Fall Special at Champion Hill – $29.00 for 18 holes
Fall Special at Champion Hill…. $29.00 for 18 holes with cart every day.
Shanty Creek – Season Passes Now on Sale
We’re looking forward to the 2009-2010 season and all that comes with it – exciting runs, miles of scenic cross country trails, plus thrilling terrain parks and tubing adventures!
For 2009-2010 Season Pass rates or questions, please call 866.901.3149 today!
Click here to purchase your season pass online.
Sunday Only Pass $129
Available for skiers and boarders ages 9-69. Valid all day on every open Sunday, including holidays. Please note, non-holiday Sunday hours of operation are from
9am-4:30pm.
College Pass $199
Available to all college students. Must present a valid college ID, driver’s license and proof of 12 credits or more for the current semester, at time of issuance.
MSIA 4th Grade Passport Pass $109
Shanty Creek encourages all past participants in MSIA’s 4th Grade Passport program (ages 9-12) to continue to ski and/or board. Passes must be purchased by 11/25/09 and sale completion is subject to past participant verification.
2009/2010 Season Pass Perks
10% Resort-Wide Discount
Show your valid 2009/10 Shanty Creek Resorts season pass at any Shanty Creek Resorts venue and receive 10% discount off your total. Includes lodging, dining, fitness center/spa, retail, snowsports tickets, lessons and retail. Some restrictions may apply. Valid during the 2009/10 snowsports season.
Caberfae Peaks Ski Area – Cadillac, MI
Shanty Creek Resorts season pass holders can receive a full day lift ticket for only $9 Sunday-Friday (non-holiday) and for $19 on Saturdays & Holidays.
Apple Mountain Ski Area – Freeland, MI
Swiss Valley Ski Area – Jones, MI
Timber Ridge Ski Area – Gobles, MI
Shanty Creek Resorts pass holders receive 50% off any full day adult lift ticket. Valid any open day during the 2009/10 season, by presenting your 09/10 Shanty Creek Resorts season pass at these participating ski areas.
Additional Offers
Shanty Creek Resorts pass holders receive additional offers throughout the season for goods and services both on property and off property. Please make sure that we have your valid email address so you do not miss out on these offers!
Cherry Harvest 2009
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Crystal Mountain – Family Golf & Instruction
Get your family on the greens for a serious—or not so serious—round of golf. Our award-winning courses offer a playable yet challenging environment. At Crystal, perfecting your swing can be a family thing!
Make reservations for tee times and lessons by contacting the Pro Shop at (800) 968-7686 extension 4000.
Enjoy 36 holes of four-star golf. The Mountain Ridge and Betsie Valley golf courses each offer a unique northern Michigan golf experience.
Wednesday Night Family Golf
Bring the family and enjoy a hot dog, chips, and pop before you play nine holes of golf for only $12 per person (cart included). Food served at 5:30pm and tee times begin at 6pm on the Betsie Valley golf course. Held every Wednesday evening from June 10 thru August 26.
Juniors Golf Free!
Juniors age 17 and under can golf for free on the Betsie Valley course, Sunday through Thursday after 4pm, when accompanied by a full paying adult. They receive 50% off the rack rate on the Betsie Valley course any other time. Juniors also receive a discounted rate on all private lessons from Crystal’s PGA professionals.
Junior or Adult Golf Schools
Junior or Adult Golf Schools
It’s never too early to start learning – we offer group and private lessons for kids ages 7 and up. Enjoy a refresher class or start from scratch learning golf at a Golf Magazine Top 25 Golf School. There are many class options, so call Kara Blouw at extension 6607 and find a class that is right for you!
Elk Rapids Harbor Days – July 29 – August 1, 2009
Elk Rapids Harbor Days celebration has been a popular event in northern Michigan for over 50 years. Families of all ages can enjoy the abundant activities provided throughout the 4-day event.
The entertainment begins on Wednesday evening with the much-anticipated Evening On River Street. Enjoy a street fair atmosphere with a cornucopia of sights and sounds to satisfy your appetite for food, music and entertainment.
The days following include activities geared to the young and old alike, sandcastle building, outstanding musical entertainment, delicious food at the Community Dinner, a carnival, Kids Day activities and so much more.
The Harbor Days celebration culminates on Saturday with a parade down the streets of town with local dignitaries, floats, bands, and of course Miss Elk Rapids! 
Enjoy the rest of the day participating in all of the events and then wind down for the evening in time to watch the fireworks display.
Harbor Days is traditionally known to have one of the best fireworks displays in northern Michigan, provided by world famous Zambelli’s pyrotechnics. Imagine relaxing on the beach or your boat after a busy day and watching the dazzling array of fireworks lighting up the evening sky and reflecting into the water below. Your donation will help keep the Elk Rapids fireworks the best.
Elk Rapids Harbor Days is a small town celebration with a big reputation in northern Michigan; make it a part of your summer plans! Events & Activities for 2009 may include community dinner, paddlebuoy races, harborun, parade, fireworks, cherry bake-off, diaper derby, toddler trot, harbor hoops, pet show, pillo polo, sandcastle building, senior luncheon, senior bingo, carnival, musical entertainment, movie in the park, kid’s day, bake sale, dunk tank, kids water ball, fireman’s waterball, penny scramble, and more