March 27, 2008

Check out everything fun under the sun - pond skimming, snow volleyball, races, live music, costumes, giveaways and more - at Kirkwood Jammin' XV & the Kirkwood Cup March 29-30.

With a base depth of 159 inches and a season snowfall total over 450 inches, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is enjoying some of the best spring skiing and riding conditions in years. In celebration, the resort is hosting the 15th Annual Kirkwood Jammin’ Spring Festival Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30. Guests can expect an action-packed lineup of events with festivities including the Kirkwood Cup Banked Slalom, pond skimming, snow volleyball, live music, costumes, contests, giveaways and more. For details, please refer to the complete schedule below, log onto www.kirkwood.com or call 877-KIRKWOOD.

Spring specials
Take advantage of Kirkwood’s Spring Pass (valid beginning 3/30/08) and ski and ride the rest of the 08 season for only $99. Not to mention, 07-08 passholders are guaranteed the lowest 08-09 Season Pass renewal rates. Kirkwood is welcoming spring break revelers to its slopes with an unbeatable $35 lift ticket for college students. To qualify, students must show ID, student ID, a transcript demonstrating at least 9 units and purchase a Kirkwood College Card for $10 (a 50% savings). Spring Break Lodging Packages are also available with midweek Stay and Ski/Ride Free deals and Stay Two Nights – Get the Third Night Free. For details, log onto www.kirkwood.com or call 877-KIRKWOOD.

Kirkwood Jammin' XV Schedule
Saturday, March 29
• 8-10 a.m. Kirkwood Cup Banked Slalom. To enter: $30. registration in Red Cliffs Day Lodge.
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Snow Volleyball in the Village Ice Rink
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kirkwood Cup Banked Slalom on Chair 11
• Noon to 3 p.m. Pond Skimming registration begins at 11 a.m. in the Rare Earth tent in the Village Plaza. First 20 participants each hour receive a Kirkwood Jammin’ souvenir beach towel.
• 1 - 5 p.m. Live music with 5 O’ Clock Charlie in the Village Plaza
• 3 - 4 p.m. Pond Skimming Contest with prizes for the best costume, best style and crowd favorite

Sunday, March 30
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Snow Volleyball in the Village Ice Rink
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kirkwood Cup Banked Slalom on Chair 11
• Noon to 3 p.m. Pond Skimming registration begins at 11 a.m. in the Rare Earth tent in the Village Plaza. First 20 participants each hour receive a Kirkwood Jammin’ souvenir beach towel.
• 1 - 5 p.m. Live music with Scott Monroe, percussionist extraordinaire
• 3 - 4 p.m. Pond Skimming Contest with prizes for the best costume, best style and crowd favorite