Dear Crabby, After hearing that the Ski Resorts were open I thought I should go, but what's better, Skiing or Snowboarding? Sincerely, Cindy Slidski Dear Cindy, Ah, one of those age-old questions that comes up every winter, and even more so this year since winter sports are some of the few things people are allowed to do right now. People are flocking to ski resorts every weekend in Michigan ... and you want to be one of them? Dear Crabby Gives Advice Okay then. Personally, I … [Read more...]
Learning to Ski and Snowboard
January 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Do you want to learn to ski or snowboard? Ski clubs, high school race teams, and recreational skiers and boarders from around Southeast Michigan have been skiing for over a month now. Pine Knob (Clarkston), Mt. Holly (Holly), Alpine Valley (White Lake) and Mt. Brighton (Brighton) are the four ski and snowboard resorts in or near Oakland County. The four resorts offer a multitude of programs so anyone, at any age, can learn to ski and snowboard. Skiing is generally easier to learn than … [Read more...]
Skiers and Boarders Take to the Hills
December 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Southeast Michigan Ski Resorts are Open Blessed with a record amount of snowfall last winter, ski and snowboard resorts had wonderful conditions most of the year. Those who braved the polar vortex temperatures raved about the slopes and enjoyed run after run at Mt. Brighton, Pine Knob, Mt. Holly and Alpine Valley. The snow has not been as giving, so far, this season. However, with freezing temperatures and numerous snowmaking machines, the four resorts of southeast Michigan opened before … [Read more...]
Go Play in the Snow
February 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Whether you want to blame Old Man Winter, Jack Frost or Punxsutawney Phil, the snow keeps coming and coming. With at least six more weeks of this, you may as well enjoy the winter. Cross Country Skiing There are two basic kinds of cross-country skiing, Classic style and Skate style; either way, it’s quite the workout. Take advantage of the local Metroparks or county parks and try it. You can rent skis from REI or some of the parks rent as well (call ahead and ask). Downhill Skiing … [Read more...]
The End is Near for Skiing and Snowboarding
March 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Winter could be found at the ski resorts! Seems like we waited all year for winter and while there were hints of it here in southeast Michigan, Fall really rolled into Spring. However, because snow making is available at all four ski resorts in our area, skiing and snowboarding were going on most of the season. The temperatures are going up and it feels like Summer is just around the corner. The word “rain” is the “Voldemort” of ski season; it’s the weather condition that shall not be … [Read more...]
Ski Utah
January 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
“The Greatest Snow on Earth" What is “The Greatest Snow on Earth?” It’s the lightest and driest fluffy precipitation in the world and it blankets the Wasatch Mountain Range in Utah. Each winter season, from November through April, the heavenly powder drifts across the mountains of the state. While this type of snow may happen elsewhere, in Utah it is a consistent gift from above; and it’s the gift that keeps on giving. While most of Utah’s 14 ski resorts average 300-500 inches of snow per … [Read more...]
