Event Calendar
Boyne Mountain - 2nd Annual Skitoberfest - October 2, 2010
Categories: Boyne Mountain, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Ski
Celebration and giving, festival style….
Join us for the second annual Skitoberfest, a fall extravaganza and homecoming taking place in the Boyne Mountain Village and surrounding area. Skitoberfest celebrates the coming winter season with a Snowsports Summit hosted by Cary Adgate and the best of fall’s family offerings in an Oktoberfest style setting. Highlights include great food, Michigan brews, live music and guest celebrities. Everyone is invited to experience this event and a special invitation goes to our family of loyal BOYNE homeowners and passholders. It’s art, it’s drama, it’s entertainment plus food, beer, wine and fun for everyone!
Skitoberfest Events and Highlights:
THE Party
Saturday, October 2, 2pm-12am
Activities: 2-8pm
Entertainment in the Beer Tent: 8pm-Midnight
Staged in the Village and nearby open lawn, the entire area comes alive with food and entertainment!
- Live Music
- Artists Galore… talent from many walks of life including performance art
- More than 50 brews available for sampling from over a dozen of Michigan’s top breweries
- Gourmet foods and from area restaurants, each serving their specialty dishes
- More than 20 wines for tasting from Michigan’s award-winning wineries
- Family horsedrawn hayrides and bonfire sing-a-longs
- Antique cider press demonstration
- Dancing in Village Lane
- Jugglers
- Kids art projects and face painting
- Parade of decorated golf carts and featuring costumed dancers
- FREE scenic chairlift rides
- Burgers and a View at Eagle’s Nest, located at the top of the mountain
- Celebrity guests!
- Live statues
- SEE-North Live Birds of Prey 4-6pm
THE Snowsports Summit
Saturday, 10am-6pm
The very best opportunity for winter sports enthusiasts to be prepped - gear, technique, physical conditioning - for the coming winter season! The BOYNE Snowsports Summit is the best place for information about the coming season.
THE Jib Fest
Saturday- Time TBD
It’s what you’ve been waiting all summer for …..time to get your park fix until winter truly arrives a month later. We’ll supply the “snow” and the features, you bring your gear and your attitude!
Nightly lodging starts at $133 per night for a Mountain Villa and $138 in the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa. Hotel rates are also available. For reservations, please call 800.GO.BOYNE (462-6963).
THE Giving
Skitoberfest: Giving Back to the Community:
Introducing the Warren Miller Freedom Foundation, a young entrepreneur program serving to educate area youth on the steps of conceiving, planning, and forming a business on their own and truly achieve young entrepreneur success. Educational sessions to be offered at Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands and FREE of charge to interested youth. Classes are once per week for 10 weeks and dependent on interest, a 10-week session could be offered as early as this winter season.
The program targets ages 12-17 and local schools and youth organizations are asked to assist in generating awareness for this youth opportunity. The program focuses on development of the entrepreneurial spirit and is taught by area professionals.
During the Skitoberfest event, the program will have a booth in the Snowsports Summit with informational flyers, Warren Miller videos and a sign-up sheet where those interested can let us know whether winter or spring is better for them and/or if they are interested in learning more. http://www.warrenmiller.org/
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BOYNE - Pre-Season Sale on Lift and Lodging Package - starting from $83 per person
Categories: Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Featured, Lodging Packages, Ski
Boyne’s GUARANTEED lowest rates for the upcoming winter season are here! Don’t pass up your chance to reserve your winter getaway starting at $83 per person per night.
Offer Includes:
- Lodging at Boyne Highlands or Boyne Mountain
- Hot breakfast following each night
- Unlimited lift ticket
- Tubing*
Remember, children 8 and younger sleep, ski/ride and eat free when staying with parents and juniors 9-15 are only $23 per night.
Blackout dates are minimal for this awesome offer but only 20 packages are offered each night at the discounted price. To book your vacation before the deals are gone call us at 800.GO.BOYNE (462.6963) or reserve online today!
Package code: ESNO
Packages start from $83 per person per night based on double occupancy per hotel room. Taxes and resort fees are additional. Blackout dates are December 26-January 2, January 14-17 (Mountain only), February 18-21 and any dates BOYNE has reached the 20 package limit. Restrictions may apply. *Please call ahead for tubing schedule as it varies based on resort, week, and time of year. Age restrictions are applicable.
Krazy Daze at Boyne Highlands - March 20, 2010
Categories: Boyne Highlands, Entertainment, Events, Ski
Krazy Daze is a little bit of something for everyone from live bands and wild costumes to kids events including a silly slalom.
