Spring Festivities
By: Alex Silgalis
Spring Festivities Not To Be Missed On The Slopes – Including Pond Skimming
Springtime in Lake Tahoe is what California/Nevada skiing is all about. Bluebird days are abundant, the snowpack is deep, and the party scene is heating up. Spring is the season of fun in every shape & size you can imagine. Here are a few spring festivities not to be missed on the slopes.
Slush Cup (Kirkwood), April 15th
Make a splash by attempting to cruise across the pond skim at this year’s Kirkwood Slush Cup. Bring your floaties and best retro ski gear and help us celebrate a renewed tradition at Kirkwood.
Boarding For Breast Cancer – Love Your Peaks Event (Sierra-at-Tahoe), April 8th
Sierra-at-Tahoe is stoked to welcome back our friends at Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC)! The Love Your Peaks event will raise funds and awareness for B4BC’s breast cancer outreach, education programs and young survivor retreats. Come on out for great energy and tons of fun!
Click HERE to register or donate to Boarding for Breast Cancer.
Lake Tahoe Pond Skimming (Heavenly Mountain), April 16th
The legendary Gunbarrel 25 might have all the claim to fame during the springtime festivities, but the pond skim is a true annual tradition that can’t be missed. It’s the ultimate rite of passage for any real skier or snowboarder worth his/her weight in powder during the winter months. Come see participants ski or board themselves off a snow jump in the hopes of coming out on the other side in style. Funky costumes are encouraged for this chilly endeavor.
As the days get longer and the sun creeps higher, spring is THE time to visit Lake Tahoe. And these springtime festivities just add more flair to what might be the greatest place to vacation in April & May!
