When thinking of skiing in May, most people look toward the west, with high altitude and heavy snowfall allowing the seasons to go late. Several New England ski areas tend to keep the skiing and snowboarding party going into mid-spring as well, though it’s often on a bit less snow. The midwest is generally not what people think of for May skiing and snowboarding, but one Michigan resort is fighting to stay open until Memorial Day Weekend.
Michigan’s Boyne Mountain is currently open just on Saturdays and Sundays with lifts spinning from 9am–1pm. Skiing and snowboarding is limited to the Victor run, or Victor Glacier.
This Saturday, May 16th, Boyne is hosting their Boho Bash, celebrating the long-standing (yet friendly) rivalry between Mount Bohemia and Boyne Mountain on who can stay open the latest. Bohemia called it quits a few weeks ago, leaving Boyne as the winner. Boho pass holders will be able to ski at Boyne for free this Saturday, and from 2-4pm all Boho and Boyne pass holders will be able to participate in the Clock Tower Lodge pool takeover.
The Michigan resort is eyeing Memorial Day Weekend for their closing. It’s not guaranteed that they’ll make it, but mountain staff is putting a lot of work into moving snow around the glacier. If they do make it, it will mark the latest closure in resort history.
