SKIING

The National Ski Areas Association says the 2021-2022 ski season was record-breaking in the total number of skier visits to resorts around the country.

In this segment of our History 4 All special, we’re talking about the Jim Dandy Ski Club, the nation’s first-ever Black ski club.

It’s the thrill of the sport that these skiers love, never mind the cold weather. They’re members of the Jim Dandy Ski Club, the country’s oldest black ski club.

The Olympics can be so much fun to watch, whether you’re tuning in solo, with your significant other or as a whole family.

USA's Nick Goepper, Alex Hall, Colby Stevenson and Mac Forehand finished a respective 22nd, eighth, fifth and second in men's freeski big air qualifying, with the latter three making the final.

USA’s Nick Page, 19, made the moguls super final at his first Olympics and took fifth place.

How you can enjoy an Olympic sport, at your own pace, right in Metro Detroit.

Americans Jaelin Kauf, Olivia Giaccio and Hannah Soar placed a respective third, fourth and seventh in qualifying one of women's moguls, moving straight to the finals; Jakara Anthony and Perrine Laffont topped the round.

With most schools closed Wednesday (Feb. 2), some families are spending the snow day on the slopes.

Happy Michigan Statehood Day!

Just because it is cold in Michigan, it doesn’t mean you should stay indoors for all of winter.

Do you know someone who absolutely loves skiing or snowboarding?

We’re used to seeing Santa at the mall, or better yet, on his sleigh delivering toys to children around the world, but you don’t see Santa (let alone hundreds of him) skiing or snowboarding down a mountain.

Snow has already started to fall in Michigan, and that means winter activities like skiing and snowboarding are just around the corner. It also might mean your family wants to gear up for a winter getaway.

“Just ski the snow that’s in front of you”: Ski-movie star Dan Egan helps a family down the path to skiing enlightenment in Big Sky, Mont.

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

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.

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.