media guide - The Inn at Bay Harbor
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media guide - The Inn at Bay Harbor
M EDI A GU IDE SUMMER 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE INN AT BAY HARBOR 3 INN AT BAY HARBOR JOINS AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION 4 SIGNATURE MOMENTS 5 RESORT AMENITIES 7 GOLF COURSES: THE LINKS 10 GOLF COURSES: THE PRESERVE 11 GOLF COURSES: THE QUARRY 12 GOLF COURSES: CROOKED TREE GOLF CLUB 13 ACCOLADES14 THE STORY OF BAY HARBOR 16 SISTER RESORTS 17 WELCOME TO THE NEW INN AT BAY HARBOR For over 100 years vacationers have traveled to Petoskey, located on northern Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay. They came to escape the heat of summer, the commotion of big cities and rekindle the romance. They found a natural paradise replete with numerous pastimes and were treated every evening to million dollar sunsets on “America’s Third Coast”. The Inn at Bay Harbor takes you back to a time when elegance reigned supreme, service was an art form and serene surroundings were all that was needed to make grand ideas flourish. Whether coming for a romantic getaway, family vacation, business meeting, golf or ski trip, the one thing you are always sure to depart with are memories that last a lifetime. From spring to winter, a myriad of sports, recreation, dining, spa, shopping and local activities are abound, filling your days with rich moments, morning to night. FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES Erin Ernst Director of Communications Office: 231.549.6832 eernst@innatbayharbor.com innatbayharbor.com/press INN AT BAY HARBOR JOINS MARRIOT INTERNATIONAL’S AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION HOTELS In June of 2016, Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of independent hotels recognized for celebrating individuality, welcomed the Inn at Bay Harbor to its collection. The Inn becomes only the second Autograph Collection Hotel in Michigan, following The Henry in Dearborn. Launched in 2010, Autograph Collection Hotels is an evolving ensemble of strikingly independent hotels located in desirable destinations around the world. Exactly like nothing else, each destination, including the Inn at Bay Harbor, has been thoughtfully selected for its bold originality, rich character and uncommon details. From near to far, iconic to historic, the result is a unique array of properties that is nothing less than completely unique, nothing short of collectively exceptional. Designed in the tradition of turn-of-the-century grand hotels, the Inn evokes levels of service, romance and elegance rarely experienced in Michigan — or anywhere else. From fine dining to spa treatments to intricate details that make each stay special, the Inn’s amenities are curated to provide each guest with an unparalleled, unforgettable experience. In preparation for the conversion from Marriott’s Renaissance Hotels & Resorts to the Autograph Collection Hotels brand, the Inn has completed a $2 million dollar renovation. The lobby — centered on a spectacular Schonbek chandelier with more than 34,000 gem-cut crystals and nearly 200 lights — has been modernized with a warm ambiance to settle in from a day’s travels. Deep blue wingback chairs, rich leathers, marble tabletops, decorative lighting and a cozy fireplace flanked with bookshelves of northern Michigan memorabilia encourages guests to linger. Off the lobby, intimate alcoves and a gathering table provide the perfect settings to savor a classic cocktail and catch up on conversations with loved ones. Lakeside dining at its finest is served up in the all-new Vintage Chophouse | Wine Bar where guests can indulge, unwind, and soak in refreshing lake breezes and famed ‘million dollar sunsets’ in this classic all-American steakhouse. Among the first phase of guest room renovations are 35 newly redesigned Master Suites featuring classic elements with contemporary twists. Calming hues and nautically-inspired patterns, textures and art provide a relaxing state of mind while enjoying the comforts of these one-bedroom suites with full kitchens, living areas with Travertine stone fireplaces, marble baths, and breathtaking balcony views. Learn more about the Autograph Collection by visiting www.autographhotels.com. SIGNATURE MOMENTS TRADITION. OUR WAY. PIECES OF THE PAST As a remnant of British high society, the concept of high tea suggests something a bit elite, rarefied