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Celebrate the Holidays at Boyne Mountain – December 20 to January 1

The sights and sounds of a holiday winter wonderland have arrived and Boyne Mountain glistens with snow-covered slopes and twinkling lights this time of year! Join us for holiday delight between Friday, December 20 and Wednesday, January 1.

Night skiing/riding is offered Friday, December 20 – Saturday, January 4.  Regular Wednesday – Saturday schedule begins January 8.

See details of additional snowsports activities.

See Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and Arcade information.

Childcare and Fritz’s Adventure Camp offered daily at Helga Haus Children’s Learning Center; 3 months – 12 years, extended hours available, reservation required, Ext. 7274

Solace Spa will be open 9am – 8pm daily (Excluding Christmas Eve, 9am – 5pm and Christmas Day, noon – 5pm)

Friday, December 20

  • 9am, 12pm, 3pm:  Zipline Adventure Tour, 2.5 hour tour down the mountain, through trees and over slopes. Advance reservation required. 231.549.7256
  • 2 – 6pm:  Twin Zip Ride, single 780’ zipline two ride tour. No reservation required.
  • 4 – 8pm: Michigan Wine and Beer tastings – Made in Michigan Store
  • 5 – 9pm: Prime Rib & Pasta Buffet – Everett’s
  • 6 – 9pm: Buskermania! Live Street Theater
  • 6 – 9pm: Bonfire & S’mores – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Courtyard
  • 6 – 9pm:  Complimentary Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides – depart from the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa slopeside entrance
  • 7:30pm:  Storytime with Fritz – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Library
  • 8pm: Family Movie, Geneva Room – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa
  • 9pm – 1am: Live Entertainment, DJ Bill da Cat – Snowflake Lounge

Saturday, December 21

  • 9am, 12pm, 3pm:  Zipline Adventure Tour, 2.5 hour tour down the mountain, through trees and over slopes. Advance reservation required. 231.549.7256
  • 1- 9pm: Buskermania! Live Street Theater
  • 2 – 6pm:  Twin Zip Ride, single 780’ zipline two ride tour. No reservation required.
  • 4 – 8pm: Michigan Wine and Beer tastings – Made in Michigan Store
  • 5 – 9pm: Prime Rib & Shrimp Buffet – Everett’s
  • 6 – 9pm: Live Entertainment, Greg Seaman – Stein Eriksen’s
  • 6 – 9pm: Bonfire & S’mores – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Courtyard
  • 6 – 9pm:  Complimentary Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides – depart from the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa slopeside entrance
  • 7:30pm:  Storytime with Fritz – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Library
  • 8pm: Family Movie, Geneva Room – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa
  • 9pm – 1am: Live Entertainment, DJ Bill da Cat – Snowflake Lounge

Sunday, December 22

  • 9am, 12pm, and 3pm:  Zipline Adventure Tour, 2.5 hour tour down the mountain, through trees and over slopes. Advance reservation required. 231.549.7256
  • 2 – 6pm:  Twin Zip Ride, single 780’ zipline two ride tour. No reservation required.
  • 4 – 8pm: Michigan Wine and Beer tastings – Made in Michigan Store
  • 6 – 9pm:  Bonfire & S’mores – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Courtyard
  • 6 – 9pm:  Complimentary Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, depart from the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa slopeside entrance
  • 7:30pm:  Storytime with Fritz, Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Library
  • 8pm: Family Movie, Geneva Room – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa

Monday, December 23

  • 9am, 12pm, 3pm:  Zipline Adventure Tour, 2.5 hour tour down the mountain, through trees and over slopes. Advance reservation required. 231.549.7256
  • 2 – 6pm:  Twin Zip Ride, single 780’ zipline two ride tour. No reservation required.
  • 4 – 8pm: Michigan Wine and Beer tastings – Made in Michigan Store
  • 6 – 9pm: Bonfire & S’mores – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Lawn
  • 6 – 9pm: Complimentary Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides – depart from the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa slopeside entrance
  • 7:30pm:  Storytime with Fritz – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Library
  • 8pm: Family Movie, Geneva Room – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa

