If you've driven north of Cadillac on M-115 and continued past Mesick, you know the moment. At the crest of a hill the snow-covered slopes of Crystal Mountain appear between the pines and hardwoods. But the experience is only beginning. 8 lifts and 58 trails across 102 skiable acres await, with cross-country trails, fat tire biking and a host of winter fun activities to enjoy before and after the slopes. Join our guide Otie for a tour of Buck, one of Michigan's signature ski runs. We'll explore

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