and exclusive. At the Inn, we’ve stripped away the airs, and recast the tradition as an all-inclusive afternoon event, where guests meet, mingle, and share stories of their travels. With a lively menu of tea, spirits and snacks, our High Tea has earned its place as a guest favorite – and a hallmark of every satisfying stay. As souvenirs go, few treasures are as beautiful – or as interesting – as Petoskey Stones. Found almost exclusively in and around Little Traverse Bay, these pieces of fossilized coral are regularly revealed in the waters along the Inn’s shoreline. Requiring a sharp eye and a touch of dedication, stone hunters are often rewarded, and both the keepsakes and the memories are sure to last a lifetime. SIGNATURE MOMENTS KIDDING AROUND SWEET SPOT. When summer arrives, our under-18 population shows a marked increase. And for kids of a certain age, our Kids’ Club is enough justification to book a return trip. With regularly-scheduled events every day of the week, and our always-popular Saturday movie nights, the younger set will have plenty of distractions – while giving parents some free time to enjoy theirs. Northern Michigan grows more than 50% of the annual U.S. cherry crop. It’s a sweet statistic that’s not well known - but one we’re proud to celebrate. That’s why we welcome each guest with a gift of chocolate-covered cherries, handcrafted in Petoskey’s very own Kilwins Chocolate Kitchens. It’s our way of sharing the flavor of the region, and making your stay just a little bit sweeter. RESORT AMENITIES ACCOMMODATIONS • Inn at Bay Harbor › › 123 guest rooms, including 84 suites • Lakeside Cottages › › 22 two- and three-bedroom cottages • Crooked Tree Cottages › › 13 cottages FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES • Vintage Chophouse | Wine Bar • The Sagamore Room • The Inn Café • The Cabana Bar (summer) • Arthur’s 27 (Bay Harbor Golf Club — summer) • The Links Grille (Bay Harbor Golf Club — summer) CONVENTION FACILITIES • 6,600 sq. feet of convention space • Seven meeting and board rooms • Audio visual, sound and lighting equipment • Professional group sales and event management RESORT AMENITIES GOLF FACILITIES • 27-hole Bay Harbor Golf Club (Arthur Hills) › › The Links › › The Quarry › › The Preserve • 18-hole Crooked Tree Golf Club (Harry Bowers) • Full service clubhouse at Bay Harbor Golf Club • Two golf shops offering apparel and equipment • Private and group instruction SPA FACILITIES • The Spa at the Inn at Bay Harbor › › Extensive spa menu › › Salon and make-up services › › Private manicure/pedicure suite › › Private couples massage suite › › Spa boutique › › Yoga by the Bay › › Numerous events and retreats RESORT FACILITIES & AMENITIES • Business center • Bicycling trails • Outdoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool • Pool cabanas • Terrace dining • Exercise room • Beach area with chaise lounges • Lawn chess and croquet • In-room dining • Concierge services • Complimentary valet parking • Souvenir shop • Complimentary wireless Internet AREA ATTACTIONS • Four championship golf courses at Boyne Highlands • Two championship golf courses at Boyne Mountain • Skiing, snowboarding, tubing at nearby Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark at Boyne Mountain • Village at Bay Harbor • Petoskey Historic Gaslight District • Odawa Casino • Headlands International Dark Sky Park • Mackinac Island RESORT AMENITIES AIRPORT FACILITIES • Harbor Springs Municipal Airport — 15 minutes • Charlevoix Municipal Airport — 20 minutes • Boyne Mountain private jet strip — 30 minutes • Pellston Regional Airport — 30 minutes • Cherry Capital Airport — 1 hour, 15 minutes MILEAGE FROM MAJOR CITIES: • 185 miles north of Grand Rapids, MI • 210 miles north of Lansing, MI • 270 miles north of Detroit, MI • 365 miles north of Chicago, IL BAY HARBOR GOLF CLUB: THE LINKS 5800 Coastal Ridge Drive • Bay Harbor, Michigan 49770 Architect: Arthur Hills in collaboration with Stephen Kircher Opened: 1997 Tee Times: 866.759.3427 Reminiscent of great Irish seaside courses, The Links sprawls along the shore of Lake Michigan, forming a backdrop of incomparable beauty, accented with towering bluffs and dunes. A stunning achievement in the sport of golf. COURSE/SLOPE RATINGS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT BLACK 73.0/145 442 437 380 178 351 418 500 225 510 3432 BLUE 71.2/141 405 420 368 151 332 388 490 206 465 3225 WHITE 66.2/119 323 323 