While warmer temperatures may be here, there is still some time for skiers to enjoy a few more runs.
Boyne Mountain Resort officials confirm that spring conditions remain favorable enough to keep skiers and snowboarders on the slopes.
“We have lost some snow, but still have plenty for spring fun,” said Boyne Mountain Resort President and General Manager Jason Perl.
Perl added that there are currently no flood concerns at the resort despite snow melt and heavy rains that are causing flood issues in other parts of the region.
Skiing is still possible at the resort because of the deep base of snow that accumulated throughout the winter, combined with extensive snowmaking efforts. That has helped preserve coverage heading into the late season. The National Weather Service office in Gaylord has reported about 88.4 inches of snow for Petoskey this winter and late spring as of Monday, April 13.
Perl said the resort focused heavily on building up its signature late-season terrain feature.
“We made a lot of snow, especially for our Victor Glacier, and are happy with coverage for spring skiing and riding,” he said. “Currently there are no temps to support snowmaking in the forecast.”
Boyne Mountain attempts to extend the ski season as long as possible each year, and Perl said it often offers one of the longest seasons in the Midwest. Last year, lift-served skiing extended well into May, and similar plans are in place this spring.
“Our goal is to be the longest season in the Midwest,” Perl said. “We want to offer skiing and riding for as many weekends as possible, ideally until Memorial Day weekend.”
The roughly 90 inches of snow experienced during the 2025–26 winter season brought consistent snowfall across the region, which Perl said was a benefit to both conditions and overall operations. He indicated it was one of the most successful snowfall seasons in the area. The winter storm that hit the region in early March further strengthened the snow base that supports sprint operations, with some nearby communities getting more than three feet in less than 48 hours.
“Natural snow is always appreciated and certainly helped build our base for spring laps,” Perl said.
Looking ahead, Boyne Mountain plans to continue lift operations on a limited schedule. Lifts are expected to run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 18–19. Operations are expected to shift to weekends only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by late April. Boyne Mountain will also host its Annual Late Season Boho Bash. That event traditionally is held on the last day of the ski season, with the date selected based on weather conditions. Patrons can enjoy food and drinks by the poolside and participate in other activities.
“Mother Nature has been good to us this year,” Perl said.
Get updated information about conditions and operations by visiting boynemountain.com/mountain-report.
This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Boyne Mountain keeps the lifts running well into spring
Reporting by M. Alan Scott, The Petoskey News-Review / The Petoskey News-Review
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