Sun, snow and good times with friends means it's time for
Spring Loaded at Heavenly! This year's
Spring Loaded starts March 29 and lasts through closing day, April 14.
This annual South Lake Tahoe event brings together the best of spring and winter with live music, loud outfits and two weeks of sun and fun. Festivities include Unbuckle Apres Parties, the U.S. Freestyle National Championships, High Roller Hold 'Em, the Gunbarrel 25 and more! View our
event calendar for the full list of events.
Check out our highlighted happenings below and
book your trip to Heavenly for Spring Loaded now!
U.S. Freestyle Championships
March 29-31, 2013
Catch the nation’s top moguls and aerials athletes compete for the U.S. Freestyle National title at Heavenly. The mogul competition will commence on the famous Gunbarrel run, and the aerial competition on World Cup. Gunbarrel is the most iconic moguls run in North America and has spawned great skiers like Glen Plake and current U.S. Freestyle Ski Team athlete Sho Kashima. More info
High Roller Hold Em
April 6, 2013 / 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Imagine combining the thrill of a high-flying big air competition with the cunning strategy of Texas Hold 'Em poker. Throw in some of the world's top snowboarders, a live DJ, pyrotechnics, and Shaun White to host it, and you've got High Roller Hold 'Em - the biggest party and snowboard competition to ever hit Lake Tahoe. High Roller Hold ’Em will take place on Heavenly’s World Cup run with a monster big-air jump designed and constructed by Snow Park Technologies. More info
Gunbarrel 25
April 7, 2013 / 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Got legs of steel? Then join Glen Plake and friends on April 7 for this one-of-a-kind ski/ride marathon designed for everyone. The Challenge: take 25 laps on Heavenly’s famous mogul run, Gunbarrel, off of The Face on the California side in one day! This is definitely a signature spring event for Lake Tahoe, you don't want to miss it. See you there!
To register, call our Race Department at 530-542-5133.
Unbuckle at Tamarack
March 29 - April 14 / 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
After going "all-in" on the mountain, keep the energy level high with us at Tamarack Lodge during Tahoe's ultimate apres ski party, Unbuckle. The party rocks the afternoon away starting at 3:30 pm at the top of the Gondola inside Tamarack Lodge. It's an apres party like you've never seen one before, with half-price drinks, a live DJ, the dancing Heavenly Angels, appetizer specials and a dance floor. More info
Ski Patrol Fundraiser
April 14, 2013
4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The 14th Annual Ski Patrol Fundraiser and community celebration is going to go off this year. Head down the Gondola and to the top of Heavenly Village parking garage! The bands Jelly Bread, Devastators and Deep Fried Mojo will be playing live music and there will be a silent auction, drink specials, great food, raffle prizes, and more. All proceeds benefit local non-profits and the fundraiser is open to everyone! More info.