Find Your Slice of Winter Paradise with Brook Walsh's Northern Michigan Ski Real Estate. For avid skiers and snow sports enthusiasts, Northern Michigan offers a winter wonderland of breathtaking mountain landscapes and world-class ski resorts. If you're looking to make this region your permanent winter home, Brook Walsh Real Estate can help. Our team specializes in ski real estate in Northern Michigan, with a deep understanding of the local market and the best properties for ski lovers.

In this blog category, you'll find valuable resources and expert insights on buying and owning ski real estate in Northern Michigan.

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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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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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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Elegant and protected homesite neighborhoods above and around the fairways of the Alpine and Monument golf courses. (Click here to see all homes for sale in The Reserve at Boyne Mountain Resort)

Wooded sites are generously proportioned and privately situated. Benefits of Reserve ownership include a private clubhouse, Kitz Cabin, on top of Boyne Mountain’s ski slopes, ski lockers in the clubhouse for owners, convenient access to the resort, Deer Lake, and Boyne City. (Click here to see all Boyne Mountain Homes for Sale)

The Reserve is technically not an official community within Boyne Mountain. As a result, unlike Mountain Club, homeowners are allowed to rent their homes. As a result, several homes are investment properties, some are second homes…

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Boyne’s only waterfront community, Deer Lake, is a 440-acre all-sports lake on the backside of the Boyne Mountain property. All Deer Lake Villas consists of a two-bedroom condo 1,250 square foot condo. (Click here to see all Deer Lake Villas for Sale at Boyne Mountain Resort)

The lower condo is a 1,256 square foot two bedroom two bathroom condo that features a master bedroom with a King bed and a whirlpool tub and the second bedroom has two queen beds. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Boyne Mountain vacation rentals)

There is usually a sofa sleeper in the living room as well.  

These condos are the furthest from the Village in Boyne Mountain however, there is a free shuttle going to/from the resort.

This waterfront…

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It was a very busy and exciting weekend for Brook Walsh, Northern Michigan Escapes founder and Broker for BrookWalsh.com. The listing for 02957 Saalbach St in Boyne Mountain Resorts exclusive Edelweiss Club gated community was introduced to the market on Friday night, and by Saturday afternoon there was already serious interest brewing in the beautiful property. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Boyne Mountain vacation rentals)

The home went under contact on Monday morning, less than 48 hours after it was listed and the seller was thrilled, click here to read their client testimonial. 

ABOUT 02957 SAALBACH ST IN BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORTS EXCLUSIVE EDELWEISS GATED COMMUNITY

The home itself is one of a kind Boyne…

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