Pomerelle Mountain News

Ending the Winter Season with a Splash!

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:31:00 GMT

Ending the 2011-2012 Winter Season With a Splash!

Skiers and boarders tested their skills at skimming the length of an icy cold pond at the Slush Cup Pond Skim held Saturday, April 7th.

Competitors ranging from ages 10 to 36 dressed for the occasion. A "Red Hot" chili pepper, a group of super heros, Peter Pan & Big Air Granny were just a few characters seen skimming the icy water.

"It is definitely the coldest water I have ever been in!" said Michael Westfall, the hippie, after taking the icy plunge in his attempt to cross the pond, skimming switch.

The event delivered a lot entertainment for the crowd. Spectators cheered on each smooth glide... leaving the skimmer high and dry. Bigger cheers were heard when competitors lost their balance and toppled creating crowd pleasing splashes!

Snowboarder, Evan Chess, earned the award for Biggest Splash after flying high and BELLY FLOPPING into the pond!

Skier KJ Redder, dressed as Peter Pan said, "That was the most fun competition I have ever been in!"

Awards were given for best skim, best costume & biggest splash.

2012 Slush Cup Pond Skim Results

Boarders
1st Evan Chess
2nd Anthony Hernandez
3rd Cody Papke

Skiers
1st KJ Redder
2nd Nicholas Westfall
3rd Ryan Kober

Employees
1st Zack Alexander
2nd Dakota Fahrenwald
3rd Austen Paulsen

Girls
1st Annalisa Merrell

Costume Contest
1st Big Air Granny - Ryan Kober
2nd Super Hero Group –

Zack Alexander, Crystal Alexander,

Kali Burrows & Austen Paulsen
3rd Peter Pan – KJ Redder

Annalisa Merrell, 10 years old, our youngest and only girl competitor was up late the night before working on her costume. Dressed as an Ipod she attempted to skim the pond making a big splash. Her efforts paid off! She received 1st place and won the drawing for a snowboard donated by Pepsi Bottling Ventures!

To see MORE PHOTOS from the 2012 Slush Cup Pond Skim visit Pomerelle Mountain on Facebook... Click Here!

A big THANKS to all our 2011-2012 event sponsors!

Idaho Water Sports, Pepsi Bottling Ventures, Oasis Stop-n-Go, Zumiez, Barries Ski and Sports, Claudes's Sports, Elevation Sports, DL Evans Bank, Darren Matthews (Little Debbies), Quinn Magic Valley Distributing, Creekside 66, Albion Cafe, JB's Big Boy, Adam's Petroleum, Commercial Tire, Bowers Tire, Pizza Hut, 5 Buck Pizza, Taco Bandito, MISTI Tumor Center @ St. Luke's Hospital

Get Your Box Cars Ready for Next Year's Derby!

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:04:00 GMT

The Smoke Sled blazed down the race course at

Pomerelle's very first Box Car Derby!

The Box Car Derby was held Saturday, March 31st on Spring Creek Run. Competitors used their creativity to build box cars out of ONLY cardboard, tape, string & glue! There were no limits on design with the use of graphics & paint. Kicking off our first Box Car Derby, six box cars raced individually for the fastest time across the finish line.

First place & the $200 prize went to team JZ, Jesus Loya and Zack Alexander, both from Albion. Team JZ had a clean run from starting gate to finish line!

Second place went to team Group Therapy racing in the Smoke Sled. Trenton, Madison & Mason Harris (Twin Falls) & Sage Harris (Boise) had a lot of fun building their box car & spending time as a family preparing for the derby.

Third place went to team Cubtastrophy. Their box car was built by three Webelos scouts in 2 hours! Team racers were John & Jaden Paul, from Burley.

Best Presentation (Design) & the $100 prize went to team Fast Food, Melissa Bahr (Twin Falls). Melissa was dressed as an adorable hamburger, and rode a decked-out red snowmobile. Yes, the snowmobile was made of cardboard! It was made with incredible detail, impressing the judges and the crowd!

The Speed of Light was built by team Higley Racing, Jeremiah & Jeron Higley. The Higley family from Twin Falls, ID worked on this car all week between ski days this spring break. Their cardboard was high grade, imported from Wisconsin and their duct tape was from Pocatello. Handmade with love and a masters hand!

Pomerelle employees Wendy Pederson, McKayla Jones, Jamie Baily & Hilary Harris worked together to build the Silver Bullet. The name fits their car's sleek lines and massive use of duct tape!

A BIG THANKS goes out to David Bahr for making and donating the amazing trophies!!

The Box Car Derby was so much fun! Can't wait till next year!!

Get your team together & see if you can create the fastest box car!

To see more photos from Pomerelle's Box Car Derby visit Pomerelle Mountain on Facebook... Click Here.

