge hotel. Reservations are required and seating is limited. Must be at least 21 years of age. Please call The Main Dining Room at 231.526.3059 for reservations.
Menu for Short’s Beer Dinner:
Prince Edward Island Malpeque Oyster Stew
Potato, Leek, Fumet & Cream
- Paired with Uncle Steve’s Irish Stout
Braised Leg of Lamb with Nori
Seasonal Root Vegetables
- Paired with Autumn Ale
Scottish Fool
Mixed Fresh Berries, Cream, Shortbread Cookie
- Paired with Soft Parade
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Boyne Mountain - Prez Weekend Rail Jam - February 13, 2010
Categories: Boyne Mountain, Events, Featured, Ski
We’re looking for skiers and snowboarders of all ages who like to grind rails to enter the Boyne Mountain Prez Weekend Rail Jam. The rail jam will take near the bottom of the superpipe at Boyne Mountain and will include music, professional announcing and prizes for the top finishers in each division.
Stuff you need to know:
*Open to all skiers and snowboarders who are able to slide a rail and/or box
*registration will be from 4pm - 5:30pm in the lobby of the Civic Center
*$5 entry fee (entry fee is waived if you are enrolled in the current Freestyle Camp at Boyne Mountain or Boyne Highlands)
*All competitors must wear a helmet and secure the chin strap
*All competitors must be 18 years of age OR have a parent/guardian sign the event release agreement
*Rail jam will start at 6pm near the bottom of the superpipe at Boyne Mountain
*Divisions will be based on who signs up but rest assured, there will be separate divisions for skiers, snowboarders, male and female
For additional information please contact Dan Turcott:
ph 231.439.4016
e-mail dturcott@boyne.com
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Friday Night Rail Jam #6, Boyne Highlands - February 12, 2010
Categories: Boyne Mountain, Events, Featured, Ski
We want YOU!!!! Be a part of the Friday Night Rail Jam Series every Friday night through February 19th. Top finishers each week will be invited to compete in the “Jam of Champs” slopestyle competition to be held at Boyne Mountain on February 19th. Each week we flip between Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands.
All rail jams begin at 6pm near the bottom of the Superpipe at Boyne Mountain and near the bottom of the Heather slope at Boyne Highlands.
Details, Details, Details!!!!
*Registration 4pm - 5:30pm in the West Civic Center Lobby at Boyne Mountain and near the entrance to the cafeteria at Boyne Highlands.
*Entry Fee is $5.00 each week
*Divisions are dependant upon who signs up, but rest assured there will be divisions for boys, girls, skiers and snowboarders
*top finishers will receive BOYNE Gift Cards
*Swag give aways each week
*All competitors must wear a helmet
For additional information please contact Dan Turcott:
ph 231.439.4016
e-mail dturcott@boyne.com
Must be 18 years or older to sign the waiver or have a parent/guardian present to sign the waiver at registration
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98.9 KLT Night at Boyne Highlands - February 10, 2010 (Wed. thru mid-March)
Categories: Boyne Highlands, Events, Featured, Ski
They say great skiing is not cheap and cheap skiing is not great, but we beg to differ. Boyne Highlands is teaming up with 98.9 KLT to deliver deals and a whole bunch of fun Wednesday nights through mid-March. Check it out,
$9.89 night session lift tickets (4pm - 9pm all ages, 8 and under still free)
$9.89 ski or snowboard rentals (4pm - 9pm all ages)
$9.89 pitcher of beer and wings in the Slopeside Lounge from 4pm - 9pm
**Select nights will include live remotes from KLT personalities and the famous KLT prize wheel full of fabulous prizes. Not to mention, the general mayhem that only the KLT crew can deliver.
Hopefully, we can get Finster back out to continue his quest to master the art of snowboarding.
Tune it to 98.9 KLT The ROCK Station for additional updates.
Lift tickets and equipment rentals must be purchased at Boyne Highlands “day of” from 4pm - 9pm in order to receive the promotional price. Not to be combined with any other coupon or offer.
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Nordic racers of all ages gather at Boyne Highlands for a classic X-Country Race.
Details and Information
*11K Classic for all racers 18 and older
*5K Classic for all racers 17 and younger
*Registation will be in the X-Country Center/Heather Pro Shop day of the race
*Race begins at 11am with a mass start
*Top 3 finishers in each age division will receive awards
Entry Fees
*Senior Men and Women $35
*OJ/J1/J2 $15
Entry fee includes lunch for all racers
For more information contact Gary Day at The Boyne Highlands X-Country Center
ph 231 526 3029
e-mail gday@boyne.com
If you are 17 or younger you must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver in order to enter the race.
