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Making & Moving the White StuffAt 50 years, Nub’s Nob prides itself on snow conditions

Pictured left: Nub’s Nob General Man-ager Jim Bartlett with one of the ski area’s snow groomers, shown at work at top right.

By Paul Glahn

If you’ve ever skied at Nub’s Nob, you know that the resort takes great pride in the quality of the snow they produce. Even if you don’t ski, you’ve undoubtedly seen Nub’s

Nob advertise the “Midwest’s best snow.” So what is it that sets Nub’s Nob apart from the rest? What is the se-cret to the Midwest’s best snow? “We get a bunch of people to-gether, build a big fire and do a little dance,” joked Nub’s Nob General Manager Jim Bartlett. “Asking us how we make snow is like asking GM how they build a car,” he continued. “It’s a mechani-cal process much like any company that builds something, with the added challenge of only being able to build it during specific weather phenom-ena that are constantly changing.” Last winter, 2006-07, was a particu-larly challenging start to the season.

No natural snowfall and warm weather over the holidays meant significantly less business. Without Mother Nature on their side, Nub’s Nob’s patented snow making is what kept them alive in December. “We started making snow on the first of December and it warmed up around the eighth,” Bartlett said. “So the snow that took us into mid-January was made in that seven day period. The stuff we make is more du-rable and can take more abuse than natural snow. If we hadn’t been making snow during that one week, we wouldn’t have been open until the middle of January.” Invented, patented and built at Nub’s Nob, the resort has 250 “Nubs Guns” keeping their slopes deep with the quality snow that patrons have come to expect.

Connected to the guns is a network of over 17 miles of underground wa-ter pipes, ranging in diameter from four to 14 inches; over 50 miles of underground electrical wiring; and a maximum 6,698 horsepower of electric motors working toward pro-ducing a 5,000 gallons of water per

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minute capacity. The 5,000 gallons of water per min-ute that Nub’s Nob is able to produce translates to 7,200,000 gallons per day, which is 53,712,000 pounds of water. That is enough to cover a foot-ball field with 52 feet of snow in a day, Bartlett said. “The goal is to be able to put down as much snow as you can in a very consistent application across the whole slope so when you’re done you end up with something that skis well from the top of the chair down to the bottom of the chair,” Bartlett said. With the amount of guns they have, maintenance alone is a full time job. On top of that, grooming the snow is a task that requires constant atten-tion. Bartlett takes pride in having “the Midwest’s best snow.” He takes equal pride in having a staff capable of caring for that snow. “You can make the best snow in the world, but if you can’t shape it, move it to where you want to and condition it so it ends up with a sur-face that makes sense when you’re skiing, it doesn’t do you any good,” he said. “It’s not the number of guns – it’s how well your system feeds water to those guns and how well your layout works. You’re fighting a war with Mother Nature. You gotta have the water, you gotta have the guns, you gotta have the guys. All those pieces have to come together to make it work right.” Bartlett compared Nub’s Nob to a bowl of soup. You can’t have chick-en-noodle without the chicken or the noodles, just like you can’t have the snow making without the snow grooming.” Having just invested $1 million in the ski area, Bartlett didn’t hide his

excitement for the care he and his crew take in making sure they have the best ski and ride terrain around. There are a variety of groomers that get regular use at Nub’s Nob. All of them are designed to push snow and shape the slopes, but the different machines serve a multitude of func-tions, including special attachments that allow groomers to maneuver around the terrain park and super-pipe. One groomer is even capable of pushing snow up Chute, Nub’s Nob’s steepest slope. The employees who drive the groomers are many of the same peo-ple who make the snow, Bartlett said. They know the snow better than any-one else, and therefore are the most capable of managing the quality of the slopes.

“To be a groomer here isn’t some-thing you walk in off the street and jump into,” he said. “It takes awhile. And most of the fellas who are here grooming have been here quite awhile.” “Snow is not static, it’s dynamic,” Bartlett added. “It’s always chang-ing, so what works at 4:00 in the af-ternoon may not work at 4:00 in the morning.” Knowing grooming procedures in the middle of the afternoon, compared to the middle of the night is impor-tant, as the majority of the grooming happens between sunset and sunrise. While skiers are at home resting up for another day at the slopes, the em-ployees at Nub’s Nob are busy pre-paring the snow for the next day. A quick grooming during the off-time

between day skiing and night skiing is also part of the routine. So what is the secret to the Mid-west’s best snow? Experience, dedication and talent. With Nub’s Nob celebrating its 50th birthday this season, the long success of the resort proves to simply be the product of hard work. “Snow making and snow groom-ing is as much art as it is science,” Bartlett said. “The guy who has the most experience, dedication and tal-ent is going to produce the better product. That’s where we shine. Our crew is dedicated, very experienced and talented.”

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Making and grooming snow a priority at Nub’sAbove: One of the Nub’s Nob Piston Bully snowgroomers at work.

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By Kate BassettNorthern Michigan Winter Life

For 50 years, Nub’s Nob Ski Re-sort has been building a reputation for great snow and a fantastic family environment. To celebrate fi ve dec-ades of winter sports fun, the Harbor Springs ski area invested $1 million in equipment to keep their legacy of the “best in the Midwest” when it comes to grooming and snowmaking going strong. “This is a great way to say thank you to our family of skiers and snow-boarders,” said Nub’s Nob general manager Jim Bartlett. “While many winter resorts will be laying back (last year’s poor winter weather hit resorts hard), Nub’s Nob is putting a huge investment right back on the slopes for our customers to enjoy.” Two new Pisten Bully snow groom-ing machines will help maintain the smooth grooves on all 53 runs Nub’s Nob boasts, stretching across 248-acres. “Using the best design and engin-eering in the business, these new snow grooming machines allow our award winning crew of experienced groomers to continue producing the best ski and snowboard surfaces pos-sible,” said Scott Stillings, guest ser-vices director for the resort. “Both of these machines feature the new Z-fl ex tillers, something that no other resort in the Midwest offers.” Not willing to depend on Mother Nature, Nub’s also invested in its snowmaking capabilities for the 2007-2008 season. Eight of the ski area’s patented snow making guns were added to its already impressive fl eet, bringing the total snow gun count to 250. “We work year ‘round just think-ing about how we can make the snow conditions better for our customers,” Bartlett said. “We have a huge, world class snowmaking system and we continually expand it. When running full steam at 20-degrees, our patented snow guns would cover the Michigan Stadium’s football fi eld with 52-feet of snow in just 24-hours.” “What that translates to,” Stillings added, “is a longer season with better conditions than other Midwestern re-sorts. Nub’s Nob averages 126-plus days of operation each season.” Bartlett said the bottom line is snow has always been– and will always remain– the ski area’s number one priority. “We really put our money on the slopes, where it should go,” he said. “Nub’s Nob is still the only resort in the Midwest to ever be voted into SKI Magazine’s top 10 resorts in all of North America. We were chosen four times for snow, grooming, value, and our terrain park. With future in-vestments in snow capacity that trend should continue.” Those looking to rent ski equipment will be treated to an all-new rental fl eet as part of the ski area’s birthday overhaul, Stillings said. More than 1,000 sets of the latest Rossignal and Nordica ski rental gear is tuned up

