Spring Forward

Don't forget on Sunday we spring forward in time...which means the "powers that be" steal an hour of sleep from us. Just who do they think they are?

Well we're giving it back to you by shifting our lift hours to 10am-5pm. So sleep in on Sunday and then head to the mountain. Most departments will be shifting their hours too, but we'll all be here early on Sunday just to catch any of you that may have forgotten. We'll have the coffee on for you.

A little trivia...this is the best March snowfall to-date in the last 3 years. there's only 17 days left in the season. So come and get it!

Spring Break Snow

These are the best spring break conditions in about 3 years! You kiddos are luuuuuucky...no school, no responsibility, and powder days.

With 15" in the last two days and a base at 59", I hope many of you slightly older kiddos are taking a little spring break of your own and getting turns in. Enjoy it out there!

Kids Park Chalenge 2010

Skiers:
1st Hill Bonin
2nd Tom Housky
3rd Kole Arellano
4th Luke Shrader
5th Pat Baltze

Snowboarders:
1st Bryan Marz
2nd Aidan Ebel
3rd Max Robbins
4th Logan Cronebaugh
5th Rayes Espinoza

Dummy Jump Full Video

Goggle Tan Time

Now that we're in March it's officially spring skiing season. It goes without saying that we're hoping for a few more powder days, but otherwise the sunny weather provides such a fun time on the slopes. Here's our Top 10 Reasons Why Spring Skiing is Awesome:

1. Goggle tans are good conversation starters.

2. You can ditch the puffy coat and ride in a hoodie.

3. Goofy events such as the Mascot Race, SlushSprocket Bike Race and the (new) Pond Skim.

4. That soft, corn snow is fun to carve.

5. Beers on the deck.

6. Lots of deals such as the 4 Packs, 1/2 Price Mondays, and Guest Appreciation Day.

7. People start randomly wearing throwback outfits like neon one piece suits.

8. You can go skiing and put off spring cleaning. You've got all of April and May for that.

9. We spring forward on March 14th, so our lift hours spring as well! 10am-5pm for maximum sun time.

10. Only 25 days left in the season, so get it while you can!

Demo Sale

The Rental Shop is having a demo sale! Now is the time to snag some great skis for a great price.

08 High Society Classic (177) $275
08 High Society FR (161) $250
06 Volkl AC2 Unlimited (177) $125
06 K2 Public Enemy (164) $100
06 K2 Public Enemy (168) $100
09 K2 Public Enemy (174) $250
07 K2 Misdemeanors (154) $200
07 K2 Bad Seed (139) $200
07 K2 Bad Seed (149) $200
08 K2 Extreme (159) $250
08 Head Great One (159) $200
08 Liberty Jinx (157) $300

Price includes full tune and wax
Stop in the rental shop or call at 970-268-5700 ext. 2046

Dummy Jump Slideshow

Dummy Jump

After much hard work, anticipation and delay...the Dummy Jump is finally here. Check out all the dummies in their pre-destruction form.

UPDATE: Photos and video will be coming soon...but that was HILARIOUS! Congrats to the winners:

1st Place Tricky Dick (Richard Nixon) by Tom Johnson

2nd Place the Ski Patrol Snowmobile

3rd Place Snow Snake by Carl Felling

Maverick's Picks

Once again Maverick has given us his list of the places to be and things to eat at Powderhorn. He was spotted antler-deep in the snow all over the mountain this week.

Run: Equalizer has been my variety run this week. First, I hit the Top Cut terrain park at the top of Equalizer just to show off a little. Then I work my legs through the bumps. Just when I'm getting tired, it mellows out into a fun groomer.

Food: The Sunset Grille now has specials every weekend. Yesterday I filled up on a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato bisque soup. Mmm mmm good.

Gear: The Alpine Trader is starting to have lots of specials on winter gear. I bought a new coat and got a pair of gloves for half price! Not going to lie, I look pretty awesome.

Apres: My plan for Sunday is to relax at the Sunset Bar and listen to the live band. The Goodman Shaffer Project is playing from 3-6pm.