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2008 - 2009 Ski Season Events
October 27 - Snowmaking Began
Cold temperatures come early at at elevations nearly a mile high. Snowshoe
Mountain's snowmakers have started getting
the slopes ready for opening day. The first snowfall - 5 inches -
was on October 28. Check the
Snowshoe Mountain
Snow Report for news about the start of
the 2008-2009 ski season.
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26 - Snowshoe Opening Early!
Snowshoe Mountain will be opening this Friday, November 21! Plans are to
open 6 runs and 2 chairlifts. Open trails will be Skidder, Crosscut,
Spruce Glades, Whiffletree, Heisler Way and a portion of Whistlepunk.
The cost of a ticket is just $29... and with all of this snow, that is a
deal! 30" of natural snow has fallen since Saturday, November
15. More snow is on the way!
November 26 to 29 - Thanksgiving Week
Spend the first holiday of the winter season with your family on
Snowshoe Mountain.
Not only will your family be able to enjoy some of the best early
season skiing and riding in the East, you'll also enjoy a host of great
Thanksgiving activities
and a visit from Santa.
Check out the
lodging
and lift packages.
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December 6 & 7 - Subaru Demo Days Weekend
Kick off another great season of skiing and snowboarding with Subaru
Demo Days Weekend at Snowshoe. Not only will you be able to take advantage
of some of the best early snow conditions in the East, you'll also enjoy
two days of free equipment demos for all the top ski and snowboard
manufacturers.
| Test New Ski Equipment From: |
Test New Snowboard Equipment From: |
4FNT
Volkl/Marker/Technica
K2
Nordica
Atomic
Armada
Salomon
Rossignol
Head
Dynastar |
Burton
Capita
Nidecker
Salomon
Nitro
Never Summer
Palmer
Rossignol
Spy Optics
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December 19 - Silver Creek Slopes Open
Weather permitting, the slopes at the Silver Creek area and the
Tubing Hill at Silver Creek will open for the season on Friday, December
19. On opening day we expect to offer up to six runs and 2 lifts,
plus night skiing and tubing!
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December 12 to 21 - 10 Days of
Rediscovery
To celebrate its 35th season, Snowshoe will be offering lodging
discounts and 35% savings on adult lessons and snowmobile tours from
December 12th to 21st... making it easier than ever to rediscover
Snowshoe Mountain.
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December 20 - Red Bull Rail Jam
Red Bull will deliver the resort's newest terrain park feature to
Snowshoe Mountain on Saturday, December 20. It's a new hitching-post
wall ride and the blueprints are impressive! To debut the feature, the
resort is throwing down a rail jam to let riders of the East get their
first taste of the new toy!
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December 20 - That's It, That's All Movie Premier
Think of a silent movie theatre with people quietly nibbling on
popcorn... now think of the opposite. Yup, that will be the premier of
That's It, That's All! This is Red Bull's newest snowboard film for the
2008.2009 season. You can hoot, holler and scream as you watch a movie
about one of the world's best snowboards - Travis Rice! Admission is
free and expect a great event for all ages
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December 20 - 35 Year Celebration /
That's It, That's All After Party
Don't let the party stop after the That's It, That's All movie premier.
Head upstairs to The Connection for our 35 Year Celebration. Listen to
DJs throw down music, enjoy 1974-ish bar specials and pack the dance
floor during a night not soon to be forgotten.
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December 12 to 25 - Christmas Holidays at
Snowshoe
Treat your family to a white Christmas at Snowshoe Mountain and
enjoy two weeks packed full of great fun for all. From skiing and riding
with Santa and Ms. Claus to Christmas Crafts and magicians, your family
will be treated to memories that will last a lifetime.
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December 14 to January 1 - 35 Year Photo Retrospective
This winter we will be celebrating the resort's 35th Anniversary. To
begin the celebration, Snowshoe Mountain will open a free gallery in the
Village displaying photographs and archives from the past 35 seasons.
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December 31 - New Years Eve Bash
From Christmas to New Year's Day, Snowshoe Mountain is bustling with
activity. Shopping, family entertainment and great skiing and riding
are all a part of the holiday experience.
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NASTAR Racing Events: Thursday - Sunday
This GS format race for recreational skiers and snowboarders of all ages is offered each Thursday - Sunday during the winter
season on Skipjack trail at
Snowshoe from 1pm - 4pm. Registration takes place in the Shavers Center from 9am - 12pm with an awards presentation immediately following
the race. Cost is is $5 per two runs or $10 for unlimited timed runs. .
NASTAR is subject to weather
and snow conditions. Please consult the Snowshoe Mountain daily
Snow
Report for more details.
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January 1 to 4 - College Winter Break 2009
Ski and board all day and take in hip-hop shows and dance the night
away.
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January 9 to 11 - Shavers Centre Campout
Help celebrate Snowshoe's 35th Season with a one-of-a-kind experience.
Thirty-five lucky guests will receive a free weekend of lodging, as they
experience Snowshoe just like our first guests did back in 1974.
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January 10 & 11 - Subaru Master the Mountain
Pickup complimentary ski tips in the Subaru Learning Lane, take a
mountain tour with the ski patrol or just kick the tires on a new
Subaru.
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January 16 to 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend
Snowshoe is planning a fantastic weekend on and off the snow now.
Bring the kids to enjoy their break from school.
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January 24 - West Virginia Open
One event, 2 winners, $4000.
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February 2 - Cupp Run Challenge sponsored by
Subaru
Ski racers from across the East are invited to participate in the
annual Cupp Run Challenge - one of the East's most demanding ski
races. On a course which covers nearly 1,500 vertical feet in 1 1/4
miles, pros and amateurs will race this giant slalom course competing
for prizes and bragging rights.
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 February
6 to 8 - Cuervo Games of Winter
Snowshoe is currently planning the schedule for the Cuervo Games of
Winter.
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February 13 to 16 - Presidents Week Sale
Book any four or more night lift/lodging package - kids 12 and under ski
for FREE. Lodging savings of up to 50% on lift/lodging packages
during this special week.
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February 23 & 24 - Master the Mountain #2
Pickup complimentary ski tips in the Subaru Learning Lane, take a
mountain tour with the ski patrol or just kick the tires on a new
Subaru.
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March 11 & 12 - Homegrown Music Festival
Take in a weekend of with our friends from Budweiser as we celebrate
some of the region's best homegrown musical acts.
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March 11 & 12 - Burton Women's Snowboard Camp
Female snowboards from beginner to advanced get the chance to test
female specific gear, learn from female instructors and get chill time
with a Burton Pro Rider.
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March 12 to 15 - Spring Break 2009
Take your spring break party to the mountains instead of the beach.
Hip-hop shows, happy hours and packed dance floors.
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March 20 to 22 - Shades of Cream - Champagne & Chocolate Weekend
This is a weekend for all ages to indulge in our favorite food
groups... champagne and chocolate! (& sparkling cider for the kids!)
Take in the chocolate covered main event, a chocolate infused brunch &
the $5000 Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt.
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March 28 & 29 - Last Hurrah Weekend
Finish off the year with our Last Hurrah Weekend. Fun and games on the
slopes including our Pond Skimming Extravaganza.
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