Think Spring at Hidden Valley!

March 3rd, 2010

Spring Carnival 2009

Hidden Valley Resort will present the annual Spring Carnival March 6 – 7, 2010. More than 220 inches of snow this winter has guaranteed awesome snow conditions in March, and the time has come to celebrate the fact that spring is just around the corner! Guests will enjoy a full schedule of games, activities, and entertainment at the third annual Spring Carnival.

Spring Carnival kicks off on Saturday morning with the opening of the Hidden Valley boardwalk. The Ski Lodge plaza level will be converted into a boardwalk scene. Vendors will be selling barbecued goodies, funnel cakes, chocolate delicacies and other treats. The entire family will enjoy contests and carnival games, free caricatures, face painting, and a strolling magician.

Spring Carnival 2009

“There will be a wide variety of events for everyone to participate in during the carnival,” commented Robert Duppstadt, resort spokesperson. “The events are all about having fun with the entire family. With seasonal temperatures in the 40s or warmer and hopefully plenty of sunshine, Spring Carnival will be the perfect time to get out and enjoy the incredible snow conditions.”

A few events like the Family Obstacle Course and The Captain’s Awesome Pirate Adventure will require people to have skis or a snowboard and navigate various challenges as they descend the beginner area. Other amusing activities include a tug-o-war, snow volleyball, a hula hoop contest, snow rafting and a snow golf - closest to the pin contest. For the more competitive types, the resort offers a Giant Slalom race. The third and final event of the HV Park Series will take place on Sunday, March 7. This event will be a snowboard/ski cross competition. There will be a registration fee for the HV Park Series event and the Giant Slalom. Events that take place on the slopes do require a valid ski ticket.

The kids will also find plenty of fun beyond the boardwalk scene. Youngsters will have an opportunity to play on the Snowcano near the ski lodge or compete in the Kids’ Crazy Hat and Helmet Race. Hidden Valley is working with the Family Life Fund of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s Foundation to present the Family Fun Zone and Sweet & Treat Bar. This area will feature children’s crafts, cookie decorating, smoothies and candy. There will be a nominal cost to the Family Fun Zone activities with proceeds benefiting the Family Life Fund.

Make plans to spend the entire weekend at Hidden Valley with attractively priced lodging packages which start at just $118 per person and includes lodging and ski tickets. Call 814-443-8000 to make reservations.

For more information on the Spring Carnival and Hidden Valley Resort, visit the website at www.hiddenvalleyresort.com