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Crystal Mountain ~ Spring Carnival ~ March 9, 2024

Crystal Mountain - Spring Carnival

Celebrate spring the “up-north” way, with all kinds of snow-filled fun! Fun-in-the-sun costumes are highly encouraged. Get ready for events and activities for the whole family can enjoy during Spring Carnival.

Please Note: All activities are weather permitting and subject to cancellation.

9:30 – 10:30am: Cardboard Classic Registration
Please review the rules prior to creating your sled. Held slopeside on the Lodge Patio. Only two racers are allowed per sled. Helmets are required. Day-of-registration required 30-minutes before event start time (10:30am). All participants must be present at registration for a wristband. All participants are required to complete a waiver prior to the event, adults must sign for participants under 18 years old.

10:45am: Creative Sled Contest
Build a sled using only cardboard and duct tape. Sleds must be pre-registered to participate in the Cardboard Classic

11am: Cardboard Classic Race
Held on the Cheers to Lou slope! View the rules prior to building your sled.

11am – 1:30pm: Slush Cup Registration 
Held on the Lodge Patio. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Helmets are required. Rental gear is prohibited. All participants are required to complete a waiver prior to the event, adults must sign for participants under 18 years old.

Noon – 4pm

  • Executive Sounds will be playing your favorites at the Lodge Patio!
  • On-Slope Scavenger Hunt – Find the surfboards scattered around the mountain and bring one back to the Park at Water’s Edge for a prize!

2pm: Slush Cup
Ski or ride through a giant pit of icy slush! Day of registration required at the Lodge Patio at least 30-minutes prior to the start time. Helmets are required. Rental gear is prohibited. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Held at the base of Thor.

2pm – 5pm: Live Music in the Vista Lounge
Ages 21+ only.

8pm – 11pm: Live Music in the Vista Lounge
Ages 21+ only.

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Caberfae Peaks – Earl Huckle Memorial Race – March 10, 2024

Sunday, March 10, 2024:  Earl Huckle Memorial Race

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up)
  • REGISTER ONLINE in advance
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 10th
  • 11:30 AM Start, Giant Slalom on Liberty & Olympia – Open to All
  • Awards & Silent Auction in Beatie’s Bar & Grill following the race
  • Age divisions: 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

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JOIN US FOR OUR SPRING RACE SERIES:

Saturday & Sunday, March 2 & 3, 2024:  WinAlpine Junior Development Race

  • Junior Development Teams from other ski resorts are on site to compete
  • Slalom training on March 1
  • Slalom Race on March 2
  • Giant Slalom & Slalom Race on March 3
  • Visit WinAlpine.com for more info or REGISTRATER ONLINE

Saturday, March 9, 2024: Jim Wickham Memorial Race

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up).
  • REGISTER ONLINE in advance.
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 9th
  • 11:30 AM start, Slalom Race on Liberty – Open to All
  • Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill following the race
  • Age divisions: 0-10, 11-14, 15-17, 18-35, 36-46, 47-57, 58 and up

Sunday, March 10, 2024:  Earl Huckle Memorial Race

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up)
  • REGISTER ONLINE in advance
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 10th
  • 11:30 AM Start, Giant Slalom on Liberty & Olympia – Open to All
  • Awards & Silent Auction in Beatie’s Bar & Grill following the race
  • Age divisions: 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Sunday, March 17, 2024: Caberfae Peaks Gold Cup Super G

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up)
  • REGISTER ONLINE in advance
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 17th
  • 11:30 am start on South Peak
  • Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill following the race
  • Super Giant Slalom on GGs Ride – Open to All
  • Age divisions: 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-32, 33-45, 46-59, 60+
  • Overall Male & Female Winners

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Caberfae Peaks – SPRING CARNIVAL – March 16, 2024

Caberfae Peaks - SPRING CARNIVAL

Make your plans now for our Spring Carnival, March 16, 2024

12 pm to 5 pm Outdoor Snow Bar & Grill with DJ playin’ some tunes at the base of the slopes

2:00 pm – Costume Parade
Halloween in the Spring! Awards for the top 3 costumes
$1 Entry Fee

3:30 pm – Big Air Contest
Participants will be judged on difficulty, execution, variety & amplitude. Awards for the top 3 places!
$10 Entry Fee

5:30 to 8:30 – Live Music in Beatie’s Bar & Grill with Lee Malone

Register for the Big Air & Costume Parade at the ticket office starting at 9 am

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Crystal Mountain ~ Celts & Kayaks ~ March 16, 2024

Crystal Mountain - Celts & Kilts

Cheers to a fun-filled St. Patrick’s weekend, with plenty of activities for everyone.

9:30 – 10:30AM: Kayaks on the Snow Registration
Be the fastest one down our race course. Equipment provided, personal equipment is prohibited. All participants must have their own helmet and be at least 8 years old. Day-of registration is required 30-minutes prior to the event starting (11am). All participants must be present at registration for a wristband. Registration located slopeside on the Lodge Patio. All participants are required to complete a waiver prior to the event, adults must sign for participants under 18 years old.

11AM: Kayaks on the Snow Race
Held on the Cheers to Lou slope.

Noon – 4pm

  • Executive Sounds playing your favorite hits at the Lodge Patio!
  • Look for our Leprechauns out skiing on the slopes!
  • On-Slope Scavenger Hunt – Find the shamrocks scattered around the mountain and bring one to the Park at Water’s Edge to win a prize.

2pm: Slush Cup 
Ski or ride through a giant pit of icy slush. Day-of registration required at the Lodge Patio at least 30-minutes prior to the start time. Helmets are required. Rental gear is prohibited. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Held at the base of Thor. All participants are required to complete a waiver prior to the event, adults must sign for participants under 18 years old.

 

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