I have to admit I’m not much of a downhill skier. It’s too fast; I’m too old (and have been since the great tree crash incident of 1984). My son makes up for my lack of enthusiasm on the slopes and just watching him gives me enough of a rush to keep me happy. The whipped cream on top of my hot chocolate jut adds to the rush.
As BOYNE has expanded their operations, I find we spend more and more time there despite my personal handicaps on the hills. For instance, the cross-country trails are gorgeous, groomed and tracked. Boyne Highlands even added navigational lighting on over two miles of their trails expanding the amount of skiable time. The boy is thrilled to go schussing down black diamonds along with hundreds of other non-fraidy cat adults; I’m happy plodding along at my own pace enjoying the peace and quiet.
Last year Boyne Highlands added dog sledding, too. What a blast! This is not only exhilarating, but how many people do you know that can say they’ve ever been pulled by a team of incredibly beautiful, enthusiastic dogs – and didn’t have to go to Alaska to do it!
There are times, too, when the lure of the ice gets to us. Ice skating is available on ponds at both Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain, but also at various other locations. The Sk8 Park in Harbor Springs, the Winter Sports Park in Petoskey and Avalanche Preserve in Boyne City each make me feel like Sonja Henie (okay, Tara Lipinski for you younger folks). And as long as I stay the mandatory 100 yards away from my teenager we both have a great time.
Off to relax in the outdoor hot tub - it's a great place to actually have a conversation with a teen. More winter fun stuff later.
As BOYNE has expanded their operations, I find we spend more and more time there despite my personal handicaps on the hills. For instance, the cross-country trails are gorgeous, groomed and tracked. Boyne Highlands even added navigational lighting on over two miles of their trails expanding the amount of skiable time. The boy is thrilled to go schussing down black diamonds along with hundreds of other non-fraidy cat adults; I’m happy plodding along at my own pace enjoying the peace and quiet.
Last year Boyne Highlands added dog sledding, too. What a blast! This is not only exhilarating, but how many people do you know that can say they’ve ever been pulled by a team of incredibly beautiful, enthusiastic dogs – and didn’t have to go to Alaska to do it!
There are times, too, when the lure of the ice gets to us. Ice skating is available on ponds at both Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain, but also at various other locations. The Sk8 Park in Harbor Springs, the Winter Sports Park in Petoskey and Avalanche Preserve in Boyne City each make me feel like Sonja Henie (okay, Tara Lipinski for you younger folks). And as long as I stay the mandatory 100 yards away from my teenager we both have a great time.
Off to relax in the outdoor hot tub - it's a great place to actually have a conversation with a teen. More winter fun stuff later.
