Mountain High is proud to announce the return of the $20,000 Cholula Triple Air Show Saturday, February 4. For 14 straight years, riders like Shaun White, Zak Hale, and Keegan Valaika have competed for top prize in one of the richest Big Air events on the West Coast. 

This year first place takes home $5,000 in the Mens Snowboarding Division, $3,500 in Open Skiing, and $2,000 in Womens Snowboarding. 

The Cholula Triple Air Show is unlike any other big air event of its kind.  Instead of one big jump, skiers and snowboarders must tackle three humongous kickers making their landings and execution crucial.  Riders are scored on their best of two runs and the top 10 finishers make their way to the finals where awards are paid out to 5^th place.

The Cholula Triple Air has been upgraded to a 3 star TTR (Ticket To Ride) event this year which means competitors will earn points towards their overall worldwide ranking.  The TTR standard is what competitive snowboarders use to rank themselves against each other, and earn entry into events like the Grand Prix and the Olympics.

One hundred and fifty of the best skiers and snowboarders in North America will descend on Mountain High Saturday, February 4^th, to compete for $20,000 in cash and giant, signature bottles of Cholula Hot Sauce.  The professional-caliber jumps range from 40 to 60 feet and competitors are encouraged to take advantage of the FREE practice day on Friday, February 3^rd.

Says John McColly, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, "This is our biggest event of the season and with $5,000 on the line for first place, you know there is going to be some heavy competition."

This is an open event but space is limited so competitors are encouraged to register early Friday, February 3^rd.  There is no pre-registration at this time. 

Below is the complete listing of event details including the prize purse breakdown.  Don't miss Mountain High's richest single-day event, the $20,000 Cholula Triple Air...an event that is as great for spectators as it is for competitors.

 

Schedule:
Contest Dates: Saturday February 4th, 2012
Practice: (A Full Day of Practice) Friday, February 3^rd, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
Additional Practice: Saturday 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Registration Times: Friday 7:30 to 12:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Rider's Meeting: Saturday 10 a.m. 
Competition: Saturday 10:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.                                                                   

 

Registration:
Online Registration: Open Starting Friday January 7, 2012
Rider Cap: 150
Fee: $150 Men's ($125 Women's & Ski)
Includes: 2-day Lift Passes (February 3rd & 4th)
Location: Mountain High West Resort in the Big Pines Lodge.

 

Competition:
Location: Mountain High West Resort
Course: Three 40 to 60 foot jumps in a row.
Divisions: Open Snowboard Men's, Open Snowboard Women's, Open Skier
Format: Two runs judged on best run. The top 10 from the qualifiers advance to the finals for another best of two runs.  

 

Cash Purse Breakdown: 
Open Snowboard Men's:
1st - $5,000
2nd - $2,500
3rd - $1,500
4th - $600
5th - $200

 

Open Snowboard Women's:
1st - $2,000
2nd -$1,000
3rd - $500
4th - $100
5^th  - $50

 

Open Ski:
1st - $3,500
2nd - $2,000
3rd - $750
4th - $200
5th - $100

 

Special thanks goes out to Cholula and all our sponsors including Jarritos, the USASA and TTR for making this annual event possible.  For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact John McColly at 760 316 7803 or john@mthigh.com.

Mammoth Mountain crews are working hard to open the entire mountain today. All runs and lifts should be open today.

Mammoth has received more than 4 feet of snow since Friday. It's going to be a great day to ski or board on all the fresh powder.

Learn how to ski/ride powder with expert instruction on a powder day. First in line lift privileges ensure laps of powder runs! Meet at Main Lodge demo shop by 8:00am, bring your gear or rent some fat skis or a demo board -  we're in line by 8:30 for first turns.

http://www.mammothmountain.com/MountainActivities/SkiandSnowboardSchool/AdultLessons/

And for the first time in its history, Mammoth Mountain will now be notifying guests of chairlift expectations.

At the bottom of all chairlifts, one of four flags will be displayed. A green square indicates the chair is open. A red diamond indicates it's closed. A yellow triangle means it will open in 30 minutes or less and a Blue Circle indicates the life is expected to operate that day.

Photo courtesy of Heavenly Mountain Resort

Heavenly Mountain Resort has received more than two feet of snow since Friday and is expecting additional snow today.

They are operating 24 lifts, accessing 30 trails and more than 19 miles of terrain, and are anticipating being able to open more terrain soon.

Snow Summit ski resort will host a USASA boardercross on Sunday.  USASA point-rated events can lead to a direct seed into the USASA National Championships set for Copper Mountain, Colorado, from March 31 to April 11.

 

Simply win your age division and an invitation is yours!

They offer 26 different age divisions (13 for men and 13 for women). Skiers are invited to participate and earn an invitation to the Nationals for Halfpipe, Slopestyle, and SkierCross.

