As the last ski and snowboard resort still open at Lake Tahoe, Alpine Meadows will offer $25 all-day adult lift tickets to any guest with a 2009/2010 season pass from any other mountain on Friday, May 14 through Sunday, May 16, the mountain’s final weekend of the ski season.  Guests simply present their 2009/2010 season pass at the ticket window to save (limit one ticket per day, per passholder).
 
Top-to-bottom skiing and riding will be available via Summit Six Express chairlift, with fresh, untouched snow from this week's storms, and a snowpack of over 12 feet.
 
“Alpine Meadows received more than 50 feet of snow throughout winter 2009/2010, and that’s reason enough to celebrate during the mountain’s upcoming final weekend,” said Kent Hoopingarner, general manager of Alpine Meadows Ski Resort.  “The ability to offer guests great snow from opening day to closing day is even more of a reason,” he added.
 
Live music May 15 & 16

Funky Miracle will perform live from the Alpine Meadows Bandwagon from noon to 3pm in the base area Saturday, May 15; and Subjek 2 Change will jam for the ski and snowboard season finale Sunday, May 16.
 
Alpine Meadows Annual Mad Cow Downhill – Sunday, May 16

Alpine Meadows has saved the best event of the season for last: an annual cult favorite, the Mad Cow Downhill beckons all speed lovin’ skiers and snowboarders to wax up their downhill gear for this annual top-to-bottom race.  A mass start for one ski division and one snowboard division will be heard by all when the Alpine Meadows ski patrol detonates an avalanche charge to signify the start.  Racers can choose whichever descent route they deem fastest from the top of the Summit Six chair all the way to the base lodge.  The skier and snowboarder who reach the finish first snag a 2010/2011 Midweek Plus Sunday season pass which will hang from the finish line arch.  Start time is 2pm. 

Entry for the Annual Mad Cow Downhill is free and will take place on the base lodge sun deck.  Helmets are required to race.  Not into breaking the sound barrier?  The Mad Cow Downhill is a spectator’s favorite from the base lodge.  Binoculars are recommended for optimal viewing.
 
Early Rates for 2010/2011 Season Passes
Alpine Meadows season passes are available at the early rate until midnight of May 16, offering skiing and riding next winter for as little as $339.  Purchasers can choose to pay $100 by May 16 can pay the early rate balance October 31.

For all 2010/2011 season pass rates and options, and event information, visit www.SkiAlpine.com.