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Chimney Hill Events
Save The Dates
The Annual “Keep the Events Alive”
BBQ, Auction and Plant Sale
September 4, 2010
Join us for a fun filled day of activities, food, drink, foliage, and the now famous “Keep the Events Alive” Auction. This year Chimney Hill will be supplying the Hot Dogs and Hamburgers (and cheese burgers) to help feed the hungry masses; we will also throw in some chips and beverages. All you have to bring is a side dish or dessert to feed 10 – 12 of your fellow Chimneyhillers.
The day starts at 9:00 AM with a Kids Fishing Derby at the Duck Pond.
A Kids Water Balloon Toss will be held at 1:00 PM at the Clubhouse and Adult Bocce, Horseshoes and Shuffleboard Tournaments will be held at 1:00 PM at the Clubhouse courts.
The Landscape Committee will be holding a plant sale - “plants indigenous to our region” - at the Clubhouse from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Proceeds from the plant sale will be split between the “Keep the Events Alive” committee and to build and plant more sign plaza flower boxes.
Dinner starts at 5:30 PM and an awards presentation will be held at 7:00 PM followed by our now famous “Keep the Events Alive” fundraiser auction. We are still looking for auction items for this event so if you have a service, item or certificate that you would like to contribute please contact the Chimney Hill office.
Following is a schedule for the Labor Day weekend:
Friday, September 3
8:30 AM – Administrative office opens.
11:00 AM – Clubhouse opens.
4:30 PM – Administrative Office closes.
10:00 PM – Clubhouse closes.
Saturday, September 4
8:30 AM – Administrative office opens.
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Kids Fishing Derby at the Duck Pond (bring a pole).
11:00 AM – Clubhouse opens.
11:00 AM – Landscape Committee Plant Saleat the Clubhouse.
1:00 PM – Kids Water Balloon Skill Toss at the Clubhouse.
1:00 PM – Adult Bocce, Horseshoes and Shuffleboard Tournaments at the Clubhouse courts (must be at the courts at 1:00 PM for sign-up).
4:00 PM - Administrative Office closes.
4:00 PM – Plant Sale ends.
5:30 PM – BBQ at the Clubhouse. Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and beverages will be supplied. Bring a side dish or dessert to feed 10-12.
7:00 PM – Awards presentation at the Clubhouse.
7:30 PM – “Keep the Events Alive” Auction.
10:00 PM – Clubhouse closes.
Sunday, September 5
8:30 AM – Administrative office opens.
11:00 AM – Clubhouse opens.
1:00 PM - Administrative Office closes.
10:00 PM – Clubhouse closes.
Monday, September 6
8:30 AM – Administrative office opens.
11:00 AM – Clubhouse opens.
4:30 PM - Administrative Office closes.
7:00 PM – Clubhouse closes.
Oktoberfest Bash
Halloween/Oktoberfest Bash will be held on October 9, 2010 - a great event for both young and old and one of our better attended events - more on this event will be available closer to the event date.
Holiday Party at the Clubhouse
Saturday, December 26, 2010
Sponsored by the “Keep the Events Alive” Committee
Gift Giving Gamble for children and adults. Owners are encouraged to bring an appetizer and/or dessert to feed 8-12 people, beverages provided. Children's gift giving gamble begins at 7:00 PM, and adults at 8:00 PM.
Snowshoe Scramble
Sunday, December 27, 2010
Sponsored by the Landscape Committee
Join us for a fun filled event to learn more about snowshoeing in Chimney Hill and try out some snowshoes supplied by Dion Snowshoes. Event will take place at the Birchwood warming hut (next to the ice rink) and will run from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Races and events for all ages and abilities – refreshments provided.
Coming up:
Chimney Hill Day at Mount Snow - March, Date and Time TBA
All Chimney Hill owners, renters, and their guests are welcome to Chimney Hill Events and use of the amenities throughout the length of their stay.