Tuesday, December 24

  • 9am, 12pm, 3pm:  Zipline Adventure Tour, 2.5 hour tour down the mountain, through trees and over slopes. Advance reservation required. 231.549.7256
  • 2 – 6pm: Twin Zip Ride, single 780’ zipline two ride tour. No reservation required
  • 4 – 8pm: Michigan Wine and Beer tastings – Made in Michigan Store
  • 5 – 9pm: Christmas Eve Buffet with Pete Kehoe on piano –  Stein Eriksen’s
  • 6 – 9pm:  Bonfire & S’mores – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Lawn
  • 6 – 9pm:  Complimentary Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, depart from the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa slopeside entrance
  • 7:30pm:  Storytime with Fritz – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Library
  • 8pm: Family Movie, Geneva Room – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa

Wednesday, December 25 – Christmas Day

  • 9am, 12pm, 3pm:  Zipline Adventure Tour, 2.5 hour tour down the mountain, through trees and over slopes. Advance reservation required. 231.549.7256
  • 2- 6pm: Twin Zip Ride, single 780’ zipline two ride tour. No reservation required
  • 4 – 8pm: Michigan Wine and Beer tastings – Made in Michigan Store
  • 5 – 9pm: Christmas Dinner Buffet – Stein Eriksen’s
  • 6 – 9pm:  Bonfire & S’mores – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Lawn
  • 6 – 9pm:  Complimentary Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides – depart from the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa slopeside entrance
  • 7:30pm:  Storytime with Fritz – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Library
  • 8pm: Family Movie with Popcorn, Geneva Room – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa

Thursday, December 26

  • 9am, 12pm, 3pm:  Zipline Adventure Tour, 2.5 hour tour down the mountain, through trees and over slopes. Advance reservation required. 231.549.7256
  • 2pm – 6pm: Twin Zip Ride, single 780’ zipline two ride tour. No reservation required
  • 4 – 8pm: Michigan Wine and Beer tastings – Made in Michigan Store
  • 5 – 9pm: Sushi Night – Everett’s
  • 6 – 9pm:  Bonfire & S’mores – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Courtyard
  • 6 – 9pm:  Complimentary Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides – depart from the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa slopeside entrance
  • 7:30pm:  Storytime with Fritz – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Library
  • 8pm: Family Movie, Geneva Room – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa

Friday, December 27

  • 9am, 12pm, 3pm:  Zipline Adventure Tour, 2.5 hour tour down the mountain, through trees and over slopes. Advance reservation required. 231.549.7256
  • 2 – 6pm:  Twin Zip Ride,  single 780’ zipline two ride tour. No reservation required
  • 4 – 8pm: Michigan Wine and Beer tastings – Made in Michigan Store
  • 5 – 9pm: Prime Rib & Pasta Buffet – Everett’s
  • 6 – 9pm: Buskermania! Live Street Theater
  • 6 – 9pm: Live Entertainment, Dueling Pianos – Stein Eriksen’s
  • 6 – 9pm:  Bonfire & S’mores – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Courtyard
  • 6 – 9pm:  Complimentary Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, depart from the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa slopeside entrance
  • 7:30pm:  Storytime with Fritz – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Library
  • 8pm: Family Movie, Geneva Room – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa
  • 9pm – 1am: Live Entertainment, Yankee – Snowflake Lounge

Saturday, December 28

  • 9am, 12pm, 3pm:  Zipline Adventure Tour, 2.5 hour tour down the mountain, through trees and over slopes. Advance reservation required. 231.549.7256
  • 9am – 3pm: Boyne Country Sports Manufacturers’ Demo Day – bottom of the Mountain Express lift
  • 1- 9pm: Buskermania! Live Street Theate
  • 2 – 6pm: Twin Zip Ride, single 780’ zipline two ride tour. No reservation required
  • 4 – 8pm: Michigan Wine and Beer tastings – Made in Michigan Store
  • 5 – 9pm: Prime Rib & Shrimp Buffet – Everett’s
  • 6 – 9pm: Live entertainment, Charlie Reager – Stein Eriksen’s
  • 6 – 9pm:  Bonfire & S’mores – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Lawn
  • 6 – 9pm:  Complimentary Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides – depart from the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa slopeside entrance
  • 7:30pm:  Storytime with Fritz – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Library
  • 8pm:  Family Movie – Geneva Room, Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa
  • 9pm – 1am: Live Entertainment, DJ Bill Da Cat – Snowflake Lounge

