"UP-NORTH" MI Ski Trip RECAP
From downhill skiing to cross country skiing, to snow shoeing and wine tasting, there were a lot of options on the Up North trip this year. Some skied at Boyne Highlands, while others went to Nubs Nob. Some even went to Boyne Mountain. We had a nice size group of 28 people – ages starting with teenagers and continuing up. We stayed at the beautiful Crooked River Lodge in Alanson. Just a short drive to ski areas or to downtown Petoskey. They have a great loft where people were watching the football game on Friday night, while others were playing games or shooting pool.
Hills were a little icy on Saturday morning. But it started snowing about 11 o’clock, putting down a nice layer of snow to cover that ice. Of course there was some hot tub time after skiing. Saturday night there was a group dinner at the Northwoods restaurant just south of Alanson. Great food and great Service! We have had the same waitress for last couple of years. She rocks!!!
That snow that started on Saturday continued through the night. We woke up too many inches of fresh powder. Sunday skiing was so much fun. A lot of the runs were left ungroomed. Lift lines were very short. It was so clear that from North Peak you could see the Mackinac Bridge. It was such a great day, that it was hard to leave on Sunday. Thanks to those of you who went on the trip.
Cheryl DeDoes and Kathy Rubino
January 09-11, 2026
We are working on the trip details - please check back
This trip is very popular and is now full!
We do have a waiting list who will be contacted in the event of cancellation.
The “Up North” trip (formerly the Northern Lower Michigan or Boyne trip) is happening on January 9th – January 11th and for many of us, has been a great way to start the ski season! Skiers on the trip are looking forward to skiing at The Highlands, Nubs, or Boyne Mountain. Non-skiers can explore the Harbor Springs and Petoskey areas for shipping and wine tasting. The Highlands and Boyne Mountain are ICON resorts and for the mature skier, skiing at Nubs is free! We are staying at Stafford’s Crooked River Lodge in Alanson, a short 10-to-12-mile drive to both Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob. Some opt for going to Boyne Mountain on their way home on Sunday, which is 45 minutes south. Stafford’s has an indoor pool and hot tub, a loft area with a large TV (college football playoffs!), a pool table and it is great for gathering (card games anyone?). There is a huge outdoor firepit and a hot breakfast is included each day. We will organize a group dinner on Saturday evening – details TBD.
A big thanks to all who have registered, paid for their trip, club membership and gotten their trip waivers in – if you have registered for this trip, but not paid or joined the BCSC, now is the time to get these payments and waivers in! Final payment is due in early December and you must be a paid member to go on this trip.
Trip Chairs:
Cheryl DeDoes: cheryl.dd@sbcglobal.net
Kathy Rubino: katsail.mi@gmail.com
Pricing: Friday and Saturday nights with breakfast and appetizers for Saturday night dinner
Two Queen Room: $205 per person; $410 couple
One Bedroom King: $448 couple
Boyne Resorts Company is offering Boyne Rewards where your stays and adventures at Boyne Resorts properties across the country work for you and earn points towards free like:
Powder runs with friends
Twilight rounds of golf with dad
Dinner with your partner
First tracks with your kids
Gear, golf, skiing, lodging, spa, and more
Earn 1 point for every $1 spent at participating Boyne Resorts locations.
Please check out these links if you are interested in this.
https://www.highlandsharborsprings.com/boynerewards
