2012-2013 NUB’S NOB
SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR!

September 29 - The 3rd Annual Crybaby Classic Mountain Bike Event.  Events for every member of the family from kids to pro racers. Visit www.crybabyclassic.com for details

October 6 – Annual Nub’s Nob Open House with demo ski sale, discounts on equipment tune ups, free chair lift rides and a cook out.  10 to 4 p.m.  The office will be open to process season tickets at our 10% off sale.

October 10 - Cutoff date for 10% pre-season discount on the best season ticket value in the Midwest!  Passes are still available after this date at regular prices.

Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22 – Weather permitting, we plan to open today!

Early Season Discount Lift Ticket Period. From opening day until December 7th enjoy the best in early season skiing at reduced rates.

Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving Weekend Rail Jam for Manna  sponsored by Skull Candy.  Saturday at 11am.  All you need is a signed release form and either $5 or 5 canned good with all registration fees and food stuffs donated to the Manna Food Project of Petoskey.  2nd annual Level 1 Productions 'Sunny'/Stept Productions 'The Eighty Six' Movie Premiere with special guest Mike Hornbeck begins at 5pm with massive raffles and gear toss.  $10 movei ticket includes free pizza.

Dec. 1 & 2 - United States Ski Association Central Division Region III training weekend on Scarface.  Open to all USSA members. Contact Cathy Janowiak at (231) 723-8772.

Dec. 8 & 9- United States Ski Association Central Division Region III races on Scarface Saturday and Smokey Sunday.  Open to all qualified USSA members. Contact Cathy Janowiak at (231) 723-8772.

Dec. 15 & 16 - United States Ski Association Central Division Mid Am races on Scarface.  Open to all qualified USSA members. Contact Cathy Janowiak at (231) 723-8772.

Dec. 17 - United States Ski Association Level 200 Coaches Clinic.  Open to all qualified USSA members.  Contact Brewster McVicker at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for registration and clinic details.

Dec. 26 - 31 – Nub's Nob Sport School Christmas/Holiday Training Camp features 6 days of the best training and coaching for serious ski racers of all ages. Call the Winter Sport School for more information at 800-SKI-NUBS.

Dec. 26 - Holiday Night Skiing & Riding begins and runs from 6 to 10 p.m. on December 26 through January 5 with the exception of New Year’s Eve.  Our regular night skiing calendar then begins on Monday, January 7 and runs every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until March 16th from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and 5 till 9 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.  We are also open for holiday night skiing on Sunday January 20 and February 17 from 6 till 10 p.m.

Dec. 27 – Enjoy entertainer Pete Kehoe in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 pm.

Dec. 28 - Enjoy entertainer Mike Ridley in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 pm.

Dec. 29 - Enjoy entertainer Sean Ryan in Nub's Pub from 3 to 6 pm.

Dec. 30 - Enjoy entertainer Pete Kehoe in Nub's Pub from 3 to 6 pm.

Dec. 31 Enjoy entertainer Peter Kehoe in Nub's Pub from 3 to 6 pm.

Dec. 31 2nd Annual Gnar Years Eve Rail Jam - Bring in the New Year with the 2nd Annual Gnar Years Eve Rail Jam!  A fresh set up and tons of prizes are a guaranteed as we send out 2012 and bring in 2013 in style.

Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade beginning at 6 p.m. at the bottom of the Green lift. No charge.

Dec. 31  -2nd  Annual Gnar Years Eve Rail Jam.

Jan. 1 - Enjoy entertainer Sean Ryan in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 pm.

Jan. 2 through 31 - DISCOVER MICHIGAN SKIING & SNOWBOARDING! Promotion begins with special incentives for first-time beginner skiers & snowboarders.  Call the Winter Sport School for details at 800-SKI-NUBS.

Jan. 4 - 6 - United States Ski Association Level 200 Coaches Clinic.  Open to all qualified USSA members.  Contact Brewster McVicker at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for registration and clinic details.

Jan 5 - Enjoy entertainer Pete Kehoe in Nub's Pub from 3 to 6 pm.

Jan. 6- Ski Academy- Sunday afternoon sessions start and run through February 24, 2012. 2:00 - 4:00 pm ages 7 - 14. Call the Winter Sport School at 800-SKI-NUBS for more details.

Jan. 7 - Night Skiing begins and runs every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until March 16th from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and 5 till 9 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.  We are also open for holiday night skiing on Sunday, January 20 and February 17 from 6 till 10 p.m.

