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City Boyne Falls
State Michigan
Country United States
Season All Year
Start Price $41.00 per Person/Package
 
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Boyne Mountain Area

This Bavarian style resort is located in the northwest lower peninsula of Michigan in Charlevoix County, about 250 miles north of Detroit and 17 miles south of Petoskey on US-131. Soon to be recognized as the Midwest’s largest four-season active lifestyle resort, Boyne Mountain offers snowsports, golf, lodging, dining, meeting facilities, a variety of outdoor activities and real estate opportunities. The “Renaissance of Boyne Mountain” has begun and the anchor of this resort-wide master plan is the Mountain Grand Lodge. The 220 unit condominium-hotel will offer luxurious accommodations with state-of-the-art technology, an 18,000 square foot spa and fitness center, full service restaurant/lounge, an indoor/outdoor pool and hot tub and numerous guest amenities and conveniences. As an addition to Boyne Mountain’s core amenities of snowsports and golf, construction is also underway on Avalanche Bay™, an 88,000 square foot indoor waterpark structurally connected to Mountain Grand Lodge. This aquatic wonderland for all ages will feature an expansive series slides, tubes, waves, pools and falls as well as an arcade, food and beverage outlets, retail and spacious family changing areas. As centerpieces of the Austrian-Swiss architecturally-themed resort village, Mountain Grand Lodge and Avalanche Bay™ are owned and operated by Boyne Mountain Recreation, LLC and Boyne Mountain Management, LLC, both owned by Boyne USA Resorts and New Frontiers Capital, LLC and scheduled to open in May 2005.

Boyne Mountain Resort has it all to offer in northern Michigan with our awarding winning golf courses and top-rated ski slopes, not to mention our Austrian-American Snowsports Academy. Resort Amenities include shopping, two restaurants, and two lounges. Boyne Has 2 Outdoor Heated Pools Along With A 32 Person Hot Tub, Tennis Courts, Biking-Hiking Trails, Fitness center, Fishing, Private golf lessons, Paddle boats, Tubing park, Cross Country Skiing, Wireless internet service in common areas, shuttle service to the slopes from all accommodations. Enjoy the Renaissance of Boyne year round.

 
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SNOWSPORTS FACILITIES & PROGRAMS
Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoeing and ice skating
Vertical drop of 500 feet
67 downhill runs (100% groomed)
Longest run is Cold Springs (one mile)
Extensive snowmaking system and capabilities
1 six-place high speed chairlift
4 four-place chairlifts
3 three-place chairlifts
3 two-place chairlifts
2 rope tows ( Magic carpet)
Ability to transport 22,400 skiers/riders per hour
Terrain park with jumps, hits and rails for beginner to advanced
Expertly groomed halfpipe and rail yard
35km of cross country trails
Glade skiing terrain
Tubing park
Austrian-American Snowsports Academy
Nordic instruction and packages
Night skiing and snowboarding
14 acre FREE beginner ski & snowboard areas
29% beginner, 41% intermediate, 30% expert terrain
Average annual snowfall of 140 inches
Average winter temperature of 26 degrees
Total skiable acreage: 416
Equipment rental, repair and retail shops

 

Cross-country Skiing  Over the past 15 years Lou Awodey has made the Boyne Nordic Center the standard in the Midwest. Boyne Nordican features over 62k of groomed and track set trails, though some of the best terrain in the Nation. Imagine meandering through hundreds of acres of mature hardwoods, mountain streams and majestic snow covered pines while exercising your body and rejuvenating your soul. We even have a lift assist to the top of the mountain if you like an easier and faster time.Fishing  The wooded hill country around Boyne Mountain provides classic fly-fishing habitat: rich, wet and ribboned by blue streams. Close to Boyne Mountain runs the Boyne River, flush with brown trout and rainbows. It also hosts steelhead and salmon (in-season) making it one of the best all-around fly-fishing venues in the country. Click on the logo to the right to learn about exclusive guided fly-fishing opportunities in our surrounding area.

On resort property and just steps away from the Deer Lake Vilas are perch, bluegill and northern pike. - All found in the calm waters of Deer Lake. After a morning on the lake, lunch for you is only a few steps from shore. Enjoy great food and drink at the Beach House Restaurant.

