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2008 Kokanee Spring Fest

Kokanee Spring Fest
Ski Free Day is March 14th!

Don't forget, the opening day of the Spring Fest is a Ski Free day! Just show up and grab a lift ticket (for FREE!), and ride the lifts! No hitches, no gotchas, nothing.

That's not all...

Kids 15 & under ski and stay FREE!

Simply call Central Reservations at 1-877-969-7669 to book your Red vacation during the Kokanee Spring Fest,and March 11-April 6, and your kids can stay and ski for free! Contact Central Reservations at 1-877-969-7669 to book your package now. Minimum 3 night stay required, 1 child per adult will get the free tickets. For example, if there are two parents, two children stay and ski for free.

Cancer Prevention Challenge

The Cancer Prevention Challenge is on March 15th. To register for the race, visit http://preventcancernow.ca/challenge.html

Simply call Central Reservations at 1-877-969-7669 to book your Red vacation during the Kokanee Spring Fest,and March 11-April 6, and your kids can stay and ski for free! Contact Central Reservations at 1-877-969-7669 to book your package now. Minimum 3 night stay required, 1 child per adult will get the free tickets. For example, if there are two parents, two children stay and ski for free.

Information

Red Mountain Resort has unveiled its plans for spring break festivities with the Kokanee Spring Fest at Red. Scheduled for March 14-30, 2008 Red will be hosting a series of events that appeal to all types of skiers, boarders, families, couples and snow enthusiasts! Kicking off the Kokanee Spring Fest will be the second Ski Free Day of the season where everyone is invited to ski or ride for free at Red all day long. From retro weekend, big air comps, and hot dog eating contests to Easter festivities, kids’ day, snowshoeing races and more, the Kokanee Spring Fest at Red celebrates two weeks full of fun events for everyone to participate in.

Schedule of Events

Ski Free Day

Friday, March 14, 2008

Come out and discover or re-discover the joys of skiing and riding at Red with free lift tickets all day long!

Retro Weekend & CP Challenge

Saturday, March 15, 2008

10:00am  - 4:00pm The Cancer Prevention Challenge hosts a scavenger hunt for Ullr’s ski gear, fun races, retro fashion contest, prizes and more!  Register at www.preventcancernow.ca/redmountain.html 

1:00 – 3:30pm Mogul Mania competition under the Motherlode chair. Registration is free and prizes will be awarded for the top 3 contestants.

3:30pm Retro Fashion Show on the base lodge deck – strut your stuff on the walkway for great prizes!

Retro Weekend & Ladies Day

Sunday, March 16, 2008

1:00pm Hot Dog Eating Contest at the Paradise Lodge.  $5 to enter - winner takes cash  plus a prize. 

2:00pm Compete in the Ballet Trick Competition next to the TMP building at the base area.  Registration is free.

Improve your technique in the park, or join in on a ladies group lesson, snow yoga or evening snowshoe during the Ladies Day presented by Bettygohard. Discounted lift tickets and special rates for ladies all day long! Register at www.bettygohard.com

St. Patrick's Day

Monday, March 17, 2008

Come out for the St. Patty's Day fashion show and don't forget to grab yourself a pint of green beer!

Poker Run

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

11:00am – 2:00pm A poker game played by skiing or riding the runs of Red and Granite Mountain. The best hand at the end of the day wins a prize.  Registration: $2

Shop Show Down

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

11:00am - Ski and snowboard shop employees from across the region team up to battle it out for bragging rights. This is an invitational event only to be held in the Terrain Park and is open to spectators.

Kids' Day

Thursday, March 20, 2008

9:00am - 3:30pm Bring your children out for a day of fun on and off the slopes. Scavenger hunts, storytelling, crafts, soccer games, pin the tail on the bunny, apple bobbing, fun races, movies and more!

Snowshoe Race

Friday, March 21, 2008

1:00pm Race between checkpoints on a snowshoe obstacle course. The winner is the first to cross the finish line! $5 registration includes snowshoes and poles.