Jan. 7 -  Junior Alpine Racing Team (JART) Monday night training sessions start and run Monday and Wednesdays  through Febuary 27, 2012.  6:30 – 8:00pm ages 5-14. Call the Winter Sport School at 800-SKI-NUBS for more details.

Jan. 7- Ski Academy - Monday night sessions start and run through February 25, 2012. 6:00 - 8:00 pm ages 7 - 14. Call the Winter Sport School at 800-SKI-NUBS for more details.

Jan. 7 - Labatt Adult Race Leagues start. 31st year of fun league racing continues every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday night until March 14, 2013.

Jan. 9 - Ski Academy Wednesday night sessions start and run through February 27, 2012. 6:00 - 8:00 pm ages 7 - 14. Call the Winter Sport School at 800-SKI-NUBS for more details.

Jan. 10- Harbor Springs High School MHSAA Conference ski meet begins at 5pm on Smokey and Valley.

Jan. 11 – Volkl/Marker/POC Speed Series Race.  7:00 p.m. Giant Slalom Racing on Valley. 7 race series open to advanced skiers age 9 and up.  Prizes at the end of each race presented by Petoskey Brewing Company and at the conclusion of the series for top three in each age class and top three overall by Volkl/Marker/Point 6. Registration at the front desk until 6:20pm  For more information call 800-SKI-NUBS.  Nightly raffle prizes provided by Petoskey Brewery.

Jan. 12 - Ski Academy Saturday afternoon sessions begin for ages  7 - 14 from 2 - 4 pm through 3/02/13 Call the Winter Sport School at 800-SKI-NUBS for more details.

Jan. 12 – Enjoy entertainer Mike Ridley in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 pm.

Jan. 19 - Beat the Local (Games of S.N.O.W.)!  Beat the local is a one of a kind event you will find only at Nub's.  Based around the basketball game of P.I.G., contestants compete against each other other and a group of Nub's locals, to set and match tricks (much like making and matching a shot on the basketball court). Be the last entrant standing and be crowned the new winner of Beat the Local. 

Jan. 19 & 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. holiday period.

Jan. 19 – Enjoy entertainer Sean Ryan in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 pm.

Jan. 20 - Middle Earth Snowboard Series Slopestyle competition. Open to all freestyle skiers and snowboarders. Contact Event Coordinator Mo Shorr This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.middleearthsnowseries.com for details.

Jan. 24- Harbor Springs High School MHSAA Conference ski meet begins at 5pm on Smokey and Valley.

Jan. 25 – Volkl/Marker/POC Speed Series Race.  7:00 p.m. Super G Racing on Valley. 7 race series open to advanced skiers age 9 and up. Prizes at the end of each race presented by Petoskey Brewing Company and at the conclusion of the series for top three in each age class and top three overall by Volkl/Marker/Point 6. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 p.m.  For more information call 800-SKI-NUBS.  Nightly raffle prizes provided by Petoskey Brewery.

Jan. 26 – Enjoy entertainer Mike Ridley in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6:00 pm.

Jan. 27 – City of Petoskey Ski and Snowboard Program - A learn to ski and snowboard program on 3 consecutive Sundays geared to the whole family.  Contact the Petoskey Parks and Rec Department at 347-2500.

Jan. 29, 30, and 31 – 26th Annual 70+ Ski Club Midwest Get-Together. Contact Sue and Lou Fantini at (231) 347-5061 for information and registration.

Jan. 31 - Petoskey High School MHSAA BNC Conference Ski Meet begins at 1 pm on Smokey and Scarface.

Feb. 2 – Enjoy entertainer Pete Kehoe in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 pm.

Feb. 8 – Volkl/Marker/POC Speed Series Race. 7:00 p.m.  GS Racing on Smokey. 7 race series open to advanced skiers age 9 and up. Prizes at the end of each race presented by Petoskey Brewing Company and at the conclusion of the series for top three in each age class and top three overall by Volkl/Marker/Point 6. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 p.m. For more information call 800-SKI-NUBS.  Nightly raffle prizes provided by Petoskey Brewery.

Feb. 9  – Enjoy entertainer Pete Kehoe in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 pm.

Feb. 10 - Nordica Winter Rally Event - For participating Junior Racer Club members at 9:30am

Feb. 16, 17 & 18 - Presidents’ Day holiday period.

