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Winter 09-10: What's New At BOYNE

New Ziplines, Activities and Programs for BOYNE’s 2009-10 Season

Boyne Highlands

  • Zipline Adventure opens this winter season at Boyne Highlands offering adventure seekers a new thrill as they soar along five sections through trees and open valleys.  The total experience is approximately two hours and sections range from 200 to 500 feet each.  The zipline is expected to open in December holiday period; schedule to be announced.
  • Continuing Boyne Highlands’ growing list of adventure activities, resort guests and area visitors can enjoy horseback trail rides along glistening snow-covered trails this winter.  Boyne Highlands’ equestrian program launched two summers ago with one- and two-hour rides and was expanded this year to include fall color scenic rides and the new winter trail rides.  The resort offers more than 4,000 acres providing the ideal setting for riding on trails exclusive for those on horseback.  The new winter trail rides are planned to be offered during holiday periods throughout the season. 
  • A new terrain park near the intermediate Amy’s run will offer small to medium features bringing Boyne Highlands’ park total to four including a skier/boarder cross course, plus a halfpipe.  Skiers and riders can find the most up-to-date park information at www.RideBoyne.com, a website relaunching mid-October with new features including Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain park conditions, events calendar, park staff bios and safety information. 

Boyne Mountain

  • Boyne Mountain’s Terrain Park Manager, Kevin Murtagh, attended the 2009 Ski Area Management (SAM) Cutter’s Camp bringing home invaluable skills for planning, cutting and maintaining the best parks and pipes.  Murtagh received the latest schooling in jump building; rail setting; progression park design; snow science; grooming technology; safety procedures and running successful park and pipe events. This season, skiers and riders can see Murtagh’s skills in action at Boyne Mountain’s four terrain parks featuring over 20 jibs, a superpipe and a halfpipe.  
  • Construction is underway for the new Zipline Adventure premiering this season at Boyne Mountain with an opening planned for December.  The route is planned to begin near the top of Hemlock and glides riders down the valley of Cold Springs.
  • The children’s SnowSports Learning Center at Boyne Mountain is being expanded to include more terrain, a kiddie carousel and new location for the kids Magic Carpet conveyor.  The expanded area is conveniently located near Helga’s House, where the resort’s daycare operations and junior SnowSports Academy lessons are offered.
  • Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands have partnered with Burton to offer their exclusive "Learn To Ride" (LTR) program for juniors and adults, becoming the only Burton LTR centers in Michigan.  The program provides beginner snowboarders with gear specifically designed to enhance their experience and employs proven teaching methods to make learning to snowboard easier and more enjoyable.  The boards include a special bevel to help eliminate catching an edge, a soft torsional flex makes turning easier, convex contact points on the tip and tail make linking turns smoother and easy-to-use Burton Progression boots and bindings ensure comfort and a secure fit.  The program is available through BOYNE’s SnowSports Academy.