Lots going on at Sierra-at-Tahoe for next couple of snow months

Spring Fiesta Lodging Package – March 1 through April 28 – Celebrate
Spring Fiesta at Sierra™ Resort with a screaming deal from Mont Bleu Resort Casino & Spa that includes one night at Lake Tahoe’s hottest property, 2 adult lift tickets to Sierra Resort (normally $69 each), 2 lunch vouchers at Sierra Resort (retail value $30), a 15 per cent discount at Sierra Mountain Sports, and 2 free admissions to Blu or Opal inside Mont Bleu. Rates are based on double occupancy and start at just $152 per room per night.     Billabong Flaunt It – March 7 – An all girls snowboard slopestyle and rail jam contest and now part of the Swatch Ticket To Ride global tour, Flaunt It gives cash and prizes to the top competitors plus an expense paid trip to the finals in Quebec. Registration for this event is full but spectators will have a blast watching the action from the Baja Grill in West Bowl. Buckle Up Big Air – March 20 – Freestyle skiers and snowboarders come together in this grassroots contest to raise awareness about seatbelt safety in memory of Sierra team rider Greg Smith. An outdoor BBQ, live DJ, raffle prizes, and a visit by CHP bring the safety message to life on the slopes. All proceeds go toward building a signature terrain park feature in Greg’s name. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and is $25 for amateurs, $40 for pros. Competitor lift tickets are $35. Details atwww.sierraattahoe.com/buckleup.College Co-ed Shred Day – March 21 – Specially priced lift tickets ($40), live music and a BoarderX contest on South Shore’s original course take the party from the campus quad to the slopes. College students from all over Northern California can come up to Sierra Resort for this one – all you need is a valid student I.D. Lots of prizes will be given out throughout the day.Women’s Camp – March
21-23 – Open to female skiers and snowboarders age 18 plus of any ability level, this camp will help women gain the skills and confidence they need to take advantage of a day or a season on the slopes. Camps can be booked for Sunday only ($99) or the entire three days ($209). Lift ticket and equipment can be included for an additional fee.Nitro & VZ Highlander – March 27 – This snowboard only contest pits competitors in one vs. one competition until only one shredder stands victorious. The prize – cash and gear. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and is $10.7th Annual Telegrass Festival – April 3 & 4 – One of the largest telemark festivals on the West Coast, Telegrass is two days of clinics, equipment demos, fun races and live bluegrass music. With seasonal beer tasting by New Belgium Brewing Company, this festival has it all. Come tryTelemark skiing for the first time or hone your skills in a specialized clinic. Then get down on the deck with live music. Specially prices lift tickets for Telegrass participants.  Salsa Showdown – April 10 – This 3rd annual event will take place at the Baja Grill in West Bowl. The first 30 homemade salsa entries will compete for a Sierra season pass for next season. There will also be a taco eating contest, a live mariachi band, piñatas for the youngsters and lots of south-of-the-border-fun-in-the-sun. Details at www.sierraattahoe.com/salsa.Red Bull Butter Cup – April 10 – Red Bull will wrap up the Tahoe series with a snowboard only rail jam on three signature SPT features plus a $3,000 series cash purse and prizes from Ride Snowboards & Oakley. Amateur and Pro men’s and women’s divisions. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and is $10 for amateur riders, $20 for pros. College Weeks – March 22-26, March 29 – April 2, April 5-9 – College students with a valid I.D. can get specially priced lift tickets ($54) to get out on the slopes. With unlimited 24-7 entertainment, a variety of lodging opportunities for every budget, tons of sun, and lots of cheap eats, South Lake Tahoe is a perfect spring break destination. $35 Learn to Ski/Ride – Monday through Friday for the rest of the season – Sierra Resort’s ultimate wallet-saver continues through the rest of the
winter season. Available online only for adults 13 plus, the $35 beginner package includes a 2.5 hour first-timer lesson, equipment rental and limited access lift ticket. Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort: Keepin It RealRecognized in the 2010 TransWorld SNOWboarding Resort Guide as a Top 10 Overall Resort as well as among the Top 10 Best Parks and Top 10 Best Pipes in the nation and known for its wind-protected slopes, incredible tree skiing and family programs, Sierra Resort is a bastion of the authentic California ski experience. Easy to get to and always laid-back, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort welcomes skiers and snowboarders to escape from everyday life and enjoy the simple pleasure of winter in the mountains. Sierra Resort and the Eldorado National Forest are partners in recreation. For more information, visit www.SierraAtTahoe.com or call (530)659.7453. s