309 105 275 310 470 448 GOLD 69.8/132 375 351 383 351 346 127 319 297 360 482 142 122 175 160 404 370 456 425 2661 2585 3023 2899 HANDICAP 13 7 9 17 15 1 3 11 5 WHITE 71.3/140 323 323 309 105 275 310 448 122 370 2585 RED 67.4/117 251 323 281 105 222 236 392 122 315 2247 HANDICAP 13 9 11 17 7 5 1 15 3 PAR 4 4 4 3 4 4 5 3 5 HOLE GOLF CONTACTS Steve Niezgoda, head golf professional Josh Richter, director of golf Todd Kauffman, superintendent 36 Signature: No. 7. Par 5 — 500 yards The 7th hole on The Links is arguably one of the most photographed holes in the Midwest. This beauty of a par 5 is perched high on a cliff with expansive views of Lake Michigan as the backdrop. The tee shot offers plenty of fairway but moguls and bunkering are present up the left side. The second shot lulls big hitters into taking a run at reaching the green, but a considerable uphill shot and a typical wind makes this a stretch. Played as a true three shot hole will afford many players a viable run at birdie - if the breathtaking views do not distract. AMENITIES Laser Link facility including short game areas Award-winning Golf Shop PGA professional instruction Best Approach yardage and course app Drive-up bag drop Nike rental clubs The Links Grille Clubhouse dining On-course food and beverage service Juniors ages 17 and under play free after 5 p.m. and any other time for only $25 when accompanied by a paying adult. BAY HARBOR GOLF CLUB: THE PRESERVE 5800 Coastal Ridge Drive • Bay Harbor, Michigan 49770 Architect: Arthur Hills in collaboration with Stephen Kircher Opened: 1997 Tee Times: 866.759.3427 This natural beauty is a haven for wildlife and golfers alike. Stately hardwoods tower over lush grasses, wildflowers and wetlands - all within an earshot of Lake Michigan’s shore. The final hole opens up to a breathtaking shoreline view. HOLE RATINGS COURSE/SLOPE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 3352 BLACK 72.9/142 391 341 423 577 191 467 404 372 186 BLUE 70.9/141 352 322 403 542 169 432 381 343 171 3115 WHITE 64.0/111 262 250 318 402 133 349 267 244 119 2344 GOLD 68.2/125 316 293 363 505 145 404 303 291 144 2764 HANDICAP 7 11 5 1 13 3 9 15 17 WHITE 69.3/124 262 250 318 402 133 349 267 244 119 2344 RED 65.5/113 233 209 241 329 93 291 239 238 95 1968 HANDICAP 11 15 7 1 13 3 9 5 17 PAR 4 4 4 5 3 4 4 4 3 GOLF CONTACTS Steve Niezgoda, head golf professional Josh Richter, director of golf Todd Kauffman, superintendent 35 Signature: No. 4. Par 5 — 577 yards There are a few different routes to the 4th hole. A large fairway bunker splits the fairway, providing area that is high to the left and low to the right. If you play to the left, you will have a much better look at where you are going to play to next. Playing to the right will create a blind second shot. It is very important to set up a short iron or wedge third shot as the green has a pond in front and falls away to the back. Reaching this green in two is out of the question for a vast majority of all players, with disaster awaiting shots coming up short. AMENITIES Laser Link facility including short game areas Award-winning Golf Shop PGA professional instruction Best Approach yardage and course app Drive-up bag drop Nike rental clubs The Links Grille Clubhouse dining On-course food and beverage service Juniors ages 17 and under play free after 5 p.m. and any other time for only $25 when accompanied by a paying adult. BAY HARBOR GOLF CLUB: THE QUARRY 5800 Coastal Ridge Drive • Bay Harbor, Michigan 49770 Architect: Arthur Hills in collaboration with Stephen Kircher Opened: 1997 Tee Times: 866.759.3427 On the short list of the world’s most unique golf courses. The Quarry winds its way around and through an immense shale quarry, complete with 40-foot gorges surrounded by stone cliffs, natural ponds and a gentle waterfall. The course finishes with dramatic flair along the shore of Lake Michigan. COURSE/SLOPE RATINGS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT BLACK 73.1/146 368 202 561 435 495 332 406 205 391 3395 BLUE 71.1/143 353 173 523 412 468 312 392 161 370 3164 WHITE 65.0/116 274 123 475 316 357 275 295 117 282 2514 GOLD 68.8/125 311 146 498 372 472 300 366 139 358 2913 HANDICAP 17 13 1 5 3 11 7 15 9 HOLE WHITE 69.8/131 274 123 475 316 357 275 295 117 282 2514 RED 65.1/116 225 109 375 301 300 191 217 82 272 2072 HANDICAP 11 15 1 7 3 9 13 17 5 PAR 4 3 5 4 5 4 4 3 4 GOLF CONTACTS Steve Niezgoda, head golf professional Josh Richter, director