• Event registration is held at Bear Mountain in the Cafeteria
• Registration begins at 8:00 am and is open 'til 9:30 am the morning of the event.

• Coarse inspection/ or practice is from 9:15 to 10:15.

• Riders meeting is approximately at 10:15.

• Event cost is $25.00

• Competitor lift tickets are $25.00 (You don't need a ticket, if you already have a pass).

• Helmets are required for all USASA point rated events.

• Age groups for men and women from 7 and under  to 70 and over
  

Its College Night Thursday at Mountain High Ski Resort.  College students receive a Night Ticket good from 5 to 10 pm for just $20 with valid student I.D.

That's not all. The kids will be dancing the night away with a DJ, drink specials, and tons of prizes from many different snowboard companies.

You definitely don't want to miss out on this one so do whatever you can to get up here and we'll see ya then!!

72 hour sale and then the deals are gone.

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It's winter at Mountain High thanks to continued snowmaking. Operations resumed last night and they made snow on major trails at West including Upper Chisolm, Lower Chisolm, Wyatt, Conquest.

IT'S TWO FOR TUESDAY SO GET TWO TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE WHEN YOU PRE-ACTIVATE YOUR EXPRESS PASS ONLINE. Don't miss it! Online only - offer not available at the resort.

Old man winter returned to Mountain High last night, bringing with him low temps in the high 20's and only allowing the temp to reach the lower 40's. He's keeping temps cool with a west wind that lets them make snow.

The guns are on every major run. Up top on the Wedge, Wyatt, Upper Chisolm, Lower Chisolm and the top of Conquest all are getting man made snow.

The lower mountain has snowmaking on Cruiser, Creekside, Sunnyside, The Playground and Easy Street. Don't forget that East, West and The North Pole Tubing Park are all open, so grab the family and join us on this holiday weekend.

Looking for some fun this holiday weekend. Snow Summit and Bear Mountain have nearly 438 skiable acres, full width runs, and plenty of snow.

In fact, they report more snow in Big Bear than just about anywhere else and made more snow last night. The weather is great with cool days and clear blue skies.

Day session 8:30am-6pm; Half Day 12pm-6pm Night session 3pm-9:30pm Half Night session 7pm-9:30pm Night sessions tonight, Saturday and Sunday night- all hours are weather and conditions permitting and subject to change

Snow Summit will hold its Goldsmith Race #2 on Sunday.

The Peanut Butter and Rail Jam is Volcom's amateur snowboard contest series. The jam is coming to Bear Mountain on Sunday, Jan. 15.

Instead of having three rails in a row, they put them side by side to create a rail zone. This boosts the energy level with everyone riding, hiking, and watching in a big group.

There are four divisions; 15 & under, 16 & over, Girls and Open (pro-am). The contest runs in a jam format so there are no scheduled runs.

Competitors can hit each of the rails as many times as they want during a 20 minute heat. The judges only care about tricks you pull, so don't need to worry about falling.

The event is free on a first come first serve basis. It gives away tons of free prizes and PB&J sandwiches. Everyone who enters walks away with a t-shirt and stickers.

Active Grudge Match is happening today at Mountain High Ski Resort. This event is invite only, but there's definitely some rad competition going on.

The Wedge is closed to general public during contest hours. Operating hours are 8:30am to 10pm at the West Resort. The East Resort is not open today but will reopen this Saturday, Sunday, & Monday for the MLK holiday.

Why not run up for a rad night session from 5pm to 10pm. Up to 7 lifts will be available today accessing terrain for all ages and abilities. Coverage is good with a 12 to 36 inch base of machine groomed snow and all open trails have been groomed.

For a limited time at Snow Valley, present any '11-'12 season pass or ticket from any resort and get a lift ticket to Snow Valley at half price!

This offer is even available on the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday! Offer only available at the ticket windows or guest services.

Night sessions are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday for the upcoming holiday weekend. Note that a night session will not be offered this Friday, Jan. 13.

January is National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month! In partnership with the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), Snow Summit and Bear Mountain will be offering FREE rentals to first time beginners, ages 8 and older, who register for a beginner lesson package throughout the month of January.

 

"You are never too old to learn to ski or snowboard, and this program is the perfect way for those who have not yet had a chance to experience the excitement of snow sports to get a great deal," said Chris Riddle, Vice President of Marketing for Big Bear Mountain Resorts.  "We are offering free rentals in January to encourage those that have yet to try skiing or snowboarding to get on the slopes."

