Riding 1975 Johnson Golden Phantom Rotary 35 snowmobile at Mt Mancelona

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Join us at Mount Mancelona ski resort this Saturday December 21st, 2019 for Christmas fun on the mountain! I will have a small display of Johnson and Evinrude snowmobiles and at least one pull behind sleigh for tours. Snow conditions are already great with more by the weekend. Mancelona, Michigan sees the most snowfall in the Lower Peninsula annually and we aim with support to make this a destination for all snow seekers. Bring your snowmobiles, snowboards, skis, whatever you enjoy or they have snowshoes and toboggans available.

There is parking for trucks with trailers just past the entrance on the left hand side. If you plan to bring a trailer, please notify me ahead of time if possible so we can plan for space needed.

This is an open invitation to experience Mt Mancelona and bring your sleds to join their mascot 1965 Tucker Snow Cat with 1950’s ski hill grooming relics, 1965-95 Ski Doo’s, Chrysler Snow Runners and more. See the newly restored historic Amish covered wagon, ride around the mountain in a winter sleigh for 14 folks behind the Snow Cat, and learn historic points like their effort to fundraise for the 3rd oldest and only running T-Bar ski lift in the world! They have many trails and cat tracks to the top of Joes Bench overlooking the valley and around the mountain that also connects to the main Mancelona trails.

Mount Mancelona is privately owned so this is a rare opportunity to come to check it out at your own leisure as they build a network of networks, tiny house village timeshare members, events and investment to launch their public and nonprofit programs after 2 years of planning. The ski lodge will be open for tours and enjoying Santa near the historic giant fireplace.

The lodge was built in 1952 and is well preserved to this day. It feels like stepping back in time when you are here. You are surrounded by history and fun. This makes for great family photos! Santa will be at the event starting at 4 PM each day. There will be S’mores bar, incredible giant pan Paella, potluck by local neighbors and other snacks. BYOB and please be safe.

The lodge sleeps large groups and has limited rooms available. Tell me if interested in a room and I will put you in touch with the owner Sam Porter who is working tirelessly to create this gem for all.