October 2017
October 7th – Annual Nub’s Nob Open House with discounts on equipment tune ups, free chair lift rides and a cook out. 9 a.m. to 5 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.
November 2017
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23 – Weather permitting, we plan to open today!
December 2017
Dec. 9 & 10 – United States Ski Association Central Division race weekend on Scarface. Open to all qualified USSA members. Contact Cathy Janowiak at (231) 510-5455.
Dec. 15,16,17- United States Ski Association Mid AM and region 3 race on Scarface. Open to all qualified USSA members. Contact Cathy Janowiak at (231) 510-5455.
Dec. 25 – Come ski with Santa from 1-3 PM on the Bunny Hill! Enjoy cookies from Mrs. Claus at the bottom of the hill afterwards.
Dec. 26 – 31 – Nub’s Nob Alpine Racing (NNR) Holiday Training Camp features 6 days of the best training and coaching for serious ski racers of all ages. Call NNR for more information at 800-SKI-NUBS or click here.
Dec. 26 – Holiday Night Skiing & Riding begins and runs from 6 to 10 p.m. with the exception of New Year’s Eve. Our regular night skiing calendar begins on Monday, January 1st and runs every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 4 till 9pm and Friday and Saturday from 6 till 10pm through March 10th.
Dec. 27 – Enjoy entertainer Mike Ridley in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 pm.
Dec. 28 – Enjoy entertainer Patrick Ryan in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 pm.
Dec. 29 – Enjoy entertainer Pete Kehoe in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 pm.
Dec. 30 – Enjoy entertainer Mike Ridley in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 pm.
Dec. 31 – Enjoy entertainer Patrick Ryan in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 pm.
Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade beginning at 6 p.m. at the bottom of the Green lift. No charge.
January 2018
Jan. 1 – Enjoy entertainer Pete Kehoe in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 PM.
Jan. 1 – Night Skiing begins and runs every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 4 to 9 PM and Friday and Saturday from 6 to 10 PM until March 10th.
Jan. 1 – Nub’s Nob Alpine Racing (NNR) Weekday Night Training begins on Scarface and runs every Monday and Wednesday night from 6:30 to 8 PM through March 8th. Call NNR at 800-SKI-NUBS for more details.
Jan. 1 – Nub’s Nob Junior Alpine Racing Team (JART) Monday night training sessions start and run Mondays and Wednesdays through February 28, 2018. 6 – 7:30PM ages 5-14. Call the Winter Sports School at 800-SKI-NUBS for more details.
Jan. 1 – Labatt Adult Race Leagues start. 35th year of fun league racing continues every Monday, Wednesday
& Thursday night until March 8, 2018.
Jan. 3 – Petoskey High School Ski Team BNC Conference ski meet begins at noon on Smokey and Scarface.
Jan. 3 – Nub’s Nob Ski Academy Wednesday night sessions start and run through February 21, 2018. 6:00 – 8:00 PM ages 6-14. Call the Winter Sports School at 800-SKI-NUBS for more details.
Jan 4. – Harbor Springs High School Ski Team ski meet begins at 5 PM on Smokey and Valley.
Jan. 5 through 31 – DISCOVER MICHIGAN SKIING & SNOWBOARDING! Promotion begins with special incentives for first-time beginner skiers & snowboarders. Call the Winter Sport Schools for details at 800-SKI-NUBS.
Jan. 5 – Nub’s Nob Ski Academy Friday night sessions start and run through February 24, 2016. 6:00 – 8:00 PM ages 6-14. Call the Winter Sports School at 800-SKI-NUBS for more details.
Jan. 5 – Volkl/Marker/Dalbello Speed Series. 7:00 PM Giant Slalom Racing on Valley. 7 race series open to advanced skiers age 9 and up. Prizes at the end of series for top three in each age class and top three overall. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 PM. For more information call 800-SKI-NUBS.
Jan. 6 – Ski Academy Saturday afternoon sessions begin for ages 6 – 14 from 2 – 4 pm Call the Winter Sports School at 800-SKI-NUBS for more details.
Jan. 6 – Enjoy entertainer Mike Ridley in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 PM.
Jan. 9- Petoskey Middle School ski meet begins at 4 PM.
Jan. 13 & 14 – Martin Luther King Jr. holiday period.
Jan. 13 – Enjoy entertainer Patrick Ryan in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 PM.
Jan. 16- Harbor Springs Middle School ski meet begins at 4 PM
Jan. 19 – Volkl/Marker/Dalbello Speed Series. 7:00 PM Super G Racing on Valley. 7 race series open to advanced skiers age 9 and up. Prizes at the end of series for top three in each age class and top three overall. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 PM. For more information call 800-SKI-NUBS.
Jan. 20 – Enjoy entertainer Pete Kehoe in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6:00 PM.