Friday, March 19th
Charlie’s Root Fusion in The Slopeside Lounge from 9pm ’til close
Saturday, March 20th
Adult event times:
Registration 8:30 – 10:30 in the front of the cafeteria
Dual GS Ski Race 11:00 on the NASTAR course on Leprechaun
The Krazy Cup 12:45 on Camelot
Ski over the pond 3:00 near the bottom of Camelot, MC’d by Tommy
Costume Contest 4:00 in the ZOO Bar
**All Participants must participate in ALL events to be eligible for drawings and prizes
Aaron Vaughan and Friends in the ZOO 4pm ’til close
Nancy’s Fury in the Slopeside 9pm ’til close
Kids event times: 
Registration 8:30 – 10:30 in the front of the cafeteria
Jump Competition 11:00 on Camelot
Nastar Race 12:15 on the NASTAR course on Leprechaun
Silly Slalom 1:45 on Camelot
Awards 4:00 in the back of the cafeteria
**All Participants must participate in ALL events to be eligible for drawings and prizes
In addition, New Heights Attraction Company will have a boxing ring/bounce house and a Euro Bungee set up near the bottom of Camelot on Saturday from 10am - 4pm.
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Once again Boyne Mountain will be the site for a legendary party of epic proportions. This is where Mardis Gras meets the mountain. Outrageous and crazy become the norm for the weekend, from skiers and snowboarders in costumes to the always hilarious Slush Cup. As in the past couple years, we will be allowing guests to transport their own beverages of choice to the Victor Halfway house to enjoy the mayhem of the on-hill party hosted by Dave Faulkner.
Friday, March 19
*Skiing/snowboarding, 9am - 9 pm
*Outside Cookout & Bar, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Eriksen’s Patio (Items available for all cookouts include burgers, brats, chicken sandwiches, salads, chips, beer, wine and soda)
*Mac Daddy performs in the Snowflake Lounge 9:30pm - 1:30am
Saturday, March 20
*Skiing/snowboarding, 9 am - 4:30 pm
*Outside Cookout & Bar, 11:30 am - 5 pm, Eriksen’s Patio
*On-hill party at the Victor Halfway House with Dave Faulkner 9am - 4:30pm
*Adult Costume Party at the Victor Halfway House 2:30pm, prizes include a ‘10/’11 BOYNE Gold season pass, gift cards and more
*Mac Daddy performs in the Civic Center 4pm - 8pm
*Twisted Finster (and the KLT gang) rock ’til the wee hours in the Civic Center 9pm - 1:30am
Sunday, March 21
*nothing cures that “groggy” feeling like the legendary Ericksen’s buffet breakfast served 7am - 11am in the Clock Tower lodge
*Slush Cup at 12pm/Noon near the bottom of North McClouth, registration takes place on-hill prior to the event
*all Slush Cup participants will receive a commemerative t’shirt
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- Save up to 30% off the 2009/10 prices
- Lock in the incredible savings and pay later with the BOYNE Easy 3-Pay Plan
- Purchase your 2010/11 BOYNE Season Pass now and ski/ride for the remainder of the season
- Current passholders earn double BoyneRewards points on pass purchases before April 30th
- Current Gold and Silver passholders who maintain or upgrade their pass level earn a complimentary lift ticket valid during the 2010/11 season
Pricing Through April 30, 2010
| Pass |
Gold
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Silver
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Bronze
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| Adult (19-64) |
$599
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$349
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$249
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| Teen (13-18) |
$479
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$269
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| Junior (9-12) |
$349
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$199
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| Senior (65-70) |
$479
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$269
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www.BOYNE.com/Passes
800.462.6963
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.
98.9 KLT Night at Boyne Highlands - March 10, 2010 (Wed. thru mid-March)
Categories: Boyne Highlands, Events, 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
On March 10th the KLT crew will be broadcasting live from the Slopeside Lounge and you know what that means, the KLT prize wheel will will be on site and a bunch of FREE stuff will be given away.
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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BOYNE Reduces Rates on Multi-Day and Night Lift Ticket Options
Categories: Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, 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).
BOYNE - $80 Nordic Packages
Categories: Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Lodging Packages, Ski
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 at only $80 per person during the week and $94 on the weekends. Your package includes over night lodging, a hearty breakfast to start your day and a nordic ski pass. Stay at Boyne Highlands or Boyne Mountain and experience 35km of groomed track set trails at each!
To reserve your package call 800.GO.BOYNE (462.6963).
Rates are per person per night based on double occupancy. Taxes and resort fees are additional. Restrictions may apply.
6 for 1 Day at BOYNE - December 18, 2009
Categories: Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Events, Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Ski
Boyne Mountain & Boyne Highlands
Once again, BOYNE offers the best excuse there is to skip out on meetings and conference calls whatever else might be preventing you from making the pilgrimage to BOYNE, Friday, December 18 is our annual 6-for-1 Day.