Area Events
MOUNT SNOW ACTIVITIES
93rd Deerfield Valley Farmers Day Fair
August 19 - 22, 2010
Expected events for 2010 include a Talent Show, Children's Lawnmower Pull, Truck Pull, Ox Pull, Horse Draw/Horse Pull, Horse Show, Children's Games including a Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest, Scavenger Hunt, Country Jam Session, Cattle Show, Children's Barnyard/Petting Farm, Farmer for A Day, Pee Wee Midway, Pie Eating Contest, Youth and Adult Exhibits, Agricultural Demonstrations, and so much more! 802-319-0117.
August 27 - 29, 2010
Mount Snow is proud to announce the lineup for the 2nd Vermont Blues Festival. This year features 3 days of music on 2 stages, 13 National Acts representing the full spectrum of the blues.
September 4 - 5, 2010
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days
Located 1 ¼ miles on Route 9 West, from the center of Bennington
Admission: Adults $5.00/Children under 12 $1.00
Garlic Everything! Live music, education, demonstrations including herbal workshops with medicinal and culinary herbs, planting and braiding of garlic, food, activities Fun!
No dogs, Free Parking. Information: 802-447-3311
September 4 - 5, 2010
Our annual tribute to summer and its finest elixir - beer! The Mount Snow Brewers Festival has become famous with great beer, great music, huge crowds, and good times. This year will be no different as we expect to host well over 20 breweries.
All paid 21+ adult entries receive a one of a kind souvenir pint glass and a free beer on Mount Snow. Tokens can be purchased for $2 after that and are good for an 8 oz sample of well over 60 different kinds of brews including stouts, ales, hefeweizens, porters, and for you non-beer lovers cider.
802-464-4174, events@mountsnow.com.
September 11, 2010
9 AM - 5 PM at Mount Snow
The Taste of the Deerfield Valley showcases dozens of top restaurants in the area to give the public the opportunity to taste specialty items from each of them and the opportunity to vote for their favorite taste. Myron Mixon, three-time World BBQ Champion and TV star of TLC’s Pitmasters, will join the Taste for a special event on Friday night and demonstration on Saturday. Chef Robert Barrall and Junior Iron Chefs will also demonstrate on Saturday. Demo tickets are extra. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Junior Iron Chef program. The Deerfield Valley Food Pantry will be on hand accepting food donations.
For more information call 802-380-8297.
September 24 - 26, 2010
A weekend showcase for Vermont wines, Vermont specialty foods and artisans of all types celebrating the rich uniqueness, quality and ingenuity of Vermont producers. Set in the backdrop of our world renowned Vermont fall foliage, attendees will discover, savor and enjoy Vermont vintners, small specialty food producers, painters, publishers, cheese makers, potters, jewelers, chefs, photographers and farmers.
Dover Bicentennial
October 1 - 3, 2010
Join the Town of Dover in celebrating its 200th birthday all weekend long.
Friday, Oct. 1
Play about Dover's history at the Dover School
Fireworks at Mount Snow
Saturday, Oct. 2
Parade and street fair along Route 100 starting at 11 a.m.
Historical Society will be open that day.
Sunday, Oct. 3
Church Services at the Dover Town Hall
Brunch
October 9 - 10, 2010
Our 13th annual fall festival & celebration of German Music, Beer, Food & Games. This fun family event features kids' activities including face painting, pumpkin painting, arts & crafts, a hay pile and the famous "schnitzel toss." Adults have games too including the Keg Toss, Horseshoe Tournament, Stein Holding and new this year the one man saw! Again our favorite New England Breweries will be back with their fall line to accompany the German Style beers.
October 9 - 10, 2010
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Mount Snow Base Lodge
Juried Artisans from around Vermont and New England
Admission Free
Torchlight Parade & Fireworks with Santa & Mrs. Claus
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 A Holiday Tradition here at Mount Snow. Join us as our Mount Snow Ski & Snowboard School staff descends the ski trail Canyon in a beautiful torchlight glow. Immediately following we'll light up the sky with a huge fireworks display. Santa & Mrs. Claus will take a break from the North Pole, arrive via our West Dover Fire Department Ladder Truck and take pictures and listen to your children's Christmas wishes.