Jan. 21 – 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 231-347-2500.
Jan. 23- Petoskey Middle School ski meet begins at 4 PM.
Jan. 27 – Enjoy entertainer Mike Ridley in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 PM.
Jan. 27 – Harbor Springs Ski Team invitational. Slalom on Smokey 5 PM.
February 2018
Feb. 2 – Volkl/Marker/Dalbello Speed Series. 7:00 PM GS Racing on Smokey. 7 race series open to advanced skiers age 9 and up. Prizes at the end of series for top three in each age class and top three overall. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 PM. For more information call 800-SKI-NUBS.
Feb. 3 – Enjoy entertainer Patrick Ryan in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 PM.
Feb. 4 – Nordica Winter Rally Event – For participating Junior Racer Club members at 9:30 AM.
Feb. 6- Harbor Springs Middle School ski meet begins at 4 PM.
Feb. 10 – Enjoy entertainer Pete Kehoe in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6:00 PM.
Feb. 13- Petoskey Middle School ski meet begins at 4 PM.
Feb. 16 – Volkl/Marker/Dalbello Speed Series. 7:00 PM. Super G Racing on Smokey. 7 race series open to advanced skiers age 9 and up. Prizes at the end of series for top three in each age class and top three overall. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 PM. For more information call 800-SKI-NUBS.
Feb. 17 & 18 – Presidents’ Day holiday period.
Feb. 17 – Enjoy entertainer Mike Ridley in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6:00 PM.
Feb. 18 – Our Annual Demo Ski Sale begins! Take advantage of the best pricing anywhere on our slightly used but not abused 2017/18 demo ski fleet. All skis come fully tuned by our Wintersteiger Mercury machine and include a binding adjustment to fit your boots and a release test. This is a great way to update your skis with top shelf gear at bargain basement prices. Visit our web page for a listing of our Demo gear and get here early as the skis go fast!
Feb. 24 – The Dynastar/Lange Challenge – Giant slalom racing for skiers of all ages and abilities. $10 entry fee. Sponsored by Skis Dynastar and Lange ski boots with a grand prize drawing for a pair of Dynastar skis!
Feb. 24 – Enjoy entertainer Patrick Ryan in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 PM.
March 2018
March 3 – Volkl/Marker/Dalbello Speed Series. 7:00 PM GS Racing on Scarface. Seven race series open to advanced skiers age 9 and up. Prizes at the end of series for top three in each age class and top three overall. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 PM. For more information call 800-SKI-NUBS.
March 3 – The 55th 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. $10 entry fee. This race also counts for participants in the season-long Volkl/Marker/Dalbello Speed Series.
March 3 – Enjoy entertainer Pete Kehoe in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 PM.
March 4– “Beat Your Parents” race and Ski Academy/JART Picnic – The local favorite “Beat Your Parents” head to head GS race and picnic party on Birch Run for our Ski Academy and JART participants, parents and coaches. 2:30 PM start.
March 10 -The 4th ANNUAL HEAD BANKED SLALOM – A very distinctive turn fest on a very unique course. All are welcome from skiers to boarders and our free heel friends. The motto of this inimitable race is “RUN WHAT YOU BRUNG!” $10 entry fee. Sponsored by HEAD Skis with a grand prize drawing for new HEAD Skis!
Mar. 10 – Enjoy entertainer Mike Ridley in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 PM.
March 9 to 17 – Canadian Discount Period: Pay for your full day lift tickets using Canadian currency (does not apply to credit card sales, good on lift tickets only) and we’ll accept your cash at par! Don’t forget that kids 9 to 12 ski for only $10 on non-holiday weekdays when accompanied by a skiing parent (the above discount does not apply to this ticket) and kids 8 and under ski for free when accompanied by a skiing adult.
March 11 – BARTLETT CUP! Part of the Volkl/Marker/Dalbello Speed Series Race. 9:30 AM. This is a one run Super G on Sno Pro. Race is open to advanced skiers age 9 and up but also serves as the final race of the Speed Series. Presentation of the Bartlett Cup along with series awards follow the race along with an awesome brunch in the pub.
March 17 – Mardi Gras: Our annual family orientated Spring Fling with fun and games for all. Don’t miss the Soaker Cup, Costume contest, Crazy Couples and Dorie Sarns Open races and the Petoskey Steel Drum Band on the deck!
March. 17 – Enjoy entertainer Patrick Ryan in Nub’s Pub from 3 to 6 PM.
March 19 – 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 19 – Spring Ski & Ride promotion begins! Your lift tickets are included in your lodging rate when you stay at one of the participating 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.
April 2017
April 8 – Last scheduled day of skiing and riding!
All dates and events are subject to change.
Items in italics are not confirmed.
Last revised March 10, 2017