Press Releases

“The potential to deploy clean energy solutions is enormous,” says Jim MacInnes, a professional engineer and Crystal Mountain chairman. “I’m looking forward to showing participants some of the resort’s sustainability initiatives, including: a closed-loop building geothermal heat pump system, capturing and reusing waste heat in the resort’s LEED-certified spa, and the EV charging systems.”

LPGA Epson Tour player Jessica Welch shot a closing 2-under-par 70 on the Mountain Ridge Course Wednesday and for the second consecutive year was a wire-to-wire winner in the 32nd Michigan PGA Women’s Open Championship presented by Coca-Cola.

Defending champion and LPGA Epson Tour player Jessica Welch of Thomasville, Ga., had the lead for the second consecutive day, but a bevy of talented amateur golfers are chasing her.

The defending champion and LPGA Epson Tour player from Thomasville, Ga., shot a 3-under 69 on the Mountain Ridge Course at Crystal Mountain to lead through the first round of the 32nd Michigan PGA Women’s Open Championship presented by Coca-Cola.

The 32nd Michigan PGA Women’s Open Championship presented by Coca-Cola, June 23-25, is the centerpiece of the celebration, but a special reception for tournament players on June 23 will feature LPGA Hall of Fame golfers Meg Mallon and Beth Daniel as speakers.

Mark Fenech has been named Director of Golf, and Doug Hand has taken over as Golf Operations Manager.

Ashley Curd and Skye Lemmen have joined Crystal Mountain as Group Sales Managers, bringing a wealth of experience and a shared passion for the region to their new roles. “Their impressive backgrounds, combined with their deep understanding of the meetings and events landscape and genuine passion for northern Michigan, make them invaluable additions," says Julie Oatman, Director of Sales.

After a successful ski and snowboard season, Crystal Mountain is extending the magic of winter with a hike and tube experience. "April Avalanche" is a unique two-day event that will offer snowy adventures, including snow tubing, as well as springtime activities, including golf. “Our talented grooming team will create an avalanche allowing us to build multiple snow tubing lanes," said Karyn Thorr, COO. "We are also planning some fun at the base of the slopes including a slopeside DJ, cookout and other mountain activities.”

Michigan Legacy Art Park invites art enthusiasts and community supporters to the annual Legacy Gala on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The fundraising event is a celebration of creativity and partnership and will be held inside the Crystal Center at Crystal Mountain. A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Michigan Legacy Art Park's distinguished Legacy Award to Chris and Jim MacInnes, the visionary stewards of Crystal Mountain, along with the Petritz family.

The Crystal Scholarship Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarships, awarding a total of $23,000 to six exceptional individuals. The Crystal Scholarship Foundation was established to support the academic goals of Crystal Mountain employees and their dependents. Since February 2021, the foundation has awarded more than $100,000 to students.