As the only ski and snowboard resort still open at Lake Tahoe, Alpine Meadows Ski Resort will offer $25 all-day adult lift tickets to any guest with a 2009-10 season pass from any other mountain May 14-16 -– the mountain’s final weekend of the ski season.

Guests simply present their 2009-10 season pass at the ticket window to save (limit one ticket per day, per passholder).

With top-to-bottom skiing and riding via Summit Six Express, a mid mountain snowpack of more than 12 feet, and fresh snow this week, Alpine Meadows’ legendary snow is guaranteed to live up to its reputation for offering world-class terrain.

Alpine Meadows received more than 50 feet of snow this winter.

Live music May 15-16

Funky Miracle will perform from the Alpine Meadows Bandwagon from noon to 3pm in the base  area May 15; and Subjek 2 Change will jam for the ski and snowboard season finale May 16.

Annual Mad Cow Downhill

An annual cult favorite, the Mad Cow Downhill beckons all speed lovin’ skiers and snowboarders to wax up their downhill gear for this annual top-to-bottom race. A mass start for one ski division and one snowboard division will be heard by all when the Alpine Meadows ski patrol detonates an avalanche charge to signify the start. Racers can choose whichever descent route they deem fastest from the top of the Summit Six chair all the way to the base lodge. The skier and snowboarder to reach the finish first snag a 2010-11 Midweek Plus Sunday season pass which will hang from the finish line arch. Start time is 2pm.

Entry for the Annual Mad Cow Downhill is free and will take place on the base lodge sun deck. Helmets are required.