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Boyne Snowmaking: Making Winter When Mother Nature Fails

Boyne Snowmaking

Sure, Mother Nature can make beautiful stuff.

She’ll wow you when you wake up to a lovely few inches of glittering flakes as rare and precious as diamonds. But Mother Nature is an unpredictable and sometimes temperamental creature. She’ll tease you and taunt you with a mid-October four inches of surprise powder that will urge you to trade your shorts and t-shirts for snow scrapers and ice melt. And then she’ll follow up with a November that feels a little more like a June, leaving you sweating in your preemptively-donned snowsuit.

But, when Mother Nature fails to provide, it is mankind that steps in.

Man, coupled with machine, tames and harnesses Mother Nature’s processes to create winter. He utilizes the same raw ingredients as Mother Nature–water, air, and energy–to produce a winter that he can rely on. After years of growing frustration with Mother Nature’s untimeliness, a tool was invented to control what no man previously could.

Invented in 1950, the snow cannon could blast a mid-February sized supply of man-made snow. Soon after, Boyne Mountain began experimenting with the snowmaking process, even patenting their own Boyne Snowmaker which was six times more energy-efficient than most systems. While other snow guns could make snow at 28Β°F degrees, Boyne could make snow at 30Β°F.

Like mathematicians correcting a difficult equation, the Boyne Mountain Snowmaking Crew has perfected the process of snowmaking over many years to reach more complex, precise and efficient capacities. Boyne recently unveiled a new and improved snow gun called the Boyne Low-E Fan, which makes better snow, is easier and less expensive to use, and makes more snow faster with little water wasted in the process. The crew starts the process with a reservoir of water which is then forced through a pipeline up the mountain. The water is allotted to a series of valves and pipes to the areas where snow is needed.

Next, the Boyne Mountain crew adds air. In the old days, Boyne added air to their snow guns with a huge, military-grade compressor, affectionately known as “Big Bertha,” that could be heard all over Boyne City. However, today the Boyne Low-E Fan Guns take air from twin screw style compressors which save energy and completes the perfect formula at a much quieter level. Now that the process is complete, the Boyne Mountain Snowmaking Crew steps back to let the magic happen. Heavy duty snow flies through the air and falls to the ground, piling up on those dainty little flakes that Mother Nature left.

While Mother Nature can gift us with unique, magical flecks that float down from the sky, she does not always supply enough to feed the hunger for hefty loads of snow that winter-lovers require. It is then that the Boyne Mountain crew steps in heroically to rescue the season. Thank you, Boyne Mountain Snowmaking Crew!

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Snowmaking at Boyne Mountain – Photos – 2018

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Friday May 23rd, 2025 - 9:58 am

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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> πŸ“’ In case you haven't heard, we've got a hike park on Victor Glacier this Saturday
$5 tickets - bit.ly/459bbyP
Open 9am-3pm
4-6 fresh features built and ready
Every dollar goes directly to Surf the Earth MHC πŸ’™
Come hike some laps πŸ‚ #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichiganπŸ“’ In case you haven't heard, we've got a hike park on Victor Glacier this Saturday

$5 tickets - bit.ly/459bbyP
Open 9am-3pm
4-6 fresh features built and ready
Every dollar goes directly to Surf the Earth MHC πŸ’™

Come hike some laps πŸ‚
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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> πŸ“’ In case you havent heard, weve got a hike park on Victor Glacier this Saturday
$5 tickets - https://bit.ly/459bbyP
Open 9am-3pm
4-6 fresh features built and ready
Every dollar goes directly to Surf the Earth MHC πŸ’™
Come hike some laps πŸ‚ #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichigan

Sunday May 18th, 2025 - 8:58 am

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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> When Bohemia meets Boyne, something magical happens. ✨ Shredding the last snow of the season with our favorite powder hounds. 🀝 #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichigan ... See MoreSee Less

