In The News
- Traverse City Business News: Housing means everything in our region
- Golf.com: The best places to stay for a golf trip in Northern Michigan
- Islands: Michigan's Fascinating Village with a Renowned Four-Season Family Resort
- Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association: Crystal Mountain's Director of Membership and Resort Activities awarded MRLA Manager Star of the Year
- Third Coast TV: Benzie County featuring Crystal Mountain, Iron Fish, Frankfort & more
- MI Golf Journal: Fairways and fun: Crystal Mountain's a great golf getaway for all
- Michigan Weekend on iHeart Radio: The dynamic impact of winter tourism in Northern Michigan
- Great Lakes Travel Deals: A Michigan Landmark for Family Fun and Adventure
- Chicago Parent: Elevate Your Family Getaway at Crystal Mountain
- Under The Radar Michigan: Traverse City episode featuring Crystal Mountain and Michigan Legacy Art Park
- Storm Skiing Journal: Podcast #188: Crystal Mountain, Michigan CEO John Melcher
- Meetings + Events: Crystal Mountain - Where meetings are so much more
- Michigan Golf Live: Crystal Mountain - A Northern Michigan Beauty
- 9&10 News: Crystal Mountain becomes first autism certified four-season resort in Michigan
- eightWest: Golf this summer at Crystal Mountain
- Traverse City Business News: The power of community and why it matters
- Family Destinations Guide: The Enchanting Art Park in Michigan
- Traverse City Business News: Foreign workers provide huge boost to local employers
- NSAA: NSAA Honors best in ski industry and annual awards ceremony – we should re-title this to “NSAA awards Crystal Mountain for ‘Best Your Responsibility Code Program’”
- The Ticker: The House Always Wins: Four companies betting big on employee housing initiatives
- Traverse City Business News: How the Outdoor Recreation Industry is Good for All Michigan
- Northern Express: The J-1 Experience
- Traverse City Business News: The Grand Bargain: A Compromise that's returned $1.3 Billion to Michigan's people
- Traverse City Business News: Billions pouring into outdoor recreation, mobility and technology in Michigan
- Traverse City Business News: Workforce Housing: The Big Short in Northwest Michigan
- Traverse City Business News: Green Scene: Companies look for savings with environmental sustainability
- Traverse City Record Eagle: Althea Petritz 'left a lasting impression'
- Traverse City Record Eagle: Watering the Seeds of Outdoor Recreation
- Advance Local and MLive.com: Ski program aids Indigenous and underserved youth
- Traverse City Tourism: Three Women Shaping Northern Michigan
- Traverse City Business News: Resilience is the Quality that will Attract Talent to Michigan
- Traverse City Business News: How Playing Outside Improves Mental Health And Builds Bridges
- Northern Express: Crystal Mountain CEO is a clean-energy leader, but you won’t find solar at his resort
Awards & Accolades
At Crystal Mountain, the goal is to deliver an exceptional experience to every guest in every season. These awards and accolades are a testament to our team and encouragement to keep delivering the Crystal Difference. We are grateful for the positive reviews that have landed Crystal Mountain in the Hall of Fame for TripAdvisor and The Knot, and are honored to be recognized by other highly respected organizations such as The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Outside Magazine, Fodor’s Travel, GOLF Magazine, and Spas of America.
- NSAA Safety Award: Best 'Your Responsibility Code' Program (2024)
- MRLA Stars of the Industry Award: Resort Star of the Year (2023)
- Conde' Nast Traveler: The Best Family Ski Resorts in the U.S. and Canada (2022)
- Golf Digest 2022 Editors' Choice Awards: Best Golf Schools and Academies (2022)
- Golf Digest: Best Golf Destinations for Women 2021-2022 (2021)
- 2021 American Society of Golf Course Architects Environmental Excellence Award (2021)
- West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® (2021)
- Taste of Home: MSN names Crystal Mountain as Best Family Reunion Spot in Michigan (2021)
- Top 5 Resorts in the Midwest: Readers' Choice Award 2019, Condé Nast Traveler (2019)
- Michigan Meetings + Events Best Ski Resort (Top 3: Service, Hotel, Golf Venue) (2019)
- Outside Magazine: America’s Ten Best Eco Friendly Ski Resorts (2018)
- Michigan PGA Professional of the Year, Greg Babinec (2018)
- Michigan Meetings + Events Best Service and Best Ski Resort (2018)
- NSAA/SKI Magazine Golden Eagle Award for Climate Change Impact (2018)
- Condé Nast Traveler: 10 Best Family Ski Resorts in North America (2017)
- Condé Nast Traveler: #1 US Resort for Family Reunions (2015)
- Parents Magazine: Ten Best Snow Resorts for Families (2015)
- Midwest Living: 12 Best Ways to Own Winter (2015)
- Fodor’s Travel: 15 Best Resorts for Fall Getaways (2015)
- Governor’s Award for Healthy Workplaces (2015)
- Michigan Governor's Energy Excellence Awards, Innovator of the Year (2015)
- Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference Hotelier of the Year, Jim & Chris MacInnes (2014)
- Family Circle: Best Ski Towns for Summer Vacations (2012)
- Midwest Living: Midwest Ski Resorts We Love (2012)
- Sustainable Resort Spa of the Year, Green Spa Network (2012)
- Top 10 Green Spas in North America, Organic Spa Magazine (2012)
- Conde Nast Traveler: 50 Best Places to Ski & Stay in North America (2011)
- Silver Sage Award, Best Hotel/Resort Spa: Midwest, Spa Magazine (2011)
- Milliken Award - Jim MacInnes, Michigan Land Use Institute (2011)
- GOLF Magazine: Top 25 Golf School in America (2010)
- Parents Magazine: Ten Best Winter Resorts for Families (2009)
- Michigan Golf Course Owner’s Association, Course of the Year (2009)
- Governor’s Award for Innovative Tourism Collaboration (2009)
- Sierra Club White Pine Award (2007)
- SKI Magazine: #1 Resort in the Midwest (2005)