of golf Todd Kauffman, superintendent 36 Signature: No. 8. Par 3 — 205 yards A downhill par 3 guarded by a rock faced pond and Lake Michigan shoreline in the backdrop. Once again, the sheer beauty offers up a considerable distraction if you aren’t careful. The key to playing this hole successfully is your club selection. Depending on the day, this may change by three or four clubs depending on the strength of the wind. AMENITIES Laser Link facility including short game areas Award-winning Golf Shop PGA professional instruction Best Approach yardage and course app Drive-up bag drop Nike rental clubs The Links Grille Clubhouse dining On-course food and beverage service Juniors ages 17 and under play free after 5 p.m. and any other time for only $25 when accompanied by a paying adult. CROOKED TREE GOLF CLUB 600 Crooked Tree Drive • Petoskey, Michigan 49770 Architect: Harry Bowers Opened: 1991 Tee Times: 866.759.3427 Crooked Tree Golf Club is perched on bluffs high above Bay Harbor near Petoskey. The course was sculpted through century-old hardwoods and the back nine opens to breathtaking views of Little Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Signature: No. 8. Par 3 — 181 yards A beautiful downhill par 3 with extensive Lake Michigan views in the background. The green is fronted with a wetland gorge making laying up not an option. Long here will not hurt, but a carefully played chip will be necessary with a sloping green. A par here is a good score heading into the home hole of the outward nine. COURSE/SLOPE RATINGS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT BROWN 72.8/136 381 173 426 417 189 537 394 181 478 3176 472 183 413 557 392 180 389 510 431 3536 6712 PURPLE 71.1/133 376 166 403 388 166 532 388 160 470 3049 431 170 405 551 377 173 376 474 390 3335 6384 HOLE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN TOTAL ORANGE 69.9/125 338 151 383 381 160 492 368 143 449 2865 398 165 384 516 372 147 343 428 360 3128 5993 GREEN 66.5/120 292 135 350 348 132 448 350 123 423 2601 360 126 353 472 301 110 343 404 328 2799 5400 SILVER 67.0/114 221 85 234 253 101 414 314 126 94 383 2099 308 84 311 399 273 90 310 379 272 2426 4525 PAR 4 3 4 4 3 5 4 3 5 35 4 3 4 5 4 3 4 5 4 36 71 HANDICAP 11/15 17/17 3/9 9/7 13/13 1/1 5/5 15/11 7/3 10/4 4/2 8/14 MEN/WOMEN 6/8 16/18 12/10 2/6 14/12 18/16 AMENITIES Best Approach yardage and course app Laser Link facility Crooked Tree Grill with outdoor seating PGA professional instruction Nike rental clubs On-course cottage accommodations Drive-up bag drop Juniors ages 17 and under play free after 2 p.m. and any other time for only $25 when accompanied by a paying adult. GOLF CONTACTS Steve Good, head golf professional Josh Richter, director of golf Matt Novenske, superintendent ACCOLADES Certificate of Excellence TripAdvisor 2016-2011 Best in State Golf Digest 2015/16, 2013/14 100 Greatest Public Courses Golf Digest, ranked since 2003 Premier Golf Resorts: Silver Award GOLF Magazine 2015, 2014, and 2012 Named a Family Vacation Critic Favorite 2016, 2015, 2014 Top 100 Courses You Can Play Bay Harbor Golf Club The Links/The Quarry (#87) GOLF Magazine 2014 Best Courses You Can Play Bay Harbor Golf Club The Links/The Quarry (#12) Golfweek 2014 & 2013 Top 500 World’s Best Hotels Travel + Leisure 2014, 2011, 2010, 2009, and 2008 Best Resort Courses Bay Harbor Golf Club The Links/The Quarry (#88) Golfweek 2014 America’s Greatest Public Golf Courses Bay Harbor Golf Club The Links/The Quarry (#65) Golf Digest 2014 Top 100 Courses You Can Play Bay Harbor Golf Club The Links/The Quarry (#49) GOLF Magazine 2012 Meetings Focus MidAmerica Magazine Best of MidAmerica Award 2012 Best Courses State by State Bay Harbor Golf Club The Links/The Quarry (#13) Golfweek 2012 Best Public Golf Courses in Michigan Bay Harbor Golf Club The Links/The Quarry (#3) GOLF Magazine 2012 Top Resort Conde Nast Traveler 2011 & 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards Best Courses You Can Play Bay Harbor Golf Club The Links/The Quarry (#12) Golfweek 2011 Best Resort Courses (#94) Golfweek 2011 Top 100 Resort Spas in the U.S. Conde Nast Traveler 2011 Readers’ Spa Poll Top 125 Golf Resorts Conde Nast Traveler 2011 Readers’ Golf Poll Gold Award Premier Resort GOLF Magazine 2010 10 Most Unusual U.S. Golf Courses Bay Harbor Golf Club The Quarry Forbes.com 2013 Best Lodging in the Midwest GOLF Magazine Top 25 Golf Resorts Golf Resorts & Meeting Destinations 2013 Best