and ready to hit the slopes. Once skiers and riders are outfi tted with gear, they can plan to stay on the hill longer thanks to new night skiing hours, Stillings noted. “While our Friday, Saturday, and holiday night skiing hours remain the same (hills will be open from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and then 6-10 p.m. starting December 26), we will now be open from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Mon-days, Wednesdays, and Thursdays once regular night skiing starts in January.” For those who like to ski off the beaten path, Nub’s added to its stock of expert runs with another glade tree skiing area, featuring natural terrain and un-groomed snow. Trick skiers and snowboarders will notice an ex-panded “boarder-cross” course in the terrain park, replacing the tabletop and rail-yard features. Stillings said all of the new fea-tures– and the long-held dedication of the Nub’s staff– makes the resort a winter-must in Michigan. “In addition to great skiing in a friendly atmosphere, we offer many other features and amenities– from our highly acclaimed cafeteria, where almost everything is homemade, to ski lessons through our full service PSIA Certifi ed ski school with daily ‘Nub’s Cubs’ children’s programs.” The free beginner area and learn to ski programs, full day care service, and several fully-lit cross country loops complete the many options for winter sports fun at Nub’s Nob, Still-ings said. “Nub’s Nob opened in January of 1958 with three slopes and a 65-seat ‘imported’ chairlift,” he said. “With 54 slopes spread over 248-acres, Nub’s Nob is now like having three huge areas in one. For 50 years mul-tiple generations of skiers and snow-boarders have enjoyed ‘fi rst class and friendly skiing.’ Come join the party.” For more information on Nub’s Nob, visit www.nubsnob.com or call 1-800-SKI-NUBS.

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Editor’s Note: Paul Glahn wrote this feature for the Harbor Light Newspaper, the Newspaper of Harbor Springs, last winter.

By Paul Glahn

H aving lived in the shadow of two of the more successful ski resorts in the Midwest my entire life and trying to spend as much time outdoors

as possible, the fact that I don’t ski often comes as a surprise to those around me. It would be a lie if I said I have never skied, but I don’t think a sixth grade field trip some 12 years ago really counts. All of that said, I decided to suck it up and schedule a beginner ski lesson with Boyne Highlands. I was assigned to ski instructor Daniel Gruener, who after the lesson even admitted to me that he was worried at first. Fortunately Gruener is a master of his trade, and I am a quick learner (or at least that’s what I keep telling myself). I immediately learned the most important rule of skiing: I was required to have a smile on my face the whole time. Anxious to jump on the first chairlift to a double black diamond, the lesson began with one-ski laps around the beginner area. After a few circles Gruener was satisfied with my progress and led the way to the next exercise. Following his lead, I waddled my way onto a mini-con-veyer belt which took me up the first hill I would con-quer. While on the belt Gruener shared the second skiing rule of the day with me: to relax. Once at the top, the physics behind snowplowing and leaning into turns was explained to me. As my focus began to intensify I almost forgot about rule number one. Fortunately my ski coach was there to remind me. During our runs down the beginner hill I did exercises that made me feel kind of like that guy at a sporting event trying to start the wave. Gruener explained the impor-tance of the exaggerated motions for beginner skiers, as they force the whole body to lean into the turn. Later on, reflexes take over and reaching for the sky when turning isn’t necessary, he said. After about four times down the hill, I was already feel-ing much more confident in my skiing ability. Gruener suggested we hop on the chairlift and give “Camelot” a try. Even the pros have to start on the bunny hill, right? We successfully boarded the lift and it was time for rule of skiing number three: enjoy the view. I took a moment to appreciate the scenery of the greater Harbor Springs area as we approached the top - a view that is worth the price of admission alone. Once at the peak of Camelot, Gruener briefly ran through the basics again and the real down-hill skiing began. Following his lead, we continued the fundamental turning exercises and snowplow stops. Always keeping a close eye on my progress, Gruener only had to remind me a few more times of the most important rule in skiing. We skied down Camelot a couple more times, each with less pointers being necessary. Convinced I was ready to graduate my first ski lesson, Gruener suggested one more run. Exhausted from all the smiling and relaxing that had been going on for the last hour, I asked my Austrian ski instructor what the best beer after a long day on the slopes was (strictly as a journalist). Surprisingly Bud-weiser was his answer. Who am I to argue with my ski-ing mentor? After a quick stop in the Slopeside Bar at the High-lands, Gruener and I parted ways. I spent the rest of the afternoon on the slopes of Boyne Highlands testing my new skills and making a point to follow the most important rule of skiing - having a good time. For information about Boyne Highlands’ “guaranteed” ski lessons, visit www.boyne.com, or call 800-GO-BOYNE.

We successfully boarded the lift and it was time for rule of skiing number three: enjoy the view. I took a mo-

ment to appreciate the scenery of the greater Harbor Springs area as we approached the top - a view that is worth the price of admission alone.

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Boynes look to ramp up winter funSeason Preview

By Kate BassettNorthern Michigan Winter Life

From a new snowshoe track and expanded tubing areas to additional glade skiing and dog-sled excur-sions, Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain have plenty of winter won-derland activities to offer snow lov-ers of all ages. With a huge investment made in the resorts’ snowmaking capabilities, this winter will also offer the oppor-tunity “to play in more snow earlier than ever before,” said Erin Ernst, public relations manager for Boyne. “Boyne Highlands has increased its snowmaking capability by 40-per-cent, adding to an already extensive infrastructure,” Ernst said. The Highlands added 22 of the latest hi-efficiency Boyne Fan snow guns, a new well for greater water pump-ing, a high capacity air compressor and over 12,000 feet of new air and water pipes for faster snowmaking. Boyne Mountain added 17 new snow guns, a new water well, 7,600-feet of new piping. “This increased capability allows for better skiing and riding condi-tions earlier in the season while us-ing less energy,” Ernst said. “And to help covert all that snow to smooth corduroy, both resorts have new Prinoth groomers, adding to one of the hardest working snowcat fleets around.” With 50 runs at Boyne Highlands and 61 runs at Boyne Mountain, as well as cross country ski tracks, the Boyne resorts offer a variety of ter-rain for all abilities. Ice skating ponds, tubing parks, and snowshoe trails complete the resorts’ long list of winter sports activities.

The resorts’ famous Austrian-run ski schools will expand services this year to include a “Junior Rocks the Board” program geared toward chil-dren ages four to six. “This program gives youngsters the hands-on, focused time they need with one-hour private lessons that develop boarding skills for a lifetime of fun on the slopes,” Ernst said. The Snowsports Academy at both the Highlands and Mountain offers a full range of lessons for youths and adults in everything from downhill skiing and snowboarding to tele-marking and cross country skiing. “Our guaranteed learning programs are designed to enhance your vaca-tion experience by offering the best intro lessons for first timers, along with providing first class instruction for all levels including experts on skis, snowblades and snowboards,” Ernst said. Of course, there is always plenty to do at both Boyne resorts off the ski hills as well. Boyne Highlands has accommodations for more than 1,500 guests, and includes six different res-taurant options– including a hill-top dinner experience– making it easy to stay on property and still enjoy some of the best northern Michigan has to offer. In addition to great ski slopes, food, and lodging, Boyne Highlands also offers all the amenities for a relaxing getaway, including hot tubs, pools, a wellness institute, exercise center, and a plethora of special events, in-cluding a 20 or 60-minute dog sled excursions (with a stop for photos and hot chocolate) with the Nature’s Kennel dog team, the only sled team from Michigan to successfully com-plete the Iditarod.

