Snow Events on Birch Hill - Everyone Invited

FORT WAINWRIGHT – The snowboarding and skiing season ends with a blow-out at Birch Hill Ski Area Mar. 28 to 30. March Madness, featuring competitions and games for the whole family, will be held Saturday and Sunday from noon-9 p.m. Friday, Mar. 28, is dedicated to soldier activities. Lift tickets are required for all hill events.

The activities include tube races, skeet shoot-off, downhill ski races and ski and snowboard surfing.

Activities on Mar. 29 and 30 are open to the public. The events include:

March 29, 2008

1. Sled Dog Trail Rides: K9 for Kids program provides introduction to the sport of dog mushing. The event is from 11 a.m.-1: 30 p.m. Register immediately prior to event. Cost is free.

2. March Madness Coloring Contest: Adults and children may enter to color March Madness logo from noon-2 p.m. Cost is free.

3. Tubing Race: Adults and children are welcome. The event is from noon-1:30 p.m. Register immediately prior to event. Cost is free.

4. Tubing Hill Open: Event is from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Participants are required to buy a tubing-hill lift pass.

5. Snowmachine Trail Rides: Trail rides nearby Birch Hill from 2-5 p.m. Register immediately prior to the event. Cost is free.

6. Pudding Munch-out: One large ‘glop’ of pudding on a paper plate, eating contest, no hands allowed. Event begins at 3 p.m. Cost is free.

7. X-Games Rail Jam: Snowboard/ski style event includes jumps, with style points judged by local experts. Event is from 1-3 p.m. Register immediately prior to event. Cost is free.

8. Shovel Slope Slide: Individuals will run up the hill with their shovels and come down the tubing hill any style. Shovels will be provided. The event is from 16-8 p.m. Register immediately prior to event. Cost is free.

9. Open Skiing/Snowboarding: Enjoy Birch Hill for the entire day at standard rates from noon-8 p.m.

10. Snack Bar Operations: Food service will be available indoors. Cashiers will accept cash, checks or credit cards.

March 30, 2008

1. Skeet Slayer, Spouse Edition: Husband and wife teams register with skeet range. The event is from12:30-2:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per team.

2. Alpine Ski Race: Traditional slalom race, open to skiers. Event is from noon-2 p.m. Register immediately prior to event. Cost is free.

3. X-Games Slope Style: The event is conducted in the terrain park. A facilitator will pick jumps, judge on style, spins, flips, and inverts. Event is from 3-4 p.m. Register immediately prior to event. Cost is free.

4. Grande Finale/Snow Surf Challenge: Snowboard or ski across a 65 – 70’ pond filled with ice-cold water. Bring dry clothes. Event is from 4 p.m. until complete. Register immediately prior to event. Cost is free.

5. Open Skiing/Snowboarding: Enjoy Birch Hill for the entire day at standard rates from noon-8 p.m.

6. Snack bar operations: Food service will be available indoors. Cashiers will accept cash, checks or credit cards.

7. Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area closes for the season at the conclusion of this business day.

Civilians without Department of Defense decals must stop at the post's main gate for a visitor's pass. Drivers will need valid driver's license, proof of insurance and current vehicle registration.
For more information, call 353-9131.