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Katie Jones with Detroit Moms shares her experience of embracing all things winter at Crystal Mountain.

As Crystal Mountain celebrates 70 years of hospitality in 2026, we’re pulling back the curtain on our secret to event success. Learn how our group sales team moves beyond the "single contact" model to provide a powerhouse of specialized experts dedicated to making every corporate and association event seamless.

The heart and soul that make Crystal Mountain special is its vibrant village core. Imagine an extension of this energy into Crystal’s next development – the North Village.

Guest writer, Kortney Wilson shares her thoughts on why her recent trip to Crystal Mountain meant more this year.

At Crystal Mountain, we pair the high-tech capabilities of our 18,000-square-foot Crystal Center with a breathtaking 1,500-acre Northern Michigan playground. It’s time to move beyond the classroom and provide an unforgettable retreat that makes every moment on-site truly meaningful.

At Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan, winter is more than a season to endure - it is a season to celebrate. While Benzie County holds the title of Michigan’s smallest county by land area, it is home to a non-profit organization with a massive reach: the Crystal Community Ski Club (CCSC).

Snowmaking isn’t just flipping a switch when temperatures hit the freezing mark. There’s much more strategy and science behind the art of snowmaking!

Read to find out why Crystal Mountain needs to be on your list for winter escapes this year.

The Michigan Golf Course Association (MGCA) has named Mountain Ridge, our signature championship course, the 2025 Michigan Golf Course of the Year! This is a tremendous honor that recognizes not just the quality of the course but the dedication of our entire team, our commitment to community, and the history of the resort.

Here’s why hitting the links in northern Michigan should be a part of every golfer’s fall bucket list, especially at Crystal Mountain.