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BOYNE - Holiday Celebrations
Categories: Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Events
Join us for the holidays starting December 18 through January 2. There are plenty of activities to enjoy for the whole family! Plus amazing snow conditions and other winter events to keep you busy during your celebrations.
Boyne Highlands
Boyne Mountain
The Inn at Bay Harbor
Winter arrives at BOYNE! - Natural Snow and Snow Guns Bring Winter On!
Categories: Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Photos, Ski
Winter has finally arrived at Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands! We received over 5” of natural snow in the past 36 hours and forecasters are calling for lake effect snow to continue through the weekend.
Mother Nature has also lowered the temperatures so that our well rested snowmaking crews can put in some overtime. Between the two resorts, we fired up over 230 fan guns Thursday evening and have them doing what they do best. We are committed to making snow every hour that temperatures allow and will have lifts spinning very soon!
Check out the video update at www.BOYNE.com (upper right) and see details for current conditions and activities.
Zipline Adventure - Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain
Categories: Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Featured, Recreation
Final details like opening date are still be sorted out…
NEW this season at Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain!
Fly down the mountain and sail through the trees at speeds of up to 25 MPH during this exciting adventure. Installation of the lines is still underway at both locations and opening dates will soon be posted.
Check out the ‘test ride’ videos on the BOYNE website and visit soon as updates will be added regularly.
- Zipline Adventure open at Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain resorts year-round and offered on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during winter months
- Total duration of Adventure is approximately 2 hours
- Minimum weight for riders is 60 lbs. and minimum height is 3 feet
- Maximum weight for riders is 275 lbs.
- Up to 12 riders per zip session
- Liability waiver must be signed by all riders and parent/guardian signature is required for those under the age of 18
- All riders are required to wear a helmet;
we provide or personal helmet can be worn - Bring your camera for this thrill!
BOYNE Reduces Rates on Multi-Day and Night Lift Ticket Options
Categories: Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Featured, Ski
Boyne Highlands & Boyne Mountain
Boyne Falls, Mich. (November 10, 2009) – With autumn behind us, the slopes will soon be open and BOYNE is pleased to announce new pricing for multi-day lift tickets offering substantial savings to guests of Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls and Boyne Highlands of Harbor Springs. Two- and three-day lift ticket values have been rolled out for the 2009/10 winter season and can save a typical family of four an average of $66 on non-holiday weekend lift tickets.
Michigan’s two largest ski areas have the edge on value, each with 30% more terrain than any other ski area in the state – an astounding 845 acres combined – and interchangeable lift tickets. With reduced pricing on midweek and weekend multi-day lift tickets, the savings is even greater. Adults can take to the slopes with a two-day Saturday and Sunday lift ticket for only $99, a savings of $19; teens (13-18) and seniors (65-69) two-day weekend tickets
are $81, a savings of $15 and juniors (8-12) save $13 with a $71 weekend ticket. Midweek multi-day tickets can save enthusiasts even more, plus children ages 8 and under and seniors 70 and plus, ski and snowboard for free every day, all season.
Additionally, Saturday night lift ticket prices have been reduced. This season all night sessions, Wednesdays through Saturdays, are now just $28 for adults, $24 for teens and seniors and $20 for juniors for a full five hours on the slopes from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Day tickets, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and noon to 9 p.m., during the 2009/10 season are available at the same rates as last season, no increases.
BOYNE is targeting Thanksgiving Day as the opening date for the slopes. Packages including hotel lodging, a full-day lift ticket, hot breakfast and tubing start at only $96 per person per night. For additional information, snow conditions, live web cams, event information, as well packages, please visit www.BOYNE.com or call 800.GO.BOYNE (462-6963).
It’s a beautiful November morning when the snowmakers are doing their thing… here they are doing their thing this morning at Boyne Highlands… First snowmaking pics of the 2009/10 season!
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Winter 09-10: What’s New At BOYNE
Categories: Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Featured, Harbor Springs, Petoskey
New Ziplines, Activities and Programs for BOYNE’s 2009-10 Season
Boyne Highlands
A zipline will open for the winter season at Boyne Highlands offering adventure seekers a new thrill as they soar along five sections through trees and open valleys. The total experience is approximately two hours and sections range from 200 to 500 feet each. The zipline is expected to open for the December holiday period; schedule to be announced.
