Eager to end your ski season with a bang? Or at least with a bit of flair? Bring it to BC. At Big White Ski Resort, southeast of Kelowna, celebrate the season’s end during the annual Dummy Downhill, April 19.
A true team effort, this riotous event will see groups band together to fashion the ultimate downhill crash test dummy, a creation affixed to either two skis or a snowboard that must have two arms, two legs and at least one head. Tall order. At nearby Silver Star Mountain Resort, it’s all about tight and bright during Retro Day. On April 11, bust out the form-fitting, vivid pants, slather on the zinc and slap on your mono boards; this is your opportunity to be seen on the slopes before settling in for après ski amusements. At Sun Peaks Resort, north of Kamloops, the Sun Peaks Spring Festival beckons April 11 – 13 with their own version of Dummy Downhill, plus their annual Slush Cup, an event which welcomes wacky costumes and plenty of hamming for the crowds as participants attempt to glide across a man-made pond filled with, yep, slushy water. Head to the Kootenay Rockies and suit up at Kimberley Alpine Resort for their annual Spring Splash Celebration, April 4 – 5. This gathering of powderhounds promises a stoked lineup of music, entertainment, and, of course, the opportunity to carve some wicked tracks. At nearby Fernie Alpine Resort, the Powder Pedal Paddle Relay Race makes its start April 11. A local favourite, this outing has been hitting the high notes since 1984; teams of one to five adventurers ski, bike, paddle and run in one wacky relay race. A celebratory dinner for all competitors plus a little late night fun makes this one season-ender for the books. www.bigwhite.com; www.skisilverstar.com; www.sunpeaksresort.com; www.skikimberley.com; www.skifernie.com