Conditions were spectacular on Monday! 5 hardbooters total including my kids.
Hope you made it out to enjoy it while it was good. I was at Crystal on Tuesday and conditions were great till 1pm.
I ride at Crystal regularly and would be glad to give you some pointers, I have 2 pre teens on alpine boards that have got instruction from Crystal that helped them progress as carvers as well.
I am relatively close to you (I live in Interlochen) and ride Crystal mountain 2-3 times a week. I might be able to get you a ticket to Crystal and give you some pointers. Also have some older boards and boots that might work for you.