Friday May 16th, 2025 - 6:20 pm

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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> πŸ”οΈβ„οΈ VICTOR'S LAST STAND! πŸ‚β›·οΈ
THE END IS HERE! Victor's magnificent glacier is taking its final bow this weekend, May 17-18 from 9am-1pm. After an incredible extended season, this is absolutely your LAST CHANCE to make skiing history before it all melts away!
Hit the Halfway House between final runs, then help us go out with a BANG at Saturday's BOHO BASH celebration. Morning powder turns, afternoon festival vibes - the perfect sendoff to an unforgettable season! Thank you to our monumental crew for keeping the season alive. πŸ’™ #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichiganπŸ”οΈβ„οΈ VICTOR'S LAST STAND! πŸ‚β›·οΈ
THE END IS HERE! Victor's magnificent glacier is taking its final bow this weekend, May 17-18 from 9am-1pm. After an incredible extended season, this is absolutely your LAST CHANCE to make skiing history before it all melts away!

Hit the Halfway House between final runs, then help us go out with a BANG at Saturday's BOHO BASH celebration. Morning powder turns, afternoon festival vibes - the perfect sendoff to an unforgettable season! Thank you to our monumental crew for keeping the season alive. πŸ’™
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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> πŸ”οΈβ„οΈ VICTORS LAST STAND! πŸ‚β›·οΈ
THE END IS HERE! Victors magnificent glacier is taking its final bow this weekend, May 17-18 from 9am-1pm. After an incredible extended season, this is absolutely your LAST CHANCE to make skiing history before it all melts away!
Hit the Halfway House between final runs, then help us go out with a BANG at Saturdays BOHO BASH celebration. Morning powder turns, afternoon festival vibes - the perfect sendoff to an unforgettable season! Thank you to our monumental crew for keeping the season alive. πŸ’™ #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichigan

Friday May 16th, 2025 - 10:20 am

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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> WEEKLY GLACIER CHECK: Victor's still showing up for work when everyone else called in for summer! Our glacier meter confirms - spring turns are ON for this weekend's Boho Bash. πŸ’₯πŸ‚
Saturday's lineup:
⛷️ Morning Slush Rush: Boho passholders ski FREE at Boyne Mountain from 9am-1pm
🌊 Afternoon Splash Bash: Pool takeover at Clock Tower Lodge (2-4pm) for ALL Boho and Boyne Michigan passholders
πŸ• Beats & Eats: DJ dropping tracks on Stein's patio + FREE PIZZA (Thanks, Lonie!)
πŸ„β€β™‚οΈ BONUS: First 100 Boho passholders score FREE Avalanche Bay day passes for their 20th birthday weekend!
Sunday:
πŸ‚ Still riding 9am-1pm #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichigan
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Sunday May 11th, 2025 - 9:51 pm

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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Swimsuits? Boring. We're rocking ski boots in May. 🎿🀝
Victor Glacier is still delivering the goods when other mountains are just memories. #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichigan
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Saturday May 10th, 2025 - 1:27 am

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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> πŸ”οΈ GLACIER UPDATE: Victor's still showing off! πŸ’ͺ
We've lost a couple feet but there's plenty of snow left for amazing spring turns this weekend.
⏰ Open Saturday & Sunday: 9am-1pm
➑️ Skier's right: Four park features
⬅️ Skier's left: The Wiggle
🌸 In honor of Mother's Day, we're offering FREE skiing for all moms on Sunday (redeemable at the ticket window).
β˜€οΈ Weather's looking perfect for those spring turns and halfway house hangouts.#boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichigan
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Friday May 9th, 2025 - 3:00 am

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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Two pups, one mission: ensure Victor is in tip-top shape for you.
Bruce and Sprocket take their mountain responsibilities very seriously (in between snow zoomies). πŸΎβ„οΈ #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichigan
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Sunday May 4th, 2025 - 4:28 am

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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Two sports, one day, zero regrets. The Hemlock Open: where we transition from snow spray to divot clay with nothing but a quick wardrobe change and unwavering determination. β›·οΈπŸŒοΈ
Congratulations to all the two-terrain champions who proved versatility is the ultimate sporting superpower. #boynemountain #snowphotos #golfphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichigan
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Saturday May 3rd, 2025 - 10:13 am

