Fernie kicks off the spring events with Snow Jam, on April 3rd. This outdoor music festival runs from mid-afternoon to early evening, with live bands in the village plaza. Sit back and take in the great music. Oh ya…and there is some great skiing to be had on the slopes as well! To finish off the season, be sure to get your team together, or if you are really ambitious take on the PPP solo. The annual Powder Pedal Paddle will hit the slopes, roads and river of Fernie, on April 17th. Be sure to register early, as this event fills up.

The RCR Big Air Snowboard Competition will stop at Lake Louise, on April 4th. Watch the best riders crank out some of the biggest and wildest tricks. Lake Louise’s Spring Festival will kick in April 19 through the 24th. Experience a blast from the past with the Fast Times at Lake Louise – Flashback to the 80’s. Get involved in tubing competitions, the Kokanee King and Queen of the mountain, snow volleyball, the Dating Game and Name that Tune. The best-dressed 80’s outfits will receive prizes throughout the festival days. Lake Louise will finish the season with a splash! The 4th annual Splashdown will take place, on May 9th. Check out the costumes on the crazy skiers and riders trying to clear a pool of cold water! The $10 entry fee will be donated to The Children’s Wish Foundation.

The splash will also be chilling Kimberley this spring, when they hold the annual Spring Splash, on April 10th to 11th. This is one of the best spring parties in the Rockies, to watch or participate in the many events or to
enjoy the views from the deck and the live music. The ultimate dummy downhill event, The Lewzer Launch, is returning for its 3rd year. Kimberley really swings into spring mode with the Downhill Mountain Bike Race. Get your mountain bike out for this race to the bottom.

“Spring is the natural time to enjoy the Canadian Rockies. You can’t beat the fun, sun and incredible snow conditions", says Matt Mosteller, Senior Director of Business Development for Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. “ Isn’t it time you deserve a break? Escape to the mountains for your Spring Fling!” added Mosteller.

Special vacation packages are available for all of these events. For more information, contact the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies at 1-800-258-7669 to speak to our reservations specialists or check out our website at www.skircr.com

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies’ proud family of resorts includes the Rockies Biggest, Canada’s Best, Lake Louise; Legendary Powder in Fernie;
Calgary’s Closest Mountain, Nakiska; Adventure Skiing at Fortress Mountain and A Place to Reconnect with Family and Friends, Kimberley.

Further media inquiries should be directed to:

Matt Mosteller, Senior Director, Business Development Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc.
Phone: 403-256-8473
E-mail: mmosteller@skircr.com