Golf in the Midwest GOLF Magazine ACCOLADES Favorite Place on Google.com Top 75 Golf Resorts in North America (#41) Golf Digest Best Michigan Hotel (#3) The Oakland Press Best Wedding Receptions (#3) The Graphic Best of the Northwest Best Spa (#1) The Graphic Best of the Northwest Best Hotel/Motel (#3) The Graphic Best of the Northwest Best Golf Course, Bay Harbor Golf Club (#3) The Graphic Best of the Northwest Best Hotel with Meeting Space (200 guest rooms or less) Michigan Meetings + Events Annual Readers’ Poll Award of Excellence Wine Spectator Most Underrated Resort in the Midwest Travel + Leisure GOLF Great Golf Resorts of the World PGA magazine Michigan Course of the Year National Golf Course Owners Association 2008 Top 100 Golf Resorts (#8) Conde Nast Traveler annual reader survey 10 Best Family-Boating Resorts Boating Life magazine Best for Massage, Winter Sports and Meetings Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards “Customer Service Overall,” “Savvy Service Award” and “General Manager of the Year” Marriott International and Renaissance Hotels & Resorts Best Midwest Golf Resorts (#3) Travel + Leisure GOLF Best Resorts for Buddy Trips (#3) Travel + Leisure GOLF Best Resort Courses (#3) Travel + Leisure GOLF Best Restaurants (#2) Travel + Leisure GOLF America’s Top 75 Golf Resorts (#20) Golf Digest Pinnacle Award, Outstanding Meeting Facilities Successful Meetings Most Spectacular Condo Hotel Michigan Book of Bests BAY HARBOR: THEN AND NOW For more than a century, Petoskey — and the shoreline of Little Traverse Bay — has been revered for its natural beauty. As early as the late 1800s, well-heeled urbanites laid claim to the area as their own rural playground. During the summer months, wealthy weekenders brought their families and friends to northern Michigan, establishing communities of lakefront “cottages” where socialites could play, relax and recharge after long, cold urban winters. Arriving by steamships from the east and west, and by land from the south, travelers beat a path to Petoskey at the first sign of warm weather. In 1898, Ernest Hemingway’s parents joined the summer throng, building a cottage on the shore of nearby Walloon Lake. Hemingway, who spent his formative summers exploring northern Michigan, went on to immortalize the area with his series of Nick Adams short stories and his first novel, The Torrents of Spring, which was set in Petoskey. Concurrent with the rise of the area’s popularity as a summertime destination, Little Traverse Bay was also prized by industrialists eager to capitalize on the area’s rich limestone deposits. During the late 1800s, a quarry took form on the land now known as Bay Harbor. Over the course of the next 100 years, the quarry operation would grow, ultimately occupying more than 1200 acres, spanning more than five miles of the Little Traverse Bay shorefront. The site’s last industrial use — as a cement plant — ceased operations in the 1980s, and despite its enviable location, the site, left bleak after decades of resource extraction, would remain untouched for more than a decade. In 1993, a group of developers saw the property’s enormous potential. Working with a grand vision — and the resources to see it through — the team embarked on the largest land reclamation project ever undertaken in North America. Over the course of the next several years, Bay Harbor took shape, with nearly three dozen neighborhoods arranged around a village center — all situated to capture the beauty of the both the lake and the natural northern Michigan surroundings. Bay Harbor was designed to make the most of the area’s native appeal, with a deep marina, yacht club, equestrian center, public parks and more than five miles of nature trails. In 1998, while the community’s redevelopment was in full swing, the Inn at Bay Harbor took shape. Designed to honor the architecture of the area’s century-old grand cottages, the Inn immediately fit both the community and its history, welcoming guests to acres of carefully landscaped grounds, an exhaustive list of amenities, and the area’s most luxurious accommodations. In the mid 90s, Boyne worked with legendary golf course designer Arthur Hills to develop the Bay Harbor Golf Club — named the “Pebble Beach of the Midwest” by Golf Digest — leveraging the spectacular lakeside setting, and Inn’s commitment to luxury. Today, two decades since the area’s reclamation began, Inn at Bay Harbor fits like a natural