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BTM Episode 88: GoSkiMichigan.com, MyWinterTrails.org, Pure Michigan, WMTA.org

BTM Episode 88: GoSkiMichigan.com, MyWinterTrails.org, Pure Michigan, WMTA.org
Jan 3, 2017 · 40m 20s

Embrace Winter! That's a common theme for Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten, a weekend show that airs on multiple radio stations across the state. This weekend...

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Embrace Winter! That's a common theme for Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten, a weekend show that airs on multiple radio stations across the state.

This weekend talk winter fun, and they also reveal their favorite Beer of the Year.

On this show (which aired Dec. 31, 2016/Jan. 1, 2017), Amy and John talk to:

Segment 1:
Mickey MacWilliams of the Michigan Snowsports Industries and Michelle Grinnell of Pure Michigan. They talk about a cool program called Discover Michigan Skiing, which offers affordable lessons at 20-plus resorts in Michigan. More info at http://www.goskimichigan.com/ Michelle talks about how you can make each day a Pure Michigan Snow Day. More info at http://www.michigan.org/

Segment 2 (Listen at 10:12):
Jeremy Witt of the West Michigan Tourist Association, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary on Jan. 7 at a special gala in Grand Rapids. More info at http://www.wmta.org/

Segment 3 (Listen at 19:05):
Todd Hubbard of Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing, as well as Susan Wilcox Olson of Traverse City Tourism and My Winter Trails. More info about the Centennial Farm at https://www.facebook.com/forbushcorner/ and My Winter Trails at http://mywintertrails.org/. They have several events planned for 2017.

Segment 4 (Listen at 29:09):
John and Amy say goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017. Find out who loves New Year's Eve! (John gets a little "sappy," according to Amy.) On this segment they talk about upcoming events and Best Pizza, and they each pick a "Beer of the Year." John picks a beer from Stormcloud Brewery in Frankfort, and Amy picks a beer from Batch Brewery in Detroit. (Listen at 38:16.)
http://www.mlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2016/08/michigans_best_new_brewery_our_2.html#0
More on Stormcloud: https://www.facebook.com/StormcloudBrewing/?fref=ts
More on Batch: https://www.facebook.com/BatchBrewingCompany/?fref=ts

Behind the Mitten is a show about festivals, events, breweries and all the fun things you can experience in Michigan. Amy and John work for MLive.com and do this show as an off-shoot of their travels. https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten/?fref=ts
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