For those staying at Boyne Moun-tain, getting pampered apres-ski is as easy as the push of a button, with the on-site Solace Spa that now includes a full-service salon. The Spa, located in the Mountain Grand Lodge, is just one of the many amenities the Moun-tain offers its guests. With accommodations for more than 2,800, 10 eateries and one mas-sive (think 88,000-square feet) in-door water park, Boyne Mountain is fast becoming one of Michigan’s top family winter vacation spots. Horse-drawn sleigh rides, fitness and steam

rooms, and plenty of children’s pro-grams add to the overall mountain-side experience. With over a combined total of some 850-acres of winter sports heaven, Ernst said there truly is something for everyone. “Boyne is the icon of winter sports in the Midwest,” Ernst said. “The two mountains, located a mere 27-miles from one another, have a huge ar-senal of features that will keep you coming back for more.” For more information, visit or call 1-800-GO-BOYNE.

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1313 Meadow Gate: Beautifully designed home featuring breathtak-ing views of Little Traverse Bay from every room. Exquisitely maintained; all new paint, carpet, paper, Brazilian cherry fl oors. Each bedroom has its own bath and the main fl oor master bedroom suite is private from the rest of the home. $1,400,000

3680 Larks Lake Road: 647 feet of Larks Lake frontage plus 15 acres with beautiful east facing views. Pas-toral setting offering a turn of the cen-tury farm house with large, recently added living room; charming old barn and a 2-car attached garage. Perfect for year-around or resort living. De-velopment potential. $850,000

5855 Cummings Lane: Beautiful wooded bluff lot located only min-utes north of Harbor Springs. Large enough to build an estate-sized home that would have breathtaking views of Lake Michigan as well as shared ac-cess to the beach below. $314,000

2426 Stewart Road: If you like pri-vacy, this is the spot for you! 100’ of Crooked Lake frontage located at the very end of Stewart Rd., which is at the end of Graham Road. Sewer tap-in approved and DNR permits to build are in place. Sandy lake bottom surrounded by trees. Open building site with lots of sun. $249,000

4500 Au Cor Dor: Architecturally de-signed for waterfront living on 300’ of Lake Michigan frontage with 6 acres total. Enjoy stunning beach and waterfront views PLUS a home with craftsmanship and custom details throughout like custom glass and Brazilian cherry railing to lower level. Being sold completely furnished ex-cept art work. $4,700,000

4972 Lower Shore Drive: Charming waterfront home featuring over 2200 square feet of living space on 131’ of prime Lake Michigan frontage. Three bedrooms, three full baths, large front and rear decks – the privacy, beach-front and views make this home the perfect setting for your Northern Michigan get-away. $875,000

Otis Lane: One of the best – if not THE BEST – waterfront building site available today. Large, partially wooded lot in an area of high end homes. Privacy, sandy beach, and close to town are a winning combina-tion. 200’ of frontage, property runs up the bluff to Lake Shore Drive. $1,990,000

8470 Silver Strand: Two bedroom cottage located on Silver Strand Road and situated on 50’ of beautiful Douglas Lake frontage. U of M owns over 40% of the shoreline, so devel-opment of the Lake is very limited. Great fi shing, swimming and boating and convenient to I-75. $285,900

4555 N. Lake Shore Drive: Uniquely large parcel with over 900’ of private Lake Michigan frontage. Spacious building site; wonderful beach with tremendous northwest facing views. Perfect opportunity for the buyer seeking lots of frontage and privacy in the company of other estate size parcels. $1,490,000

2643 Lake Shore Drive: Spectacu-lar sunsets, 140 feet of sandy beach, 6+/- acres, and a rustic cabin with wood fl oors, fi replace, and all the charm imaginable. Paved driveway, two car detached garage and the ex-terior was recently stained – this cot-tage is ready to go. $595,000

2224 M-119: Conveniently located between Harbor Springs and Peto-skey – private setting on a natural, unspoiled lake. Large lawn between the lake and the house – great for kids and wildlife; surrounded by trees. Zoned multiple for duplex potential. Owners are Licensed Mi Realtors. $279,900

John BakerJim HartSam DeCampBarb Harbaugh

Penny MacphersonAndrew BowmanBob HumphreyKevin Olson

Call one of our agents for information on these and other propertiesTom ShierDave OlsonCarolyn SutherlandTom Graham

(231) 526-6251www.grahamre.com • e-mail [email protected] E. Main St • Harbor Springs


Lakefront/Lake View





427 E. Bluff: The view from this site will blow you away! Build your fantasy home and enjoy the 4-sea-son life of Little Traverse Bay. Lot includes bluffside – view will remain! Large building envelope – wonder-ful location. The highest point on E. Bluff Drive – drive off Center St. $1,660,000

1175 West Bay Drive: Outstanding Lake Michigan views can be yours! This is a fantastic Ramona Park home 2 miles from Harbor Springs. 5 bedrooms, 3 fi re-places, 10’ ceilings throughout, state of the art kitchen, private Association beach and pool, 2nd fl oor deck and lovely cov-ered porch. Beautifully decorated by a Harbor Springs designer - may be sold with furnishings. $1,750,00.

6147 Lower Shore Drive: Very pretty building site with gentle up-hill grade to provide Lake Michigan views. On the inland side of Lower Shore Drive, this lot is quite near Thorne Swift Nature Preserve and its beach. Complete survey with topo lines on fi le. Health department ap-proval – ready to build on! $139,500

148 W. Bay St: Excellent in-town loca-tion with a view of the Harbor, beach access across the street and a 2 block walk to everything Harbor Springs has to offer. Enjoy the covered front porch and the convenience of owning a ground fl oor condominium with 9’ in-terior ceilings, crown moldings, wood fl oors, fi replace, granite counters and more. $1,200,000

5940 Chippewa Drive: Enjoy this lovely beachside home in Cross Vil-lage on 110’ of Lake Michigan shore-line. Wood fl oors, 2 tile fi replaces, granite counters, an elegant kitchen, wooded lot, separate garage and ap-pealing exterior make this home very desirable! Close to dining and shop-ping. $835,000

Fairview Ave.: Incredible lot perched high above Petoskey! Beautiful view of Little Traverse Bay, perfect for year-around or resort home. Ready to build – complete with topo survey, Geo-Technical survey, and environ-mental report all to be provided by the buyer. $135,000

5018 Seven Mile Point Ridge: A very striking home on a 2.7 acre wooded lot with fantastic views of Lake Michigan and the Angel Farm. 3-bedrooms, all with great views, full theatre in lower level; beautiful wood fl oored living room with fi replace, den with fi replace, 3 decks and a screened porch. $850,000

