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Boyne Mountain Resort
Boyne Mountain Resort
	Boyne Mountain Resort Location within Michigan Boyne Mountain Resort Boyne Mountain Resort (the United States)
Location	Boyne Valley Township, Charlevoix County
Nearest major city	Boyne Falls, Michigan
Coordinates	45°09′50″N 84°55′58″W / 45.16389°N 84.93278°W
Status	Operating
Owner	Boyne Resorts
Vertical	500 ft (150 m)
Top elevation	1,120 ft (340 m)
Base elevation	620 ft (190 m)
Skiable area	450 acres (1.8 km2)
Trails	60
Lift capacity	22,650
Terrain parks	Yes, 4
Snowmaking	Yes, 90%
Night skiing	Yes
Website	Boyne.com

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Boyne Mountain Resort is a ski resort with a collection of accommodations in Northern Michigan located near Boyne City operated by Boyne Resorts. The center piece is an upscale resort called The Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa.^[1]

Boyne Mountain has continued use of the first chairlift built, constructed by the Union Pacific Railroad in 1936 for use at its new resort in Sun Valley, Idaho. It is also the location of Avalanche Bay, the largest indoor water park in Michigan.^[2] Boyne Mountain is the sister resort of Boyne Highlands.^[3]

History

The Boyne Mountain Resort was originally co-developed by Everett Kircher, Jim Christianson and John Norton. The group purchased the site for $1 in 1948 from Michigan Senator William Pierson and opened it as a ski resort in 1949.^[4] The founders acquired the first chairlift ever built (from Sun Valley, Idaho) and moved it to Boyne Mountain where parts are still in use today.^[5]

Between 1948 and 1992, Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands innovated in chairlifts, creating the world's first triple chairlift (1963), world's first quad chairlift (1965) and the US's first six-passenger chairlift (1992).^[6]

Skiing and snowboarding

Alpine skiing and snowboarding

Boyne Mountain has ten chairlifts and a carpet lift, which lead to 60 runs including all of the standard difficulty ratings, from green to double black.

Freestyle skiing and snowboarding

Boyne Mountain has four terrain parks, a ski/board cross course. The biggest park is called "Meadows Terrain Park," and others include "Ramshead Park" and "Fritz Progression Park".^[7] Terrain parks at Boyne Mountain are most commonly snowboarded, but skiers can be seen riding them too.

Other activities

Golf

Boyne Mountain has two nearby golf courses: The Alpine and The Monument.^[8]

The Alpine

The Alpine course at Boyne Mountain weaves down the mountain towards Deer Lake. There are several water hazards and sand bunkers placed by the owners, making for, in their words, "A thrilling round".^[9]

The Monument

The Monument course has each hole dedicated to a golf legend, and uses golf course designs pioneered by several different architects. The owners refer to it as a "playable hall of fame.^[10]"

The Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa

The Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa is very close to the mountain and contains a spa, lodging, an indoor waterpark, and is located next to the Ski Rental Shop. It opened in the winter of 2005^[1]

Zipline Adventure

The Adventure Center's Zipline Adventure has a 2.5 hour long zipline tour and an under an hour Twin Zip. The full tour features 10 lines (nine in the winter) and reach speeds up to 20-25 mph. The Twin Zip is 780 feet long and 25+ feet high and is the last zip of the full tour.^[11]

Disc golf

There is a disc golf course starting at the top of Boyne Mountain at Hemlock and ends at the Ski Patrol building. Disc rentals are available at the Adventure Center.^[12]

Swimming

Boyne Mountain has luxurious heated pools and hot tubs at the Clock Tower Lodge and the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa. All guests staying at the resort have access to the Clock Tower Lodge pool and hot tub. During the summer months, the Dear Lake Beach is open for swimming and beach activities and games.^[13]