This annual event pays homage to America’s first six-person high speed chairlift, the Mountain Express at Boyne Mountain.
Make a weekend out of 6-for-1 Day and the deals just keep coming! Hotel lodging is available from just $118 per night and the smokin’ hot deal is the FREE Frequent Skier/Rider Card you earn when staying two nights! Check-out this package offer !
See the NEW Warren Miller film, “Dynasty”, at Boyne Mountain on Friday, December 18. Come for the day… catch the night show… stay the weekend!
On this day only, six lift tickets for the price of one are offered at Boyne Mountain AND Boyne Highlands.
The 6 for 1 tickets are for the 9-4:30pm session on 12-18-09 only.
BOYNE 09/10 Season Passes
Categories: Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Ski
BOYNE is now offering the best value in skiing and riding in the Midwest… at our lowest price in years! Our new Boyne Low-E fan guns allowed our earliest opening in 12 years of our 114 runs, 5 terrain parks, 2 halfpipes, 1-18′ Superpipe, Skier and Boarder Cross Courses, and tubing parks. And where else can your season pass get you discounts on admission to Avalanche Bay, Michigan’s largest Indoor Waterpark? Or discounts on a ski vacation to resorts throughout the U.S. and Canada? When you purchase a BOYNE Season Pass, you receive lodging discounts and you can ski or ride up to 10 DAYS FREE * at our BOYNE sister resorts! So what are you waiting for?
Pricing through October 12, 2009
| Pass | Adult (19-64) | Teen (13-18) | Junior (9-12) | Senior (65-70) |
| Gold | $699 | $559 | $399 | $559 |
| Silver | $429 | $329 | $249 | $329 |
| Bronze | $269 | $269 | $269 | $269 |
| Active | $30 | Adults ages 70 and over |
| Playground | $30 | Children ages 8 and under (born after 12/1/01) |
| College | $249 | Proof of 12+ credit hours required |
| Nordic | $139 | All ages |
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BOYNE - Winter Rafting, Snowshoeing and Spa Outing - December 12, 2009
Categories: Boyne Mountain, Events, Recreation, Ski
Solace Spa at Boyne Mountain
Come experience the magical winter wonderland in northern Michigan with a guided winter rafting trip, snowshoeing, hot beverage, snack and choice of one 50-minute spa treatment starting at only $175 per person.
Departing at 9 AM, this north woods experience is great fun as you immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Jordan River Valley. Check out the trees and riverbanks blanketed in snow and sense the peacefulness as you travel down the river in a guided raft. This trip includes a stop along the rivers edge for a hot beverage, snack and time to take in the natural beauty of the area. A guided snowshoe hike (snowshoes provided) allows you to further explore the snow-covered forest. Be the first among your friends to say “I went winter rafting in Michigan!” Return to Boyne Mountain to experience Michigan’s premiere destination spa with an afternoon of relaxation plus your choice of a 50-minute spa service.
A special package with lodging at the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa and breakfast is offered to participants starting at $233 per person. For more information on this package or to book your reservation, please call 800.GO.BOYNE (462-6963). Package code: RAFT
Click here to watch the video captured last year by Wild Weekend Adventures!
Certain restrictions apply. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Taxes and resort fees in addition to room rate. Four Hands massage not included in 50-minute spa service option. Upgrade fee for Deep Tissue.
BOYNE - First Annual Skitoberfest Weekend - October 3 & 4, 2009
Categories: Boyne Mountain, Entertainment, Events, Ski
Celebration and giving, festival style….
Join us for the first annual Skitoberfest, a fall extravaganza and homecoming of sorts for family and friends to gather and celebrate the coming snowsports season in the Boyne Mountain Village. Everyone is invited to experience this two day event and a special welcome goes to our family of loyal BOYNE homeowners and passholders as well as to our friends in the local community. It’s art, it’s drama, it’s entertainment plus food, beer, wine and fun for everyone!
~Skitoberfest Events and Highlights
THE Party
Saturday, 2 p.m. - Midnight
Staged in the Village and nearby open lawn, the entire area comes alive with food and entertainment!
-A brewfest featuring nearly a dozen Michigan breweries under the big tent and serving samples from 2-7 p.m.- attending breweries include: Short’s, Bell’s, Founder’s, Arbor, Mt. Pleasant, Tri-City, Michigan, New Holland, Frankenmuth, and Wolverine Brewing.
-Michigan wine tasting room with gourmet food; 24 wines for sampling
-Bratwurst of 30 varieties from Tannery Creek Meat Market plus gourmet food from area restaurants including Red Mesa Grill, 220 Lake Street, Sammich N Sudz, Lake Street Market, and more.