The festivities start at 5:30pm. The best place to watch is between the Clocktower and the Cape House.
Santa & Mrs. Claus will be inside near the fireplace immediately following our fireworks show!
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Demo Day
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 The 2010/2011 season is officially underway! Are your skis or snowboard a bit old or are you interested in picking up another pair or board? Check out Mount Snow's Demo Day. All of our retail partners will be on hand with the latest equipment and technology for you to try out before you buy! Rossignol, Head, Burton, Atomic, Nordica, Technica, Volkl, and more.*
This event is free.**
For more information call Mount Snow Sports at 802-464-4040.
* Attending partners subject to change.
** Credit Card security deposit necessary for registration.
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Youth Pay Their Age Day #1
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 Mount Snow is the original home to the Youth Pay Their Age Day Promotion! Our first of three Youth Pay Their Age Day* Promotions. It's pretty simple really. If your child is 13 years old their lift ticket price for the day is $13!
*Applies to children ages 6-18
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Kids Grommet Jam #1
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 Mount Snow's famous Grommet Jam Series is back in 09/10. We open up the competition season at Mount Snow with the first of three Grommet Jam events for our 12 and under skiers and riders. This event series is a great way for kids to get out and learn a few things from our coaches and ski school instructors.
Coaches and instructors from our Training Center and Ski & Snowboard School will help out our little jibbers in our Grommet park at Carinthia in the morning and after a lunch break (not included) we'll have a fun park competition with an awards ceremony to immediately follow.
This year registration for this popular event has been increased to 70 youngsters and will also be available for pre-registration online.
Prizes and raffle for both parents and kids immediately follow at the Carinthia Base Lodge.
Look for pre-registration details soon. The Grommet Jam Events Sell Out every year so ensure your child a spot by registering online.
Cost: $40 (lift ticket not included)
Registration: 8am - 9:30am
Carinthia Base Lodge Basement
Park Instruction: 10am - 11:30am
Lunch Break: 11:30am - 12:45pm
(pick up kids at the park please)
Competition: 1pm - 2:30pm
Awards: 3:15ish (Carinthia Deck)
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Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Extravaganza
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 Join us as our Mount Snow Ski & Snowboard School instructors will descend the Canyon Ski Trail in a beautiful torchlight glow. Immediately following we'll light up the sky with a huge fireworks display.
The festivities kick off at 5:30pm. The best place to watch our instructors decend Standard is between the Clocktower and the Cape House.
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Grand Summit Family Ballroom NYE PARTY
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The Grand Summit Resort Hotel invites your family to celebrate New Year's Eve 2009 in 'Grand' style.This family friendly event takes place in the Grand Summit Hotel Ballroom and includes family entertainment, a DJ,, an adult buffet, a children's buffet, hats and noisemakers plus a champagne toast and a cash bar for those 21 and over.
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JIV Southern Vermont Council Alpine Race-GS
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 Check out Southern Vermont's best 11-12 year old alpine racers as they hit the slopes at Mount Snow. Six programs send athletes to compete in the season long qualifiers as they attempt to be the best in Vermont. Race begins on Ego Alley at 10am with awards following shortly after completion of their second run outside the Training Center. Come cheer on these young athletes as they put it all on the line for speed and glory! |
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Youth Pay Their Age Day #2
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 Our second of three Youth Pay Their Age Day* promotions. It's pretty simple really. If you or your child is 16 years old their lift ticket price for the day is $16!
*Applies to children ages 6-18 |
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JV Southern Vermont Council Alpine Race-GS
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 Check out Southern Vermont's best 8-10 year old alpine racers as they hit the slopes at Mount Snow. Six programs send athletes to compete in the season long qualifiers as they attempt to be the best in Vermont. Race begins on Ego Alley at 10am with awards following shortly after completion of their second run outside the Training Center. Come cheer on these young athletes as they put it all on the line for speed and glory! |
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USSA Revolution Tour
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The USSA Revolution Tour rolls into Carinthia at Mount Snow. Snowboarders will compete in slopestyle and superpipe competitions. More details to come in the next few weeks.