Interested in getting on the Great Lakes? Fishing charters search Lake Michigan waters for trout and salmon, and are another option for gaining access to hundreds of near-by inland lakes. Including the famous "Chain of Lakes," stretching from Petoskey to the straits of Mackinaw. Charter a boat from Petoskey, Harbor Springs or Boyne City, which are all easily accessible from any Boyne Michigan Resort.Golf  GOLF FACILITIES & PROGRAMS
Two 18-hole championship courses
The Alpine – par 72/7,045 yards
The Monument – par 72/7,062 yards
One driving range and three putting greens
Pro shop offering apparel and equipment
Private instruction
Boyne Super Five Golf Weeks
National Junior Golf Academy
Boyne Three Day Golf Academy
Ladies only instruction/packages
Mountain Biking  Boyne Mountain offers 16 miles of mountain bike trails for riders of all levels. Included in these trails is a 9-˝ mile cross-country trail with single and wide tracks developed for summer racing events such as the "24 Hours of Boyne" race. It's a challenging ride which climbs over the mountain and runs down near the Alpine and Monument Pro Shop near Deer Lake. The trails are well marked with descriptive names like Stairway, Rootsville, Nip N' Tuck, Outback and Daytona. Mountain Bike enthusiasts will enjoy the scenic Michigan trails and fresh northern air. Wildlife is abundant with deer, rabbit, fox and many other native animals and birds making their home in the Boyne Mountain woodlands.

The trails are free to the public and bikes are available for rent at the Boyne Mountain Boyne Country Sports Store. Rentals are $5 for 2 hours or $10 for 5 hours. Riders also have the option of taking the Hemlock chairlift to the top of the mountain where they can then enter several trailheads such as "Super Bowl" and "No Mercy" or try our two challenging down hill courses. The Hemlock chairlift is open Friday and Saturday, 5:00 to 10:00pm during the summer.

Sister resort, Boyne Highlands offers hiking and biking trails and scenic
paved bike paths between Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Boyne's Inn at Bay
Harbor presents miles of scenic, paved, non-motorized trails stretching
along Little Traverse Bay, Bay Harbor Golf Club and all the way to Charlevoix!Skiing  At BOYNE MOUNTAIN, you'll enjoy 62 meticulously groomed slopes for all skiing abilities. The longest run is nearly 2 miles long. Snowsports enthusiasts have 12 lifts to choose from including the only 6-place high-speed chair lift in the Midwest. Here at the Mountain we have the ability to transport 19,200 skiers per hour! The Mountain's terrain parks and halfpipes showcase some of the regions best riders and events through out the season. Both alpine and snowboard rentals, plus repairs are available. Night skiing is also an option at Boyne Mountain. Whether you like it smooth and steep, long or leisurely. We have it all! Boyne Mountain has consistently received top honors year after year for the best mountain in the Midwest by Ski Magazine. Come and experience the difference! The Austrian instructors at the Boyne International Snow Sports School have set the standards for teaching technique and expertise on the slopes. With their American counterparts, they have made Boyne skiing synonymous with great instruction.Snowboarding  The Best Halfpipes and Terrain Parks in the Midwest, are groomed regularly with our own Pipe Dragon™. If you can't make the action in the pipe, you can catch it live on the the Pipe Cam on BTV.Snowshoeing  Our 3,500 acres are yours to explore. We have miles of scenic trails rolling through rolling forests and meadows designed for all endurance levels.
Snowtubing  Feel like a kid all over again! Tubing at the Mountain is fast, exhilarating and thoroughly smiled upon. Because of its growth in popularity, the park has been relocated to the bottom of the Top Notch run. Making it easier to access with more convenient parking. It also has been expanded to provide more thrills to more people at a time! BOYNE'S TUBING PARKS are the fastest ride around. HANG ON TIGHT!

 
Areas and Specifications
Targeted Activities    Cross-country Skiing, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Snowtubing
Season Availability: All Year
Area Size: 416 acres
Number of Lifts: 11
Lift Details: 1 six-person high speed and 10 other 3-4 person lifts.
Camping: Not Allowed
Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Services Present
Starting Price:
$41.00 per Person/Day
Comments
Jason Tonti
Saturday 8th August 2009 at 8:34:20 PM  

Hello, I was wondering if you could email information on your mountain Bike tours. Looking forward to hearing from you. Also, I know of this trip you take in October which leaves Boyne Mountain and goes to Mackinaw Island? Biketoberfest???


 
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Boyne Mountain Equipment Rental
Boyne Mountain Equipment Rental Boyne Falls / Michigan / United States
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Great assortment of equipment to fit all sizes and ages. Try our learn to ski program with your equipment included. Rental Shop is Located in the Civic Center Lower Level....