Admission to the brewfest is $20 and includes a pint glass and 12 tickets good towards beer sampling, wine tasting and food items. Additional tickets can be purchased. From 8 p.m. to Midnight, Charlie’s Root Fusion performs in the tent. Cash bar and must be at least 21 years of age; no cover charge.
Also……
-Artists Galore
-Family Hayrides
-Dancing in Village Lane
-Jugglers
-Costume Contest
-Kids Art
-Bonfire Sing-Alongs
-Kids FREE Instrument Making
-Pumpkin Patch
-Parade of Decorated Golf Carts and Costumed Dancers
-FREE Scenic Chairlift Rides
-Burgers and a View at Eagle’s Nest
-Salomom Jib Fest
-Bouncy House
THE Game
Saturday, TBA
Michigan vs. Michigan State broadcast on the Big Screen
THE Giving
Skitoberfest: Giving Back to the Community:
Introducing the Warren Miller Free Foundation, a young entrepreneur program serving to educate area youth on the steps of conceiving, planning, and forming a business on their own and truly achieve young entrepreneur success. Educational sessions to be offered at Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands and FREE of charge to interested youth.
Parade and Contest for Area School Children:
Each classroom has the opportunity to decorate a golf cart for entry in the Saturday, October 3 Skitoberfest Parade at Boyne Mountain. The winning entry enjoys a day of skiing/riding for the entire class at either Boyne Mountain or Boyne Highlands. In addition to lift tickets, all equipment rental and instruction is complimentary and the day on the slopes end with a yummy and fun pizza party!
Parade and Contest for Service Organizations and Businesses:
All service organizations and businesses are invited decorate a golf cart for entry in the Saturday, October 3 Skitoberfest Parade at Boyne Mountain. Join in the parade fun for a $25 entry fee with all proceeds going to the winning organization’s/business’ charity of choice. Minimum donation to qualifying charity in this category is $500.
THE Snowsports Summit
Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-3pm
The very best opportunity for winter sports enthusiasts to be prepped - gear, technique, physical conditioning - for the coming winter season! Welcome the return of the BOYNE Snowsports Summit!
BOYNE Snowsports Summit - October 3-4, 2009
Categories: Boyne Mountain, Events, Ski
Boyne Mountain
In conjunction with the BOYNE Skitoberfest, Boyne Mountain will host the 2009 Snowsports Summit. It’s the best opportunity to share your excitement for the coming winter with other wintersports enthusiasts. Representatives will be on hand from ski clubs, race clubs,and equipment manufacturer’s to answer all your pre-season questions and assist with your planning. In addition, members of the National Ski Patrol and the Professional Ski (PSIA) and Snowboard(AASI) Instructors will be available for tips and advice. Below is a partial list of exhibitors, activities, and seminars that are scheduled, but we are confirming more daily so please check back.
Cost:: $5.00 *
Lodging from $79
*May be redeemed towards purchases on the exhibit floor of $30 or more and toward the purchase of a Skitoberfest Craft Beer Sampling Ticket.
Guest Speakers:
Simon Dumont - An extremely successful freestyle skier who is constantly innovating the sport as well as winning a total of 2 Gold Medals in the Winter X-games. On April 11, 2008 Simon Dumont set the current world quarter pipe height record at Sunday River in Bethel, Maine. He aired 35.5 feet out of a 38-foot QP, while performing a cork 900 tail grab.
Greg Needell- Greg has one of the most unique coaching resumes in the United States. Greg began his coaching career after skiing at the Stratton Mountain School (SMS) and captaining the St. Lawrence University ski team. In 2002, after coaching at SMS, Mission Ridge, WA, and Mammoth Mountain, he was asked to join the US Ski Team Staff as the World Cup Coach for SL and GS. Since 2002, Greg has helped lead the US Ski Team Men’s team to 43 wins, 105 podiums, and 264 top ten finishes.
“Greg was one of the best coaches I ever worked with. He was always on the cutting edge of advancing my technique and played a huge role in my giant slalom progression, but on top of that, he’s just a great guy to be around.”
Ted Ligety
New Meadows Chairlift at Boyne Mountain
Categories: Boyne Mountain, Photos, Ski
This season (08/09) Boyne Mountain is replacing the Meadows Chairlift with a higher speed, fixed grip, conveyor load lift. This lift not only travels faster than the original, it’s easier to load thanks to a conveyor belt system giving riders a seamless transition from snow to seat. The new lift also extends further down the slope allowing speedy and more convenient access from the day visitor parking lots. (Click on photos to enlarge.)
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