Feb. 16 - Tweek and Geek Big Air Contest - In the Big park 6pm Saturday night.  No cost, release form required.

Feb. 16 – Enjoy entertainer Sean Ryan in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6:00 pm.

Feb. 22 – Volkl/Marker/POC Speed Series Race. 7:00 p.m.  Super G on Smokey. 7 race series open to advanced skiers age 9 and up.  Prizes at the end of each race presented by Petoskey Brewing Company and at the conclusion of the series for top three in each age class and top three overall by Volkl/Marker/Point 6. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 p.m. For more information call 800-SKI-NUBS.  Nightly raffle prizes provided by Petoskey Brewery.

Feb. 23 – Enjoy entertainer Mike Ridley in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6:00 pm.

March 2 – The K2/SMITH Duals – Head-to-head dual giant slalom racing on Valley and Birch Run.  Open to skiers of all ages and abilities. $8 entry fee. Sponsored by K2 Skis and Smith goggles with a grand prize drawing for new K2s!

March 2 – Enjoy entertainer Pete Kehoe in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 pm.

March 3 - "Beat Your Parents" race and Ski Academy Picnic - The world famous "Beat Your Kid" head to head GS race and picnic party on Birch Run for our Ski & Snowboard Academy participants, parents, and coaches. 2:30pm start.

March 8 – Volkl/Marker/Point 6 Speed Series  Race. 7:00 p.m. Giant Slalom Racing on Scarface. 7 race series open to advanced skiers age 9 and up.  Prizes at the end of each race presented by Petoskey Brewing Company and at the conclusion of the series for top three in each age class and top three overall by Volkl/Marker/Point 6. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 p.m. For more information call 800-SKI-NUBS.  Nightly raffle prizes provided by Petoskey Brewery.

Mar. 9 - The Dynastar/Lange Challenge – Giant slalom racing for skiers of all ages and abilities.  $8 entry fee.  Sponsored by Skis Dynastar and Lange ski boots with a grand prize drawing for a pair of Dynastar skis!

March 9 – Enjoy entertainer Sean Ryan in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 pm.

March 9 to 17 – Canadian Discount Period – Show us your Canadian drivers license and save $10 on your adult and $5 on your teen and child full day regular price lift tickets  when paying in US funds!

March 16 – The 51st Annual Nub’s Nob Open – Northern Michigan’s premier slalom racing event.  Top to bottom World Cup style slalom racing on Birch Run and Smokey. $8 entry fee. This race also counts for participants in the season-long Volkl/Marker/POC Speed Series as race # 6.

March 17 - Volkl/Marker/POC Speed Series Race. 9:30am  Super G Racing on Sno Pro. Championship final in 7 event series. Open to advanced skiers age 9 and up.  Series and Championship awards to top 3 finishers in this Super G. Awards for Age/Gender classes and Overall follow this race.  Series awards are courtsey of Volkl/Marker/Point 6.

March 18 – Late Season Spring Discount Period Begins - Come enjoy the best in Michigan spring skiing & snowboarding at reduced rates through the end of the season.

March 23 – Enjoy entertainer Sean Ryan in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 pm

March 23 – Mardi Gras – Our annual Spring Fling with fun and games for all.  Don’t miss the Soaker Cup, Costume contest, Crazy couples, face painting, Dorie Sarns Open races and the Petoskey Steel Drum Band on the deck!

March 24 - The Return of the Super Fun Park! Spend the day in the newly shaped park as we celebrate spring. With a special park being designed for this event you can expect a great day of spring riding with your friends amidst a laid back day of impromptu contest like the Jump Line Jam, High Ollie Contest, Longest Manual, Rail Jams and much more! Music and Food in the sponsor tent village all day and special prizes for the best rider/skier of the day!

March 24 – Spring Ski & Ride promotion begins! Your lift tickets are included in your lodging rate when staying at one of the participating lodging properties in the greater Petoskey/Harbor Springs area.  Call the Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-845-2828 for participating hotels, motels, condominiums, chalets and lodges.http://www.petoskeyarea.com/spring-skiing-specials-92/

April 7- The annual Nub's Nob Telebration returns featuring a fun day filled with demo's, tele turns, swill and chill for all our free heel friends.  Contact Josh Baker at The Outfitter at (231) 526-2621 for info and registration.

April 7 – Last scheduled day of skiing and riding!

All dates and events are subject to change. Items in italics are not confirmed

Last revised December 14, 2012