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Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Extravaganza
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 Join us as our Mount Snow Ski & Snowboard School instructors will descend the Canyon ski trail in a beautiful torchlight glow. Immediately following we'll light up the sky with a huge fireworks display.
The festivities kick off at 5:30pm. The best place to watch our instructors decend Standard is between the Clocktower and the Cape House.
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Kids Grommet Jam #2
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 Our second of three Grommet Jam events for our 12 and under skiers and riders. This event series is a great way for kids to get out and learn a few things from our coaches and ski school instructors.
Coaches and instructors from our Training Center and Ski & Snowboard School will help out our little jibbers in the Grommet park at Carinthia in the morning and after a lunch break (not included) we'll have a fun park competition with an awards ceremony to immediately follow.
This year registration for this popular event has been increased to 70 youngsters and will also be available for pre-registration online.
Prizes and raffle for both parents and kids immediately follow at the Carinthia Base Lodge.
This event annually sells out so make sure you register early. Online pre-registration will be available shortly. Please check back often.
Cost: $40 (lift ticket not included)
Registration: 8am - 9:30am
Carinthia Base Lodge Basement
Park Instruction: 10am - 11:30am
Lunch Break: 11:30am - 12:45pm
(pick up kids at the park please)
Competition: 1pm - 2:30pm
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JIII Southern Vermont Council Alpine Race-GS
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 Check out Southern Vermont's best 13-14 year old alpine racers as they hit the slopes at Mount Snow. Six programs send athletes to compete in the season long qualifiers as they attempt to be the best in Vermont. Race begins on South Bowl at 10am with awards following shortly after completion of their second run outside the Training Center. Come cheer on these young athletes as they put it all on the line for speed and glory! |
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WINTER DEW TOUR FINALS - THE TOYOTA CHAMPIONSHIPS
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 Freestyle skiing and snowboarding’s elite athletes converged at Carinthia in January 2009 and over 20,000 fans on the snow and millions on LIVE NBC coverage, witnessed history as Mount Snow hosted the second stop of the first ever Winter Dew Tour.
In 2010 the Dew Tour returns to Mount Snow but this time for the Toyota Championships. The finals of the Dew Tour is the crowning jewel of the 3-stop tour and athletes will be throwing down for a piece of the $1.5 million cash purse and the Dew Cup.
Athletes such as Simon Dumont, Kelly Clark, Shaun White, Hannah Teter, Danny Davis, and many more will be competing in slopestyle and super pipe compeitions over three days.
While the action takes a break fans can check out the Festival Village right in the Carinthia Base Area. The Village features sponsor booths, interactive games, athlete autograph signings and tons of free goodies.
Look for a Verizon Wireless Concert announcement in the upcoming months as well as confirmed athletes attending the last major competition before the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler.
Other Dew Tour stops include Breckenridge, Colorado in December and Snow Basin, Utah in January.
Stay tuned for more information on competition and TV schedules.
The Winter Dew Tour and the Toyota Championships is produced in part by a grant from the Dover Economic Development Committee.
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Mount Snow Mardi Gras President's Week Celebration
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 This year we celebrate Mardi Gras all week during President's Week!
Tuesday :
Look for fun Fat Tuesday parties featuring family activities as well as adult parties across the resort. Don't miss the final Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Celebration of the season. This fireworks show and torchlight parade will be themed around the Bourbon Street celebrations of New Orleans.
Thursday:
Families and resort guests can compete for huge prizes in our snow sculpture contest through Saturday. More details to come.
Friday:
The Snow Barn throws down a fun dj party.
Saturday :
Bud Light Mardi Gras Celebration featuring our skiing jesters, lift line giveaways, 10,000+ beads, Vermont product samples, apres parties at Cuzzins and a huge Bud Light Concert at the Snow Barn.
