Heavenly Blows Out Spring With Deep Snow And Spring Loaded ’08, The West Coast’s Biggest On-Mountain Spring Break Party
Heavenly and The South Shore of Lake Tahoe will be the Hottest Spot for Spring Events
Heavenly Mountain Resort, Calif./Nev – Long known for its deep snow pack and ideal weather, Lake Tahoe has always been a top destination for Spring snow enthusiasts. Heavenly Mountain Resort announced its Spring Loaded ’08 line up today, jam-packed with live music, South Shore’s one-of-a-kind nightlife, the SouthShore Soldiers Camps, the JackPot Rail Jam series, and classic events such as the Gunbarrel 25 hosted by free skiing legend Glen Plake and the World Pond Skimming Championships of Tahoe!
“Spring is my favorite time of the year; the mountains are full of snow and the sun is high in the sky,” said Tahoe local and Heavenly Ski.E.O. Glen Plake. “Although the calendar may say it’s spring ski season is far from over. Heavenly has plenty of things going on to take advantage of these great days ahead of us; ski you here!”
Spring Loaded ’08 kicked off March 17 with the first of two sessions of the SouthShore Soldiers Ski and Snowboard Camp at High Roller Terrain Park where campers “ride with the pros, learn from the pros, and party with the pros,” followed by a mechanical bullriding event hosted at the private SouthShore Soldiers Lounge. Veteran professional snowboarder and Tahoe local Jimmy Halopoff dedicated this camp to providing an exciting on-hill environment where the campers get personalized instruction from top pros and coaches in the private Soldiers Terrain Park. Off the snow, there is plenty of entertainment at nightly parties where guests live it up with some of the best professional skiers and snowboarders in the world. From the bowling party to the all-night party at VEX Nightclub, there is never a dull moment.
Heavenly will host the JackPot Rail Jam series March 22 & 29, with finals to be held on April 12. All the competitions take place at the base of World Cup. A live DJ, technical set-up and bleachers make this event exciting for both competitors and spectators. Tricks will be evaluated by judges and top competitors in four categories will receive cash and swag; there will also be a cash prize for best overall trick.
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe is bringing the music this spring with big-name shows. Queensryche will perform at the South Shore Room on March 29 at 7:30 p.m. The band has recently released a new album and will be performing hits from the past as well. Tickets are $37.50 and the show is restricted to individuals 21 and over. The Black Crowes will perform at the South Shore Room on April 25 at 7:30 p.m. tickets are $49.00.
Don’t miss out on fun-in-the-sun at the annual World Pond Skimming Championships of Tahoe on March 30. Costumes are recommended and style is required as gutsy participants attempt to ski or snowboard across a pond of slushy, frigid water. The event will be held at the top of the Heavenly Gondola next to the Adventure Peak activities area, making it accessible to sightseers as well as skiers and riders.
Hard-core mogul maniacs are invited to challenge freestyle superstar and South Lake Tahoe legend Glen Plake in the annual Gunbarrel 25 competition on April 5. This marathon mogul event dares entrants to complete 25 laps over 1,800 feet of vertical on Heavenly’s world-famous Gunbarrel run (that’s 45,000 vertical feet of moguls!). Winners for time and endurance from each of the five categories (top male, female, boy, girl and other) will be rewarded with a commemorative belt buckle and pin. The overall top finishers will get their names engraved on the Shotgun Trophy displayed in the Cal Bar. All entrants will receive an event T-shirt and an invitation to the post-event pasta feed in the Cal Bar at the California Lodge. Anyone who completes the 25 laps will receive a commemorative pin. Registration for the event is still available on-line and is open to the first 125 entrants.
After a month of nights out with the Heavenly Angels, live shows at the Cal Bar, parties at Cabo Wabo, and thousands of fish tacos at Riva Grill, Spring Loaded ’08 concludes April 12 with the JackPot Rail Jam finals; an invite-only event that will include the top competitors from the previous JackPot Rail Jam events.
For more information on Spring Loaded ’08 events and package deals, visit skiheavenly.com
Heavenly’s Spring Loaded ’08 Event Schedule
March 17-21, 2008 SouthShore Soldiers Ski and Snowboard Camp Session I
March 17, 2008 $1 You Call It at BLU with the Heavenly Angels –MontBleu Resort
March 19, 2008 RATS race on World Cup at 6 p.m.