Easter Weekend

Friday - Sunday, March 21 - 23, 2008

Saturday, March 22, 2008

9:00am-12:00pm - Kids 12 years and under can stop by the TMP to have their faces painted like a bunny!

3:00pm Join us on the base lodge sundeck for the “Ski Bunny” fashion show. The best costume will be judged by the audience and the winners will take home great prizes!

Sunday, March 23, 2008

9:30am-1:00pm Join the Easter Bunny for breakfast at the Paradise Lodge. A delicious Eggs “bunny” will be served at the Paradise Lodge for $11.95 per person. Photo opportunities and skiing with the Easter Bunny will be available after breakfast.

2:00-3:00pm Join in the Easter Egg Hunt – not to be missed on Easter Sunday!

Larissa Wedrick Memorial Race

Sunday, March 23, 2008

11:00am - Compete in the dual slalom Larissa Wedrick Memorial Race, a day in remembrance of Larissa Wedrick and for the promotion of helmet safety.

Triple Threat - Skier/Boardercross

Monday, March 24, 2008

11:00am - Skiers and boarders have the change to show off their skills on the jumps in Red Park. $15 per event or $35 for all three Triple Threat events.

Triple Threat - Big Air Comp

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

1:00am - Skiers and boarders have the change to show off their skills on the jumps in Red Park. $15 per event or $35 for all three Triple Threat events

10:00am-3:00pm - Take part in free telemark lessons from beginner to advanced levels. Register for a telemark GS Race to be held at 12 noon.

Telemark Tuesday

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Great specials on telemarking equipment rentals and lessons. If you haven't tried tele-marking before, today is a great day to learn.

Triple Threat - Rail Jam

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

11:00am - Skiers and boarders battle it out on the rails in the final day of competitions for the Triple Threat title. $15 per event or $35 for all three Triple Threat events.

Turkey Pot Luck

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

4:00pm - A Red Mountain community tradition, the Turkey Pot Luck takes place on the base lodge sundeck. Bring an appetizer, salad, main course or dessert to contribute, or a $2 donation.

Kids' Day

Thursday, March 27, 2008

9:00am - 3:30pm - Bring your children out for a day of fun on and off the slopes. Scavenger hunts, storytelling, crafts, soccer games, pin the tail on the bunny, apple bobbing, fun races, movies and more!

Ladies' Day

Friday, March 28, 2008

Improve your technique in the park, or join in on a ladies group lesson, snow yoga or evening snowshoe during the Ladies Day presented by Bettygohard. Discounted lift tickets and special rates for ladies all day long! Register at http://www.bettygohard.com.

Tri-Race

Friday, March 28, 2008

Gather your favourite team for a three-part on-snow race involving three different disciplines. Join us for an initiation to snowshoeing with guided tours through the snowshoe loop at the base of Red as well as great deals on snowshoe rentals.

11:00am – A three-lift race starting at the base of Red. The fastest time wins a prize. Entry is free to all ages.

11:00am – Meet at Red Sports for a beginner snowshoe tour of the Snowshoe Loop. $5 includes snowshoes and poles.

1:00pm – Meet at Red Sports for an intermediate / advanced snowshoe tour through the trees. $5 includes snowshoes and poles.

Slush Cup

Saturday, March 29, 2008

A favourite spring event, the Slush Cup showcases zany talent with participants straightlining over a slush pit trying to avoid getting wet.

Red Mountain Racers

Saturday - Sunday, March 29 - 30, 2008

The Kootenay Zone Finals will bring some of BC's best young racers to compete on the steeps of Red Mountain.

Hawaiian Day & Snow Volleyball

Sunday, March 30, 2008

11:00am - Grab a team of 4 to 6 players for Snow Volleyball! Must be 19 years or older to participate in the tournament.

3:00pm – Strut your best Hawaiian Island gear on the base lodge deck for a fashion show. The audience will judge their favourites with winners taking home great prizes! Free to compete.

For further details on the Kokanee Spring Fest at Red call 1-800-663-0105. Note: Pre-registration is required for most events and may be done so at the Red tent located at the base area. For Red Central Reservations call (877) 969 - 7669.