Abandoned Sugar Loaf ski resort is sold in northern Michigan
CEDAR, Mich. – A once-popular former ski resort in northern Michigan has been sold, again. The Sugar Loaf property in Cedar was sold to a private buyer, according to a report in the Traverse City Record-Eagle published Tuesday. Sugar Loaf, northwest of Traverse City, was once the county’s largest employer. Real estate developer Jeff Katofsky bought Sugar Loaf in 2016 with plans to invest $134 million into the property and turn it into a year-round high-end resort. Related: Alpine Valley ski resort prepares to open
Alpine Valley ski resort prepares to open Tuesday
WHITE LAKE, Mich. – The snow cannons were on full blast at Alpine Valley in White Lake as the ski resort prepares to open Tuesday afternoon. We’ve been really hoping for the cold weather to come, week by week,” said Brian Snabes with Alpine Valley. Three of their 25 runs will be open. It’s a slower start but with man made snow blasting overnight, skiers should have ideal conditions this week. We’re hoping as the season progresses we’ll be able to change that and open the lodge back up.”Watch the full report in the video posted above.
Wondering what to do as the weather gets chillier? Head to the slopes
For example, Treetops Resort in Gaylord is known for its skiing, snowboard and tubing. Treetops also has a new experience called the Magic Carpet. The Magic Carpet is a simple way to help learners and beginners get up the ski hill. For the advanced skiers, the resort offers a new challenge called “The Glades,” which is a double black diamond hill. Barry Owens, the general manager of Treetops Resort, explained what your family-fun experience could look like.