Ski Season’s Not Over Just Yet!

Feb. 26, 2016

It’s nearing the end of northern Michigan’s ski season, which means that familiar allout push to get in one more black diamond run, one more slalom race, one more bowl of slope-side chili and one more night dancing up a storm in your ski boots. Here’s a wrapup of some of the biggest ski events on the way as the 2016 season winds down.

MAR. 4

Nub’s Nob: The Volkl/Marker/Sunice Speed Series features giant, superfast slalom races at the resort starting at 7pm. nubsnob.com or (800) SKI-NUBS

MAR. 5

Nub’s Nob: Want to try racing, even if you haven’t before? The Dynastar/Lange Challenge offers slalom racing for all ages and abilities. nubsnob.com or (800) SKI-NUBS

Shanty Creek Resorts: The Slush Cup dares costumed skiers and snowboarders to cross their icy, slushy pond, toss a frozen fish or race on a snow shovel. shantycreek.com or (800) 678-4111

Treetops Resort: One of the last two Skiable Feasts of the 2016 season takes cross-country skiers along a trail stuffed with gourmet food and beverage stations. treetops.com or (866) 348-5249

MAR. 12

Boyne Highlands: The 7th Brew-Ski Festival brings together musical entertainment, brats and burgers, several hundred craft brews and a full evening of partying in the legendary Zoo Bar. boyne.com or (800) GO-BOYNE

Crystal Mountain: Crystal’s Spring Fling includes their own raucous Slush Cup competition, an on-the-slopes kayak race and live entertainment. crystalmountain.com or (855) 995-5146

Nub’s Nob: The Nub’s Nob Open features World Cup-style slalom racing on favorite local runs Smokey and Birch Run. nubsnob. com or (800) SKI-NUBS

Shanty Creek: The Cardboard Classic sled race returns to Shanty Creek, although you can’t use skis to make your sled, just cardboard, tape and glue. shantycreek.com or (800) 678-4111

Treetops Resort: Today’s your last chance to take part in the season’s final Skiable Feast, where you cross-country ski your way through lunch, dinner and snacks. treetops.com or (866) 348-5249

MAR. 13

Nub’s Nob: The Super G (giant slalom) races continue in the Volkl/Marker/Sunice series beginning at 9:30am. nubsnob.com or (800) SKI-NUBS

MAR. 17

Crystal Mountain: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with $10-off lift tickets for skiers/snowboarders in full Irish green costumes, plus a Shamrock Search and the Pot of Gold Challenge. crystalmountain.com or (855) 995-5146

MAR. 18

Boyne Highlands: It’s time for the legendary Krazy Daze at Boyne with costume contests, the Krazy Kup on Camelot, the pond ski, silly slalom, rockin’ live music and more. boyne. com or (800) GO-BOYNE

Boyne Mountain: Boyne’s sister resort offers up Carnival Weekend, with skiing, snowboarding, twin zip rides and DJ Bill in the Snowflake Lounge. boyne.com or (800) GO-BOYNE

MAR. 19

Boyne Highlands: Krazy Daze continue with more fun outdoor competitions, plus boisterous dancing and live music in the Zoo Bar. boyne.com or (800) GO-BOYNE

Boyne Mountain: Carnival Weekend rocks on today with an on-the-hill party at the Victor Warming House, music from Pistil Whips and an ‘80s party. boyne.com or (800) GO-BOYNE

Caberfae: A costume parade, outdoor snowbar and grill, Big Air contest, rail jam and live music at the base of the slopes highlight Caberfae’s Spring Carnival. caberfaepeaks. com or (800) YOU-SKII

Nub’s Nob: Mardi Gras is Nub’s own crazy ski celebration, complete with costumes, Pepsi Challenge races and music from the Petoskey Steel Drum band. nubsnob.com or (800) SKI-NUBS

Shanty Creek: The Blarney Stone Rail Jam at the resort’s Low Rider Terrain Park gives snowboarding an Irish twist. shantycreek. com or (800) 678-4111

Treetops: Shorts Rocks the Mountain brings Shorts Brewing Co. to the resort over St. Pat’s weekend, with craft brews, a live music tent featuring The Stand-Ins, the World’s Tallest Leprechaun, a campfire and the slush cup. treetops.com or (866) 348-5249

MAR. 20

Boyne Mountain: Wrap up Carnival Weekend with the Slush Cup, more twin zipline rides and the Last Man Standing Breakfast Buffet. boyne.com or (800) GO-BOYNE

Caberfae: The Gold Cup Race crowns this season’s “king and queen of the slopes” with this downhill/Super G competition, plus food, drinks and more fun. caberfaepeaks.com or (800) YOU-SKII

MAR. 26

Nub’s Nob: The Return of the Super Fun Park adds music and food to the High Ollie Contest, Rail Jams and a Jump Line Jam. nubsnob.com or (800) SKI-NUBS

Shanty Creek: It’s the resort’s last weekend of ski season, so make the most of it Hawaiian-style at the Last Weekend Luau with a hula hoop contest, saucer races and more. shantycreek.com or (800) 678-4111

MAR. 29

Boyne Highlands: It’s the Chocolate Cake Alpine Downhill at Boyne and, sticking with a tradition from the resort’s early days, yes, the winners do get a cake! boyne.com or (800) GO-BOYNE