Style on the Slopes

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:20:00 GMT

Pomerelle's Slope Style Competition was held Saturday, March 10th on Colt 45 Terrain Park. Competitors performed tricks on a variety of features including a 45' jump, boxes and rails. Judging was based on level of difficulty, style and landing of each trick.

A big THANKS to our sponsor, Idaho Water Sports!

To see photos from Pomerelle's 2012 Slope Style Competition visit Pomerelle Mountain on Facebook... Click Here.

2012 Slope Style Competition Results

Boarders 16 & Under

1^st Preston Elliot – Twin Falls

2^nd Ethan Wright – Heyburn

3^rd Tyries Blauer – Declo

Boarders 17 & Up

1^st Austin Blakeslee – Twin Falls

2^nd Tim Bowler – Hagerman

3^rd Burke Crofts – Middleton

Skiers 15 & Under

1^st Tommy Christopherson - Burley

2^nd Hayden Cowden – Twin Falls

3^rd Nicholas Westfall – Burley

Skiers 16 & Up

1^st KJ Redder – Orem

2^nd Ben Orton – Burley

3^rd Michael Westfall - Logan

Rail Jammin at Hot Iron Night!

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:43:00 GMT

Bonfire, Music and Rail Jammin under the Lights!

It was a Hot Iron Night at Pomerelle Saturday, March 3rd! Skiers and Boarders were judged on technique & style as they slide the 3 rails and 20' box set up on the Magic Carpet run. The 1st place winner in each division took home the Winners Cup and cash!

A big THANKS to our sponsors, Idaho Water Sports and Zumiez!

To see photos from Pomerelle's 2012 Hot Iron Night Rail Jam visit Pomerelle Mountain on Facebook... Click Here.

2012 Hot Iron Night Rail Jam Results

Skiers 14 and under

1st Cash Redder - Bountiful

2nd Depau Moran - Bountiful

3rd Tommy Christopherson - Burley

Skiers 15 and up

1st Ben Orton - Burley

2nd KJ Redder - Orem

3rd Nick Redder - Declo

Boarders 15 and under

1st Austin Holstine - Twin Falls

2nd Brandon Williams - Rupert

3rd Zale Delis - Heyburn

Boarders 16 and up

1st Cole Edgenton - Rigby

2nd Brandon Nelson - Idaho Falls

3rd Hunter Johnson - Salt Lake City

Currently on Colt 45

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:41:00 GMT

With the addition of a 35' kicker, there are now 7 features on Colt 45 Terrain Park!

35' Kicker

20' Flat Box

20' Skate Rail

35' Whale Tail

10' Flat Box

18' Up-Flat Box

20' Flat Down Rail

The Tricks Were BIG!

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:48:00 GMT

The tricks were BIG at Pomerelle Saturday, February 11th! The Big Trick Competition was held on Colt 45 slope where each participant stomped three tricks off a 35' kicker. Scoring was based on height, style and difficulty of the trick.

A great big THANKS to our sponsors, Idaho Water Sports & Darren Matthews - Little Debbies!

To see photos from Pomerelle's 2012 Big Trick Competition visit Pomerelle Mountain on Facebook... click here.

2012 Big Trick Competition Results

Boarders 15 and under

1st Brandon Williams

2nd Zale Delis

3rd Clancy Lindauer

Boarders 16 and up

1st Preston Elliott

2nd Andrew May

3rd Ryan Evans

Skiers 15 and under

1st Nic Westfall

2nd Hayden Cowden

3rd Luca Delis

Skiers 16 and up

1st Wesley Ecanbrack

2nd Parker Woodland

Big Smiles at Kid's Day Competition 2012

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:06:00 GMT

It's all about FUN at Pomerelle's Kids Day Competition!

Kids from 4 years of age to 12 competed in the annual Giant Slalom Challenge, Saturday February 4th. Each participant raced the giant slalom course on Spud Run, and the best times determined 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners. Trophies went to the top 3 places in each division, and all participants received a goody bag and fun prizes!

A great big THANKS to our sponsors, Troy Willie - Oasis Stop & Go, Darren Matthews - Little Debbies, Pepsi and Idaho Water Sports!

To see photos from Pomerelle's 2012 Kid's Day Competition visit Pomerelle Mountain on Facebook... click here.

