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Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
The Coolest Party in the Canadian Rockies, Slush Cup Monday, May 19th, 2025!
BANFF, ALBERTA / ACCESS Newswire / May 19, 2025 / For nearly a century, Banff Sunshine Village has celebrated the end of the ski season with a "water ski, or pond skim." The resort is credited to being the North American birthplace for pond skimming. It's believed the tradition was started by two friends, Cyril Paris and Peter White, back in 1928. The two were enjoying a spring ski, when they came upon the resorts infamous run, 'waterfall.' One supposedly dared the other to ski the water run and the rest is now history. Legend has it, the first pond skimmer on record at Sunshine Village dates back to 1928. At Banff Sunshine, what started as a friendly dare, has morphed and grown from a campy staff event, to a three-day festival that builds up to the Rockies coolest party, Slush Cup. This year's Slush Cup is happening Monday, May 19th at Banff Sunshine. "You know, winter is who we are. As the snow melts, we want to throw a proper goodbye party for our favorite season-winter," says Ralph Scurfield, CEO of Banff Sunshine Village. "Our goal is to each year throw a bigger and better Slush Cup party." This year marks the resort's 95thSlush Cup (it would be 97, but COVID happened.) For the 95thSlush Cup, the Canadian Resort has invited the University of Calgary Artistic Swim Team to perform the first splash of the event. Following the synchronized swimmers performance, the first contestant will attempt to hit the Slush Cup jump and skim across the 110 ft pool of snow cold melt water. Last year, 100 competitors competed for the crown of Mr. & Ms. Slush Cup. "If you love winter fun as much as we do, this is your invite to join us on for a fun-filled weekend at Banff Sunshine," Says Scurfield. The resort is encouraging guests to embrace the theme, Disco Snow Angel. For participants daring enough to attempt the legendary Slush Cup, the resort encourages all guest to arrive at the Village Sprung Tent early, as registration opens at 8 AM on May 19th, 2025. For guests hoping to partake in the festivities, access to the Slush Cup festivities is FREE with a Sunshine Season Pass, Spring Pass, lift ticket or sightseeing ticket. About Banff Sunshine: Banff Sunshine Village is home of Canada's Best Snow, Canada's Hottest Lifts, Banff's only ski-in, ski-out hotel Sunshine Mountain Lodge, and Canada's Best Spring Skiing. The resort is famous for its extra-long ski and snowboard season which spans from early November until late May. Located just 90 minutes west of Calgary's International Airport, and 15 minutes west of the town of Banff, Banff Sunshine Village is wide-open for skiing and snowboarding until May 19th, 2025. For more information about Slush Cup Long Weekend, contact Kendra Scurfield at media@
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Coolest Party in the Canadian Rockies, Slush Cup Monday, May 19th, 2025!
BANFF, ALBERTA / / May 19, 2025 / For nearly a century, Banff Sunshine Village has celebrated the end of the ski season with a "water ski, or pond skim." The resort is credited to being the North American birthplace for pond skimming. It's believed the tradition was started by two friends, Cyril Paris and Peter White, back in 1928. The two were enjoying a spring ski, when they came upon the resorts infamous run, 'waterfall.' One supposedly dared the other to ski the water run and the rest is now history. Legend has it, the first pond skimmer on record at Sunshine Village dates back to 1928. At Banff Sunshine, what started as a friendly dare, has morphed and grown from a campy staff event, to a three-day festival that builds up to the Rockies coolest party, Slush Cup. This year's Slush Cup is happening Monday, May 19th at Banff Sunshine. "You know, winter is who we are. As the snow melts, we want to throw a proper goodbye party for our favorite season-winter," says Ralph Scurfield, CEO of Banff Sunshine Village. "Our goal is to each year throw a bigger and better Slush Cup party." This year marks the resort's 95thSlush Cup (it would be 97, but COVID happened.) For the 95thSlush Cup, the Canadian Resort has invited the University of Calgary Artistic Swim Team to perform the first splash of the event. Following the synchronized swimmers performance, the first contestant will attempt to hit the Slush Cup jump and skim across the 110 ft pool of snow cold melt water. Last year, 100 competitors competed for the crown of Mr. & Ms. Slush Cup. "If you love winter fun as much as we do, this is your invite