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Three days, three completely different conditions at the same place. We had a large group so goupthink had us at the same place for the entire time. Day 1, Friday 2/6, got there about 10 am. It was in the high 20's and mostly sunny. There weren't many people there since it was a Friday...

I'm heading up to Highlands and Nubs this weekend, Friday - Sunday. It sounds like you guys both had pretty good weather and conditions. They are calling for possible rain on Saturday and Sunday, I hope the forecast changes before then. Also, that would seem to be pretty rare for early Feb.

Got to Alpine Valley about 9:15 am, the lot was still relatively empty. Car read 35 F, which is a heat wave compared to what we've seen this January. Mostly sunny and warm is usually nice in SE michigan if they have a lot of snow. It softened up nicely and didn't find a single icy spot the...

Based on what you have told us I would recommend Boyne Highlands. Boyne has a very good reputation for their ski schools and has a nice beginner area, and plenty of other ammentities. The proximity of Nubs Nob to the Highlands will allow you to easily sample another resort if you desire...

Couldn't make this last trip, but according to Bohemia's website they are doing it again Jan30 - Feb1. I wanted to, just couldn't swing it, maybe this next one.

Ok, i've been to caberfae a few times and it's gotta be really hard to get lost. You've really got to be trying or go really far out of bounds and get turned around. They are the only big hills in the immediate area. I've seen some people hike the 'old' trails of caberfae, but those face the...

I haven't made it out yet this year, was hoping to make it to Holly or Alpine this weekend, but doesn't look like it's going to happen. Got a trip up to Boynes and Nubs the first week of Feb though. Young - this board is pretty quiet, and the few who do post spend most of their time on the...

Wow, a wind closing in Michigan. I don't think i've heard that before, though i'm sure it happens occasionally. I would have been a little ticked if i had shown up and they were closed. Good to know though, thanks for the info.

I was on Mt. Bohemia's web site last week and saw a notice about bus trips from SE Michigan. There was a contact email so I sent a request for info and here is what i got back. Mount Bohemia in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a haven for advanced skiers, with over 280 inches of snow and nearly...

Thanks for the reports, the websites for the small places in SE Michigan are a little lacking in good info sometimes. Sounds like you guys got a little snow up that way. All we got in Toledo was rain. Hopefully the good early season weather continues, i would like to get up to Alpine or Holly...

I jokingly mentioned this to one of our HR people and she wasn't very suprised and said that our company has used it's 'Wellness' reimbursement for things such as tennis lessons or dancing classes. Our Wellness reimbursement is usually intended to defray the cost of a health club membership...

Not to rain on your trip planning, but if you’re from Colorado and never skied in Michigan, just be prepared to be a little disappointed. But, like you mentioned, you don’t have many options in the Midwest if you are on a budget. You can still have fun, but there is really no comparison to out...

Caberfae’s going to give you the best value. It’s got more of the ‘mom and pop’ feel, 1 lodge on property with modest hotel style rooms. It has an ok variety of terrain. I haven’t been to Crystal in a number of years, but it has more trails and will cost you a lot more $. It is a resort...

That storm in March 2003 will live in infamy for me. I had to read all about it after I just returned from a week in Summit County. Being in Ohio, I don't make it out there every year let alone multiple times a year, so to miss an epic storm like that by only 1 week is something I won't forget...

The discussion about Sugar Loaf in the other thread got me thinking about lost ski areas in Michigan. There is a pretty detailed website on lost areas in New England. Is there one for Michigan or the midwest? It sounds like Sugar Loaf is heading in that direction. I know of one near Brooklyn...

That's too bad, sounds like it may turn into a 'lost' ski area. If it's that far gone it might cost too much to get it up and running again. I keep saying i want to live up in that area, it would be much nicer to have another ski area.

We don't usually make it over to the Glen Arbor area when we are up there but we did this year. Heading for Lake Michigan and going around Lime Lake (i think) I saw what had to be a ski slope in the distance. I had to pull out the map to see that it was Sugar Loaf. Good thing the map is a few...

It would be nice to see some increased traffic to the Midwest area again this year. And I just got back from my week long vacation near Traverse City, there are some leaves starting to turn. On a rainy day we took a short detour and drove through Crystal Mountain. I haven't been there in...

Were there any crowds at all? Thanks for the reports all season. I'm jealous, though it was nice to do yard work in a t-shirt all weekend and i got a nice bike ride in too, so i can't complain about warm weather. I'll look forward to your reports next season.

Great season in Michigan from beginning to end this year. As always, would have liked to have gotten out a little more. But like it was said before, the 'good stuff' isn't quite doable for a day trip. Sounds like I need to get a place up there like irishskier. Also, good to see a few more...