Idylwilde Association: One of a kind building site located in a won-derful vacation resort just minutes from town. Great for year-around or resort home. The lot is adjacent to the beach with outstanding Lake Michigan views and just steps away from the water’s edge. $875,000

4545 N. Lake Shore Drive:Unbelievably private full-log home located on 717’ of Lake Michigan shoreline. 2120 square feet includ-ing a master suite addition in prog-ress. The separate pool house al-lows for year ‘round swimming and water sports and matches the full log of the main house. Fantastic setting for a lovely get away. $1,600,000

Harbor Townhouse: Classic Vic-torian townhouse offering the fi nest views of Harbor Point and all the activity in the Harbor. Walnut plank fl ooring, dual master bedroom suites, gourmet kitchen, large wood burning fi replace and a dining area that opens to a covered porch. Elevator access from the lower level to the roof-top ter-race. $2,850,000

Country Places

3511 Five Mile Creek: New, almost complete, house on 20 acres. Large open main fl oor shop area could be living, kitchen plus full bath, infl oor heat. The second fl oor – a large apartment with maple fl oors, full bath, framed for kitchen, all drywalled and good windows. Excellent materials and workmanship. $350,000

4600 Division: Spacious family home with large front lawn, stone and brick walls, wild fl owers and fruit trees surrounded by plenty of woods. Updated baths, 2 fi replac-es, large deck and patio off lower level family room. 3-car garage and 30x40 pole barn allows plenty of room for all your belongings. On 20 acres $289,900

6800 Hughston Road: 35-acre estate with orchards. Completely renovated by The Cottage Compa-ny including newly painted interior, wood fl oors, master bath, kitchen and appliances, roof, landscaping, etc. Main house features a 40’ in-door pool/spa, fi eldstone fi replace, children’s quarters and more. $2,500,000

3236 Five Mile Creek Rd.: Five bedroom home situated on 5 wooded acres with room for everyone. 9’ ceil-ings, granite countertops, tile baths, hardwood fl oors and much more. With a little fi nish work, this will be very nice. $440,000

4037 S. Lake Shore Dr.: This “cab-in in the woods” has all the quality that comes from The Cottage Com-pany. Log siding with chinking, oak fl oors, walkout lower level and 2 real fi eldstone fi replaces (one on the screened porch). Shared access to 100’ of pure Lake Michigan sand beach completes this rare offering. $825,000.

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Northshore: Exclusive ridge-top community nestled high above the shores of Lake Michigan. Two private beach accesses and a cross-country skiing/hiking trail. Clubhouse will feature a splendid great room and luxurious year-around heated pool and spa. Owner is licensed Mi. Realtor. Prices starting at $185,000

Sturgeon Bay Shores: Spectacular single family residential community situated at the southern perimeter of Sturgeon Bay with miles of woodlands, peaceful wooded forests, majestic dunes, winding nature trails and access to the private sandy beach at your doorstep. Owner is licensed MI Realtor. Prices starting at $95,000

6918 M-119: Spectacular newly re-modeled contemporary home with panoramic views of Little Traverse Bay and the lights of Petoskey. Low-er level with large master suite, his and her baths, sauna and gas fi re-place. Large yard with lovely brick patio, observation deck and hot tub. $1,250,000

M-119: Once in a lifetime opportu-nity to build a vacation home or cot-tage with views of Lake Michigan. Located in a private association just 2 miles North of Good Hart, the prop-erty includes nearly ¼ mile of shared Lake Michigan access as well as partial lake views. Owner is licensed Realtor in St. of MI. $85,000

5304 Chippewa Drive: 150’ of prime Lake Michigan frontage and an inviting lakefront home with an ideal fl oorplan for families, entertain-ing and guests. Walkout lower level features a family room, 2nd living area or playroom, bedrooms/home offi ce space. Family room and liv-ing/sleeping space over the 3-car at-tached garage. $1,200,000

Resort Gardens: A very unique offering of 6 fantastic large building sites all with gorgeous views of Little Traverse Bay. Located near Petoskey, the resort activities, fi ne dining, golf courses and skiing. Amenities include a paved road, underground utilities and future orchards, vineyards and more! Prices starting at $169,900

6208 Trillium Trail: Spectacular home on the largest building site in Traverse Trace. Wonderful views of Lake Michigan and the islands. Private drive, beach access. Heav-ily wooded area close to Harbor Springs. 4,625 square feet includ-ing a solarium and heated workshop. $990,000


238 Birchwood Terrace: Four bed-room home whose features include an open fl oor plan, vaulted ceilings, high quality millwork and moldings, large kitchen and dining room, grand foyer, large bedrooms (each with its own bath) and a large deck with in-credible Lake Michigan views. Very wooded private setting. $799,000

4255 Pine Hill Drive: Three bed-room, three bath home with new carpet, fresh paint, large deck, fi re-place, wood fl oors, close to schools and town, and more, making this the ideal family home. Ready to move into, this home is priced aggressively and is being sold in “as is” condition. $199,000

5903 Charlies Run: Sitting high on a hill with amazing views of rolling wooded hills, this 3 bedroom home has a nice open fl oor plan and more. Main fl oor master suite, 3-car garage, big back decks and yard and great landscaping. A must see home just minutes from town. $299,000

7589 Evergreen Ridge Dr.: New builder’s home in a pleasant neigh-borhood. Very well designed and constructed – tile in baths and en-try, large master bedroom and bath, stone fi replace, large insulated ga-rage, full walkout basement ready for bath, bedroom, family room and irrigated lawn. $335,000

46 Wild Cherry Lane: Ranch-style home located close to Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands. Three-bedroom home with energy savings in mind – see arxxbuild.com - plus Hardie siding for good looks and durabil-ity. High-end appliances, central air and full fi nished basement. $242,000

Just-A-Mere Trail: Custom built cedar sided home overlooking the 6th green/7th tee of the Chestnut Val-ley golf course. 3600 sq ft of living space featuring four bedrooms, three baths, sauna, fi nished walk-out lower level, fi replace, three car heated ga-rage and high quality appliances and workmanship throughout. $579,000

828 Woodview Drive: Attractive ranch home with many recent im-provements including: remodeled master suite with bath & walk-in closet; all new interior paint, new car-peting & wood fl oors; French door to rear deck and more. Great fl oor plan and centrally located in a large beau-tifully landscaped lot. $217,500

1774 Timber Pass: Large contem-porary home in a private setting close to the Birchwood clubhouse. 2nd fl oor has views of the 1st tee, large deck, spacious open fl oor plan, main fl oor master suite, 15 x 12 screened-in porch, all Jenn-Aire appliances, 2 furnaces, 2 water heaters and more. $534,900

In the Neighborhood





2295 Chippewa Path: Just minutes from Crooked Lake and the ski areas – 3 bedroom home in a quiet setting on three wooded lots with extensive landscaping and perennial gardens. Wood burning fi replace, walk-out basement, covered porch, large deck and detached garage with ample stor-age on the second fl oor. $269,900

2319 Knollwood: Delightful 3560 square foot home or cottage located just 3 miles north of the ski areas – offering an open fl oor plan with cathedral ceilings; stone fi replace; large kitchen; master suite; fi nished walk-out basement with family room and sun room. Wooded lot, nice views $224,900

