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We took the plunge this week and drove the four hours up to Bellaire - and didn't regret it.

I imagine that Northern Michigan is feeling the stagnant economy just as much as we are here in the Detroit area. For the Michigan skiier, this can mean great deals on skiing and lodging in all parts of Northern Michigan.

We stayed at Summit Village in a condo not far from the main Summit Village lodge - which is called Lakeview Hotel & Conference Center and enjoyed a world of wondrous adventure during our short trip. Shanty Creek Resorts is not exaggerating when they say that they "provide a magical setting for your Michigan winter vacation". The beauty of the resort is breathtaking. Schuss mountain is just as challenging as it was when I was a teenager and the pools, food and service is even better.

Schuss Mountain is currently offering great deals on skiing and on Tuesday, we got a 2 for 1 deal. This let two of us ski all day and all night for $45.00!!! With 37 downhill runs, 3 terrain parks, 7 lifts and 21km of Nordic trails we thought it was a steal!

Night skiing is available at both Summit Mountain and Schuss Mountain and they have plenty of fresh snow (not like down here). We went tubing one day and enjoyed both indoor and outdoor pools and everything was much less expensive than you would imagine.

If you need any equipment before heading up I-75 or 131 - don't forget to check our coupon section where you can find coupons for all major brand ski equipment:

• Ski's.com Coupons
  Gore-Tex Coupons

Horny Toad

Icebreaker Coupons

Marmot

Mountainsmith Coupons

• North Face Coupons
  Oakley Coupons

Obermeyer

Patagonia

Quiksilver

Royal Robbins

Timbuk2 Coupons

Volcom Coupons

Remember - Shanty Creek offers many different options for those wanting to learn how to ski, snowboard and race. For those who just want to brush up on their skills, try a race clinic or sign up for one of our private lessons.