 

With lesson packages beginning at $49, learning to ski and snowboard has never been easier and more affordable with a variety of beginner lesson packages including:

 

The "Big" Deal                    

This is our best value beginner package. This package includes 4 hours of instruction (2 hours a.m. and 2 hours p.m.), a beginner lift ticket on your first day and for your next visit a Beyond Beginner package which includes an all-mountain lift ticket and 2 hours of instruction (a.m. or p.m.) valid during any non-peak day and non-holiday.

 

4-Hour Value Package

This 4-hour package includes 4 hours of instruction on the same day (2 hours a.m. and 2 hours p.m.), a beginner lift ticket and a "Continuing Education Coupon" worth $10 off the price of a Beyond Beginner Package.

 

2-Hour Package

This 2-hour package includes a beginner lift ticket and a 2-hour lesson (a.m. or p.m.) and a "Continuing Education Coupon" worth $10 off the price of a Beyond Beginner Package.

 

Free ski and snowboard rentals are offered throughout the month of January (excluding January 7^th, 8^th and 14^th-16^th) with the purchase of a beginner lesson. Reservations must be booked ONLINE at http://bit.ly/zjzPqZ

 

The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) is the trade association for ski area owners and operators. It represents 321 alpine resorts that account for more than 90 percent of the skier/snowboarder visits nationwide.

 

January is learn to snow sport month and Big Bear Mountain Resorts are Southern California's Learn to Ski and Ride Headquarters.

In partnership with the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), Snow Summit and Bear Mountain are offering FREE rentals (up to a $20 savings) to first time beginners ages 8 and older who purchase a beginner lesson package throughout the month of January except January 14-16.

Lesson packages begin at $49 and must be booked online HERE.

Ten of Nike's top riders will be converging on Mountain High on Friday, Jan. 6, for the only Southern California stop in its winter Chosen series.  The event takes place from 5 to 9pm and is FREE to anyone with a lift ticket or season pass. 

Riders will be compete on Mountain High's "Playground" jib park for more than $3,000 in cash and prizes on the line.  the NIKE production includes tons of lights, smoke, music and action.  DJ Slipmat will be rockin the ones & twos and Vonzipper's GT is scheduled to work the mic.

The course includes three separate Quarterpipes strung together by two, large corrugated tubes, Nike's signature rainbow box painted by madsteez.com, a large stair set, and a cement down ledge. 

Registration begins at 2pm in the West base lodge but this event is FREE so get here early.  You must be 18 years or older to compete and HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. 

For more information on the Nike Chosen Series or Mountain High go to http://mthigh.com/event/nike-chosen-event

At Mountain High, both the East and West Resorts are open with terrain for all ages and abilities. They have a 12 to 36 inch base of machine groomed snow that may start out firm but softens as the day progresses.

Holiday pricing is over, making Mountain High $10 less than the Big Bear resorts through Jan. 6. Plus you can save even more when you activate your Express Pass.

Bear Mountain has more than 100 features and new ones are popping up on the regular. Everyone has their favorite feature but it's linking them all together that makes the moutain fun.

In a few days, they will have the Superpipe ready, so you can start looking forward to that.

The Analog Design Unlikely Feature contest is this Saturday when they will reveal the winning feature and have a jam on all three Design Unlikely Features. This contest is free to all riders with a 2011-12 season pass or lift ticket.

Registration is from 8 to 10 a.m., with the contest starting around 10:30/11:00. You definitely want to come shred this new feature. It's the best Design Unlikely Feature to date!                    

Tired of hanging with the guys?  The Women's Beginner Snowboarding Clinics at Mountain High teach in a way that is supportive and nurturing, by female instructors who know what it's like to learn as a woman. 

Lessons address pre-conditioning exercises, finding the right equipment, choosing appropriate clothing, overcoming fears, and much more. 

Refined over four years, these lessons are taught by certified female instructors and tailored to women's unique learning styles to ensure rapid improvement and the refinement of techniques. Lessons are $135 for a 3-hour session and offered daily from 8am to 11am.

Learning to ski or snowboard is as easy as 1...2...3 with the 3-Peat For Success from Mountain High.  History has shown that beginners need at least three lessons to truly feel comfortable on the hill so Mountain High designed the 3-Peat program to take guests from never-evers to all mountain riders in three easy steps. 

For just $129 the 3-Peat For Success consists of three separate beginner packages that can be completed any three days of the season, non-holiday*.  Each package includes an 8-hour lower-mountain lift ticket, complete ski or snowboard rentals, and a 1 hour and 45 minute lesson. 

With each day, the instruction  advances one level, and guests can upgrade to an all-mountain ticket for just $12 after the 2nd and 3rd lessons.  As an incentive to finish, participants receive a FREE 8-hour, all-mountain lift ticket once they've completed the program. 

Not including the lift ticket, the 3-Peat For Success represents a 49% savings over traditional beginner packages and can be purchased online at mthigh.com or at any Big 5 Sporting goods.