References

^ ^a ^b "The Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa - Boyne Mountain Resort, Michigan". mountaingrandlodge.com.
^ "Indoor Water Parks in Michigan". Archived from the original on 2013-01-25.
^ Flesher, John (January 11, 2009). "Michigan slopes beckon skiers". Ohio.com. Associated Press. Retrieved February 5, 2009.
^ Neff, Jim (June 2003). "Everett Kircher: Boyne Gets Going". Skiing Heritage Journal. 15 (#2): 36. ISSN 1082-2895. Retrieved 28 April 2016. in 1947... State Senator Bill Pierson... sold it for ... $1 ... The doors opened in 1948
^ "History of Boyne USA Resorts – FundingUniverse". fundinguniverse.com.
^ Neff, Jim (June 2003). "Everett Kircher: Boyne Gets Going". Skiing Heritage Journal. 15 (#2): 36. ISSN 1082-2895. Retrieved 28 April 2016. the world's first triple (1963) and quad (1965), and the first six-passenger chairlift in the US.
^ "BOYNE". rideboyne.com.
^ "Northern Michigan Golf Courses | Golf Course Resorts in Michigan | BOYNE". Archived from the original on 2011-06-02. Retrieved 2011-06-14.
^ "Michigan Golf Courses & Lessons| Boyne Mountain Resort Packages | BOYNE". Archived from the original on 2011-06-02. Retrieved 2011-06-14.
^ "Michigan Golf Courses & Lessons| Boyne Mountain Resort Packages | BOYNE". Archived from the original on 2011-06-02. Retrieved 2011-06-14.
^ "Zipline Adventure | Boyne Mountain Resort | Boyne Falls, Michigan". Archived from the original on 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
^ "Disc Golf | Boyne Mountain Resort | Boyne Falls, MI". Archived from the original on 2014-03-14.
^ "Swimming options at Boyne Mountain Resort | Boyne Falls, Michigan". Archived from the original on 2014-03-14.

Boyne Mountain Carnival Weekend (aka Krazy Daze). (n.d.). Retrieved October 20, 2010, from http://www.meetup.com/The-Michigan-Skiing-Meetup-Group/calendar/12071361/

External links

[auto-1] "The Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa - Boyne Mountain Resort, Michigan". mountaingrandlodge.com.

[2] "Indoor Water Parks in Michigan". Archived from the original on 2013-01-25.

[3] Flesher, John (January 11, 2009). "Michigan slopes beckon skiers". Ohio.com. Associated Press. Retrieved February 5, 2009.

[4] Neff, Jim (June 2003). "Everett Kircher: Boyne Gets Going". Skiing Heritage Journal. 15 (#2): 36. ISSN 1082-2895. Retrieved 28 April 2016. in 1947... State Senator Bill Pierson... sold it for ... $1 ... The doors opened in 1948

[5] "History of Boyne USA Resorts – FundingUniverse". fundinguniverse.com.

[6] Neff, Jim (June 2003). "Everett Kircher: Boyne Gets Going". Skiing Heritage Journal. 15 (#2): 36. ISSN 1082-2895. Retrieved 28 April 2016. the world's first triple (1963) and quad (1965), and the first six-passenger chairlift in the US.

[7] "BOYNE". rideboyne.com.

[8] "Northern Michigan Golf Courses | Golf Course Resorts in Michigan | BOYNE". Archived from the original on 2011-06-02. Retrieved 2011-06-14.

[9] "Michigan Golf Courses & Lessons| Boyne Mountain Resort Packages | BOYNE". Archived from the original on 2011-06-02. Retrieved 2011-06-14.

[10] "Michigan Golf Courses & Lessons| Boyne Mountain Resort Packages | BOYNE". Archived from the original on 2011-06-02. Retrieved 2011-06-14.

[11] "Zipline Adventure | Boyne Mountain Resort | Boyne Falls, Michigan". Archived from the original on 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2016-03-01.

[12] "Disc Golf | Boyne Mountain Resort | Boyne Falls, MI". Archived from the original on 2014-03-14.

[13] "Swimming options at Boyne Mountain Resort | Boyne Falls, Michigan". Archived from the original on 2014-03-14.

