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Crystal Mountain – Iron Fish Distillery Fat Chance Fat Tire Bike Race – January 19, 2020

Iron Fish Distillery Fat Chance Fat Tire Bike Race
Fat Chance is the staple of fat biking in Northern Michigan, and is back again for another legendary race at Crystal Mountain with new and familiar faces.

The race will be held on the Otter Trail loop. The new 90 Minute Category Trail Loop course is 2 miles of high speed wide trail and a tight twisting single track section.  The 45 Minute Category Trail Loop will be all wide open beginner friendly trail perfect for the fat bike enthusiast just getting into racing. Each lap in will add its own new fat tire challenges. Helmets are required for rider safety.

All races start at 10am.

Registration

Cost:  $50 per rider. Includes timing by Endurance Evolution, race bib, a brew ticket and post race chili bar.
Day of Registration:  $60 per rider, if available. Available from 8 – 9:30am.

Packet pick-up will be held Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 8 – 9:30am inside Kinlochen.

Register Online »

Online Registration closes at 8pm on Friday, January 17, 2020,

Cash Prizes, Medals & Awards

A cash prize and medal will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each 90-minute category. The top 3 finishers from each category of the 90-minute race will win a cash prize!  Plus there will be plenty of swag from Crystal Mountain, Iron fish , Einstein Cycles , Bearclaw Bicycle Co ., Up Bike TC, KOLO TC and Kona Bikes . Awards ceremony will be held in the Crystal Center starting at 12pm including post-race food and celebrations.

90-minute categories:

  • Men’s Open
  • Women’s Open
  • Men’s Master (45+)
  • Women’s Master (45+)

45-minute categories:

  • Men’s Race (All Ages)
  • Women’s Race (All Ages)

2019 Results Posted Here  »

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From Fat Chance Fat Tire Bike Race 2016

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Air & Après at Boyne Mountain – January 20, 2018

North McLouth

Sam Adams Air & Après heads to Boyne Mountain on Saturday, January 20. This nighttime showcase combines the thrill and technical skill of some of the best skiers and riders in the sport, alongside cutting-edge 3D projection mapping. Sam Adams Air & Après is an on-snow spectacular that has to been seen to believe.

Professional Skiers and Riders are…..announcement coming soon! 

Stop by the Sam Adams Festival Village during the day, check out the noon-time demo at the show site all to get you get ready for the night show. Air & Après festivities kick-off around sunset, so grab yourself a cold Sam Adams, get there early and come party the night away with Sam Adams Air and Après.

For those of you that prefer bulleted lists….

  • Festival Village: 9am – 4pm
  • Demo (at jump site): noon
  • Festivities Kick Off: 5-5:30pm
  • Showtime: 6pm
  • Fireworks: 7:20p’ish
  • Autograph Session: 7:30pm
  • After-party in the Snowflake Lounge post show

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Crystal Mountain – Michigan Legacy Art Park Snowshoe Tours – January 20, 2019

Michigan Legacy Art Park Snowshoe Tours

Each Sunday in January, take a guided tour through Michigan Legacy Art Park to view sculptures, scenery, and maybe even some wildlife along the way.

Meet at 2:30pm and bring your snowshoes!

Fee: $5 per adult. Reservations are not required. Complimentary for youth 17 and under with paying adult.

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The Homestead – Z-93 Hum Z Ski Day – January 20, 2017

Join the folks from local radio station Z-93 for a Ski Day at The Homestead.  They bring the notorious Hummer for the live remote and play the stations music while you glide down the slopes between 2pm – 5pm.  What a great way for local kids and families enjoy the afternoon of a half day of school!  Note: transportation via BATA bus is available from Glen Lake School to The Homestead for just $1.50 per one way.

Special Z-93 pricing:

  • Lift tickets $9 per person
  • Rental equipment $9 per person
  • Beppi’s 12″ cheese pizza and pop $9

Stay on to enjoy live entertainment at Beppi’s from 8-11pm.

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