MONSTER ATHLETES TO HOST MONSTER DE MAYO CINCO DE MAYO PARTY AT SQUAW VALLEY USA
Join Monster Athletes for spring shredding, live music, autograph signings, and Cinco de Mayo antics at the Lagoon & Spa at High Camp, el. 8200’

[Squaw Valley USA] April 30, 2009 - Squaw Valley USA and Monster Energy are gearing up for “Monster de Mayo,” the craziest Cinco de Mayo party in ski country. Monster Energy’s snow sport athletes invite everyone to cash in on Squaw Valley’s endless season and join them for skiing, riding, mountaintop swimming, hot tub soaking, and jamming out to live DJ beats at Monster de Mayo, on Cinco de Mayo (Tuesday, May 5) at Squaw Valley USA.

Beginning at 11 am, fiesta-loving skiers and riders can head to the Lagoon & Spa at High Camp, el. 8200’ for Monster de Mayo autograph signings, drink specials, delicious Mexican eats, and a live DJ by the pool. Entry to Monster de Mayo is FREE to all skiers and snowboarders.

From 3 to 4 pm, fiesta-goers can get their skis, boards, or bikini tops signed by snow sport heroes. The Monster de Mayo autograph signing features Monster skiers TJ Schiller, Colby West, Kristi Leskinen, Peter Olenick, Corey Vanular, and Jossi Wells, and Monster snowboarders Nate Holland, Andy Finch and Marc Frank Montoya.

Monster de Mayo on Tuesday, May 5 marks the 6-day countdown to the deadline to purchase 2009-10 Season Passes at the 50/60 discounted rate. In honor of Squaw Valley’s upcoming anniversaries, 2009-10 Season Passes start as low as $369 for adults, $269 for 18-22 year olds, and $99 for children if purchased by May 11, 2009.

More information on Monster de Mayo is available on www.monsterenergy.com and www.freeskier.com or by calling 530-583-6985.

Squaw Valley USA's scheduled closing date is May 10, 2009