Downhill ski poles need to be strong enough for planting turns, light enough so your arms don't tire, and flexible enough to withstand hard falls. (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Ski Lifestyle Homes for Sale)

Close up of a skier's lower legs, boots, ski's and ski poles at the top of a ski run overlooking a beautiful mountain range and partially cloudy sky

If you're a beginner, a good ski pole is any pole that fits. As you become more experienced, you may want to try different materials for a better strength-to-weight ratio. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of ski-in/ski out vacation rentals)

Pole Fit

To fit a pair of ski poles to you, wear shoes or stand in your ski boots. With the poles upside down—grips touching the floor—grab the pole just underneath the basket so that the top of your thumb touches the basket. Your elbow should now be at a 90° angle.

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Ski boots are the key link between your body and your skis, so finding boots well-matched to the size and shape of your feet is a high priority. (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Ski Lifestyle Homes for Sale)

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  • Ski boot construction consists of a hard outer shell for support and soft liner for cushioning and warmth. Most adult boots are "front-entry overlap" designs, meaning that they open in the front like hiking boots and are secured by three or four buckles. Some kids' boots are "rear-entry" style. These models open in the back, which makes them more comfortable and user-friendly for beginners.
  • Focus on fit and performance as a way to narrow your search—style and color are secondary considerations. If at all possible, have…

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It was a very exciting find for Brook Walsh, NorthernMichiganEscapes.com founder, and Associate Broker for BrookWalsh.com. He had been working diligently to contact owners of ski-in/ski-out properties at Boyne Mountain Resort for a client looking to purchase a highly sought after property in the Edelweiss Club gated community. Brook used his powerful network to reinvigorate an expired listing and successfully negotiated the sale.  (Click here to see all Boyne Mountain Homes for Sale)

ABOUT 02787 ZERMATT LANE IN BOYNE MOUNTAINS EDELWEISS GATED COMMUNITY

The home itself is a gorgeous town and Country 4 bedroom home on a 5-acre estate parcel with detached 1200 sq. ft., 2 bedroom guest cottage, and an additional 3 car garage. This prime…

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On the hunt for a vacation home in Trout Creek Resort in Harbor Springs, MI? Then you don’t want to miss this charming home in close proximity to Lake Michigan! This classic 2BR condo boasts a tiled fireplace updated painted interior, private patio, central air conditioning, comfortable furniture, and a flat-screen high definition television This property is active in a rental program, it features a king bed, one queen bed, and a sofa sleeper. Offered fully furnished, the benefits of Trout Creek ownership include 3 pools, hot tub, fitness center, fishing pond, nature trails, x\c ski trails, clubhouse, and seasonal shuttle. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Harbor Springs, MI vacation rentals)

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Northern Michigan’s Tunnel of Trees on M-119 is one of the state’s most iconic attractions. The scenic road winds from Harbor Springs, north of Petoskey, to Cross Village. (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Waterfront Lifestyle Homes for Sale)

Ranked among the most scenic roads in the nation, the Tunnel of Trees is especially breathtaking in spring when trilliums carpet the forest floor bordering the road and in autumn when the hardwoods are aflame in brilliant colors. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

M-119 begins at the north end of Petoskey, but it doesn’t officially become The Tunnel of Trees until north of Harbor Springs. From there, the state highway becomes very narrow, running…

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Real estate investment in Northern Michigan can be a passive or active means of growing personal wealth. As housing costs appreciate, simply owning a home in the area is a great way to invest in the future. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

But some people wish to be more involved in their investments. For those who love the fast turn around, manual labor, and problem-solving, house flipping is a popular and fulfilling form of real estate investment.

HGTV popularized the art of house flipping by portraying this DIY renovation business in a way that seems highly accessible. As a result, there’s been a surge of ambitious investors entering the market across the country. Competition to buy…

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This Harbor Springs condominium represented great investment potential for Brook Walsh, Northern Michigan Escapes founder and Broker. The Trout Creek Resort property was purchased by his client for $125,000 who leveraged the team at Northern Michigan Escapes interior design and remodeling division to completely modernize this dated condo. As a result of the transformation, his client was able to use a 1031 exchange to offset the $80,000 capital gain. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

ABOUT 4749 S PLEASANT VIEW AT TROUT CREEK RESORT IN HARBOR SPRINGS

This beautifully designed, three-bedroom, two-bath villa with attention to detail and cutting edge technologies: practical (E.G.: Insulated…

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These condominiums are ideal for families looking to rent out their property, but still, want to visit Boyne Mountain regularly. The Disciples Ridge condos consist of fifty-eight condos each with an upper and a lower condo stacked on top of one another but wholly owned. They are an ideal investment property because you can rent the upper and lower condo separately or occupy one while renting the other. (Click here to see all Disciples Ridge condominiums for sale)

The upper condo is a 1,390 square foot two-bedroom + loft (some are three bedrooms) three bathroom condo. Generally speaking, the master bedrooms have a king bed, the second bedroom has two queen beds, the third bedroom or loft area also has two queen beds, and the living room has a sofa…

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What will change about buying and selling homes within the next year, two years, or five? Predicting the future of any industry isn’t easy. Fortunately, real estate generally offers more accessible and reliable data than other industries to use when making forecasts. That means making reasonable predictions about the not-so-distant future isn’t a complete shot in the dark. By taking what we know from the U.S. real estate industry's long history, we can factor old data against recent trends and technologies. We can use that information to give educated opinions about how the future of home buying and selling might soon unfold. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

With that said, here are some of our…

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These are the original condos at Boyne Mountain and typically offer a lot of space and convenience for a great price. The benefits of Mountain Villa ownership include an ideal location at the base of the high speed 6 man chairlift, Avalanche Bay waterpark is right next to the development, it's directly across the street from Boyne’s Nordic Ski Center, and it has an outdoor heated pool in the summer. (Click here to see all Mountain Villa/Letter Condominiums for sale at Boyne Mountain Resort)

Mountain Villas condos are in one of the best locations in the original Boyne Mountain master plan, Mountain Villas are Alpine - style condominiums. A slopeside neighbor to the Boyne Mountain resort village and Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark, proximity makes…

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