MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR

Community Day, Sugarbush Resort
October 8, 2011
A day-long festival to get everyone excited about the upcoming winter season. Live music, family-friendly dog hike, free kids mountain bike clinic, harvest BBQ, lift rides and more. Go to www.sugarbush.com and click on events calendar for more information.

BrewFest, Smugglers’ Notch Resort
December 3, 2011 and April 7, 2012
These popular BrewFests bookend the ski and ride season in the winter and spring in Smugglers’ Notch Resort’s Meeting House, with local and regional beers to sample, music, food, prizes and a souvenir glass. Group lodging packages are available for the weekend. Visit www.smuggs.com for details.

East Coast Snocross Series, Burke Mountain Resort
December 10-11, 2011
The East Coast Snocross Series starts its season right here at Burke Mountain.  Enjoy a spectacular freestyle show by the Rave X team and snocross snowmobile racing at its best! Visit www.skiburke.com for details.

Rails 2 Riches, Killington Resort
December 10, 2011
Visit www.killington.com for full event details.

StoweFest Demo Day
December 10, 2011
An annual early-season tradition since the term ‘Demo’ became fashionable.

Top ski and snowboarding industry brands and representatives campout for the day and allow you to try all the latest and greatest goods for free. For more info, visit www.stowe.com/mountain/resort_calendar/.

The Grand Opening of the Pump House Indoor Waterpark, Jay Peak
December 12, 2011
Come up and see what it’s like to “surf” in Vermont when Jay Peak opens the new Pump House Indoor Waterpark.

30 Rock Comes to Jay Peak
December, 23 2011
Experience all of the splendor and wonderment of Rockefeller Center’s Tree Lighting party without having to go into a city. Santa, sleigh rides and ice skating around a 30-foot Holiday tree make this one of the season’s premiere events.

Okemo’s Family New Year’s Eve, Okemo Mountain Resort
Dec. 31, 2012
Midnight arrives early for friends and family enjoying a whole host of activities. Following early evening ice skating, snowtubing, snowshoeing, mountain coaster rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, cookie decorating, bingo games and a trivia tournament, families can ring in the New Year early with a DJ dance party - and still get the kids to bed in time for a full day on the slopes the next day. Party games, balloons, noisemakers and fireworks add to the New Year celebration, complete with a pizza party in the Roundhouse at Jackson Gore from 5-9:00 p.m. Visit www.okemo.com/okemowinter/ourmountain/events/newyearseve.asp for more details.

2011-12 Winter Dew Tour, Killington Resort
January 19-22, 2012
Visit www.killington.com for full event details.

Night Riders, Bolton Valley Resort
Wednesday Nights, January 18 – March 7, 2012
Skiers and riders compete under the lights in the Bolton Valley terrain parks for prizes every Wednesday night. The event set-up changes each week to keep things fresh - sometimes it's a rail jam, sometimes it's a full slopestyle, and sometimes anything in between. Come to every event and collect points for bigger prizes to be given away on the final night of the series. Visit www.boltonvalley.com for details.

MountainTop Inn & Resort Nordic Center Seventh Annual Paintball Biathlon
January 21-12, 2012
In partnership with the Mountain Top Nordic Ski Club, Tippmann and TOKO, Mountaun Top will host the seventh Annual Paintball Biathlon. As in the past two years, the interest and increased participation requires the event to span two full days.  The high school and adult division will take place one day; the Bill Koch Youth Ski League division will compete the next day.  Pre-registration is required by the deadline of Thursday, January 19, 2011.  For additional race and registration information call the Resort’s Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center at 802-483-6089 or Mary Anne Levins at 802-775-0779.

Bromley’s 75th Anniversary Bash, Bromley Mountain
January 21-22, 2012
Combine an e-coupon that gets you a two day ticket for just $75 with a rockin’ party Saturday night and you’ve got the makings of a great weekend.  E-coupons and tickets to the party available at www.bromley.com.

Race to Slayton Pasture Cabin, Trapp Family Lodge
January 21, 2012
There has been plenty of talk (bragging) over the years about how fast people say that they have skied to the cabin. Well – Here is your chance to put all rumors to rest. Barbecue at the cabin to follow. Dry clothes will be taken up for you. Don’t miss this one! Visit www.trappfamily.com/activities/cross-country-skiing for details.

12^th Annual Nationally Sanctioned Ice Carving Competition, Stowe Mountain
January 21, 2012
The country’s best amateur and professional Ice Carvers compete by creating frozen masterpieces in the Spruce Peak Plaza at the base of Stowe Mountain Resort. The nationally sanctioned National Association of Ice Carvers (NICA) event comes at the conclusion of Stowe’s week-long Winter Carnival, an annual celebration that’s been happening since 1922. Visit www.stowe.com/mountain/resort_calendar/.

