INKOM — Pebble Creek Ski Area has switched to its March schedule. The resort is now open Wednesday through Sunday and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Until March 12, hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with night skiing on Friday, March 10, and Saturday, March 11 until 9:30 p.m.
With the time change to daylight saving, hours will be 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. starting March 15.
According to the resort, Pebble Creek has some of the best snow of the season. As of this past weekend, the ski areas had 74 inches up top and 32 inches at the lodge.
Those who purchase a 2017-2018 season pass now can ski for the rest of the season for free. Spring price passes are $325 for adults and teens and $225 for kids and seniors. Family passes are $1,225. All passes include tax.
Weekend Events
Town Challenge (Saturday)
The Annual Town Challenge Dual Slalom is Saturday. The event is sponsored by the Pocatello Ski and Snowboard Association.
Make your own two-person team or we can help you find a partner. Each competitor must complete one run on each course. The combined times for each team are used to determine the winning team for each class.
Team fundraiser/season pass raffle: Raffle tickets $5 each or $25 for 8 tickets.
Entry: No entry fee for PSSA members. Others $5 per team (includes 2 raffle tickets)
Kid teams: 9 and under or 10-15 boys or girls and boy-girl combined team
Parent and kid teams: Kid 9 and under or kid 10-18 and a parent
Adult 2-person teams:
- Open men:
- Any age combination
- Open women:
- Any age combination
- Mixed man and woman:
- Age combination less than 100
- Senior open:
- Combined age equal to or greater that 100
Sign up: 9-11 a.m. in the lodge.
First run: 11 a.m.
Second run: Immediately following the first run.
Awards Ceremony: On the Deck after the Race.
The race course in located on Rock Garden, with easy viewing from the deck. The community is invited to participate in this family-friendly event. Team categories may be added or adjusted as needed.
Snow Ball and Torch Light Parade (Saturday)
On Saturday night, Pebble Creek is hosting a Snowball and Torch Light Parade.
Dress up or wear a costume for Brody’s Snow Ball with music and dancing. During the snow ball, you’ll have a chance to bid on numerous silent auction items.
The Torchlight Parade promises to be a spectacular event visible from the lodge deck, winding down from the Sunshine lift. Participants will gather at 6:30 p.m., with the parade starting at 7 p.m.
To participate in the Torchlight Parade, you must be at least 18 years of age and be an expert skier or snowboarder. The suggested donation to participate is $50.
This event is a fundraiser to cover the medical bills of Brody Wilson. Brody was diagnosed with cancer at 10-months-old. Now he has been proclaimed cancer-free, but the medical bills have been crippling for the family.
Brody’s dad is Jordan Wilson, Pebble Creek’s lodge manager and mechanic. According to the resort, he has been working 70 hours a week to pay these medical bills.
This is also the last night for night skiing. Discount night ski tickets will be at Barrie’s Ski and Sports. Food service, rental shop and bar will all be open. There is no charge for the snow ball or watching the Torchlight Parade.
Telemark Festival (Sunday)
The Annual Telemark Festival will be held at Pebble Creek Ski Area on Sunday.
The Classic Terrain Race will be held at 1 p.m. This race brings together the skills of telemarking and cross-country travel. The course is a combination of slalom gates and uphill gates.
After the race, join in the fun of tie-dying your event T-shirt in vats on the deck. A lively post-race party will follow, with an awards ceremony and draw prizes.
Race registration will be held in the lodge from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration fee is $25. Fee includes a long-sleeved T-shirt, race entry and the post race party.
Everyone is eligible for prize drawings, but you must be present to win. Entrants must have a valid lift ticket or season pass.
For those not wanting to race, the festival is a time for telemark enthusiasts to get together and enjoy the slopes with fellow telemarkers.
