POND SKIM KICKS OFF SPRING FEST CELEBRATION

POND SKIM KICKS OFF SPRING FEST CELEBRATION

AT MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN

 

Mammoth Mountain, CA – An animated crowd welcomed springtime to Mammoth Mountain today when about 75 hearty souls attempted to ski and snowboard across a 100 foot pool of icy water in the return of Mammoth’s Pond Skim. Air temperatures averaged a chilly 30 degrees outside Canyon Lodge where the Pond Skim took place. Skilled pond skimmers braved water temperatures that were decidedly frigid in an attempt to earn prizes and bragging rights. Less fortunate participants sunk their way into the icy depths of the pool after each unsuccessful attempt.

 

 

Spring Fest

Once the Pond Skim champions were crowned, Spring Fest kicked off at Mammoth Mountain. Spring Fest is a celebration of Mammoth’s legendary spring skiing under the California sun that runs from April 21 to May 18, 2008.

 

With 2007/08 season snowfall at over 28 feet and a current base of 5-7 feet, Mammoth is just diving into its incredible spring ski season. Starting April 21, 2008 lift tickets drop to Spring Value Season prices ($64 adult, $47 youth, $32 child and senior). Spring Fest lift and lodging packages are available from just $111 per person per night (some restrictions apply).

 

Upcoming Spring Fest events at Mammoth include the award winning West Coast Invitational (May 2-4, 2008) with a huge on-snow party, Nighttime Rail Jam in The Village, Fiesta de la Pipa and live entertainment by My-G featuring special guest and Talib Kweli.

 

Mammoth Mountain plans to remain open through Memorial Day, May 26, 2008 weather permitting. For more information visit MammothMountain.com/springfest.