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FARMERS ALMANAC PREDICTIONS FOR THE COMING WINTER

The two almanacs have slightly different takes on the coming winter's weather. Click on a map to see a full size image. 

JAMES BARTLETT INDUCTED INTO THE MICHIGAN SKI HALL OF FAME 

Leadership skills and a true commitment to the sport of skiing in Michigan have earned Harbor Springs resident James “JB” Bartlett a place in the Michigan Ski Hall of Fame. Read the full story...

BOYNE PURCHASES SIX SKI RESORTS 

Boyne Resorts has purchased 6 ski resorts stretching its reach from Maine to British Columbia. Read the article in the Detroit Free Press.  

IKON PASS EXPANDS REGIONAL ACCESS INTO NATIONAL ACCESS

The Ikon Pass Expands Regional Access Into the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, and Northeast...Loon Mountain, Sugarloaf and Sunday River Increase Access...Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, The Summit at Snoqualmie, and Cypress Mountain Join the Ikon Pass Community. Details...

CHEBOYGAN-MADE SKI POLES MAKE THEIR WAY TO OLYMPICS IN PYEONGCHANG

Read the story and see the video on UpNorthLive.com. 

KEEPING YOUR SKI (AND OTHER) PANTS ON

The all-synthetic Jelt Belt is tough, adjustable, and stretchy, with a grippy inner-surface gel. Endearing from an environmental perspective, all models are made of yarn from recycled plastic water bottles. Read about this cool product...

SNOWSHOES: FROM WOOD TO METAL TO...FOAM? 

Read about this revolutionary new winter fun product -- Eva snowshoes. Check it out...

MICHIGAN MADE SKIS

Shaggy's Copper Country Skis in Boyne City to tell us all about how they use local supplies to create custom skis and more. See the video on UpNorthLive.com.

FEATURED RECIPES FROM ANNIE'S KITCHEN

With the summer in full swing, you may be thinking about chillin' and grillin'? Here's an easy recipe for the to accompany any summer meal -- Cauliflower-Broccoli Cheesy Salad. This goes with just about any meal, and stuffed in a pita makes a great sandwich filler. See this and more on our Skier Kitchen Page...