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-'''Boyne Mountain Resort''' is a ski resort with a collection of accommodations in [[Northern Michigan]] located near [[Boyne City, Michigan|Boyne City]]. The center piece is an upscale resort called '''The Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa'''.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.mountaingrandlodge.com/|title=The Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa - Boyne Mountain Resort, Michigan|work=mountaingrandlodge.com}}</ref> The Boyne Mountain Resort was originally co-developed by Everett Kircher, Jim Christianson and John Norton and is now owned and operated by [[Boyne Resorts]]. It is also the location of Avalanche Bay, the largest indoor water park in Michigan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotelswithindoorwaterparks.com/indoor-water-parks-michigan/ |title=Indoor Water Parks in Michigan}}</ref> Boyne Mountain has gone on to use of the first chairlift built, originally constructed in Idaho in 1936 for use at a resort in [[Sun Valley, Idaho]]. The lift was later moved to Boyne Mountain where parts are still in use today.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Boyne-USA-Resorts-Company-History.html|title=History of Boyne USA Resorts – FundingUniverse|work=fundinguniverse.com}}</ref> It is the sister resort of [[Boyne Highlands]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/37403134.html |title=Michigan slopes beckon skiers |last=Flesher |first=John |date=January 11, 2009 |work=[[Associated Press]] |publisher=''Ohio.com'' |accessdate=February 5, 2009}}</ref>
+'''Boyne Mountain Resort''' is a ski resort with a collection of accommodations in [[Northern Michigan]] located near [[Boyne City, Michigan|Boyne City]] operated by [[Boyne Resorts]]. The center piece is an upscale resort called '''The Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa'''.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=http://www.mountaingrandlodge.com/ |title=The Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa - Boyne Mountain Resort, Michigan |publisher=mountaingrandlodge.com}}</ref>
-==Skiing and Snowboarding==
+Boyne Mountain has continued use of the first [[chairlift]] built, constructed by the [[Union Pacific Railroad]] in 1936 for use at its new resort in [[Sun Valley, Idaho]]. It is also the location of Avalanche Bay, the largest indoor water park in Michigan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotelswithindoorwaterparks.com/indoor-water-parks-michigan/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125235216/http://www.hotelswithindoorwaterparks.com/indoor-water-parks-michigan/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-01-25 |title=Indoor Water Parks in Michigan }}</ref> Boyne Mountain is the sister resort of [[Boyne Highlands]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/37403134.html |title=Michigan slopes beckon skiers |last=Flesher |first=John |date=January 11, 2009 |agency=[[Associated Press]] |publisher=Ohio.com |accessdate=February 5, 2009}}</ref>
-===Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding===
-Boyne Mountain has ten chairlifts and a carpet lift, which lead to 60 runs including all of the standard difficulty ratings, from green to double black.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boyne.com/Winter/Two_Mountains/Mountain_Stats_Maps.html|title=Current Conditions|work=Boyne Highlands Resort}}</ref> Lift tickets are not required to ride the carpet lift or "Boyneland" chairlift, but those lifts only access green areas.[[File:BoyneMtSkiers1978.JPG|thumb|left|Skiers at Boyne Mountain in 1978.]] 29% of the skiing area is beginner terrain, 41% is intermediate terrain, and 30% is expert terrain. The slopes are groomed, and the expert run "South McLouth" is occasionally used by a [[Slalom skiing]] group that meets on Wednesdays.
+== History==
-===Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding===