2012 Pomerelle Kid's Day Results

Boys 5-6

1st- Oliver Bisson - age 6- Burley- 3:03.12- #125

Boarders Boys 7-9

1st- Garrett Thomas- age 8- Twin Falls- 46.29- #69

2nd- Ret Bennet- age 9 - Fairmont- 1:05.62- #34

3rd- Jaxyn Smith- age 7- Burley- 1:08.41- #169

Boarders Boys 10-12

1st- Clancy Lindauer- age 12- Rupert- 44.64- #60

2nd- Keegan Murphy- age 12- Burley- 46.02- #124

3rd- Josh Luna- age 11- Jerome- 51.06- #111

Boys 4-under
1st- Kayb Studer- age 4- Burley- 1:13.27- #126

2nd- Davis Higley- age 4- Twin Falls- 1:36.06- #51

Skiers Girls 5-6

1st- Kennedy Chavez- age 6- Burley- 53.20- #128

Skiers Boys 5-6

1st- Kelt Studer- age 6- Burley- 47.41- #127

2nd- Waylon Ellis- age 6- Heyburn- 54.07-#53

3rd- Blake Willie- age 5- Twin Falls- 58.00#107

Skiers Girls 7-9

1st- Elizabeth Woodland- age 8- Paul- 45.39- #33

2nd- Luka Lloyd- age 8- Albion- 50.03- #38

3rd- Cydne Lloyd- age 7- Albion- 52.08- #55

Skiers Boys 7-9

1st- Josh Butler- age 8- Park City- 44.46- #113

2nd- Matt Evans- age 9- Burley- 47.52- #162

3rd- Cole Wyatt- age 8- Burley- 48.34- #35

Skiers Girls 10-12

1st- Courtney Christopherson- age 12- Burley- 37.68- #50

2nd- Madeline Garner- age 12- Rupert- 42.02- #122

3rd- Kayla Gibson- age 10- Heyburn- 47.5- #37

Skiers Boys 10-12

1st- Tate Tominaga- age 12- Rupert- 34.75- #160

2nd- Jacob Butler- age 10- Park City- 37.16- #114

3rd- Payson Cutler- age 11- Pocatello- 42.78- #101

Learn a Winter Sport! January is Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:13:00 GMT

Humans were never meant to hibernate!

January is National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month.

January is a great time to learn a new winter sport! If you want to learn how to ski or snowboard for the first time or just want to improve your skiing or snowboarding skills, now is the time. Take a Group or Private Lesson or sign up for one of the following programs.

FREE Learn to Ski and Snowboard Day

If you have "Never Ever" tried skiing or snowboarding before join us Sunday, January 8th, for our FREE Learn to Ski and Snowboard Day. You must be 7 years of age or older - (you are never too old!)

You will receive: ski or snowboard equipment rental package, 1 1/2 hour group lesson and a complimentary ticket to the Magic Carpet.

You must pre-register for this program by calling Pomerelle at 208-673-5599. Check-in will begin at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning upstairs in the lodge at Pomerelle. You come and we take care of the rest! Lessons begin promptly at 10:30 a.m.

You are welcome to spend the afternoon practicing on the Magic Carpet, the best place to learn to turn! This offer does not include a chairlift pass. Please bring a valid ID.

$129 EZ Ski or Ride 1-2-3 Package

Our EZ Ski or Ride 1-2-3 Package is for anyone who would like to learn or improve their skiing and snowboarding skills. Available to anyone 7 years of age or older.

The 2011-2012 package includes: (3) full day lift passes, (3) 1 1/2 hour group lessons & (3) ski or snowboard rentals - all for only $129. Group lessons begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., 7 days a week.

EZ Ski or Ride 1-2-3 is non-transferable (good for one person only), and lesson participation is required.

Purchase your EZ 1-2-3 package at the ticket office. It couldn't be E-Zer! To begin each day of your program, check in at the ticket office. You will be given your lift, lesson and rental tickets, and we will guide you with directions to the rental shop and where you will meet for your lesson.

January Ladies Day Program

January Ladies Day Program is designed for women of all ages and abilities who want to learn or improve their skiing or riding skills. Tuesdays in January (10, 17, 24 & 31), 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The program includes: (4) full day lift tickets, (4) 1 1/2 hour clinics - tailored to your ability & (4) lunches - prepared just for the ladies - all for only $95. (Current season pass holders receive $20 off program cost.)

You can register for the program at Pomerelle, Idaho Water Sports in Burley or Claude's Sports in Twin Falls.

Pomerelle's Ladies Day Program is also offered in February and March!

Santas on the Mountain!

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:02:00 GMT

Ho! Ho! Ho! There was some jolly happening on the mountain!

Thirty-three Santas were making turns in the snow last Saturday, Dec. 24th, at Pomerelle during our Santa Competition and Costume Party. Everyone dressed like Santa received a free lift ticket for the day!

There was a parade of Santas on the Magic Carpet followed by awards. Best Santa costumes went to #112 Cory Myers and #126 Pat Gebauer. The jolliest Santas with the best Ho! Ho! Ho's! were #118 Nathan Ganoe and #117 Andrew May. All winners received a $35 gift certificate for an adult full day lift pass to use on a future date.

Photos by Frank Biggins

Terrain Park Features on Spring Creek

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:08:00 GMT

Terrain Park features are up in Spring Creek, more to come soon!!!

