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TODAY’S BLOG>/strong>(Friday March 20th)

Good Friday Morning! It’s the FIRST DAY OF SPRING and time for us to RING IN SPRING WEEKEND! Folks, it is the last weekend of our 25-26 season. Come out and get your last turns in, as this Sunday, March 22nd, at 4:30 PM, we will close the doors on an amazing season!

We can’t THANK YOU enough for spending your winter with us. Today, looks to be a little wet, and we have some light fog out there also, but expect a fast snow, and lower light conditions to start the day. The conditions are still midwinter season so don’t miss out. We also want to THANK our CANDIAN Neighbors who spent all week with us, we will see you next March! Don’t forget tomorrow is our annual slush cup, so either sign up and brave skiing over the pond, or just come out and watch the people go in! Check out our resort activities below for more details on this weekend. Also, once we close you can still use certain Boyne Michigan passes at Boyne Mountain, so your season doesn’t have to end!

Remember, roads and sidewalks are still snow covered and with the warm up overnight there are plenty of slushy spots. Our road commission team is out there with plows so proceed with caution, while driving on property.Enjoy your day, we are glad you’re here at The Highlands!

MITTEN LOVE PROMOTION: This is our way of celebrating Michigan’s incredible snow season! In honor of this amazing winter, we’re sharing spring with all Michiganders. Anyone with a valid season pass from ANY Michigan ski resort can ski or ride at The Highlands until March 22nd for just $25 per day, no blackouts. Must purchase in person at Resort Services.

GLADES
Open: Deep stash’s in the glades, but always ride in control.

TERRAIN PARKS
ALL PARKS ARE NOW OPEN

RACE’S TODAY
No Races Today

LIFT HOURS
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

X-C TRAILS
Last Groomed: 3-19. The trails are probably the best they have been all season!

RESORT EVENTS
This Weekend: RING IN SPRING

Spring Turns & Winter Fun
A Festive Weekend, Spring’s arrival- it is a celebration you do not want to miss! The Highlands is the place to be, with festive flavors, live music, winter games, and the Slush Cup.

Weekend Details:

Friday, March 20

5 PM – 7 PM | Aperol Spritz Tasting, Main Lodge Lobby

Saturday, March 21

10 AM – 1:30 PM | Register for Slush Cup, Brew Bar

11:30 AM – 2 PM | Coca-Cola Float Samples, Brew Bar

12 PM – 4 PM | DJ T-Bone, Day Lodge Deck

12 PM – 4 PM | $5 Beer Tent, Day Lodge Deck

12 PM – 2 PM | Season Passholder Last Slush Party

1 PM – 4 PM | Aperol Spritz Tasting, On Hill

2 PM – 4 PM | Slush Cup Slushies

4 PM – 8 PM | Live Music with The Remedee, Zoo Bar

5 PM – 7 PM | Fireball & Corazon Tasting, Zoo Bar

SNOWMAKING | GROOMING UPDATE
As you might expect from the 2026 blizzard, we are well covered! Thanks to Mother Nature and our 24/7 grooming team, conditions could not get much better.

LIFT TICKETS, RENTAL, & SKI SCHOOL
Before heading to the hill, you should buy your lift tickets online for the lowest rates. Rentals and lessons should be reserved 24 – 48 hours in advance. Our Resort Services team is available in the Day Lodge to assist with any needs.

TODAYS WEATHER
Friday:
Showers likely with a slight chance of drizzle before 11am, then a slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm. Patchy fog before 2pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night:
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Ski and Board you soon!

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New Snow: 2 inches last 48 hours

Base: Up to 44 inches

Lifts: 7

Runs: 55

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