8414 BlackberryTrail: Well main-tained home in a very desirable lo-cation between Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Family neighborhood, great landscaping and lots of up-grades to the house such as granite counters in kitchen.Being offered partially furnished and is priced to sell! $182,500

7679 Sophies Way: Very well deco-rated, light and airy Boyne River Home. Well cared for home with a good fl oor plan, large deck on the back and a covered front porch, at-tached two-car garage and the full basement has an egress window and has been plumbed for another bath-room. $199,900

6896 Tremble Trail: Clean, neat and in excellent condition, this single level home has lots of charm and character. 1-acre lot, large deck and nicely landscaped yard with irrigation system plus it all backs up to State land. Wonderful family home with great value. $159,000

5945 Lodgepole: Nicely wooded corner building site in a neighborhood of fi ne homes. Approximately 2 miles from downtown making this a great location for year-around or seasonal home. $69,900

Near the Slopes

Woodloft Trail: Good location, good neighborhood, and a large divisable par-cel of property. 100% wooded. Flat and easily split into two building sites. $55,000

Ridge Road: Beautifully wooded building site, just under two acres. All utilities including natural gas are at the road. This is the perfect location for your resort or year around home – located just a short distance from downtown Harbor Springs. $58,000

Building Sites

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633 N. State Rd.: Pole building with electricity in a very secluded site. Lots of road frontage. Adjacent to and allows access to thousands of acres of State land. Excellent home site, snowmobile starting point or hunting spot. $49,000

266 Meadow Wood: Immaculate home/cottage featuring: great room with fi eldstone fi replace; hardwood and ceramic tile fl oors; Corian coun-tertops; hickory cabinets; main fl oor master suite; fi nished walkout base-ment with large family room; deck; central air; paved drive and well land-scaped. $439,000

170 Pleasant Valley Dr.: With gor-geous views of the ski hills and easy access to snowmobile trails, this rustic home offers loads of charm and quality touches. Granite coun-ters, 9’ ceilings throughout main fl oor, stone fi replace, steam shower. Corian counters and sink in baths, split log siding and trim throughout. $345,000

5303 Aspen Way: Close to northern Michigan’s fi nest skiing and golfi ng resorts. This recently remodeled home features a large master suite with a large walk-in closet, open fl oor plan, full bathroom for each bed-room, 1½ car garage, paved drive, new kitchen with maple cabinets and new fl ooring throughout. $189,000

5023 Mountain Watch: Sunny and bright with year-around views of Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands. – 7-year-old home in immaculate con-dition with a good open fl oor plan. Living room sofa & loveseat, hide-a-bed in loft, all beds, headboards, frames, box springs and mattresses included in sale. Basement to be fi n-ished. $309,900

5383 Snowmass Trail: Well main-tained 3 bedroom home in the heart of ski and golf country. In excellent condition and offers vaulted ceilings, a cozy sunroom, stone fi replace, cen-tral air, large family room with wet bar, hardwood and tile fl oors, two-car ga-rage, paved drive and plenty of stor-age. $309,900

5368 Aspen Way: Four+ bedroom home located on a large wooded lot within walking distance to the ski slopes and close to championship golf courses. Many recent updates make this a great vacation or year around home. Separate guest apart-ment over the garage has an effi cien-cy kitchen and full bath. $279,000

3955 S. Pleasantview: Skiing and golf are just a short distance from this two bedroom, two bath chalet located at Harbor Bluffs on Pleasant-view Road. Large deck, countryside views and a walkout lower level fam-ily room make this a great northern get-away. $145,000

5317 Laurentian: This cozy cha-let is located at the base of the ski slopes and close to championship golf courses. Exceptionally clean – move in condition – this two bedroom chalet is an excellent alternative to a condominium. $164,900

5271 Vail Trail: Four-bedroom cot-tage located between Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands. Recent updates include kitchen, septic, master bath and shingles. Newer 30’ x 24’ ga-rage with attic trusses, pull-down ladder and rear door for easy access for snowmobiles or other toys. Addi-tional 14½’ x 12’ second fl oor storage area. $210,000

5333 Tyrol Lane: Great family chalet located just 2 blocks from the Nubs Nob parking lot and a short drive to Boyne Highlands for both skiing and golf. Two bedrooms plus a loft, two baths, fi nished lower level with an extra sleeping area, fi replace, deck and is being offered fully furnished. $159,000


Current Offerings:5473 Windigo – 3 bedrooms, 3 baths - $299,9005461 Windigo – 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths - $369,0005435 Windigo – 2 bedrooms, 2 baths - $239,0005233 Windward Passage – 2 bedrooms, 2 baths - $239,9005467 Windigo – 3 bedrooms, 3 baths - $239,9005433 Windigo – 3 bedrooms + loft, 2½ baths - $429,0005221 Windward Passage – 2+ bedrooms, 2 baths - $299,0005203 Windward Passage – 3+ bedrooms, 2½ baths - $369,000

Windward Condominiums

Enjoy the comfort and convenience of living at Windward! Choose from a two or three bedroom condominium, all with fan-tastic Lake Michigan views. Amenties include a clubhouse with pool and tennis courts, 300 acres of Association grounds offer-ing hiking or skiing trails, and a private lake, beach, playground and picnic area.

Condominiums

Near the Slopes Not that Far





Zoll St. #4: Enjoy life on a quiet corner of Harbor Springs. This 2 bedroom home features a new fl oor plan with a main fl oor master suite, cathedral ceilings in the living room and an extra large closet area on the 2nd fl oor. $425,000

1185 Hideaway Valley #65: Phase II Hideaway Valley unit on Little Tra-verse golf course with winter views of Crooked and Round Lakes. Quiet, peaceful area; great walking! Sit on the deck and watch the golfers. Four bedrooms, 3½ baths plus a walkout lower level. $259,900

Ann St: Cozy duplex in a very nice residential neighborhood. Walk to schools, shopping and the beach. 2-car garage for storage, boats, cars, etc. Listed considerably lower than appraised value. Being offered for $123,750/each or the whole build-ing - $241,000. Owners are licensed Realtors in State of MI.

