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Winter Carnival is back for 2025 at the
The Midwest Sport / Ski Council has announced that Winter Carnival is back for 2025. It will be held January 9 - 12 at the Snowriver Mountain Resort in Wakefield Michigan.
When Winter Carnival was last held at Snowriver it was known as Big Snow Resort. Since then, it was purchased by the Midwest Family Resorts (Lutsen, Granite Peak) who have invested over $15MM in upgrades. Upgrades include a new 6 passenger high speed lift and renovated lodging and restaurant facilities.
This year's Winter Carnival offers the standard Friday - Sunday Weekend plus an optional Thursday - Sunday weekend. See below for details.
Standard Friday - Sunday Weekend
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A two or three-night stay, depending on package chosen in a standard double occupancy room with amenities
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Round trip coach bussing from the Twin Cities*
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Friday evening Welcome Party at Dudley's Tavern
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Saturday and Sunday Breakfast at Dudley's
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MSC sponsored activities on Saturday
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MSC Wine & Cheese Meet & Greet Saturday Afternoon
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Saturday night group buffet dinner
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Use of all Lodge amenities, including indoor pool, hot tub & Wi-Fi
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Access to Dudley's Tavern & the Legacy restaurant
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Box lunch for Sunday's return trip
* No discount for self-transports
Optional Thursday - Sunday Weekend*
- All of the above, plus
- An extra night's stay in a standard double occupancy room
- Friday motorcoach to Big Powderhorn Mountain
- An extra day at Snowriver
- Friday MSC Sponsored activities
Base Pricing:
- Friday - Sunday Weekend: $455 per person, plus lifts
- Thursday - Sunday Weekend: $643 per person, plus lifts
Lift Tickets:
Lift tickets must be purchased separately online. Links to purchase lift tickets are on the Winter Carnival registration page. See below.
- Snowriver Mountain Resort
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- 1 Day: $86.51
- 2 Day: $164.58
- 3 Day: $226.83
- Big Powderhorn Mountain
Pricing to be announced after 10/01/24
Lodging
Lodging will be in the newly renovated Jackson Creek Lodge and the Jackson Creek Studios (FKA and the Complex).
May not be representative of all rooms.
Slopeside condos are not available for this trip.
Eligibility
You must be a paid member for the MN SkiHawks or other MSC affiliated club to participate in this event. Not a member and want to go? You can join us now at Join Us.
Event Registration
Additional trip details and registration instructions in a flyer that you can access by clicking Winter Carnival 2025 Trip Flier.
Questions?
Contact MSC Trip Leader Paul Benkufsky at (651) 260-6439 or click on his name to start an e-mail.
Ready to go? Click on I'm ready to get redirected to the registration page on the MSC website.
Cancelation Policy: Since this is an MSC Event, the MSC Cancelation policy is in effect. View the cancelation policy here.
Stay Updated
To stay updated with the latest Winter Carnival news, visit and like the MSC's Facebook page.
Since this is not a SkiHawks' trip. All questions, registration and payments should be directed to MSC trip leader Paul Benkufsky.
