Get Beachy at Afton Alps

GET BEACHY AT AFTON ALPS TO CELEBRATE ANOTHER AWESOME SKI SEASON Spring Fling Beach Bash packs in last-minute winter fun — Sat. March 11 (Breaking news: there WILL be a Water Skip!) WHAT: As another season comes to a close, we have to ask ourselves: Did we wring every possible drop of fun out of the mountain this season? Just to make sure the answer is “Hell yeah!” we’re throwing one last major party at Afton Alps. For Afton’s Spring Fling Beach Bash, guest will enjoy games on the runs and plenty of entertainment around the lodge. Put the spirit of competition to the test during Afton Alps’ 10,000 Lakes Rail Jam—or just watch the jibbers pulling off gnarly moves. Team up with a pal for the Scavenger hunt—skiers and snowboarders only! Be one of the top three teams in order to win a prize. We’ll also be throwing a Dough in the Snow contest—register to be one of 50 lucky diggers who will have a chance to pull some dough out of the powder. Kids will love the face painter and the colorful Obstacle Course we’re setting up on their turf. Those over 13 are welcome to test their skills in the not-to-be-missed Water Skip run. And when everyone is worn out, the lodge is hosting live beachy music, an outdoor bar (with tiki drinks!) and our own Afton Alps food truck. Extra prizes for skiers in beach wear! WHEN: Saturday, March 11. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Lift tickets are $58 for adults, $53 for children and seniors. Rent skis or a snowboard for an additional $21. Tickets are available through the Afton Alps website and are good until the park closes at 9:30 p.m. 10,000 Lakes Rail Jam: 11:30 a.m. registration, competition noon-2 p.m. Scavenger Hunt: Starts at noon. Dough in the Snow: 1:00 p.m. name draw for diggers, contest starts at 1:30 p.m. Water Skip: 3 p.m. Open to the first 100 guests 13 and over who sign up. Waiver required. WHO & WHERE: Afton Alps, a winter adventure destination for generations of Minnesotans, is nestled in the scenic St. Croix River Valley, less than a 30-minute drive from the Twin Cities. It offers nearly 300 skiable acres, 48 trails, 18 lifts and four terrain parks. Minnesotans who haven’t visited in the last few years will be in for a surprise: after being purchased by Colorado-based Vail resorts, this sprawling resort poured $10 million into re-imagining the guest experience with refreshed base area facilities, a powerful state-of-the-art snowmaking system and cutting-edge terrain park designs.