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Mackinac Island – Twilight Turtle Trek – March 2, 2024

A lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island’s natural winter wonderland.

The trail begins at Greany Grove (corner of Arch Rock Road and Huron Road) with a bonfire and hot chocolate.

The trail is groomed, track set, lit by lanterns and approximately two miles long.

This is a free event sponsored by Mackinac State Historic Parks, Mackinac Island Community Foundation and the Mackinac Island Ski Club.

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Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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Caberfae Peaks ~ Jim Wickham Memorial Race ~ March 9, 2024

Saturday, March 9, 2024: Jim Wickham Memorial Race

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up).
  • REGISTER ONLINE in advance.
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 9th
  • 11:30 AM start, Slalom Race on Liberty – Open to All
  • Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill following the race
  • Age divisions: 0-10, 11-14, 15-17, 18-35, 36-46, 47-57, 58 and up

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Saturday & Sunday, March 2 & 3, 2024:  WinAlpine Junior Development Race

  • Junior Development Teams from other ski resorts are on site to compete
  • Slalom training on March 1
  • Slalom Race on March 2
  • Giant Slalom & Slalom Race on March 3
  • Visit WinAlpine.com for more info or REGISTRATER ONLINE

Saturday, March 9, 2024: Jim Wickham Memorial Race

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up).
  • REGISTER ONLINE in advance.
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 9th
  • 11:30 AM start, Slalom Race on Liberty – Open to All
  • Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill following the race
  • Age divisions: 0-10, 11-14, 15-17, 18-35, 36-46, 47-57, 58 and up

Sunday, March 10, 2024:  Earl Huckle Memorial Race

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up)
  • REGISTER ONLINE in advance
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 10th
  • 11:30 AM Start, Giant Slalom on Liberty & Olympia – Open to All
  • Awards & Silent Auction in Beatie’s Bar & Grill following the race
  • Age divisions: 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Sunday, March 17, 2024: Caberfae Peaks Gold Cup Super G

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up)
  • REGISTER ONLINE in advance
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 17th
  • 11:30 am start on South Peak
  • Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill following the race
  • Super Giant Slalom on GGs Ride – Open to All
  • Age divisions: 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-32, 33-45, 46-59, 60+
  • Overall Male & Female Winners

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Crystal Mountain ~ Spring Carnival ~ March 9, 2024

Crystal Mountain - Spring Carnival

Celebrate spring the “up-north” way, with all kinds of snow-filled fun! Fun-in-the-sun costumes are highly encouraged. Get ready for events and activities for the whole family can enjoy during Spring Carnival.

Please Note: All activities are weather permitting and subject to cancellation.

9:30 – 10:30am: Cardboard Classic Registration
Please review the rules prior to creating your sled. Held slopeside on the Lodge Patio. Only two racers are allowed per sled. Helmets are required. Day-of-registration required 30-minutes before event start time (10:30am). All participants must be present at registration for a wristband. All participants are required to complete a waiver prior to the event, adults must sign for participants under 18 years old.

10:45am: Creative Sled Contest
Build a sled using only cardboard and duct tape. Sleds must be pre-registered to participate in the Cardboard Classic

11am: Cardboard Classic Race
Held on the Cheers to Lou slope! View the rules prior to building your sled.

11am – 1:30pm: Slush Cup Registration 
Held on the Lodge Patio. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Helmets are required. Rental gear is prohibited. All participants are required to complete a waiver prior to the event, adults must sign for participants under 18 years old.

Noon – 4pm

  • Executive Sounds will be playing your favorites at the Lodge Patio!
  • On-Slope Scavenger Hunt – Find the surfboards scattered around the mountain and bring one back to the Park at Water’s Edge for a prize!

2pm: Slush Cup
Ski or ride through a giant pit of icy slush! Day of registration required at the Lodge Patio at least 30-minutes prior to the start time. Helmets are required. Rental gear is prohibited. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Held at the base of Thor.

2pm – 5pm: Live Music in the Vista Lounge
Ages 21+ only.

8pm – 11pm: Live Music in the Vista Lounge
Ages 21+ only.

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Caberfae Peaks – Earl Huckle Memorial Race – March 10, 2024

Sunday, March 10, 2024:  Earl Huckle Memorial Race

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up)
  • REGISTER ONLINE in advance
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 10th
  • 11:30 AM Start, Giant Slalom on Liberty & Olympia – Open to All
  • Awards & Silent Auction in Beatie’s Bar & Grill following the race
  • Age divisions: 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

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JOIN US FOR OUR SPRING RACE SERIES:

Saturday & Sunday, March 2 & 3, 2024:  WinAlpine Junior Development Race

  • Junior Development Teams from other ski resorts are on site to compete
  • Slalom training on March 1
  • Slalom Race on March 2
  • Giant Slalom & Slalom Race on March 3
  • Visit WinAlpine.com for more info or REGISTRATER ONLINE

Saturday, March 9, 2024: Jim Wickham Memorial Race

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up).
  • REGISTER ONLINE in advance.
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 9th
  • 11:30 AM start, Slalom Race on Liberty – Open to All
  • Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill following the race
  • Age divisions: 0-10, 11-14, 15-17, 18-35, 36-46, 47-57, 58 and up

Sunday, March 10, 2024:  Earl Huckle Memorial Race

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up)
  • REGISTER ONLINE in advance
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 10th
  • 11:30 AM Start, Giant Slalom on Liberty & Olympia – Open to All
  • Awards & Silent Auction in Beatie’s Bar & Grill following the race
  • Age divisions: 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Sunday, March 17, 2024: Caberfae Peaks Gold Cup Super G

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up)
  • REGISTER ONLINE in advance
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 17th
  • 11:30 am start on South Peak
  • Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill following the race
  • Super Giant Slalom on GGs Ride – Open to All
  • Age divisions: 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-32, 33-45, 46-59, 60+
  • Overall Male & Female Winners

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