Unit 16, Bay St. Cottages: A fi ne example of style, design and crafts-manship! This 3-bedroom cottage in downtown Harbor Springs can be yours – being offered furnished, this beautiful home must be seen to fully appreciate all the features it boasts. $640,000

6021 S. Lake Shore Drive: Comfortable 3-bedroom one story home in a lovely country setting. Full walkout basement, additional shed for storage, large lawn with mature hardwoods, raised gardens in the back yard, wood burning fi replace, sky lights and more. $185,000

7459 & 7505 S. Lake Shore Drive: A horseman’s paradise! 28± fenced acres; restored and converted 4-bedroom “Potato House” plus a 6-bedroom completely renovated farmhouse. 14-stall stable with in-door riding arena, observation area, private offi ce, tack room, kitchen and more! $2,500,000

7524 Ridge Road: Cute 2-bedroom home with a 1472 square foot pole barn – includes a heated wood shop – on one acre just minutes from Harbor Springs. Practical design with a large living room, family room, basement and a quiet neighborhood. $169,500

3550 Sunny Ridge: Country living yet close to town. Three bedroom, three bath home located just east of State Road and south of Quick Road on a secluded 2.29 acre par-cel. New tile fl ooring, carpeting, full fi nished basement, two-car attached garage and a scenic country view. $230,000

1015 Old Orchard: Beautiful newer home priced way below replace-ment cost! 2-acre site with lighted landscaping, small orchard, 3 big bedrooms, nice sized kitchen with nook, great family room in lower level. Covered front porch and large back deck. Insulated 24’ x 40’ storage building has a 12’ x 36’ loft. $325,000

8944 E. Robinson Road: Purchase ½ interest in approximately 241 acres – the pole barn with slab fl oor, electricity and propane is exclusively yours and included in the sale. Great hunting property – lots of large deer – with 2-tracks for easy access and multiple blinds. All costs of owner-ship are split 50-50 with co-owner. $199,000

891 W. Conway Rd.: Convenient location between Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Crooked Lake. Well built storage units, shared bath. Eight heated units – nine unheated. Great for storage or working out. Prices starting at $22,000/each

Country Knolls – Enjoy the proxim-ity to fi ne dining, golf and skiing in Country Knolls. Large lots vary from fl at to rolling, open to wooded. Each lot is over 4 acres and homes in the area of very fi ne quality. Very nice entrance gate and paved roads.

5448 Lakeview Lane: Well main-tained 3 bedroom 2 bath home lo-cated in a quiet country setting just outside of Alanson. Two main fl oor bedrooms and baths; a large covered porch; fruit trees; two car garage; and room on the second fl oor for a fourth bedroom and additional bath are just a few features of this home. $169,900

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103 W. Main: This condominium is in excellent condition with hardwood fl oors, solid oak doors, oak millwork and crown moldings plus new interior paint. Great views of the town and the Harbor from this beautiful end unit. New furnishings are included in the sale. $224,500

Unit #66 Heather Highlands: This is a two bedroom, non-smoking unit in Heather Highlands Inn, just upstairs from the pool area. Maintained by Boyne, this has been a very profi t-able unit. Kitchenette and king-sized beds make it versatile for longer stays and more people. $195,000

105 W. Main: Great location in-town Harbor Springs with views of the Harbor. One bedroom one bath condominium in excellent condition - perfect for weekends or winter/summer get-away. All new interior paint, carpeting, refrigerator, kitchen faucet, bathroom faucet and furnish-ings. $219,500

Trout Creek Condominiums are convenient to both the skiing and championship golfi ng of North-ern Michigan plus area dining and shopping. Amenities include tennis courts, hiking trails, indoor pool/spa and exercise room. Current Offer-ings: Unit 84: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths $179,000; Unit 109: 3 bedrooms + loft, 2 baths $235,000

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274 Royalview: One-of-a-kind cus-tom built home with all the amenities and quality one would expect in an exceptional home. Two fi replaces, main fl oor master suite, two guest suites, family room, offi ce, wrap-around deck and paved drive. Open views of the ski slopes and additional lots are available. $449,500

5749 Elm Lane: Enjoy views of Boyne Highlands – this one-owner chalet has been very well maintained and has a new roof, gas fi replace and carpeting. Well designed for family vacationing – adjacent lot and lot across the lane (with view) are also available. $179,500

197 Royalview: Spacious home in the heart of ski and golf country! Five bedrooms, three baths, family room, great room, stone fi replace, fi nished lower level, deck and is being offered partially furnished. $279,000

8944 E. Robinson Road½ interest in approximately 241 acres – the pole barn with slab fl oor, electricity and propane is exclusively yours and included in the sale. Great hunting property – lots of large deer – with 2-tracks for easy access and multiple blinds. All costs of owner-ship are split 50-50 with co-owner. $199,000

87222 Stutsmanville: Wonderful contry home with a large guest apart-ment. The home has been enlarged and remodeled tastefully, and the gardens and woodlands offer terrifi c enjoyment of the property. Located about 7½ miles from Harbor Springs near Lake Michigan. 6 acres. $310,000


Ski season is upon us and Chal-lenge Mountain near Boyne City is in great need of volunteers to assist with adaptive skiing and snowboard-ing. Additionally, this year the orga-nization plans to expand cross coun-try offerings to people with special needs and if you are an enthusiast, your time and talents can be put to great use at Challenge Mountain. With 24 years proven success working with people who have spe-cial needs, Challenge Mountain has enjoyed a massive demand for win-tersports programs in the past several years. Volunteers do not need to be an expert skier to be part of the pro-gram. Training is offered that allows a skier or snowboarder to develop the skills to work with all types of adaptive needs. Challenge Mountain is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 9am-2pm, and Saturdays, 9am-3pm. Volunteers may give as little or as much time as they choose. There is no mandated amount of hours a person must give. According to Sue Moody, Execu-tive Director, “It is amazing to see how much the demand for our ser-vices has grown. Every person who works with our participants is a vol-unteer. We have such a need for peo-ple to help us make our wintersports programs succeed. In the past, Sat-urday was traditionally our biggest ski date, now, every day we are open is very busy.” Moody went on to say, “All our volunteers have said it is hard to decide who has the better time, the volunteer, or the program partici-pants. When you see that smile, it just makes your day.” For more information, please call, (231)582-1186, or (231)535-2141.

Challenge Mountain needs volunteers

The ‘Other’ Sailing Known for its great sailing weather in the summer, Little Traverse Bay can also be a special place for the ‘other’ sailing...ice boating.


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Where yesterday & today come togetherBay View Inn • Perry Hotel

Pier Restaurant • Weathervane Restaurant

Northern Michigan is home to some of the finest conditions in the Midwest. Certainly for skiing…but also for dining and lodging. Stafford’s offers historic downtown hotel or charming country inn accommodations overlooking Little Traverse Bay. Our four distinctive dining establishments offer unique and exciting menus where fresh is always the word. And they hum with entertainment by night. When you’re done with the mountain, or it’s done with you, let the glow of Stafford’s be your landmark.

Top: Bay View Inn Bottom: Perry Hot

Perry HotelEst.1899. Overlooking Little Traverse

Bay in Petoskey’s historic Gaslight District.The H.O. Rose Dining Room features fine

dining in gracious surroundings. The Noggin Room is a pub and grill with entertainment

on selected evenings.

800-737-1899 or 231-347-4000

Weathervane RestaurantAt the bridge, on the channel between

Round Lake and Lake Michigan, in Charlevoix. Casual, friendly,

comfortable. Northern Michigan cuisine in a truly unique setting. The lounge has

entertainment on selected evenings.

231-547-4311

Pier Restaurant Dockside at the marina in downtown Harbor Springs. The Pointer Room is

northern Michigan’s finest dining. The Chart Room is Family-casual,

yet refined. The Weelhouse Lounge has entertainment on selected evenings.

231-526-6201

Bay View InnEst. 1886. Overlooking Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay in historic Bay View.

Authentic country dining in the image of a cottage style victorian inn. Voted

“Home of Michigan’s Best Brunch.” 800-258-1886 or 231-347-2771

What will you do with your next snow day?

