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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.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Whether it was bunny hopping, busting a move or breezing through the slopes in hopes of beating the competition, it was a great day for the Special Olympics Michigan Winter Games at Shanty Creek Resorts Thursday.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The Special Olympics of Michigan kicked off today with time trials for the Winter Games. Athletes from all over the state came out to compete in snowboarding, snowshoeing, skiing, ice skating and speed skating.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Hundreds of althetes are now in Grand Traverse County for the Special Olympics of Michigan Winter Games. Organizers say they need your help to make sure the games go off without a hitch.

Friday, January 18, 2013  "The Crash Reel," a documentary about Kevin Pearce's return from his life-altering accident, is set to premiere Friday night at the Sundance Film Festival.

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

Monday, December 03, 2012  As the snow begins to fall, people of all ages are hitting the slopes. But what are the best ways to ensure you and your family stay safe and avoid injury?

Monday, December 03, 2012  17-year-old Kasandra Knapp from Alanson is dead after a weekend snowboarding accident.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  In every athlete beats the heart of a champion. But to achieving your best, often takes hard work, years of practice, and maybe a little luck. Few people know that better than special olympian Beth Mayer.

Friday, January 20, 2012  With the news of Sarah Burke's tragic death, we went to some ski areas today that tell us accidents do happen, but there are ways to prevent life-threatening injuries.

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

Saturday, December 03, 2011  The rain didn't stop hundreds of people from hitting the slopes Saturday, celebrating "opening day" at Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs.

Monday, March 28, 2011  When Old Man Winter roared in last week and dumped a bunch of snow on Northern Michigan, ski hills welcomed the wintery sight.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  A Northern Michigan woman doesn't know when she'll be able to walk again, and it's all because of a freak accident on a ski-hill. What happened to an Alanson woman on a December ski trip could change her life forever.

Monday, January 17, 2011  World-class athletes were flying through the sky in Gaylord Monday. The United States National Snowboard Team stopped by to get some practice in before going on the national stage.