to join us on for a fun-filled weekend at Banff Sunshine," Says Scurfield. The resort is encouraging guests to embrace the theme, Disco Snow Angel. For participants daring enough to attempt the legendary Slush Cup, the resort encourages all guest to arrive at the Village Sprung Tent early, as registration opens at 8 AM on May 19th, 2025. For guests hoping to partake in the festivities, access to the Slush Cup festivities is FREE with a Sunshine Season Pass, Spring Pass, lift ticket or sightseeing ticket. About Banff Sunshine: Banff Sunshine Village is home of Canada's Best Snow, Canada's Hottest Lifts, Banff's only ski-in, ski-out hotel Sunshine Mountain Lodge, and Canada's Best Spring Skiing. The resort is famous for its extra-long ski and snowboard season which spans from early November until late May. Located just 90 minutes west of Calgary's International Airport, and 15 minutes west of the town of Banff, Banff Sunshine Village is wide-open for skiing and snowboarding until May 19th, 2025. For more information about Slush Cup Long Weekend, contact Kendra Scurfield at media@ Contact Information Kendra Scurfield Director of Brand and Communicationskscurfield@ Buse Kayar busek@ SOURCE: Banff Sunshine Village Related Images View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Two More Weeks of Canada's Best Spring Skiing & Snowboarding at the World-Class Banff Sunshine Village in the Canadian Rockies!
Press Releases Two More Weeks of Canada's Best Spring Skiing & Snowboarding at the World-Class Banff Sunshine Village in the Canadian Rockies! Spring shines bright at Banff Sunshine, the iconic Canadian Rockies ski & snowboard resort. With a ski and snowboard season that stretches from early November to late May, Banff Sunshine Village is internationally renowned for being home to Canada's Best Spring Skiing and Snowboarding. This year, skiers and snowboarders can carve up the wide open slopes of Sunshine Village until Slush Cup Monday, May 19th, 2025. With two full weeks left to enjoy Canada's Best Spring Skiing, the Banff based resort is turning up the heat on their spring events. "Spring shines at Banff Sunshine," says Kendra Scurfield, VP Brand and Communications at Banff Sunshine Village. "Spring at Sunshine Village is my personal favorite time of year. The snow is superb, the weather is warm, and the village is a vibe. Each year, our goal is to make our spring events a little more extra as we lean into the fun of spring skiing at Banff Sunshine. This spring we're excited to introduce a couple new events, including the Sunshine Stampede, and the upcoming Leg Burner Banked Slalom." This upcoming Saturday, the Banff resort has teamed up with Snowboard Canada and double Beijing Paralympic snowboard medalist, Tyler Turner for the first ever 'Leg Burner Banked Slalom.' The all-ages charity event is open to snowboarders of all levels, with proceed raised going to support Canadian Paralympic Snowboard Athletes. Starting Saturday May 17th, the resort celebrates it's 95th Slush Cup Long Weekend. Over the years, the event has grown from a campy end-of-season celebration to a three-day festival that welcomes winter lovers from around the world as they say, "ski ya later winter." The three-day Slush Cup festival kicks off on Saturday, May 17th, with the SlushShine Rail Jam, followed by Watergate Banked Slalom on Sunday, May 18th, and the marque event, Slush Cup, on May 19th, 2025. Banff Sunshine's Slush Cup is the longest running end-of-season pond-skimming event in North America. One hundred hopefuls will attempt to ski across the 110-foot pool of melt water, as they compete for the crown of Mr. and Ms. Slush Cup. Participants will be judged based on execution, completion, style, costume, and attitude. This year's event will be judged by a panel of Canadian Winter Olympians including Mikaël Kingsbury, Rachael Karker, Tyler Turner and Brendan Mackay. "Slush Cup is my favorite day of the year," says Jenna Lee. "I've been skiing at Sunshine for over 20 years and have not missed a Slush Cup yet. It's just so much fun. Whether you plan ski, watch the event, or compete, Slush Cup is the absolute most fun you can have in ski boots!" A full list of events, including Banff Sunshine's Untracked Concert Series and Mom's Ski Free Mother's Day can be found on Access to all Sunshine events is free with a lift ticker or Sunshine Season Pass. About Banff Sunshine: Banff Sunshine Village is home of Canada's Best Snow, Canada's Hottest Lifts, Banff's only ski-in, ski-out hotel Sunshine Mountain Lodge, and Canada's Best Spring Skiing. The resort is famous for its extra-long ski and snowboard season which spans from early November until late May. Located just 90 minutes west of Calgary's International Airport, and 15 minutes west of the town of Banff, Banff Sunshine Village is wide-open for skiing and snowboarding until May 19th, 2025. For more information about Spring at Sunshine Village, contact Kendra Scurfield at media@ Contact Information Kendra Scurfield Director of Brand and Communications kscurfield@ +1-403-830-7946 Buse Kayar busek@ This story was originally published May 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
