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1st ANNUAL SPRINGALICIOUS FESTIVAL

Steamboat Closing Weekend – April 5 & 6, 2008

The inaugural Springalicious Festival, April 5 & 6, will celebrate the end of the epic 2007/2008 Champagne Powder® snow season with the 28th Annual Cardboard Classic, a new SPLASHDOWN pond skimming competition and three free concerts by American Relay, The Radiators and Susan Tedeschi.

The Cardboard Classic, Steamboat’s traditional rite of spring, and the new SPLASHDOWN Pond Skimming competition will act as the cornerstone events for Springalicious. The Cardboard Classic will celebrate its 28th year on Saturday, April 5th, featuring homemade cardboard crafts racing to a hysterical finish. New this year, entries will be limited to 50 crafts and there will be a $10/per craft entry fee that will be donated to Yampa Valley Recycles.

For the first year ever, Springalicious will feature a SPLASHDOWN Pond Skimming Competition Sunday, April 6th. Steamboat’s bravest (and maybe craziest) skiers/riders will attempt to cross an ice-cold pond at the base of the mountain, while being judged on distance, outfit creativity, and crowd response. SPLASHDOWN Entries will be limited to 75 individuals with a $25 entry fee. In addition to the new H2O event, Springalicious will feature something just for kids- a Jib Jam featuring a variety of small park features just for kids on April 6th at 3:15pm.

Live music is a constant staple of the “Music Capitol of the Rockies” and Springalicious will be no exception. This weekend will feature three free concerts including American Relay on Saturday; coupled with two shows on Sunday from The Radiators and Susan Tedeschi. All of the concerts are FREE and will take place in Gondola Square.

Saturday April 5th
Time Event
9:30am Cardboard Classic Judging
10am 18 & Under Cardboard Classic Competition
11am 18 & Over Cardboard Classic Competition
3pm Bud Light Rocks the Boat FREE Concert featuring American Relay in Gondola Square
3-5pm Happy Hour at the Bear River Bar & Grill ($3 Bud & Bud Lights)
All day $3 Brats and Burgers @ the Grill on the Bear River Deck, 50% off Adventure Zone Activities, Gondola Square Sidewalk Sale!
Sunday April 6th
Time Event
2pm Bud Light Rocks the Boat FREE Concert featuring The Radiators in Gondola Square
3-7pm Lounge area near Christie Peak Express with Ice Bar & Lounge Chairs
3pm Pond Skimming on Lil’ Rodeo
3:15pm Kids Jib Jam on Stampede
3-7pm Happy Hour at the Bear River Bar & Grill ($3 Bud & Bud Lights)
4pm Bud Light Rocks the Boat FREE Concert featuring Susan Tedeschi in Gondola Square
All day $3 Brats and Burgers @ the Grill on the Bear River Deck, 50% off Adventure Zone Activities, Gondola Square Sidewalk Sale!

28th Annual CARDBOARD CLASSIC

Sponsored by Smartwool, Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, Red Bull, Mountain Dew & Sprint

Date: Saturday April 5th, 2008

Time: Judging: 9:30am, 18 & Under: 10:00am, 18+: 11:00:00am

Event: The Smartwool Cardboard Classic, Steamboat’s traditional rite of spring returns to the Steamboat Ski Area for the 28th year. This wild and hilarious race features homemade cardboard crafts, constructed only from cardboard, glue, string, water based paint, duct tape and masking tape, racing down the face of Headwall to a hysterical finish. The uniqueness and creativity of the race make it an event looked forward to each year.

Where: On Preview at the Base of the Steamboat Ski Area, Drop of Area is at the Sheraton.

Registration: $10 Entry Fee (Donation to the Yampa Valley Recycles), March 31st – April 5th, 2008, in the Information Center in Gondola Square, open 8:00am-5:00pm.

Eligibility: Open, Limit 50 crafts – so be sure to register starting 3/31/08.

Rules: Only items allowed for the cardboard crafts include: glue, string, cardboard, water-based paint, duct tape, masking tape and packing tape. No more than 6 people per craft. No children under 5 years of age allowed in crafts. An adult must accompany children 6-10 years old. Everyone entered must complete an entry form/waiver before being allowed to participate, 18 & under will need a guardian to sign a waiver on their behalf. All event participants must have their bib/credential in order to be able to participate.

Cardboard Classic Schedule
Time Event
9:30-10:00am Cardboard D’Elegance/Judging
10am 18 & Under Race Begins – Crafts run on a first come, first serve basis
11pm 18+ Race Begins – Crafts run on a first come, first serve basis

Prizes: Everyone who enters the race will be eligible for a drawing for a 2008/2009 Steamboat Season Pass. Other prizes may be awarded at random. Prizes are non-refundable and are not for sale.

Crafts will be judged during the Cardboard D'Elegance from 9:30 -10:00am. Awards will be presented for:

  • Most Creative
  • Best Individual Craft
  • Potpourri
  • Best Reproduction

Information: Call 970-871-5444 or stop into the Information Center at the base of the Ski Area. Forms and fact sheets can be picked up daily in the Information Center, from 8am to 5pm.

1st Annual SPLASHDOWN Pond Skim

Sponsored by Smartwool, Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, Red Bull, Mountain Dew & Sprint

Date: Sunday April 6th, 2008

Time: 3:00pm, Between the Radiators and Susan Tedeschi Concert

Event: The Spashdown Pond Skimming Championships in Steamboat on Sunday, April 6th! Wraping up another epic season at Steamboat, this event has antics like you wouldn't believe. The Spashdown Pond Skimming Championships brings brave (and slightly crazy) skiers and riders from all over with a dream- of crossing the icy pond successfully- and, if they're lucky, with style! To raise the stakes Steamboat will be raffling off a 2008-2009 Season Pass for all participants. So hopefully that will give that extra push you need to pull out your costume and take your chances across the Pond!

Where: On ‘Lil Rodeo Pond at the Base of the Steamboat Ski Area.

Registration: $25 Entry Fee April 6th, 2008 in the Information Center in Gondola Square from 8:00am-2:00pm. Maximum 75 Skimmers so be sure to register early!

Eligibility: Open, Event Capacity is limited to 75 skimmers. (No refunds or transfers once an entry is accepted).

Rules: You must bring your own skis or board depending on your watercraft preference. Costumes are encouraged. Competitors will be judged on distance, creativity/ outfit style and crowd response. Bonus points for skimming the entire pond. No full-figured powder skis permitted – waist maximum of 11.5cm. Any length of ski or board permitted. ABSOLUTELY No poles allowed on course. Anyone using poles will be automatically disqualified. You must be at least 9 years or older to participate. Everyone entered must complete an entry form/waiver before being allowed to participate, 18 & under will need a guardian to sign a waiver on their behalf. Lifeguards will be on duty.

Pond Skimming Schedule
Time Event
8am-2pm Registration in the Information Center
3pm Pond Skim begins, first come, first serve basis

Prizes: Award Ceremony will immediately follow the end of race at Bear River Bar & Grill. Everyone who enters the race will be eligible for a drawing for a 2008/2009 Steamboat Season Pass. The season pass will go to the individual listed on the entry form. The Pass CANNOT be transferred.

Information: Call 970-871-5444 or stop into the Information Center at the base of the Ski Area. Forms and fact sheets can be picked up daily in the Information Center, from 8am to 5pm.

Provided by Steamboat Ski Corporation

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