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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> May-be we're crazy, but when Victor Glacier is still 10 feet deep, we call it seizing the moment. πŸ™Œ Park features on Skier's right for the airtime addicts, Wiggle intact for the flow seekers.πŸ‚ May riding at Boyne Mountain: because we can. 😎
Slope hours: Saturday & Sunday 9am-1pm #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichigan
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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> May-be were crazy, but when Victor Glacier is still 10 feet deep, we call it seizing the moment. πŸ™Œ  Park features on Skiers right for the airtime addicts, Wiggle intact for the flow seekers.πŸ‚ May riding at Boyne Mountain: because we can. 😎 
Slope hours: Saturday & Sunday 9am-1pm #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichiganImage attachmentImage attachment

Saturday April 12th, 2025 - 1:41 pm

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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Spring riding is ON at Boyne Mountain. β˜€οΈβ„οΈ
239 acres, 5 lifts spinning, and a freshly rebuilt park this weekend. Let's go! πŸ‚ #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichigan
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FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Spring riding is ON at Boyne Mountain. β˜€οΈβ„οΈ
239 acres, 5 lifts spinning, and a freshly rebuilt park this weekend. Lets go! πŸ‚ #boynemountain #snowphotos #boynemountainsnow #SkiMichiganImage attachment
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Treetops Resort Ski Lodging

Treetops features 238 guest rooms, including standard and deluxe hotel rooms and two- and three-bedroom condominiums. Nearly every room takes advantage of our majestic setting and offers sweeping vistas of ski hills, golf courses, pristine woods or wetlands.

Comfy, cozy Lodge rooms with a host of creature comforts.
The Lodge features a lobby that’s the perfect place to relax in cozy furniture β€” whether you’re next to the fireplace or watching the large-screen TV.

Please contact our reservation department by calling 1-888-TREETOPS (1-888- 873-3867). You may also make an online reservation by clicking here.

All rooms in the Lodge are non-smoking rooms offering a coffee maker, iron and ironing board. These rooms are comfortable living spaces with digital cable and high-speed Internet access.

Lodge Queen
Our Lodge Queen room is a deluxe room with two queen size beds, a sitting area, small refrigerator, microwave, DVD player, internet access and a jet tub.

Lodge King
Our Lodge King room offers one king size bed, a sitting area, small refrigerator, microwave, internet access and a jet tub.

You’ll really get into our Inn rooms!
The Inn offers spacious rooms with two lobby areas that both offer flat panel TV’s, snuggly leather furniture and rustic accents.

You’ll have plenty of room to relax with your family, challenge them to a game of chess or checkers or join them in the game room. The Inn features an Internet CafΓ© and an indoor heated pool.

Standard Inn
Our Standard Inn room offers two double size beds. All rooms offer a patio or balcony.

Inn Deluxe
Our Inn Deluxe room has two queen size beds, a small sitting area, and a small refrigerator.

Get away but take all the creature comforts with you! Check out our condominiums and townhouses.

Our condominiums and townhouses, located 3.5 miles north of our main resort property, overlook the spectacular “Premier” golf course, designed by Tom Fazio.

Townhouses are located on the number four fairway of the “Tradition” course, designed by our very own Rick Smith.

Condominiums
We offer two, and three bedroom condominiums, and three bedroom townhouses. All units are smartly appointed and host full kitchens, dining rooms and inviting living rooms complete with gas fireplaces. Each unit offers various types of bed configurations so you get the perfect fit. Condominiums have a new affordable price structure and can be utilized in any golf or ski package!

Oh, la-la β€” Chalets!
Our chalets are located on the main property complex just a short distance from our ski slopes. There are six individual free-standing buildings situated in a semi-circle on a hill overlooking their own putting green.

Chalet rooms offer two queen size beds.

Efficiency rooms offer a sitting area, small refrigerators, microwave, and a two-burner stovetop.

Lodging Guarantee/Cancellation Policy:
MasterCard, Visa and American Express are accepted. Room reservations require a one night deposit including tax, package reservations require a deposit of $100 per person at the time the reservation is made. We realize that plans change and you may need to cancel your reservation. To avoid possible cancellation fees, deposits are refundable if cancelled seven (7) days prior to your arrival (fourteen days prior to holidays). We regret that we are unable to refund unused portions of packages.

Please contact our reservation department by calling 1-888-TREETOPS (1-888- 873-3867). You may also make an online reservation by clicking here.

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