SnowBomb’s Lil' Air Event at Alpine Meadows is a Huge Crowd Pleaser

Alpine Meadows and SnowBomb present the 5^th Annual Lil’ Air Mountain Festival

[Tahoe City, Calif.] March 7, 2012 – As a testament that talent comes in all sizes, the SnowBomb Lil’ Air Mountain Festival gives the little ones a chance to go big and show their stuff in a mini-slopestyle type of competition. This Saturday, Lil’ Air invites all boys and girls ages 10 and under to display their individual ski and snowboard style at Alpine Meadows’ Kids Tiegel Terrain Park, located near the base lodge.

“We love this annual event,” said Justin Broglio, director of operations for SnowBomb. “This year especially, we’re excited to see tomorrow’s talent throw down tricks in a custom built, just-their-size freestyle venue from the amazing team at Alpine Meadows.”

The Lil’ Air Mountain Festival event venue will provide two roller jumps in the Kids’ Tiegel Park. Competitors can choose the jump that best fits their ability level. Lil’ Air Mountain Festival registration is day-of and will take place upstairs in the main lodge from 9 - 10:30 a.m. Registration fee is $10. Lift tickets will be sold to competitors for $5 each at the registration desk. Practice will be held at 10:30 a.m. and the competition is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. Awards will be given out at 1 p.m. on the Alpine Meadows Sun Deck. Each participant will receive a certificate of achievement.

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About Alpine Meadows

Ranked as a top winter resort by SKI magazine, Alpine Meadows is known for its abundant and varied skiable terrain, family-friendly atmosphere, and excellent ski and snowboard programs. Alpine’s seven powder bowls, summit-to-base groomed slopes, and authentic hospitality are among the many attributes that have made the resort a favorite of the local community and visitors alike. Alpine Meadows offers skiers and riders access to more than 100 trails across 2,400 skiable acres serviced by 13 lifts. With its high annual snowfall, the resort boasts one of Tahoe’s longest skiing and boarding seasons, which this past season, along with Squaw Valley, ran through July 4th. For more information, please see www.skialpine.com.

Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows recently joined forces, bringing the two ski resorts under common ownership. Skiers and riders can now access 6,000 skiable acres, 43 lifts and 270+ trails at Squaw and Alpine Meadows on the Tahoe Super Pass or any lift ticket.

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