Continuing Boyne Highlands’ growing list of adventure activities, resort guests and area visitors can enjoy horseback trail rides along glistening snow-covered trails this winter. Boyne Highlands’ equestrian program launched two summers ago with one- and two-hour rides and was expanded this year to include fall color scenic rides and the new winter trail rides. The resort offers more than 4,000 acres providing the ideal setting for riding on trails exclusive for those on horseback. The new winter trail rides are planned to be offered during holiday periods throughout the season.
A new terrain park near the intermediate Amy’s run will offer small to medium features bringing Boyne Highlands’ park total to four including a skier/boarder cross course, plus a halfpipe. Skiers and riders can find the most up-to-date park information at www.RideBoyne.com, a website relaunching mid-October with new features including Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain park conditions, events calendar, park staff bios and safety information.
Boyne Mountain
Boyne Mountain’s Terrain Park Manager, Kevin Murtagh, attended the 2009 Ski Area Management (SAM) Cutter’s Camp bringing home invaluable skills for planning, cutting and maintaining the best parks and pipes. Murtagh received the latest schooling in jump building; rail setting; progression park design; snow science; grooming technology; safety procedures and running successful park and pipe events. This season, skiers and riders can see Murtagh’s skills in action at Boyne Mountain’s four terrain parks featuring over 20 jibs, a superpipe and a halfpipe.
Construction is underway on a zipline installation at Boyne Mountain with an opening expected during the December holiday period. The route is planned to begin near the top of Hemlock and glides riders down the valley of Cold Springs.
The children’s SnowSports Learning Center at Boyne Mountain is being expanded to include more terrain, a kiddie carousel and new location for the kids Magic Carpet conveyor. The expanded area is conveniently located near Helga’s House, where the resort’s daycare operations and junior SnowSports Academy lessons are offered.
Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands have partnered with Burton to offer their exclusive “Learn To Ride” (LTR) program for juniors and adults, becoming the only Burton LTR centers in Michigan. The program provides beginner snowboarders with gear specifically designed to enhance their experience and employs proven teaching methods to make learning to snowboard easier and more enjoyable. The boards include a special bevel to help eliminate catching an edge, a soft torsional flex makes turning easier, convex contact points on the tip and tail make linking turns smoother and easy-to-use Burton Progression boots and bindings ensure comfort and a secure fit. The program is available through BOYNE’s SnowSports Academy.
BOYNE - $96 Lift and Lodging
Categories: Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Featured, Lodging, Lodging Packages
Save money. Ski and Ride the BOYNES
Every year Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain offer YOU the best slopes in Michigan, the best place to stay and of course the best rates! This year is no different and all season long you will find midweek pricing starting at just $96 per person per night and the same package on weekends from only $113!
Your lift and lodging package includes:
- Over night accommodations
- Breakfast
- Unlimited Lift Ticket - Good for BOTH Resorts
- Tubing
Don’t forget kids 8 years and under sleep, ski and eat breakfast free when staying with an adult and juniors 9-15 start at only $21.
And if you think the slopes are all BOYNE has to offer you need to check us out! New this year are Ziplines at each resort and of course the pools and hot tubs,horse drawn sleigh/wagon rides, dog sledding, snowshoeing, and tons more!
To reserve your package call 800.GO.BOYNE (462.6963) and speak with our friendly travel assistants or book online today.
Starting rates are per person per night based on double occupancy. Taxes and resort fees are additional. Blackout dates and restrictions apply. Please call ahead for tubing schedule as it varies based on resort, week and time of year. Age restrictions are applicable.
Northern Michigan C. S. Lewis Festival - October & November
Categories: Entertainment, Featured, Petoskey
The Northern Michigan C. S. Lewis Festival welcomes you to our annual month-long celebration. Events take place during late October and November in the Petoskey area on Little Traverse Bay, including music & theater performances, school & library programs, scholarly lectures, community discussion groups, and more.
2009 Sneak Preview
This year we are pleased to welcome Walter Hooper, Literary Advisor to the Estate of C.S. Lewis and Lewis’s secretary in 1963 and Dr. James Como, founding member of the New York C.S. Lewis Society and currently a faculty member at York College in New York. Their keynote address will take place on Friday, October 23 at North Central Michigan College with a day-long seminar taking place on Saturday, October 24. The primary theme is Lewis and Friends. Click on the 2009 flyer below for full details of this fall’s festival.
“To Narnia and the North!”
Sincerely,
The C. S. Lewis Festival Board
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