Don�t pack away the skis and snowboards just yet! The Ski Lake Tahoe resorts � Alpine Meadows, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Squaw Valley USA � all have deep snowpack, days full of sunshine and warm spring weather. While most resorts are getting ready to close for the season, things are just heating up on the slopes around Lake Tahoe. Whether taking advantage of the great spring snow or just basking in the sun on the lodge deck, springtime is the best time to hit the slopes in Tahoe.

A spring skiing escape wouldn�t be complete without a full lineup of festive events, live music and celebrations to choose from. Following are some highlights from the Ski Lake Tahoe spring events calendar.

Alpine Meadows April 10: Mad Cow Downhill Race May 15: Snow Golf Tournament & Luau Party

Heavenly April 10: Glen Plake's Gunbarrel 25 mogul competition May 1: "Uno de Mayo" (rail jam, on-mountain barbecues and live bands; the celebration will continue off the mountain with the grand opening of Sammy Hagar's own Cabo Wabo(TM) Cantina complete with concerts featuring Sammy and the Waboritas April 30 and May 1)

Kirkwood April 9 � 11: Jammin� 11 (annual spring snow party featuring pond skimming, Mountain Surf Banked Slalom, big air, rail jam, DJs, bands and more) May 29 � 30: Memorial Weekend Bash (end of season party w/ food, music, beer tasting, contests and prizes for whole family)

Northstar-at-Tahoe April 10: Reggae Brewfest (live music, microbrew tasting and great food on the sundeck) April 11: Easter Festivities (egg toss contest, fun race, Easter egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny)

Squaw Valley USA April 8 � 10: Spring Jam VII (slopestyle, superpipe, and the Swirley Rail Jam contest) May 8: Lake Cushing Classic annual pond-skimming contest

Sierra-at-Tahoe April 4: Retro Ranch Day (Sierra pays tribute to the Sierra Ski Ranch days by inviting guests to dress in their best seventies Retro Apparel to receive 1970�s lift ticket prices. Highlight of the day will be the Retro Fashion show) April 9: Boarding For Breast Cancer (a non-profit fundraising event, focused on youth education and awareness, featuring live music, an interactive health fair and a rail jam. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research and education)

Lake Tahoe has one of the longest ski seasons in the United States, with some resorts remaining open until the end of May. Surrounding North America�s largest alpine lake, the six Ski Lake Tahoe resorts offer unparalleled scenic vistas of Lake Tahoe and panoramic mountain views. The resorts, all located less than an hour from the Reno/Tahoe International Airport and two hours from Sacramento International Airport, also offer excellent spring lodging and lift ticket deals. For more details, visit the Ski Lake Tahoe Web site at www.skilaketahoe.com.

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