Chairlift rides are on our Crystal Clipper Quad Chairlift located in the center of our frontside slopes. Tickets are available for purchase at the base of the Crystal Clipper. Cash bar available at the top of the mountain.
Cost: Chairlift rides are $7 per person. Houseguests and children 8 & under are free with a paying adult.
For more information, call the Park at Water’s Edge at 888.968.7686 ext. 7000.
EVENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Check the Crystal Mountain Website for the latest updates on Fall Chairlift Rides
Plans are in the final stages for the 8th Annual Frankfort Film Festival slated for October 20-23 at The Garden Theater.
The Frankfort Film Festival will again bring award-winning films from around the globe to the big screen in downtown Frankfort. Live music, restaurant specials, spectacular fall color combined with exceptional cinema and delightful company make this annual event a “can’t miss” in Northern Michigan.
The film lineup for this year’s festival will be announced at the annual Launch Party scheduled for Wednesday, September 21 at 7pm at The Garden Theater. Following the Launch Party, the film lineup will be listed on this page.
Launch Party Tickets are $15 each and include delicious food and drink provided by Watervale Inn. Launch Party tickets are available at the door on the night of the event and are not sold in advance.
FILM FESTIVAL TICKETS
ALL TICKETS $10 EACH
The Garden Theater box office opens one hour prior to each film showing for individual ticket purchases. Tickets for individual shows are not available for advance purchase.
FESTIVAL PASSES $85 EACH
Purchase a Film Festival Weekend Pass for entry to every film showing at our 2015 festival for only $85. Film Festival Weekend Passes may be purchased at the Garden Theater box office.
Tree Lighting Parade – 5-6pm Saturday – December 17, 2011
A special evening, where holiday traditions are united on one tree to celebrate the magic of the season! Gather your family and friends at Kinlochen (5pm) to join the parade to the village center tree, located on the front lawn of the Lodge.
Village Center Activities:
• Elves decorating the tree.
• Hang your ornament.
• For those that wish to visit St. Nick, he will be on-site for holiday photos and last minute wishes.
• Roaring bonfire will keep the mittens warm and plenty of holiday carols will be shared as the elves scurry to finish decorating.
• When the last ornament is hung, the community will share in the delight of the First Light, 5:45pm SHARP.
For more information, contact the Park at Water’s Edge, 800.968.7686 ext. 7000.
Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa is offering Ski Fitness Boot Camps that will take your skiing performance to the next level — ski faster, better, stronger! Each session begins with a dynamic warm-up, followed by a ski-specific dry land training regime. Professional trainers will focus on improving your agility, strength, speed, endurance, flexibility and explosive power. Reach your fitness goals now — love snowsports even more!
Evening Boot Camps – Tuesday, November 15, 22, 29 & December 6, 2011
Camp 1: Low to Moderate Intensity | 6pm
Camp 2: Moderate to High Intensity | 7pm
Mid-day Boot Camp – Wednesday, November 16, 23, 30 & December 7, 2011
Loki and Thor get a makeover and a NEW Quad Chairlift.
This winter season “first chair’” will hold an even greater distinction as skiers and snowboarders clamor to grab the very first ride on Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa’s NEW Loki Quad Chairlift by SkyTrac.
The new chairlift and reshaping of the Loki and Thor slopes top the list of what’s new at Crystal Mountain for the upcoming winter:
NEW! Loki Quad Chairlift
Skiers and snowboarders will make the inaugural ascent up Loki and Thor this winter on a new fixed-grip quad chairlift by SkyTrac. The lift terminal will be located closer to the Camp Totem Learning Area and feature a loading conveyor which will provide an easier transition for beginners. The $1.3 million investment also includes upgrades to snowmaking.
NEW! Shape and Expanded Terrain on Loki & Thor
Since the new Loki Quad will be a ski-under chairlift it has provided the opportunity to expand and reshape terrain on Loki and Thor. The two black diamond runs have been contoured with a consistent pitch for a descent allowing more progressive and playful transitions. What’s more, the changes allow for greater flexibility in race course layout on those two slopes.
NEW! Additions to the Bungalows at Crystal Glen
Nestled at the base of the slopes (Buck) and near Kinlochen, the three- and four-bedroom Bungalows at Crystal Glen are among the most requested winter accommodations. This December the seventh of eight will be completed and ready for occupancy with the sixth having been finished in July.
NEW! HEAD BYS Rental System
Crystal Mountain has invested over a quarter-million dollars in the fully integrated HEAD BYS Rental System. The system’s color code specifically matches each boot, binding and ski making for a much quicker rental process. The HEAD ski design incorporates technology for easy turn initiation – which is particularly helpful to those just learning the sport – without sacrificing performance.
Snow Castles, Snow Obstacles & Snow Monsters
Shovels, buckets and other supplies will be available at the Park at Water’s Edge for Crystal’s FREE winter-long Snow Castle Contest (December 17-March 26). Photos will be taken of each castle and the one voted the best at season’s end will win a family prize package. Every day offers the chance to jump, hurdle, crawl and slide through the new Snow Obstacle Course with races held on select dates ($5 per person) and medals awarded. This winter mom and dad can get help tucking in the kids from Snowball, Powder Pig and Boarding Beaver. During Snow Monsters Tuck-In Time one of Crystal’s loveable mascots will come to your room accompanied by a guide for a bedtime story ($10 – reservation required).
World Snow Day!
This special event (January 22) created by the International Ski Federation will be the centerpiece of January’s Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month. Crystal’s World Snow Day event will feature displays from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame (Ishpeming, MI), internationally inspired après ski cuisine and special clinics designed to introduce a new generation to skiing and boarding.
If you’re looking for new winter gear, stop by our Mountain Sports shop during our October sale.
Tree Lighting Parade – 5-6pm Saturday – December 17, 2011
Loki and Thor get a makeover and a NEW Quad Chairlift.