+The Boyne Mountain Resort was originally co-developed by [[Everett Kircher]], Jim Christianson and John Norton. The group purchased the site for $1 in 1948 from Michigan Senator William Pierson and opened it as a ski resort in 1949.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Neff|first1=Jim|title=Everett Kircher: Boyne Gets Going|journal=Skiing Heritage Journal|date=June 2003|volume=15|issue= #2|page=36|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-JLvKdmbA1AC&q=Everett+Kircher%2C+Jim+Christianson+and+John+Norton&pg=PA36|accessdate=28 April 2016|issn=1082-2895|quote=in 1947... State Senator Bill Pierson... sold it for ... $1 ... The doors opened in 1948}}</ref> The founders acquired the first chairlift ever built (from [[Sun Valley, Idaho]]) and moved it to Boyne Mountain where parts are still in use today.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Boyne-USA-Resorts-Company-History.html|title=History of Boyne USA Resorts – FundingUniverse|work=fundinguniverse.com}}</ref>
-Boyne Mountain has four [[Terrain parks]], a [[superpipe]], a minipipe, and a [[ski/board cross]] course. The biggest park is called "Meadows Terrain Park," and others include "Ramshead Park" and "Fritz Progression Park.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rideboyne.com/BoyneMountain/index.html|title=BOYNE|work=rideboyne.com}}</ref>" Terrain parks at Boyne Mountain are most commonly snowboarded, but skiers can be seen riding them too.
+Between 1948 and 1992, Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands innovated in chairlifts, creating the world's first triple chairlift (1963), world's first quad chairlift (1965) and the US's first six-passenger chairlift (1992).<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Neff|first1=Jim|title=Everett Kircher: Boyne Gets Going|journal=Skiing Heritage Journal|date=June 2003|volume=15|issue= #2|page=36|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-JLvKdmbA1AC&q=Everett+Kircher%2C+Jim+Christianson+and+John+Norton&pg=PA36|accessdate=28 April 2016|issn=1082-2895|quote="the world's first triple (1963) and quad (1965), and the first six-passenger chairlift in the US."}}</ref>
-==Other Activities==
+==Skiing and snowboarding==
+===Alpine skiing and snowboarding===
+Boyne Mountain has ten chairlifts and a carpet lift, which lead to 60 runs including all of the standard difficulty ratings, from green to double black.
+===Freestyle skiing and snowboarding===
+Boyne Mountain has four [[terrain parks]], a [[ski/board cross]] course. The biggest park is called "Meadows Terrain Park," and others include "Ramshead Park" and "Fritz Progression Park".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rideboyne.com/BoyneMountain/index.html|title=BOYNE|publisher=rideboyne.com}}</ref> Terrain parks at Boyne Mountain are most commonly snowboarded, but skiers can be seen riding them too.
+==Other activities==
 ===Golf===
-Boyne Mountain has two nearby [[golf courses]]: The Alpine and The Monument.<ref>[http://www.boyne.com/Golf/Nine_Courses/index.html]</ref>
+Boyne Mountain has two nearby [[golf courses]]: The Alpine and The Monument.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.boyne.com/Golf/Nine_Courses/index.html |title=Northern Michigan Golf Courses &#124; Golf Course Resorts in Michigan &#124; BOYNE |access-date=2011-06-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110602034040/http://www.boyne.com/golf/Nine_Courses/index.html |archive-date=2011-06-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
 ====The Alpine====
-The Alpine course at Boyne Mountain weaves down the mountain towards Deer Lake. There are several water hazards and sand bunkers placed by the owners, making for, in their words, "A thrilling round.<ref>[http://www.boyne.com/Golf/Nine_Courses/Boyne_Mountain/Alpine_Course.html]</ref>"
+The Alpine course at Boyne Mountain weaves down the mountain towards Deer Lake. There are several water hazards and sand bunkers placed by the owners, making for, in their words, "A thrilling round".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.boyne.com/Golf/Nine_Courses/Boyne_Mountain/Alpine_Course.html |title=Michigan Golf Courses & Lessons&#124; Boyne Mountain Resort Packages &#124; BOYNE |access-date=2011-06-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110602015654/http://www.boyne.com/Golf/Nine_Courses/Boyne_Mountain/Alpine_Course.html |archive-date=2011-06-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
 ====The Monument====
-The Monument course has each hole dedicated to a golf legend, and uses golf course designs pioneered by several different architects. The owners refer to it as a "playable hall of fame.<ref>[http://www.boyne.com/Golf/Nine_Courses/Boyne_Mountain/Monument_Course.html]</ref>"
