Monster Energy Park at Shanty Creek

Monster Energy Park at Shanty Creek We caught wind of this late last season but were sworn to secrecy…. sorry kids, but we had to keep our mouths shut! Official Press Release: Shanty Creek Introduces The Monster Energy Park at Schuss Mountain Bellaire, Mich. – Shanty Creek Resorts, a premier...

Michigan Ski Resort Update, 2011 Season

Michigan Ski Resort Update, 2011 Season Temps are dropping, reports of snow are coming in across the Upper Peninsula and even down into the northern lower portions of Michigan this week.  The NWS forecast is looking prime for the upcoming season and resorts across Michigan have prepped all summer in...

Marhar Snowboards Interview

Marhar Snowboards Interview Based out of Grand Rapids, Marhar Snowboards is a small company doing big things.  We originally met co-owner's Josh Skiles and Nate Morse in 2010 at The BOB Rail Jam downtown Grand Rapids and finally had an opportunity to catch up with them for an interview...

2012 SKI & SNOWBOARD PREVIEW

2012 SKI & SNOWBOARD PREVIEW We recently returned from Boyne Mountain for the annual Midwest Reps Association Test Fest.  Here we had an opportunity to scope out some of the gear that will be headed your way for the 2012 season.  Similar to last year, we wandered around inside and checked out the...

Marquette Backcountry Ski

Marquette Backcountry Ski Anybody that has had the pleasure of checking out the areas in and around Marquette County understands the awesome backcountry terrain that exists in this portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.  For years, people have been exploring this area by foot,...

Race to Open | Michigan Snowmaking Update

Race to Open | Michigan Snowmaking Update Despite yesterday's horrible warm temperatures, things are starting to shape up for snowmaking across much of the state as the Race to Open continues.  From the Upper Peninsula to the Lower Peninsula, here's the 411 on snowmaking progress in Michigan,...