6 things to do this weekend
Apr. 24—Native Youth Olympic Games Thursday-Friday-Saturday; Alaska Airlines Center, 3550 Providence Drive Free to spectators, the NYO Games celebrate Alaska Native traditions and aim to help develop athletes' leadership skills and self-esteem. The games are organized by the Cook Inlet Tribal Council every year, with Senior Games athletes in seventh through 12th grades. The 11 events — including the kneel jump, wrist carry, two-foot high kick, one-foot high kick, Alaskan high kick and more — are designed to test the abilities originally used to stay fit for subsistence activities. A schedule of events is available online with more information at CANstruction Noon Friday, then on display through May 5; Dimond Center, 800 E. Dimond Blvd. Six teams of engineers and architects will work to construct animal-themed sculptures out of thousands of cans of food from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, with spectators invited to watch. The sculptures will be on display for several days, and visitors can vote for their favorite in the People's Choice Award. Organizers expect the event to bring in over 16,000 cans, donated to the Food Bank of Alaska. Alyeska's Spring Carnival and Slush Cup Friday-Saturday-Sunday; Alyeska Resort in Girdwood The Alyeska Spring Carnival returns this weekend with a circus theme, along with the Slush Cup for its 48th year. Friday's festivities include a PG-13 costume contest from 6 to 8 p.m. ($50 advance registration required), followed by music at the Sitzmark from experimental funk band Thumpasaurus (tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door; 21 and over, with another show Saturday). On Saturday, there's a vendor village opening at noon, an "Idiot Swim" and the Slush Cup pond-skim contest, which begins at 4 p.m. Sunday's "Family Funday" includes the Dummy Downhill, Alaskan Gladiator and the Xtratuf Tug-o-War, plus classic carnival games supporting nonprofits, concessions and more. Alyeska Resort will have commuter bus service available Saturday from Anchorage to Girdwood and back, for $20. Visit for more event details and restrictions. The festivities are free to attend, except where noted. Diggin' Dirt 8 p.m. Friday; Bear Tooth Theatrepub, 1230 W. 27th Ave. This seven-piece funk-soul band based in California will bring their sound — "fueled by blazing horns, searing guitars and a relentlessly driving rhythm section," and the frontman's soulful vocals — to Anchorage for the Bear Tooth's 25th anniversary concert. Doors open at 8 p.m., Childish Tycoon takes the stage at 9 p.m., with Diggin' Dirt playing at 10 p.m. Open to attendees 21 and older. General admission is $45, with tickets available through Bear Tooth's website. Arctic Comic-Con 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, 600 W. Seventh Ave. Creators, celebrity guests and fans will come together for this premier Alaska convention covering comics, science fiction, gaming, cosplay, art and pop culture. Guests include actors Jacob Bertrand and Joe Seo of Netflix's "Cobra Kai" series; voice actor and gamer Faye Mata, whose credits include Netflix's "Tekken," "Sailor Moon" and League of Legends; actor Jason Mewes of "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" fame; Patrick Warburton, who has lent his iconic voice to characters in "The Emperor's New Groove," "Family Guy" and other series; comic book artists Mostafa Moussa, Pablo Villalobos and Tyler Kirkham; the Canadian sketch comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall; and many more. Attendees can check out panels, Q&As, pro photo ops, a gaming tournament, vendors and an outdoor food truck carnival. Advance tickets start at $40 for Sunday, $48 for Saturday or $68 for the full weekend; a schedule and more information is available at Anchorage Bowl Chamber Orchestra's Spring Concert 7:30 p.m. Saturday; The Nave, 3502 Spenard Road The orchestra will perform musical compositions from video games such as Halo, The Legend of Zelda, Kingdom Hearts, Pokémon and more. The concert is free and open to all ages; donations are accepted.
