March 6-8, 2009
Mardi Gras Weekend
Think beads and masks. Throw in a little zydeco music, some spicy food and a Rex parade. Slap on some skis or a snowboard and let the fun begin! That's all part of Wintergreen'ss Mardi Gras weekend. For more information, call 434-325-8180. For information on Wintergreen Adaptive Ski, visit www.skiwas.org
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March 7, 2009
Safe Sliders
Celebrate the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) National Safety Awareness Week. For children ages seven to 14, the Safe Sliders program promotes a unified safety message by distributing coloring books that feature safety guidelines; providing reflective zipper pulls that attach to children’s jackets; arranging ski helmet giveaways; as well as other presentations and safety programs throughout the season. For information, contact Ski Information Center at 434-325-2100.
March 7, 2009
14th Annual Vince Fiore Memorial Mardi Gras Celebration
Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing's annual fundraiser puts the fun in fundraising! It is a day and night of costumed foolery, starting on the slopes in the morning and winding up in the evening with their one and only Thrift Store Formal. During the day, we strut our stuff down the mountain with a costumed parade followed by gumbo for lunch. The afternoon is filled with tubing races and the wildly competitive, utterly silly Synchronized Ski Contest. That evening, dressed to the nines in our choicest thrift store finery, we convene at the Rockfish Valley VFD for the truly tasty Cajun Banquet followed by the Thrift Store Formal.
$130 minimum donation gets you a lift ticket, equipment rental, and all the fun activities of the day as well as the Cajun Dinner and Formal; $60 donation for the Dinner and Formal; and $25 donation for the Formal only. For information contact: 434.325.2007 or visit www.skiwas.org.
March 8, 2009
Wintergreen Slopestyle
The Slopestyle is a trick contest for skiers and snowboarders in the terrain park on jumps, rails and boxes. The judging is based on style, difficulty of trick, difficulty of feature, creativity and consistency. Divisions are based on men, women, age and ability. Contact Ski Services at 434-325-8057 for more information.
March 9-11, 2009
Appreciation Days!
For residents of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Staunton, Lynchburg, and the counties of Albemarle, Nelson, Augusta, Appomattox and Amherst. Just present your photo ID if you live in these areas.
$40 for lift and rental, $12 for Tubing
March 13-15, 2009
Spring Fling Weekend!
It's the tropics on the mountain at our Spring Fling. Stroll around the terrace, sip a pineapple drink and listed to the strains of Jimmy Buffet and crew. Take one last ride down the slopes and greet spring with gusto! For more information call 434-325-8180.
March 14, 2009
Freestyle Rail Jam
Contestants compete in three divisions, men's open, women's open and ski open with no age groups. This is an open jam where riders hike the park and try to get in as many runs as possible. The contestants are jusdged on style, consistence, difficulty and variety. For information, contact Ski Services at 434-325-8057.
March 14, 2009
Winter Lecture Series by The Wintergreen Nature Foundation
Subject: Alternative Energy. Each panelist will introduce participants to their research in a mini lecture format. A group discussion prompted by comments and questions from the audience will follow. Located in the Rockfish Valley Community Center at 7pm. Visit www.twnf.org or contact 434-325-8169 for more information.
March 21 - 22, 2009
Slide & Splash Bash Party
This video is from our 2006 Bash
Click here for all the dates and times for our 2009 event!
The party is in two parts – Slide Bash Saturday, Splash Bash Sunday!
On Saturday all of Dobie will transform into the hugest terrain park ever. Skiers and riders will test their skill over hits and rails. Registration is $10 - plus your lift ticket.
Sunday brings the finale of the 08-09 season with a pond skimming competition. All you need is a valid lift ticket (no registration fee), a great costume (PG-13, please) and the gumption to skim the pond! Remember, style, creativity and distance all count.
What is pond skimming? (Pond Skimming Rules)
How about 70 feet of water in length, several feet dep, 40-45 degrees in temperature, with the object of skiing or snowboarding across the length of the pond. Some splash their way and some slide their way across. Whether you are a participant or spectator, this is the event of the season you just can't miss!
Click here for the full schedule.
March 28, 2009
Casino Night
Join Wintergreen Performing Arts for this fundraiser gala. Wintergreen Performing Arts is a not-for-profit music organization located in Nelson County’s Blue Ridge Mountains bringing a year-round program of education and entertainment to Central Virginia.