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New & Noteworthy

in the Midwest

Michigan
The Clock Tower Lodge at Boyne Mountain Resort, situated
at the base of the slopes with convenient ski-in/ski-out
accommodations, is undergoing an extensive renovation
expected to be complete by the start of the 2011-12 winter
season. The half-million-dollar modernization includes a
complete remodel of the hotel rooms and suites including
new pine furnishings, lighting, decor and fixtures throughout,
plus fresh paint and upgraded bathrooms. The renovation
includes all hallways and common areas. The decor carries
out and accentuates the resort’s Swiss-Austrian theme. Also
for this season, Boyne Mountain is adding another 20 Boyne
Low-E snow guns to its snowmaking arsenal. The Low-E guns
feature technology exclusive to Boyne Resorts that maximizes
snow output, especially at marginal temperatures, with less
compressed air. The snow guns create a lighter, more natural
snow and are up to 40% more efficient than standard models.
(800-462-6963, boyne.com)

Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort in Bessemer is hard at
work rebuilding its main lodge, which was destroyed in a fire Guests at Crystal Mountain Resort will find a new quad chairlift.
in January. The brand new lodge is scheduled to open for
the 2011/2012 winter ski season. (800-501-7669, bigpow- Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa in Thompsonville is
derhorn.net) adding a new ski-under quad chairlift that is due to open
in December. The fixed-grip quad will feature a loading
Mount Bohemia Ski Resort in the Keweenaw Peninsula, conveyor and will serve the Loki and Thor black diamond
entering its 11th season, has added five new glade runs. runs. The Loki slope will be contoured and reshaped, and
The glades have been designed by Bohemia backcountry snowmaking will be added along the lift for the winter. The
designer Steve Rowe, who for the past decade has created new chairlift will increase uphill capacity and skiable terrain.
the gladed terrain all over the mountain. The biggest addition Crystal has also become the first Michigan resort to install
is going to be in the Extreme Backcountry. This new glade an electric vehicle charging station, which provides compli-
will be located on previously undeveloped terrain between mentary charging for all electric vehicles at the mountain.
Woodpeckers Hollow and Badlands glade runs. It will be (800-968-7686, crystalmountain.com)
the longest glade run on the mountain, finishing at the far
western end of the Extreme Backcountry and will be serv- Marquette Mountain Ski Area spent all summer moving ter-
iced by the Mount Bohemia shuttle bus. (231-420-5405, rain on the slopes. The resort widened its Weasel Gulch,
mtbohemia.com) Whoop Dee, Upper Rocket and Shaker runs, and added a
new Women’s PIS Slalom ramp on Cliffs Ridge. It also creat-
ed a new terrain park layout with 10 new rails. The moun-
tain will extend its lift hours until 8:30 p.m. nightly between
Dec. 19 through March 11. (800-944-7669, marquette-
mountain.com)

Nub’s Nob Ski Area in Harbor Springs, entering its 54th
season, will introduce a Junior Alpine Racing Team, based
on the USSA Alpine Racing Program. The mountain also
acquired 60 additional acres north of its Bigtime beginner
area, and it will open that up in the future for more ski
slopes and cross country trails. Nubs Nob added 11 snow
guns this summer, bringing its total to 281. The resort offers
53 ski slopes and trails on three separate peaks. (800-754-
Alpine decor accents Boyne Mountain’s Clock Tower Lodge. 6827, nubsnob.com)

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