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From a day learning the ins and outs of ice fishing with the Little Traverse Conservancy (above and left) to speed skating at the Petoskey Winter Sports Park (below), be sure to check with area organizations for the many planned winter outings up north.


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December 2007Dec. 22 & 23 United States Ski Association Central Division Re-gion III races at Nubs Nob on Scarface. Open to all qualifi ed USSA members. Contact Cathy Janowiak at (231) 723-8772

Dec. 26-Jan. 1 Nubs Nob Holiday night skiing and riding be-gins and runs from 6 to 10 p.m. on Dec. 26 through Jan. 1 with the exception of New Year’s Eve. Regular night skiing calendar then begins on Wednes-day, Jan. 2 and runs ev-ery Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until March 15 from 6-10 p.m Fri & Sat nights, and 5 til 9 Mon, Wed, Thurs nights. Also open for holiday night ski-ing on Sun, Jan 20 and Feb 17 from 6-10 pm.

Dec. 26-March 11 Horse drawn sleigh rides will be offered most weekends at Boyne Mountain. Con-tact 800-GO-BOYNE for schedule..

Dec. 27-March 11 Take a ride with Nature’s Ken-nel - Michigan’s only dog sled team to compete in the Iditarod. 60 min-ute dog sled excursions will be offered around Boyne’s resort property. at Boyne Highlands. Call 526-3000 to make reser-vations and schedule in-formation.

Dec. 31 Nubs Nob New Year’s Eve torchlight parade. Begins at 6 p.m. at the Green lift. No charge.

Dec. 31 Blowout New Year’s Eve celebrations at both Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands. Something for everyone. Call 526-3000 for details or visit www.boyne.com.

Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve at Sagamore’s in the Village of Bay Harbor. Ring in the New Year with dinner and entertainment featuring music by the Bihlman Brothers. Call (231) 439-4059 for reservations.

Winter CalendarJanuary 2008

Jan. 4 Nubs Nob Tecnica/Volkl/Marker Speed Series #1. Giant Slalom Racing on Valley at 7:00 p.m. Seven race series open to advanced skiers and snowboarders age 13 and up. Prizes at the end of series for top three in each age class and top three overall. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 p.m. For more information call 800-SKI-NUBS.

Jan. 8 Nubs Nob Labatt Adult Race Leagues start. Twenty-seventh year of fun league racing continues every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday night until March 13.

Jan. 11 Nubs Nob Friday Night Fights - Round One. Fun event for snowboarders and freeskiers. Registration in the lobby until 30 minutes prior to event start. For more info www.nubsnob.com.

Jan 12-March 1 Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey will host an international exhibition of art quilts entitled Transformations 2007: Reverberations. The Studio Art Quilt Associates’ exhibi-tion will open at the Crooked tree Arts Center on Jan 12 from 2-4 pm in the Edith Gilbert Gallery. Contact Crooked Tree Arts Center at (231) 347-4337 or for more information.

Jan. 12-March 1 Crooked Tree Arts Center 27th annual juried photography exhibition. For more information contact Crooked Tree at 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.

Jan. 17-19 Celebrate Mackinaw City’s 14th annual Winterfest. Enjoy snow carving, sleigh rides, poker walk, outdoor ice skat-ing, euchre tournament, ice fi shing tournament at Carp Lake and many more fun winter activities for people of all ages. Contact the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce at (231) 436-5574 or www.mackinawchamber.com.

Jan. 18-20 Celebrate winter in the Village of Bay Harbor dur-ing its Winter Festival. Lots of activities for the whole family. Includes the ice sculpture contest. www.bayharbor.com

Bean PotThe 43rd annual Moose Jaw Snowmobile safari is set for Jan. 19, 2008. Riders can depart from Harbor Springs and ride to the bean pot at Lakrs Lake. For more information, www.harborspringsnowmobileclub.com


Northern Michigan PropertiesMARINA VILLAGE

Bayfront In town Condo. Largest unit in Complex. Nicely maintained.Outstanding views, furnished $879,000

BREAKERS EAST CONDO3 bd/3.5bth. Beautiful interior. Relaxing waterviews, furnished $759,900

HUNTING LODGE•KALKASKA320 acres many trails. Furnished 4bd/2bth home. Never timbered $750,000

BEAUTIFUL IN TOWN BUILDING SITEOversized lot. Surveyed with building envelope in place. Wonderful neighbor-

hood. Close to dining and beach $315,000VACANT ACREAGE•CROSS VILLAGE

Close to downtown Cross Village on N. State Rd. 29 acres. Woods andmeadows $170,000FAIRWAY HILLS

Wooded building site. Partial water views. Quiet, peacefulneighborhood $149,000

BIRCHWOODGreat price for a large home in birchwood country club. 4bd/3bth on a

wooded acre site. Family room, fireplace, walk out lower level.Close to club.

RANCH HOME•HARBOR SPRINGSCute, well-maintaned ranch home. Two car attached garage. One wooded

acre. Close to ski hills $187,500HEMLOCK COURT•ALANSON

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PropertiesMARINA VILLAGE

Bayfront In town Condo. Largestunit in Complex. Nicely main-tained. Outstanding views, fur-

nished $879,000BREAKERS EAST CONDO

3 bd/3.5bth. Beautiful interior.Relaxing waterviews, furnished

$759,900HUNTING LODGE•KALKASKA320 acres many trails. Furnished4bd/2bth home. Never timbered

$750,000DOWNTOWN BUILDING SITE

Oversized lot on 4th street. Surveyedwith building envelope in place.

Wonderful neighborhood. Close todining and beach $315,000

VACANT ACREAGECROSS VILLAGE

Close to downtown Cross Village onN. State Rd. 29 acres. Woods and

meadows $170,000FAIRWAY HILLS

Wooded building site. Partial waterviews. Quiet, peaceful

neighborhood $149,000BIRCHWOOD

Great price for a large home inbirchwood country club. 4bd/3bth on

a wooded acre site. Family room,fireplace, walk out lower level. Close

to club $295,900RANCH HOME•HARBOR SPRINGSCute, well-maintaned ranch home.

Two car attached garage. Onewooded acre. Close to ski hills

$187,500HEMLOCK COURT•ALANSON

Wooded, private building site. Greatprice to build your new home or

retirement home $22,000For information,

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Demo Days...Be sure to check with area ski resorts for special demo days where you can try out the latest in ski and snowboard gear.

Board bonusCheck out the various terrain parks at Nub’s Nob and the Boynes to see the latest in tricks and fl ips.

Jan. 18 Nubs Nob Tecnica/Volkl/Marker Speed Series #2. Super G racing on Smokey at 7:00 p.m. Seven-race series open to ad-vanced skiers and snowboarders age 13 and up. Prizes at the end of series for top three in each age class and top three overall. Registration at the front desk un-til 6:20 p.m. For more informa-tion call 800-SKI-NUBS.

