It will be awhile before I can send you any “spring” photos. It is still  very much winter at Baldy – we skied in 20 cms of fresh powder today. This photo  is from my last run this afternoon. Baldy has added Thursdays March 21st and  28th to the Friday-Monday operating schedule for Spring Break. The last day of  the season is Easter Sunday March 31st. We will have plenty of snow around for a  long time, but with golf, farms and gardens, there aren’t enough skiers to  justify being open in April.

Saturday March 9th is the 6th Annual Winemaker’s cup at Baldy. Some of the  best in the wine industry compete in a dual slalom race, before heading to the  valley for an evening event. This is always a fun one to watch, with some  serious racing, and some not serious at all. Bill Eggert has won the competition  2 out of the previous 5 years. An entertaining professional video is produced  each year, and can be found on You Tube – Paul Cotton Films.

Sunday is the wind-up, lunch and awards presentations for the Nancy Greene  Ski League Racers. Racing against Mom or Dad is part of the fun.

There are special events and activities every weekend until closing. The  spectator favourites are the Dummy Downhill on March 30th, and the Slush Cup on  March 31st.

Thanks to Sandra Smith for story and picture