part of the northern Michigan fabric. Located in easy walking distance to boutique shopping, boating, and a long list of other year-round amenities, the Inn welcomes an entirely new generation of northern Michigan travelers — merging the essence contemporary luxury and more than 100 years of tradition. SISTER RESORTS Harbor Springs, Michigan Boyne Falls, Michigan The place that started it all — Everett Kircher’s first ski operation. Founded in 1947 and originally called the Boyne Ski Club, the first 40 acres offered the Midwest’s first chairlift, two ski runs and a lodge. The resort now boasts over 5,000 acres, 10 chairlifts and two surface lifts, 60 ski runs, an impressive array of snowsports, over 420 accommodations, and year-round amenities including the largest spa and waterpark facilities in the state, plus two golf courses, beach activities, scenic chairlift rides, tennis, and more. Carrabassett Valley, Maine • The largest ski area east of the Rocky Mountains and home to the only lift-serviced above tree line skiing and riding in the East. As one of New England’s top year-round destinations, Sugarloaf boasts 1,230 acres of developed skiable acreage, 13 lifts, a wide array of slopeside accommodations, as well as one of Maine’s premier golf courses according to Golf Digest, scenic lift rides, ziplines, off-road Segway tours, and more. Newry, Maine • A four-season destination, Sunday R iver Resort is home to eight interconnected mountain peaks of world-class skiing and snowboarding. The resort includes 135 trails and six terrain parks on 870 skiable acres, plus an extensive snowmaking system that provides the most dependable snow in New England. Sunday R iver also offers year-round accommodations and amenities, over 20 miles of mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, zip line tours, and more. Lincoln, New Hampshire • Loon Mountain, New England’s most-accessible mountain resort destination, is located in New Hampshire’s White Mountains just two hours north of Boston. Loon offers skiers and snowboarders 61 trails, 2,100 feet of vertical, and a full progression of award-winning terrain parks. Loon also offers plenty of exciting yearround activities, including scenic gondola rides, summit glacial caves, Aerial Forest Adventure Park, ziplines, rock wall climbing, and more. Gatlinburg, Tennessee • A scenic year-round chairlift ride offering beautiful views of the majestic Smoky Mountains and surrounding Gatlinburg. Located in the heart of America’s Summer Golf Capital, Boyne Highlands offers 81 holes of golf, plus spa, lift-serviced mountain biking and Bike Park, kids programs, a wide range of lodging, meeting and wedding facilities, and real estate. As the largest ski area in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, snowsports enthusiasts will discover 435 skiable acres and the highest vertical terrain, as well as cross country skiing, snowshoeing, fat tire snow biking, tubing, Zipline Adventures, horseback trial rides, and more. Brighton, Utah • One of America’s oldest alpine ski areas founded in 1936 and purchased by Boyne Resorts in 1986. UTAH Big Sky, Montana • The resort is located in Montana’s southwest corner in Madison County just 18 miles north of Yellowstone National Park and 43 miles south of Bozeman’s Gallatin Field. Skiers and snowboarders have access to 5,800 acres and 4,350 vertical feet. Summer vacationers now have the Big Sky Resort Basecamp to Yellowstone activity center from which to launch unique adventures such as the Lone Peak Expedition, numerous ziplines, ropes courses, shooting sports, and children’s activities. Crystal Mountain, Washington • This Northwest jewel, which first opened in 1962, is located on the Northeast corner of Mt. Rainier National park in Washington State. Snoqualmie Pass, Washington • Less than an hour from Seattle, The Summit at Snoqualmie including Alpental Ski Area, has possibly the best access in the nation with an interstate right to the resort, and less than an hour from downtown Seattle. West Vancouver, British Columbia • Cypress is only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver and continues to provide skiers, riders and sliders with the most vertical drop, most terrain, most lifts, and best snow conditions on the highest skiing and riding peak of Vancouver’s legendary North Shore Mountains. instagram.com/InnatBayHarbor twitter.com/InnatBayHarbor facebook.com/InnatBayHarbor innatbayharbor.com