Sunday, December 29

  • 9am, 12pm, and 3pm:  Zipline Adventure Tour, 2.5 hour tour down the mountain, through trees and over slopes. Advance reservation required. 231.549.7256
  • 2 – 6pm:  Twin Zip Ride, single 780’ zipline two ride tour. No reservation required
  • 4 – 8pm: Michigan Wine and Beer tastings – Made in Michigan Store
  • 6 – 9pm: Buskermania! Live Street Theater
  • 6 – 9pm: Live entertainment, Dueling Pianos – Stein Eriksen’s
  • 6 – 9pm:  Bonfire & S’mores – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Courtyard
  • 6 – 9pm:  Complimentary Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides – depart from the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa slopeside entrance
  • 7:30pm:  Storytime with Fritz, Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Library
  • 8pm:  Family Movie, Geneva Room – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa
  • 9pm – 1am: Live Entertainment, DJ Bill Da Cat – Snowflake Lounge

Monday, December 30

  • 9am, 12pm, and 3pm: Zipline Adventure Tour, 2.5 hour tour down the mountain, through trees and over slopes. Advance reservation required. 231.549.7256
  • 2 – 6pm: Twin Zip Ride, single 780’ zipline two ride tour. No reservation required.
  • 2 – 3:30pm: $5 Registration for the Holiday Rail Jam – Skier Services (Rail Jam begins at 4pm)
  • 4 – 8pm: Michigan Wine and Beer tastings – Made in Michigan Store
  • 6 – 9pm: Live entertainment, Dueling Pianos – Stein Eriksen’s
  • 6 – 9pm: Buskermania! Live Street Theater
  • 6 – 9pm: Bonfire & S’mores – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Courtyard
  • 6 – 9pm: Complimentary Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides – depart from the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa slopeside entrance
  • 7:30pm: Storytime with Fritz – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Library
  • 8pm: Family Movie – Geneva Room, Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa
  • 9pm – 1am: Live Entertainment, DJ Bill Da Cat – Snowflake Lounge

Tuesday, December 31

  • 9am, 12pm, and 3pm: Zipline Adventure Tour, 2.5 hour tour down the mountain, through trees and over slopes. Advance reservation required. 231.549.7256
  • 9am – 1am: special hours at Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and Arcade
  • 2 – 8pm: Twin Zip Ride, single 780’ zipline two ride tour. No reservation required.
  • 4 – 9pm: Michigan Wine and Beer tastings, $6 per person – Made in Michigan Store
  • 4pm – 1am: New Year’s Eve Family Splashtacular Special
  • 5pm and 8:15pm: New Year’s Eve Dinner Party (reserved seatings 231.549.6854), served in Stein Eriksen’s with Dueling Pianos
  • 5 – 9pm: New Year’s Eve Family Dinner Buffet – Vienna Ballroom, Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa
  • 5:30pm – 1am: New Year’s Eve Children’s Celebration (ages 3 months to 12 years) with games, crafts, midnight cheer and more – Helga Haus Children’s Learning Center; advance reservations suggested, Ext. 7274
  • 6 – 9pm: Buskermania! Live Street Theater
  • 6 – 9pm: Bonfire & S’mores – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Courtyard
  • 6 – 9pm: Complimentary Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides – depart from the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa slopeside entrance
  • 7:30pm: Storytime with Fritz – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Library
  • 8pm: Family Movie, Geneva Room – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa
  • 8:30pm: Great Snowball Race – Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark, winner receives a prize; pre-registration required – day of at the waterpark admission desk
  • 9pm – 1:30am – Ringin’ In the New Year Party featuring Double Trouble DJs, party favors and cash bar – Civic Center COMPLIMENTAY ADMISSION for all – must be 21 or older – photo ID required
  • 9:15 – 10pm: Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Extravaganza – view from base of mountain near Victor slope
  • 9pm – 1am: Live Entertainment, DJ Bill da Cat – Snowflake Lounge – $10 cover. Complimentary admission for resort lodging guests, Boyne Mountain homeowners, gold level (only) season passholders and SteinEriksen’s NYE dinner guests – must be 21 or older – photo ID required
  • 10pm – 1am: Family New Year’s Eve Party featuring DJ, party favors, views of the fireworks, family games and cash bar for parents – Vienna Room in the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa; FREE admission, children cannot be left unattended by parents
  • 10pm – 1am: Teen Dance Party (ages 13 – 20) featuring DJ, Arcade tokens and prize drawing included with $10 admission – Avalanche Bay Arcade