Sunday :
Our Snow Sculpture Contest concludes with judging and awards celebration.
More details to come as we finalize the schedule so check the event calendar in the coming months.
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Grommet Jam Finals & Pizza Party
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 We kick off Mount Snow's Mardi Gras President's Week with the finals of our Grommet Jam events for our 12 and under skiers and riders.
Coaches and instructors from the Mount Snow Training Center will help out our little jibbers in our Grommet Learning Terrain Park in the morning and at 1pm we'll have a fun park competition with an awards ceremony to immediately follow.
Prizes, individual end of season awards, a huge bib raffle and a giant pizza party for both parents and kids at the Carinthia Base Lodge at 4pm.
Cost: $40, limit 70 kids (lift ticket not included)
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5K Texas Hold 'Em No Limit Poker Tournament
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The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold a 5k Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament on Saturday, February 20th at the Grand Summit Resort and ConferenceCenter at MountSnow in West Dover, Vermont. This is a no limit tournament.
Participation is limited to the first registered 100 players and cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. $100 entry buy in will give card players the chance to go home with up to five thousand dollars. This tournament has re-buys for the first 90 minutes. Payout can be higher or lower based on the amount of players and re-buys. The prize will be posted during the fourth round of play.
The tournament begins at 7:30 and pre-registration is encouraged. For registration or tournament rules call the chamber at 802-464-8092.
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USASA Southern Vermont Snowboard & Freeride Series
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 The Southern Vermont Region of USASA invades Carinthia at Mount Snow for the weekend. Open events to aspiring skiers snd riders of all ages and abilities.
Each contest will feature two heats, with competitors 15 and under in the morning, and then our 16+ competitors in the afternoon heat. Two runs per competitor, best 1 run score counts.
Saturday things get started with a slopestyle course featuring rail features and jump features within the Nitro/Titanium terrain park. Entry fees are $55 and this event is open to the public!
For more information clck the link below and under "regions", select: "Southern Vermont"
Schedule below:
7:30-8:30a Registration and bib pick-up
8:45-9:40a Warm-up, competitors only
9:45a Mandatory riders meeting at start
10:00a Start first run, heat 1
11:00a Start second run, heat 1
12:30p Start first run , heat 2
1:30p Start second run, heat 2
3:30p Awards – 3rd floor base lodge
Sunday we switch over to the superpipe for the second half of the weekend.
7:30-8:30a Registration and bib pick-up
8:30-9;20a Warm-up, competitors only
9:25a Mandatory riders meeting at top of pipe Matt Jennings
9:30a Start first run, heat 1
10:45a Start second run, heat 1
12:00p Heat 2 practice
12:30p Start first run , heat 2
1:30p Start second run heat 2
3:30p Awards in Carinthia Lodge
(or always 30 minutes after event completion)
For more information about this event contact Scott Palmer at
esp-palmer@earthlink.net.
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Jack Jump World Championships
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This year Mount Snow is pleased to announce it will be holding the Jack Jump World Championships! We figure no one else is doing so we'll take the bull by the horns or in this case the ski by the chair and go with it.
Join us Sunday to see head-to-head competition on homemade Jack Jumps. It's a great event to watch and an even more fun event to compete in.
Jack Jumps were used way back when as a way for mountain workers to get quickly down the hill. It's a seat mounted to a ski.
This dual slalom race takes place on Charlie's Chase and will feature men, women, kids and first timer divisions.
Cost is $30 per person and includes race, party and prizes.
For more information email Gina at gsarlo@mountsnow.
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Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge
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 The Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge is celebrating it's 20th Anniversary this year and are blowing the top off this season. The MDVC is a fun and exciting series of Ski and Snowboard dual slalom races held at the top resorts throughout the U.S. The events are FREE for all skiers and boarders holding a valid lift ticket. Participants and resort guests are entertained throughout the day with exciting interactive games, DJ's, music, thousands in raffle prizes and plenty of FREE Mountain Dew!
