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Sunday, April 07, 2013  Hundreds strapped on their skis and snowboards on Sunday ready to get in their last runs of the ski season on some of Northern Michigan's  most popular Winter destinations.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Meet Lou Batori - living proof that you can do anything you set your mind to.

Friday, December 21, 2012  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The big snowfall overnight is bringing big smiles to local winter sports enthusiasts. Large crowds are expected today at most ski resorts around the area.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  The sun is shining and snow guns are blasting in Thompsonville as Crystal Mountain Resort gets ready to open!

Friday, February 24, 2012  As I've been getting to know Northern Michigan, we've been asking the viewers to help out on Facebook.  I've never been skiing, so we asked for the best place in the area to take my very first ski lesson.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  For John Johnson, skiing is one of his passions.  At first glance though, you might wonder how Johnson who is wheelchair bound is able to hit the slopes at Crystal Mountain in Benzie County.  Yet, an adaptive sports program through Munson Medical Center is making his dreams possible.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  The wait is over for the anticipated opening of some slopes, as they plan to open this weekend.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  The snow guns fired up overnight in hopes of getting the hills covered in time for a weekend opening.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Ski resorts across northern Michigan are anticipating a little bit of a late start to the season this year.

Wednesday, June 01, 2011  UPDATE: Search continues for the driver of a vehicle involved in chase that ended at Crystal Mountain Resort.

Sunday, February 06, 2011  Hundreds of women bundled up and made their way to Crystal Mountain this weekend for the 13th Annual Women's Winter Tour.

Saturday, December 04, 2010  Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa will open for skiing and snowboarding on Saturday morning. Crystal Mountain began making snow on Thanksgiving Day and continued into the weekend. After temperatures teetered on the edge for a few days, the snow guns resumed early-Thursday morning. The work completed in that short window allowed the Cheers and the Cheers lift to open on Saturday. Skiers and snowboarders were able to get on the slopes more than a week earlier than a year ago. The slopes will be open Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm, closing midweek to resume snowmaking. Special rates apply for Opening Weekend with lifts tickets priced $20 (adults 16+), $10 (juniors 9-15), and children 8 & under FREE. Ski and snowboard rental will be $20 (adults 16+), $10 (juniors 9-15), and $5 for children 8 & under.

Friday, November 26, 2010  Northern Michigan ski resorts are busy scurrying and making snow for the start of the 2010-2011 season.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  When you think of Crystal Mountain Resort this time of year, skiing and snowboarding may come to mind, but another facet of the resort is gaining some international attention and winning awards.

Saturday, October 16, 2010  Saturday marked Crystal Mountain's Fifth Annual Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic and yet another record turnout with just over 550 riders.