Boyne Mountain

Boyne Mountain started in 1948 when Michigan Senator Pearson sold founder Everett Kircher the land for $1 with the famous challenge: "Anybody damn fool enough to want to build a ski hill, well... I'll give you the property." That January 1949 opening—with just two runs, the first chairlift in the Midwest (moved from Sun Valley), and a warming hut—launched what's now one of the region's most recognizable resort destinations.

Winter Operations - 415 skiable acres with multiple terrain areas including Disciples Ridge (added in 1995 with twelve runs) - Multiple chairlifts including the Mountain Express (America's first six-seat, high-speed chairlift, installed 1992) and Doppelmayr quad in the Meadows - Two-resort access: One Lake eFlex pass unlocks 115 trails across 850 acres at both Boyne Mountain and The Highlands at Harbor Springs - Professional-grade snowmaking using Boyne's own Low-E fan gun technology (introduced 2007) for high-output, low-energy snow production

Year-Round Attractions - Avalanche Bay: Michigan's largest indoor waterpark, opened 2005. Features The Big Couloir (steepest waterslide drop in the industry—10° from vertical with a 360° loop) - The Spa at Boyne Mountain: Full-service spa with pedicure lounge, nail and hair services - SkyBridge Michigan: Suspended bridge experience surrounded by snow and twinkling lights - Zipline Adventures: Including Twin Zip (780 feet over a pond with fountains) - Alpine Golf Course (18 holes, opened 1970) - The Monument (18-hole golf course, dedicated 1986 with Byron Nelson, Gene Sarazen, and Cathy Whitworth in attendance) - Boyne Valley Trail: Paved bike path linking resort to Boyne City (opened summer 2020) - Sports Complex: Multi-field facility hosting soccer and lacrosse tournaments

• •Eriksen's Restaurant: Clock Tower Lodge location with memorabilia from 1950s skiing legend Stein Eriksen
• •Everett's Restaurant: Mountain Grand Lodge location
• •Forty Acres Tavern: Central dining venue (formerly Pierson's, renovated early 2010s)
• •Multiple on-mountain dining options: Fuel stations across the resort

• •Private and group ski/snowboard lessons: Available for all ability levels
• •Burton Learn to Ride Program: Exclusive partnership with Burton for juniors and adults (only Burton LTR centers in Michigan)
• •Rentals: Full equipment rental services

Boyne Mountain is investing heavily in its future across five pillars:

1. National-level attractions (new experiences on the horizon) 2. Cutting-edge lift technology and innovations 3. Luxurious lodging upgrades (ongoing renovation cycle) 4. Game-changing green initiatives (1.7-megawatt solar array installed 2021, powered equivalent of 300+ homes/condos) 5. Infrastructure modernization (RFID lift access installed 2021)

Address: 1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls, MI 49713 Phone: 855-688-7024 Website: boyne.com

Founded by a Studebaker dealer who bought a mountain for a dollar and built it into a continental resort corporation spanning multiple states, Boyne Mountain embodies the spirit of American entrepreneurship and outdoor recreation.

Boyne Mountain has a track record of industry innovation: - 1949: First chairlift in the Midwest - 1953: First four-season outdoor heated swimming pool east of the Mississippi - 1964: First quad chairlift in the world (Meadows) - 1992: America's first six-seat, high-speed chairlift (Mountain Express) - 2005: First ski resort with an indoor waterpark (Avalanche Bay) - 2009: Only Burton Learn to Ride centers in Michigan

Operating since 1949 with no extended closures until COVID-19 in March 2020, Boyne Mountain continues to set standards for four-season mountain recreation in the Midwest.