Our race takes place on Charlie's Chase between Canyon and Exhibition Ski Trails and Mount Snow will be your last chance to qualify for the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge Finals! Don't miss out on this fun filled dual slalom race and event!
Registration: 9am - 11am
Race: 11am - 1:30pm
DJ Party: 2pm - 3pm
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The Mount Snow Freeski Open
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 Southern Vermont is home to the biggest in freestyle action this weekend. Carinthia will play host to the biggest freeski event on the East as freestyle skiers take to Inferno and the Superpipe for a piece of $7500 in the 3rd Annual Mount Snow Freeski Open.
This year's event will take place in our feature terrain park, INFERNO, as freestyle skiers take to the entire park to showcase their jib and jumping style as well as the Superpipe on Sunday.
Pro Cash Purse and Amateur Sponsor Prizes for top 3 finishers in each competition.
Schedule:
Friday -
Registration: 9am - 12noon
Practice Slopestyle: 9am -4pm
Saturday- Slopestyle & Pipe Practice
Registration: 9am - 12noon
Slopestyle Practice & Qualifying: 9am - 12noon
Lunch & 16 Qualifiers Announced: 12noon - 1pm
Finals 1:30pm-3:00pm
Awards: 3:30pm Carinthia Deck
Pipe Open All Day
Sunday- Superpipe
Pipe Practice & Qualifying: 10am - 12noon
Lunch & Top 16 Qualifiers Announced: 12noon -1pm
Finals: 1:30pm - 2:30 pm
Awards: 3:30pm Carinthia Deck
Sponsors include: Freeskier Magazine, Smith Optics, Dakine, Orage, SkullCandy, Giro, and Neff.
Registration coming soon.
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Youth Pay Their Age Day #3
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Deerfield Valley Rotary Tube-a-Thon
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 Join us for a fun afternoon of tubing at the Mixing Bowl from 2pm until 4:30pm. All proceeds go to the Deerfield Valley Rotary Club. The public is welcome and you can purchase your tickets at the top of the tubing hill.
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Bud Light ReggaeFest
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 Our annual spring celebration grew to epic proportions in 2009 as over 5,000 people witnessed guests dressed in costumes skimming ponds, sliding on cardboard, and some great reggae music all in our base area.
We kick things off Friday night at the Snow Barn.
On Saturday and Sunday as always the Bud Light Tent will be set up outside Cuzzin's featuring reggae bands starting at 12noon.
Saturday night features our headliner performing down at the Snow Barn for the last Bud Light Concert of the season.
Accompanying the Bud Light ReggaeFest will be our 8th Annual Sink or Skim Pond Skim competition on Saturday and the Duct Tape Derby III on Sunday.
Band Line up for this year's Bud Light ReggaeFest will be coming out in the next few months. Stay tuned.
For more information on the Sink or Skim and Duct Tape Derby see their descriptions on this page.
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8th Annual Sink or Skim Pond Skim
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 The Sink or Skim Pond Skim is easily one of the most entertaining events each season as guests dressed in costume descend Canyon in an attempt to cross our huge 100' man-made pond in an attempt to win a 2010/2011 Season Pass.
Sink or Skim Rules:
1) All competitors must register between 10am and 11:30am in the Main Base Lodge.
2) All competitors must be in costume.
3) Costumes must be in good taste.
No explicit or offensive costumes will be permitted.
4) No ski poles will be allowed.
5) Judges decision is final.
The Skimming and the Crashing will commence at high noon!
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Brad Haight Memorial Bermuda Open
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 Giant Slalom with pro style jumps. This race is open to all USSA J3/J4/J5’s and is a great addition to the fun weekend in store. Check it out as kids compete head to head against one another on Charlie's Chase.
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The Duct Tape Derby
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 The Duct Tape Derby has been a welcomed addition to the Bud Light ReggaeFest the last two years and in 2010 look for more sleds and more prizes. In 2008 and 2009 over 40 man-made sleds including a Log Cabin, Pirate Ship, UFOs, Mystery Vans, Jamaican Bobsleds, Firetrucks and the General Lee all entertained a crowd of thousands as they slid down our tubing hill.