Okemo Family Race Giant Slalom, Okemo Mountain Resort
January 22, 2012
The family that skis together stays together … and that goes for racing too. The Okemo Family Race Giant Slalom is a great excuse to break out those race skis and speed suits. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in several age brackets. This is a perfect event for a little neighborhood rivalry or family feud. Registration will take place in the Okemo Clock Tower base lodge from 8:00-10:00 a.m.; racing runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Awards will be presented at 3:00 p.m., in front of the Sitting Bull. Parents must be present to register children under 18 and helmets are required. This event is open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages and ability levels.

10th Annual Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer, Stratton Mountain Resort
January 28, 2012
The Tubbs Romp to Stomp is a snowshoe run/walk through the Stratton Nordic Trails to raise money for breast cancer. In 2011, Stratton raised over $80,000 for the VT/NH Affiliate of Susan G. Komen, www.stratton.com/events/50th_events_list.htm.

50 Years of Magic Weekend, Magic Mountain
February 4-5, 2012
Come celebrate 50 years of skiing on legendary Glebe Mountain. The weekend will include a gala celebration, fun events and more. Visit www.magicmtn.com/event.php?day=04&month=02&year=2012.

UVM Winter Carnival, Trapp Family Lodge
February 4-5, 2012
This is the perfect opportunity to watch some of our country’s finest collegiate racers. Visit www.nensa.net.

Mountain Hardwear Ski Mountaineering Race, Sugarbush to Mad River Glen
February 5, 2012
Check out all the info here: www.ussma.org

11th Annual Northern Vermont Snowshoe Races and Family Snowshoe Festival
February 5, 2012
Smugglers’ Notch Resort’s 24 kilometer snowshoe trail network will host events that include a .5 kilometer Kids Fun Run/Walk, a 4 kilometer Fun Run/Walk and an 8 kilometer race that is a qualifier for the 2012 US Snowshoe Association National Championship. Plus raffle prizes, munchies and loads of wintry fun for all ages! Visit www.smuggs.com.

Mad River Glen Triple Crown
Unconventional Terrain          February 11, 2012
Vertical Challenge                March 2, 2012
Mogul Challenge                   March 17, 2012
To learn more about these three challenges, visit www.madriverglen.com/triplecrown.

Feb Fest – Bromley Mountain
February 18, 2012
The party starts at 7:00 p.m. with a torchlight parade followed by fireworks. Then it's dancing, silent auction, vacation raffle, dessert tasting and all of the other frivolity from 8-11:00 p.m. in the base lodge. Visit www.bromley.com.

Disney FamilyFun Winter Carnival, Smugglers’ Notch Resort
February 23, 2012
Smugglers’ Notch Resort and Disney’s FamilyFun magazine team up to host the Disney FamilyFun Winter Carnival, an afternoon of games, giveaways, face painting, music, a free barbecue and family fun on the snow! Visit www.smuggs.com.

Black Magic Extreme Challenge, Magic Mountain
February 25, 2012
Competitors tackle the hardest trail at Magic to celebrate the best skier/rider on the mountain. Visit www.magicmtn.com/event.php?day=25&month=02&year=2012.

Bud Light Mardi Gras, Mount Snow
February 25 & 26, 2012
Bud Light Mardi Gras Celebration featuring our skiing jesters, lift line giveaways, 10,000+ beads, après parties at Cuzzins and a huge Bud Light Concert at the Snow Barn. Visit www.mountsnow.com/events.

Stowe Derby
February 26, 2012
The Stowe Derby is the oldest and original downhill cross-country race in North America. It started in 1945 as a personal challenge between two amazing skiers- Austrian, Sepp Ruschp and Erling Strom, world famous mountaineer from Norway. The challenge was the same as it is today - a race from the top of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak to the historic village of Stowe.Today, the race attracts more than 800 competitors, for 20km of challenging terrain, racing down Mt. Mansfield's Toll Road and along the entire length of the Stowe Recreation Path before reaching the finish in the village. The course has a total vertical drop of over 2,600 feet.www.stowe.com/mountain/resort_calendar/

The 10th Annual Mardi Gras, Jay Peak Resort
February 27 -  March 2, 2012
Jay Peak brings the wild verve of the Big Easy up to northern Vermont with a week’s worth of on and off-hill debauchery. Visit www.jaypeakresort.com.

30th Burton U.S. Open of Snowboarding, Stratton Mountain Resort
March 4-11, 2012
The 30th U.S. Open is the final stop of the Burton Global Open Series. Voted by the Vermont Chamber as one of the Vermont Top Ten Winter 2011-2012 Events, the USO is the longest standing snowboard event on the planet. Whether coming as a competitor or a spectator, this weeklong contest offers something for everyone. Amateurs will compete on the same platform as the world’s best riders including Stratton Mountain School alum Louie Vito.