Jan. 19 Ice fi shing tournament at Paradise Lake. Contact the Mackinaw City Chamber of Com-merce at (231) 436-5574 or www.mackinawchamber.com

Jan. 19 Forty-third annual snow-mobile Moose Jaw Safari. Con-tact Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club President Joe Kuchnickiat (231) 529-6648. www.harbor-springsnowmobileclub.com

Jan. 12 Billy Childs, Jazz Cham-ber Ensemble performance at Crooked Tree Arts Center. 8 pm Contact Crooked Tree Arts Cen-ter at (231) 347-4337 or for more information..

Jan. 25 Nubs Nob Friday Night Fights - Round two. Fun event for snowboarders and freeskiers. Registration in the lobby until 30 minutes prior to even start.

Jan. 27-28 Middle Earth Snowboard Series at Boyne High-lands. Open to all USASA snowboard competitors of all ages. Call Mo Shorr at (248) 684-5794.

Jan. 26 Snowmobile Ride-In. Join the Charlevoix Snowmo-bile Club for their winter picnic. Contact (231) 547-1901 or www.chxsnowmobile.com.

Jan 29, 30 & 31 22nd Annual 70+ Ski Club Midwest Get-Together at Nub’s Nob.. Call (231) 347-8034 for information and registration

February 2008Feb. 1 Nubs Nob Tecnica/Volkl/Marker Speed Series #3. Giant slalom racing on Smokey at 7:00 p.m. Seven-race series open to advanced skiers and snowboarders age 13 and up. Prizes at the end of series for top three in each age class and top three overall. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 p.m. For more information call 800-SKI-NUBS.

January 2008Feb. 2 , Ski Good Hart Farms, 1-3 pm. Join the Little Traverse Conservancy staff and discov-er a new place for cross coun-try skiing. The groomed trails of the Goodhart Farms offer a great destination for classic nordic skiers. Join Conser-vancy staff on this ski aimed to introduce you to these trails. Goodhart Farms preserve, lo-cated on Robinson Road near Goodhart. Contact Little Tra-verse Conservancy at (231) 347- 0991 or www.landtrust.org.

Feb. 2-3 “Mackinaw Mush” sled dog race. Contact the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce at (231) 436-5574 or www.mackinawchamber.com

Feb. 2 Middle Earth Snow-board Series Superpipe Com-petition at Nubs Nob. Open to all USASA snowboard compet-itors of all ages. Call Mo Shorr at (248) 684-5794.


Feb 3 Middle Earth Snowboard Series Slopestyle Competition at Nub’s Nob. Open to snowboard competitors of all ages. Call Mo Shorr at (248)684-5794 for details.

Feb. 8 Nubs Nob Friday Night Fights - Round three. Fun event for snowboarders and freeskiers. Registration in the lobby until 30 minutes prior to even start.

Feb. 10 Family ice fi shing at Oden Fish Hatchery/Crooked Lake. Little Traverse Conservancy staff are partnering with fi sh hatch-ery staff to teach the basics of ice fi shing from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The program will begin at the fi sh hatchery, then travel across the highway to the public access at Crooked Lake. Equipment will be provided. Contact LTC at (231) 347-0991.

Feb. 16, Saturday. All day birding adventure on Sugar Island. A short ferry ride from downtown Sault Ste. Marie, Sugar Island is situated on the St. Mary’s River and lies withing an important migratory fl yway. In the wintertime, it is an excellent place to see Snow Buntings, Great Grey Owls and winter fi nches. Pre-registration required. Call Little Traverse Conservancy at (231) 347-0991 or

Feb. 16 Petoskey Winter Carnival. Day long activities for the whole family.

Feb. 15 Nubs Nob Friday Night Fights - Round four. Fun event for snowboarders and freeskiers. Registration in the lobby until 30 minutes prior to even start.

Feb. 22 Nubs Nob Tecnica/Volkl/Marker Speed Series #4. Su-per G racing on Valley at 7:00 p.m. Seven-race series open to advanced skiers and snowboarders age 13 and up. Prizes at the end of series for top three in each age class and top three overall. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 p.m. For more information call 800-SKI-NUBS.

Feb 24-25 Middle Earth Snowboard Series at Boyne Mountain. Open to all USASA snowboard competitors of all ages. Call Mo Shorr at (248) 684-5794.

Feb. 25 MHSAA Division 1 State Ski Meet begins at Nub’s Nob, 9 am on Valley, Smokey, Scarface.

Feb 29 Nubs Nob Tecnica/Volkl/Marker Speed Series #5. Giant slalom racing on Smokey at 7:00 p.m. Seven-race series open to advanced skiers and snowboarders age 13 and up. Prizes at the end of series for top three in each age class and top three overall. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 p.m. For more information call 800-SKI-NUBS.

March, 2008March 1 The Dynastar/Lange Challenge at Nubs Nob. Giant Slalom racing for skiers of all ages and abilities. Eight dollar entry fee with a grand prize drawing for a pair of Dynastar skis.

March 2 “Beat Your Kid” race and Ski and Snowboard Acad-emy picnic at Nubs Nob. Race and picnic party on Birch Run for our Ski and Snowboard Academy participants, parents and coaches.

March 8-9 Annual Nub’s Nord. Nordic festival at Nubs Nob for telemark and cross country skiers. Tours of nordic trails, tele-mark clinic, pizza party and tele-gates race. Contact The Outfi t-ter (231) 526-2621 for more information

March 7 Nubs Nob Friday Night Fights - Round fi ve. Fun event for snowboarders and freeskiers. Registration in the lobby until 30 minutes prior to even start.

March 8 The K2/Smith duals at Nubs Nob. Head-to-head dual giant slalom racing on Valley. Open to skiers of all ages and abilities. Eight dollar entry fee with a grand prize drawing of new K2s.

February, 2008

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March 15 Blissfest & CMU Public Radio annual Irish Concert, 8 pm Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center The concert will feature Beoga, a fi ve-piece traditional band based in Northern Ireland’s County Antrim.

March 15 The 46th Annual Nubs Nob Open. Northern Michi-gan’s premier slalom racing event. Top to bottom World Cup style slalom racing on Birch Run and Smokey. Eight dollar entry fee. This race also counts for participants in the season-long Tecnica/Volkl/Marker Speed Series as race #6.

March 16 Nubs Nob Tecnica/Volkl/Marker Speed Series #7. Su-per G racing on Scarface at 10:00 a.m. Seven-race series open to advanced skiers and snowboarders age 13 and up. Prizes at the end of series for top three in each age class and top three overall. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 p.m. For more information call 800-SKI-NUBS.

March 16-18 Carnival weekend at Boyne Mountain kicks off Fri-day evening in the civic center and goes through the weekend with parties, cookouts, live entertainment, the slush cup and plenty of other activities.

March 17 Krazy Daze at Boyne Highlands. A full day of fun in the sun, complete with races, skiing over the pond, a costume contest, face painting, and a huge party in the Zoo Bar.

March 17 Late season spring discount period begins at Nubs Nob. Come enjoy the best in Michigan spring skiing and snow-boarding at reduced rates through the end of the season.

March 22 Mardi Gras at Nubs Nob. Annual spring fl ing with fun and games for all. Don’t miss the Soaker Cup Challenge, cos-tume contest, crazy couples and Pepsi Challenge races.

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