Whale tail

20' foot skate rail

10 foot box

barrel bonk

Come check it out!!

Photos by Frank Biggins

The terrain parks on Colt and Buttermilk will be setup as soon as snow conditions allow.

Gift Certificates Available

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 04:10:00 GMT

Santa's little helpers at Pomerelle will make your Christmas shopping as easy as dialing 673-5599!

Just give Santa's helpers at Pomerelle a call, and the rest is done for you. Embossed linen gift certificates will be mailed to your address.

What's on your list?... Classic 10 Punch Card or Classy 5 Youth Punch Card, Full Day Lift Pass, Night Skiing Pass (perfect stocking stuffer - Only $15!). Help someone to learn or improve their skiing and snowboarding skills with the gift of a Group or Private Lesson or our EZ 1-2-3 Package! Treat the special lady in your life to the gift of Pomerelle's Ladies Day Program.

Pomerelle gift certificates may also be purchased at Idaho Water Sports in Burley and Claude's Sports in Twin Falls.

Hooray! What a happy shopping and carefree day. Now you can do something for you like a short nap? manicure? Christmas decorations??

Merry Christmas!

Ladies Day Program

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:17:00 GMT

Ladies it's YOUR time to enjoy the slopes!
Bring your friends, or meet some new ones while improving your turns or making turns for the first time. This program is designed for women who want to improve their personal skiing or snowboarding skills, or want to learn how to ski or snowboard for the first time in a relaxed and un-intimidating environment.

Pomerelle’s Ladies Day Program is a monthly program (4 consecutive Tuesdays) offered in January, February and again in March - from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This is an amazing value! Each monthly program includes, (4) Full Day Lift Tickets, (4) 1 ½ hr. Clinics & (4) Lunches. All for just $95 per monthly session! (Current season pass holders receive $20 off program cost.)

No worries, just show up, and we’ll take care of you. Pick up your Full Day Lift Ticket at the ticket office each Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. (or later), and ski or board until 12:00 p.m. when your lesson will begin. Just meet near the lodge a little before noon. From there Pomerelle’s experienced instructors will divide everyone into groups according to ability. Whether you are a skier or boarder - beginner, advanced or somewhere in between, your lesson will be tailored to you. After your 1 ½ hour lesson, meet everyone in the lodge for lunch. Lunch is prepared just for the ladies, and will be served to you...dessert included! After lunch, you are free to practice what you have learned on the slopes until 4:00 p.m.

Reward yourself with some fun on the snow with the girls, plus it is a great way to get into shape. There is no other feeling quite like the feeling you have after spending a day on the mountain!

You can register at Pomerelle,or just give us a call at Resort Office 673-5599, Idaho Water Sports in Burley 678-5869 or Claude’s Sports in Twin Falls 733-2000.

New Bus Schedule

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:55:00 GMT

The bus will begin running for the 2011-2012 season Saturday, Dec. 3rd.

The bus will run Saturday Dec. 3rd, Saturday Dec. 10th and then

Daily Dec. 22nd through Dec. 24th & Dec. 26th through Jan. 2nd

for the Christmas Holiday.

Pomerelle will be open Dec. 25th, Christmas day, but the bus will not be running.

Bus service to Pomerelle on SATURDAYS and scheduled Holidays from Jerome, Twin Falls, Burley, Rupert & Albion. ($10 Round Trip)

For a bus schedule click here.

For questions call:

Resort Information (208) 673-5555 or Northside Bus Co. (208) 324-4426

NEW 18-Hole Disc Golf Course!

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:49:00 GMT

Pomerelle is now home to one of Idaho's finest high-altitude 18 hole disc golf courses.

What is Disc Golf? Disc golf, also known as Frisbee golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc. The sport shares with "ball golf" the object of completing each hole in the fewest number of strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, fewest number of throws). The trees, shrubs, and terrain changes around the fairways provide challenging obstacles for the golfer. Finally, the "putt" lands in the basket and the hole is completed. Disc golf is fun for the entire family!

Our course starts at 9,000 feet and winds along the mountainside for 18 holes. The front 9 holes are on the Triple Chairlift side of the mountain and the back nine are on the Double Chairlift side. The elevation and the varied terrain add extra elements to your game.

Ride the Triple Chairlift to get to the first hole of both the front nine and the back nine holes. Remember to pick up a score card when purchasing your ticket. You can bring your own discs or they can be rented at the lodge.

For lift rates and disc rental rates click here. The course is free for those who choose to hike, and there is a complimentary "practice basket" located at the base of the mountain.

Don't miss Pomerelle's 1st Disc Golf Tournament

Labor Day Weekend

Sat. and Sun., September 3rd and 4th.

Did Someone Say it was Summer?!

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:56:00 GMT

Photos taken at the base of Pomerelle June 3, 2011. REALLY...Did someone say it was summer?!