Mt. Timothy Ski Area wrapped up a successful season with a trio of special events on its final weekend of operation, March 30-31.
Saturday’s fun featured the Big Air competition with spectacular jumps and tricks done mid-air against a brilliant blue sky background.
Also on Saturday was the annual Radar Race during which Ian Collinson of 108 Mile Ranch hit a speed of 115 km/h on a downhill straight-line course for the victory.
The fastest speed ever recorded is 122 km/h and hill manager Adam Piccolo notes Collinson is a regular winner of the speed race, and a title contender.
Warren Dirkson of 100 Mile House hit 100 km/h on a snowboard for the win in that division.
“It’s rare to see a snowboard break 100,” says Piccolo.
The hilarious Dummy Races were the main event on Sunday, with eight creatively crafted dummies commanding a huge jump made specially for the occasion.
Approximately 300 guests watched as the Pan Am Pig, entered by Red Rock Grill, flew off with the victory.
Crash of the Day went to a teddy bear with a parachute which piled up part way down the course, righted itself, then continued to the bottom.
The Mt. Timothy lifties’ entry, Gonzo, also impressed the crowd, making a 90-degree turn in the air before cart-wheeling down the remainder of the course.
While there was plenty of entertainment all weekend to keep people smiling, Piccolo notes the ski conditions were also some of the best they’d seen all season.
With a 143-centimetre base and solid sunshine, he says it was spring skiing at its finest.
“It’s always a sad day closing it up, but the year was a success.”
Skiing is finished for the year, but 2013/14 season passes are on sale now with special spring prices in effect until the end of April. They can be purchased at Outlaw An Urban Clothing Co. and on the Mt. Timothy website at www.skitimothy.com.
