Spring Rally at Mt. Peter scheduled Saturday, March 16

WARWICK — It’s that time of year again.

The traditional annual Spring Rally will take place at Mt. Peter Ski Area on Saturday, March 16, just in time for an early celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

Last year, as a result of an unusually mild winter with very little snowfall, the traditional annual Spring Rally and wacky water ski contest was canceled for the first time.

This year, however, with a good base, abundant snow-making capacity and piles of snow held in reserve, Mt. Peter should be able to weather any rains.

At the Spring Rally there’s always something for everyone in the family to enjoy all day long including, snow contests, a magician, DJ, Monster giveaways, food and refreshments.

And don’t miss the “Cardboard Race,” where contestants create sculptures like dragons, racecars and other themes and swoosh down the mountain carrying participants and their team members.

And for the bravest of the brave, there’s the wacky water-ski contest.

For newcomers or anyone not familiar with this event, it’s well worth the visit.

Skiers and snowboarders, some in costume or wearing bathing suits, ski or snowboard as fast as they can to the bottom of the hill where a 50-ft. trough has been filled with cold water.

The object is to transition from the snow and successfully “water ski” to the opposite end of the trough, hopefully coming to a stop back on snow. Some make it and some do not.

Visit mtpeter.com for updates or call 986-4940.

Schedule of events
12:00 p.m. DJ Jay Bird begins spinning his music - games for kids all day ....

12:00 p.m. Budweiser Beer Truck opens.

1:00 p.m. Children’s Obstacle Course - up to age 12

1:30 p.m. Big Air Contest - Any Age - Age contest categories: 14 and under; 15 and up

3:30 p.m. Long Rail Contest - Any Age

4:00 p.m. Wacky Water Event - 18 and over only

5:00 p.m. Cardboard Race - Any age

Monster - 2:00 - 4 p.m. with giveaways. Also Max the Magician

Ski and ride from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.