March 19, 2008 Party at Cabo Wabo with the Heavenly Angels – Harveys Casino
March 20, 2008 VEX $1 drink night with the Heavenly Angels –Harrah’s Casino
March 21, 2008 Fish Taco Friday at Riva Grill with the Heavenly Angels –Riva Grill
March 22, 2008 JackPot Rail Jam series event at 4 p.m. –World Cup
March 23, 2008 VEX DJs will spin at Adventure Peak Grill 2-5 p.m.
March 24-28, 2008 SouthShore Soldiers Ski and Snowboard Camp Session II
March 24, 2008 $1 You Call It at BLU with the Heavenly Angels –MontBleu Resort
March 26, 2008 Party at Cabo Wabo with the Heavenly Angels – Harveys Casino
March 27, 2008 VEX $1 drink night with the Heavenly Angels – Harrah’s Casino
March 28, 2008 Fish Taco Friday at Riva Grill with the Heavenly Angels –Riva Grill
March 29, 2008 JackPot Rail Jam series event at 4 p.m. –World Cup
March 29, 2008 Harrah’s/Heavenly Spring Loaded Jam ’08 featuring Queensryche – 7:30 p.m. at Harrah’s South Shore Room
March 30, 2008 World Pond Skimming Championships of Tahoe - Adventure Peak
March 30, 2008 VEX DJs will spin at Adventure Peak Grill 2-5 p.m.
March 31, 2008 $1 You Call It at BLU with the Heavenly Angels –MontBleu Resort
April 2, 2008 Party at Cabo Wabo with the Heavenly Angels – Harveys Casino
April 3, 2008 VEX $1 drink night with the Heavenly Angels – Harrah’s Casino
April 4, 2008 Fish Taco Friday at Riva Grill with the Heavenly Angels –Riva Grill
April 5, 2008 The Gunbarrel 25 with legendary skier Glen Plake
April 6, 2008 VEX DJs will spin at Adventure Peak Grill 2-5 p.m.
April 7, 2008 $1 You Call It at BLU with the Heavenly Angels –MontBleu Resort
April 9, 2008 Party at Cabo Wabo with the Heavenly Angels – Harveys Casino
April 10, 2008 VEX $1 drink night with the Heavenly Angels – Harrah’s Casino
April 11, 2008 Fish Taco Friday at Riva Grill with the Heavenly Angels –Riva Grill
April 12, 2008 JackPot Rail Jam Finals – 4 p.m. World Cup
Deals for Everyone
Spring Break on a Budget! - Take a spring ski trip you won't forget, without emptying out your bank accounts! Spend three nights at the Horizon Hotel & Casino and ski or ride two days at Heavenly, starting as low as $279 per person
The Spring Loaded Royal Flush Package! - Treat yourself to a spring ski trip, Nevada style! Spend three nights at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, ski or ride two days at Heavenly, and experience Spring Loaded, a month of non-stop parties, special events and spring skiing at Heavenly!
Screaming Spring Break Deal - With great conditions and events going on all over the mountain, Spring Loaded is one of the best times to visit Heavenly! With this incredible deal, you can stay at Harveys Hotel & Casino for five nights and ski or ride Heavenly for four days, for just $63 per person, per night!
Heavenly's Spring BOGO has Arrived! - The always popular Spring BOGO is back, and with our fabulous conditions, has there ever been a better season to take advantage of this deal? Stay two nights and ski two days for the price of one!
Family Spring Break Package - Kids Ski Free! - Heavenly has made taking a family spring ski trip affordable! Get the fifth night lodging and fourth day of skiing for mom and dad for free, plus FREE skiing for kids 12 and younger!
*Sample prices based on double occupancy mid-week. Weekends and longer stays are also available at varying rates. Majority of packages available March 16-April 20, 2008. Prices and availability subject to change. Other restrictions and fees may apply.
About Heavenly
Heavenly Mountain Resort is a world-class destination offering guests a one-of-a-kind combination of scenic beauty and exhilarating on-snow experience. Heavenly is a subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc., the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. In addition to Heavenly, Vail Resorts, Inc. owns and operates the Colorado mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone, and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The Company also holds a majority interest in Rockresorts, a luxury resort hotel company with 11 distinctive properties across the United States. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development, construction, retail leasing and management subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is vailresorts.com and consumer website is snow.com.
Saturday, March 22nd 2008 @ 04:59 PM.
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