This year start your planning early and save those cardboard boxes! Sunday we'll have a Pit Area in the main base area for some final touch ups before a judges panel will look over the sleds and judge them on creativity and design before we bring them up the hill to the "luge" for our contest.
This year we will award the prizes for the following categories:
1) Most Creative
2) Best Slider
3) Most Unique
4) Judges Choice
5) Mount Snow Employee/Departmental
Duct Tape Derby Rules:
1)All sleds must be registered through email to ducttape@mountsnow.com with the following information:
a) Name of your sled
b) Theme of your sled
c) Participants who will be sliding*
All those who will be in the sleds must sign an express assumption of risk form on site Sunday.
2) Sleds must be built out of cardboard, duct tape, paint and zip ties only. No other materials such as wood, skis, snowboards etc will be allowed. Sleds also must have NAMES!
3) Sleds must have at least a pilot and a co-pilot (2 people) in the sled. More than two occupants is allowed.
4) Occupants should be in uniforms/costumes to match the sled design/theme.
5) Sleds must be in the Main Base Area in the designated pit area for judging by no later than 10:30am Sunday morning.
6) Winners will walk away with a huge prize pack from our sponsors.
Good Luck we are looking forward to your designs!
JUDGING WILL BEGIN AT 11AM IN THE MAIN BASE AREA!
THE DERBY WILL BEGIN AT 12NOON ON THE TUBING HILL!
Registration opens March 1, 2010 via email! Start thinking. |
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Mount Snow Winter Brewer's Festival
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 Every year we celebrate the end of summer with a huge Brewers Festival on Labor Day weekend. In 2009 we decided to celebrate the almost end of winter with a Winter Brewers Festival. Like the Summer it was an instant hit.
Our festival will feature some of the top breweies from across New England and the Northeast including the likes of Magic Hat, Allagash, Long Trail, Harpoon, Rock Art, Red Hook, Stone, North Coast and Budweiser.
Our venue will be right in the Main Base Area and admission is $10 for adults from the hours of 1pm- 6pm Saturday afternoon stretching into the evening hours.
One Jack Move which rocked the summer festival on Saturday will be taking the stage on Cuzzins Deck from 3pm - 6pm.
Our venue will be right in the Main Base Area and admission is $10 for 21+ adults.
With your paid admission you receive a free Winter Brewers Festival pint glass and a free drink on us. Of course we will have a BBQ and some of your favorite souvenir t-shirt vendors.
Enjoy great spring skiing and then enjoy some great spring beers!
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The Return of the GLADE-IATOR
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The legendary bump competition is coming back to Mount Snow! The Glade-iator challenges the best east coast bump skiers in this non-sanctioned extreme competition on Ripcord.
Competitors will attempt to descend our 37 degree pitch massive mogul field before hitting a final jump to impress the judges.
Awards will be presented at the Mount Snow Winter Brewers Festival on Cuzzins Deck.
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The Golden Easter Egg Hunt
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The Great Golden Easter Egg Hunt is a family or individual scavenger hunt across Mount Snow for the golden egg which holds a 2010/2011 Mount Snow Season Pass inside it. Our electronic message boards give clues every top of the hour. Use them or just scour the mountain and search on your own.
One clue... The golden egg is never hidden on a black diamond trail!
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Grand Summit Spa & Health Club
The Grand Summit Health Club is open 6am-9pm daily. The Pool is open 9am-9pm daily. Spa Services are available from 9am-7pm daily. Call us for more information: 802-464-6606.
Spa & Fitness packages available which include mountain-side lodging and your choice of massage services
Plan your 2010/2011 Vermont ski trip to Mt Snow!
These are just a few of the events our area is offering. Visit our local chamber of commerce for a more comprehensive listing of area events or visit vermontvacation.com for statewide events.
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