+The Monument course has each hole dedicated to a golf legend, and uses golf course designs pioneered by several different architects. The owners refer to it as a "playable hall of fame.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.boyne.com/Golf/Nine_Courses/Boyne_Mountain/Monument_Course.html |title=Michigan Golf Courses & Lessons&#124; Boyne Mountain Resort Packages &#124; BOYNE |access-date=2011-06-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110602001551/http://www.boyne.com/Golf/Nine_Courses/Boyne_Mountain/Monument_Course.html |archive-date=2011-06-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref>"
 ===The Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa===
-The Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa is very close to the mountain and contains a spa, lodging, an indoor waterpark, and is located next to the Ski Rental Shop.<ref name="auto"/>
+The Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa is very close to the mountain and contains a spa, lodging, an indoor waterpark, and is located next to the Ski Rental Shop. It opened in the winter of 2005<ref name="auto"/>
 ===Zipline Adventure===
-The Adventure Center's Zipline Adventure has a 2.5 hour long zipline tour and an under an hour Twin Zip. The full tour features 10 lines (9 in the winter) and reach speeds up to 20-25mph. The Twin Zip is 780 feet long and 25+ feet high and is the last zip of the full tour. <ref>http://www.boyne.com/boynemountain/activities/zipline</ref>
+The Adventure Center's Zipline Adventure has a 2.5 hour long zipline tour and an under an hour Twin Zip. The full tour features 10 lines (nine in the winter) and reach speeds up to 20-25&nbsp;mph. The Twin Zip is 780 feet long and 25+ feet high and is the last zip of the full tour.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.boyne.com/boynemountain/activities/zipline |title=Zipline Adventure &#124; Boyne Mountain Resort &#124; Boyne Falls, Michigan |access-date=2016-03-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301201926/http://www.boyne.com/boynemountain/activities/zipline |archive-date=2016-03-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
-===Disc Golf===
-Starting at the top of Boyne Moutain at Hemlock and ends at the Ski Patrol building. Disc rentals are available at the Adventure Center. <ref>http://www.boyne.com/boynemountain/activities/disc-golf</ref>
+===Disc golf===
+There is a disc golf course starting at the top of Boyne Mountain at Hemlock and ends at the Ski Patrol building. Disc rentals are available at the Adventure Center.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boyne.com/boynemountain/activities/disc-golf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140314012740/http://www.boyne.com/boynemountain/activities/disc-golf |archive-date=2014-03-14 |title=Disc Golf {{!}} Boyne Mountain Resort {{!}} Boyne Falls, MI}}</ref>
 ===Swimming===
-Boyne Mountain has luxurious heated pools and hot tubs at the Clock Tower Lodge and the Mountain Grande Lodge and Spa. All guests staying at the resort have access to the Clock Tower Lodge pool and hot tub. During the summer months, the Dear Lake Beach is open for swimming and beach activities and games. <ref>http://www.boyne.com/boynemountain/activities/swimming</ref>
+Boyne Mountain has luxurious heated pools and hot tubs at the Clock Tower Lodge and the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa. All guests staying at the resort have access to the Clock Tower Lodge pool and hot tub. During the summer months, the Dear Lake Beach is open for swimming and beach activities and games.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boyne.com/boynemountain/activities/swimming |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140314012815/http://www.boyne.com/boynemountain/activities/swimming |archive-date=2014-03-14 |title=Swimming options at Boyne Mountain Resort {{!}} Boyne Falls, Michigan}}</ref>
 ==References==
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 * [http://www.snowguide.org/ski_area/5/boyne_mountain.htm Boyne Mountain Ski Area Information on SnowGuide.org]
+{{Mountains of Michigan}}
-{{coord|45|09|50|N|84|55|58|W|source:placeopedia|display=title}}
 [[Category:Buildings and structures in Charlevoix County, Michigan]]
 [[Category:Ski areas and resorts in Michigan]]
 [[Category:Mountains of Michigan]]
-[[Category:Visitor attractions in Charlevoix County, Michigan]]
+[[Category:Tourist attractions in Charlevoix County, Michigan]]
 [[Category:Landforms of Charlevoix County, Michigan]]

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