BOYNE SISTER-RESORTS:
From coast to coast, Boyne Resorts features some of North America's biggest and best snowsports destinations, championship golf courses, luxurious spas and a full menu of active lifestyle amenities. Boyne Resorts is the third largest resort network in North America.
Any Crystal Mountain Unlimited season pass holder can enjoy up to 10 days of skiing or riding for FREE* at each Boyne Resort including:
>Big Sky was purchased in 1967 by Everett Kircher, from the late Chet Huntley who first opened the area for skiing in 1973. The resort is located in Montana's southwest corner just 18 miles north of Yellowstone National Park offering year-round entertainment for families and adventurists alike. A tram takes skiers to 11,150 feet giving Big Sky one of the largest total vertical drops in the nation. With neighboring Moonlight Basin, visitors can enjoy "America's Biggest Skiing" on 5,512 acres of terrain. Click here for Big Sky, Montana
Click here for info about sister-resort week at Big Sky March 22-29, 2008
>Brighton founded in 1936 is one of America's oldest alpine ski areas. Known as "the place where Salt Lake City learns to ski and ride". Its terrain, amenities and people are friendly and make skiing and snowboarding fun. Click here for Brighton, Utah
>Boyne Mountain was founded by Everett Kircher in 1947. This Bavarian style resort is recognized as the midwest's premier four-season resort. Click here for Boyne Mountain, Michigan
>Boyne Highlands resembles an English country estate and is located in the northwest lower peninsula of Michigan. Click here for Boyne Highlands, Michigan
>Cypress Mountain is located in West Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Cypress Mountain is the Official Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Venue for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Click here for Cypress Mountain, British Columbia
>The Inn at Bay Harbor is the crown jewel of Midwest resorts this Victorian-style inn offers breathtaking views, world-class service, luxurious accommodations, full service spa and exquisite cuisine. Click here for more information on. Click here for The Inn at Bay Harbor, Michigan
Boyne Resorts proudly welcomes its newest additions:
>The Summit at Snoqualmie including Alpental has possibly the best access in the nation with I-90 right next to the resort and less than an hour from downtown Seattle.Click here for The Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington
>Sunday River is known for having the most dependable snow in New England. The resort features two slopeside Grand Hotels and golf at the acclaimed Sunday River Golf Club. Click here for Sunday River, Maine
>Sugarloaf Resort is the third largest ski resort in the Northeast in terms of vertical drop (2,820 ft. vertical drop). Click here for Sugarloaf, Maine
>Loon Mountain at 3,065 feet is a popular recreation point for many in New England during the winter months and in the fall has hosted the New Hampshire Highland Games for many years and has more visitors in the summer than in the winter. Click here for Loon Mountain, New Hampshire
*FREE ski/ride offer at Big Sky Resort, Sugarloaf/USA and Sunday River Resort is valid only with paid lodging booked by calling the resort's reservations department.
*Crystal Mountain's Unlimited pass holders get up to 10 days of free skiing or riding at The Summit at Snoqualmie including Alpental. Midweek passholders get up to 5 free midweek days. Blackout dates are 12/26/07-12/31/07 and 1/19/08-1/21/08; and tickets are valid only when both The Summit and Crystal Mountain are in operation. CLICK HERE for Summit Big S Plus! passholder details.
SOUTHERN SISTER CONNECTION:
Valle Nevado Ski Resort, Chile
Crystal Mountain and Boyne Resorts has teamed up with the Valle Nevado Ski Resort in South America to form the Southern Sister Connection (SSC). As of 2008, all Crystal Mountain season pass holders will be entitled to a free seven day lift ticket to the Chilean ski resort, Valle Nevado. The ski season at Valle Nevado runs June through October, when southern hemisphere storms blanket the Andes Mountains just east of Santiago. Valle Nevado is 1 ½ hours from the Santiago International airport (SCL).
To receive lift tickets, 2007/08 Boyne USA season pass holders will need to proceed to the main ticket office (a.k.a. boleteria in Spanish) at Valle Nevado. A valid passport with photo ID and a 2007/08 season pass from Crystal Mountain or any other Boyne Resort, will need to be presented to receive lift ticket. A 7 day consecutive lift ticket will be issued upon arrival at Valle Nevado and will only be valid for the next 7 consecutive days. Lift tickets cannot be resold, are not transferable, and are only valid for the 2008 season.