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USSA Hole Shot, SBX NorAm Tour, Killington Resort
March 6-8, 2012
Visit www.killington.com for full event details.

North American Telemark Festival, Mad River Glen
March 10-11, 2012
Visit www.telemarknato.com/festival.htmlfor full event details.

Nordic Relay for Life, Trapp Family Lodge
March 10, 2012
The Relay for Life is a fun-filled, overnight event that enlists volunteers to help fight cancer by raising money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society mission. Last year the event raised $102,000. Visit www.relayforlife.org/nordicstylevt.

Spring Fling Weekend, Magic Mountain
March 17-18, 2012
A fun filled day featuring a free fun race on Show Off, live music and a Rocking Après Party. Visit www.magicmtn.com/event.php?day=17&month=03&year=2012.

U.S.Freestyle National Championships, Stratton Mountain Resort
March 20-26, 2012
Stratton is excited to announce the return of the U.S. Freestyle Championships! The contest will bring the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team as well as the best of divisional skiers from across the country to Stratton to compete for the top title in moguls, aerials, halfpipe and dual moguls. Come watch as Vermont native and Olympic Gold Medalist Hannah Kearney defends her title and champions are crowned.

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Pond Skimming, Bolton Valley Resort
March 24, 2012
Pond skimming takes place on a man-made pond created especially for the event, right in front of the Base Lodge. Competitors, fueled only by gravity, technique and the desire to stay dry, will attempt to skim across the pond for special prizes and awards. Join the after party of this great spectator event with music, a DJ and good vibes all around. Visit www.boltonvalley.com.

Sugaring Time Festival, Sugarbush Resort
March 24, 2012
Sugar on snow, pancake eating contests, mountain-wide scavenger hunts in search of maple syrup nips, live music, and more. Visit www.sugarbush.com.

ReggaeFest, Mount Snow
March 23 – 25, 2012
MountSnow’s annual spring celebration has grown to epic proportions!  Thousands of folks come out every year to witness other guests dressed in costumes to skim on a pond, slide on cardboard and enjoy some great live reggae music in and around the base area.  Live reggae performances kick off Friday night at the Snow Barn, continue all day Saturday and Sunday on Cuzzins Deck and reach a fever pitch on Saturday night with the headliner performance back at the Snow Barn.  Accompanying the Bud Light ReggaeFest will be the 10th Annual Sink or Skim pond skim competition on Saturday and Duct Tape Derby V on Sunday. Visit www.mountsnow.com/events.

Spring Fling Weekend – Bromley Mountain
March 24-25, 2012
Saturday features live Reggae from the Equalites and a pond skimming contest. The Trampoline Things will be on hand from Vermont’s Summer Adventure to liven up both days, and don’t miss the Fourth Annual Duct Tape Derby on Sunday!  In addition, there’ll be two-day E-coupons available at www.bromley.com.

Okemo Slush Cup, Resort: Okemo Mountain Resort
April 2, 2012
Costume-clad Slush Cup competitors schuss toward an 80-foot-long slushy pond and try to make it across without falling in. It’s a chilly spring dip for those who don’t make it. Open to the first 125 participants. Entry fee is $20. Participants win fabulous prizes in various categories. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the pond skimming starts at 11 a.m. Call 802.228.1600 for more information or visit Okemo’s Calendar Listings.

Pond Skimming Celebration, Burke Mountain Resort
April 7, 2012
Join Burke’s wet and wacky annual spring ritual. Watch 50 brave contestants ski the pond for a chance to become the King and Queen of the Pond. Visit www.skiburke.com. 

Winter Brewer’s Festival, Mount Snow
April 7, 2012
Celebrate the end of winter with beer!  This popular festival returns for the third straight year and will feature some of the top breweries from across New England and the Northeast including the likes of Long Trail, Woodchuck Cider, Magic Hat, Allagash, Harpoon, Rock Art, Red Hook, Stone, Olde Burnside, Brooklyn and Budweiser.  Located right in the main base area, admission is $10 for adults from the hours of 1pm- 6pm.  Your paid admission gets you a souvenir Winter Brewers Festival pint glass and your first drink is on Mount Snow.  An outdoor BBQ and tons of vendors make this an event not to be missed.  Enjoy great spring skiing and then enjoy some great spring beers! Visit www.mountsnow.com/events.

Sugarbush Adventure Games
April 14-15, 2012
Into it’s fourth decade, the Sugarbush Adventure Games host a kid’s triathlon on Saturday and an adult triathlon on Sunday that includes a run, a kayak/canoe down the river, a road cycle, and a cross-country ski leg. A great event for family teams, corporate teams and individuals, followed by a lunch, awards and live music. Visit www.sugarbush.com.

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