Wednesday, January 1

  • 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm: Zipline Adventure Tour, 2.5 hour tour down the mountain, through trees and over slopes. Advance reservation required. 231.549.7256
  • 2 – 6pm: Twin Zip Ride, single 780’ zipline two ride tour. No reservation required.
  • 6 – 9pm: Bonfire & S’mores – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Courtyard
  • 6 – 9pm: Complimentary Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides – depart from the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa slopeside entrance
  • 7:30pm: Storytime with Fritz – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Library
  • 8pm: Family Movie, Geneva Room – Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa

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Boyne Highlands – Volkl Skis Equipment Demo – January 4, 2014

Representatives from Volkl Skis will be on site at Boyne Highlands, allowing guests to try their latest offerings.  Volkl has long been known for making some of the highest quality skis in the industry, and this your chance to try them for FREE!  Whether you’re high speed carving, killing it in the terrain park, or just looking to take your skiing to the next level, Volkl has a ski for you.

The Volkl tent will be set up near the base of the Heather Express Lift, and skis can be demoed from 9am – 3pm.

The Volkl representatives will also be at Boyne Mountain Resort on Sunday, January 5 for an on-hill demo.

For more information on Volkl Skis, please visit www.volkl.com

For more information about the event, please email Dan Turcott at dturcott@boyne.com.

In order to demo equipment, you must be 18 years of age or older OR have a parent or guardian present to sign the waiver. In addition, a valid driver’s license and/or a credit card will be required.

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Boyne Mountain – Volkl Skis Equipment Demo – January 5, 2014

Representatives from Volkl Skis will be on site at Boyne Mountain, allowing guests to try their latest offerings.  Volkl has long been known for making some of the highest quality skis in the industry, and this your chance to try them for FREE!  Whether you’re high speed carving, killing it in the terrain park, or just looking to take your skiing to the next level, Volkl has a ski for you.

The Volkl tent will be set up near the base of the Mountain Express Lift and skis can be demoed from 9am – 3pm.

The Volkl representatives will be at Boyne Highlands Resort on Saturday, January 4 for an on-hill demo.

For more information on Volkl Skis, please visit www.volkl.com

For more information about the event, please email Dan Turcott at dturcott@boyne.com.

In order to demo equipment, you must be 18 years of age or older OR have a parent or guardian present to sign the waiver. In addition, a valid driver’s license and/or a credit card will be required.<>

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Crystal Mountain – Women’s Ski Clinic with Lisa Densmore – January 11-12, 2014

Grab the girls and hit the slopes! Crystal Mountain will be featuring a Women’s Ski Clinic led by Lisa Densmore, a widely acclaimed coach, instructor and ski racer, and assisted by Crystal Mountain’s top female instructors.

Participants of the Women’s Ski Clinic will enjoy:
• Ski clinics with Lisa Densmore and Crystal Mountain’s top women instructors
• Two days of lift tickets for Saturday and Sunday, January 11-12, 2014
• Elan premium ski demos
• Two lunches
• Saturday cocktail reception
• Boot fitting with professional boot fitter Jim Riley
• Resort discount coupons

Clinic Itinerary

Saturday, January 11

8am: Check-in
8:30am: Welcome, “Trends in Ski Gear” presentation by Lisa Densmore
9am: Groups proceed to ski demo area
9:30am: On-hill skiing
11am: On-hill video
11:30am: Indoor video analysis
Noon: Lunch
Noon: Switch demo skis
1pm: On-hill skiing
2:30pm: On-hill video
3pm: Indoor video analysis
3:30pm: Return demo skis
5pm: Apres-ski “Boot Camp” panel, party & Cocktail Reception – Lisa moderates a panel with boot experts. Participants are encouraged to discuss boot fittings, technology, styling and performance.
7pm: Dinner with Lisa Densmore in the Wild Tomato Restaurant & Bar*
*Dinner with Lisa Densmore is optional and is not included in the program price.

Sunday, January 12

8:30am: Presentation: “Skiing Gates 101”
9am: Groups proceed to ski demo area
9:30am: On-hill skiing
11am: On-hill video
11:30am: Indoor video analysis
Noon: Lunch
Noon: Switch demo skis
1pm: On-hill skiing
2:30pm: On-hill video
3pm: Indoor video analysis
3:30pm: Return demo skis. Farewell apres-ski party, Poster-signing, Door prizes.

Clinic Cost & Reservations

Saturday & Sunday: $369 per person, $279 per Season Passholder
Saturday Only: $229 per person, $184 per Season Passholder

Advance reservations required. Please call (877) 767-0204  for reservations.

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