Ski areas plan last days and end-of-season celebrations | Winter ...

Idaho?s spring seems more like winter and that?s OK for skiers and snowboarders who want to get last turns before the season ends.

Ski areas from Brundage to Grand Targhee are planning their final days and don?t be surprised with some bonus weekends.

?Winter refuses to call it quits up here at Brundage,? said resort spokesperson, April Russell, ?This latest blast of snow makes us confident that we can offer a great mountain experience at least through April 22.?

Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area?s last day is Saturday, April 7, with a bonus weekend April 14-15, if conditions allow.

?Bogus Basin has terrific slope conditions for this time of the year, with spring skiing and riding,? said Gretchen Anderson, Bogus Basin spokesperson.

Here?s a wrap-up of ski resort closings and activities:

BOGUS BASIN

Last day: Saturday, April 7 (last day of the regular season). Possible bonus weekends because of the late opening in January. It all depends on snow conditions.

Activities: Here are details for the day-long mountain party on April 7:

? An outdoor snowbar with music from DJ One One, hosted by radio and TV personality Brad Wyler (weather permitting).

? PBR Ribbon Hunt ? More than 50 big Pabst Blue Ribbons will be hidden all over the mountain.

No registration is required and it?s free to those 21 and older.

Starting time is 9 a.m., as soon as the chairlifts start running. No check-in is required.

The finish is 2:30 p.m. Participants need to bring all collected ribbons to the flats in front of the JR Simplot Lodge for giveaways and awards.

? A Spring Kids? Scavenger Hunt starts at 9 a.m. with more than 50 big flowers that will be hidden all over the mountain.

No registration is required and it free.

The finish is 2:30 p.m. Kids need to bring the flowers they found to the flats in front of the JR Simplot Lodge for giveaways and awards.

? Bogus Basin Food & Beverage has specials for the day.

The Simplot Lodge will serve ribs, spicy red potatoes and corn, coleslaw and barbecue beans.

The Pioneer Lodge will serve pulled pork sandwiches with southern style beans and coleslaw.

Go to bogusbasin.org for more details.

BRUNDAGE MOUNTAIN

Last day: Sunday, April 8 (last day of the regular season).

This week: Brundage has been offering free lift tickets this week through Friday, April 6.

Bonus weekends: Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15, and Saturday April 21 and Sunday April 22, conditions permitting.

The resort will be assessing snow conditions and visitor interest in the coming weeks in hopes of adding more bonus weekends. In recent years, Brundage has continued to operate on weekends well into the month of May.

Regular pricing will be in effect on Saturday, April 7, and Sunday, April 8. Lift tickets will be discounted by $10 for Bonus Weekends.

Here is the pricing for Bonus Weekends:

Kids 11 and under, free; juniors, 12-17 and seniors, 70 and over, $27; and adults, 18 to 69, $45.

Individuals who hold a current season pass at any other ski area will get an additional $5 off the prices listed above.

In addition, 2011/12 Mid-Week Club Card Members can purchase day tickets for $20 on Bonus Weekends.

For more information, go to brundage.com.

SUN VALLEY

Last days: Dollar Mountain, April 8, and Bald Mountain, April 15.

Activities: Sun Valley Resort is celebrating the winter season with a Spring Sun Fest at the base areas of Dollar and Bald mountains.

The Fest begins Saturday and Sunday, April 7-8, on Dollar Mountain then moves to Baldy, Sunday, April 15.

Here are the events at Dollar:

? Dollar Dayz will include a Family Cross Race at 10 a.m., April 7.

It?s a family friendly event sponsored by the Sun Valley SnowSports School.

? A Junk Yard Rail Jam is also set for Dollar Mountain. Both events are free to the public.

? On April 8, the Sun Valley Ski Patrol will hold the Third Annual Pond Skim. Costumes are encouraged.

There is no fee and there?s a limit of one run per entry.

? Music will be included and a barbecue will be available both days.

Here are the events for Baldy, April 15:

? Skiers and boarders will be able to hit Baldy on both sides, top to bottom, with races, deals, music and a barbecue.

Entertainment will be provided at River Run and Warm Springs.

? River Run festivities begin at 11 a.m. and include BOGO, (buy one lift ticket and get one free), the Balderdash fun races, kids' adventures in the Adventure Trail Park, a costume contest, music by Old Death Whisper and DJ McClain and a huge barbecue.

For more information, go to sunvalley.com/sunfest.

GRAND TARGHEE

Last day: April 22.

Activities: The 12 Annual Spring Cardboard Box Derby is planned Saturday, April 21. Watch as cardboard artists and mechanics turn little more than cardboard, paper, tape, glue, and string into creative sculptures like dragons, race cars and UFOs.

The resort will feature music by Old Dead Whisper both April 21 and April 22.

For more information, go to grandtarghee.com

SOLDIER MOUNTAIN

Closed: March 31.

TAMARACK RESORT

Closed: April 1.

Pete Zimowsky: 377-6445

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