Andes Tower Hills to Hold End of the Season Bash This Weekend

After a phenomenal season of skiing and snowboarding out at Andes Tower Hills they are going to close out the season this weekend (March 8-10). Andes’ owner, Tom Anderson, commented on his weekly Facebook Live post that they have plenty of snow, but as they look at the upcoming forecast next week, even several feet of snow and their north-facing runs will take a severe hit.

As part of their annual tradition, they will have all kinds of games to go along with all of the skiing and snowboarding. The annual Spring Fling Weekend, including the Pond Plunge includes a lot of activities. First of all the runs are open Friday from 12p-8p, Saturday and Sunday from 10a-5p for your last skiing, snowboarding AND tubing opportunities (Tubing on Sat. & Sun only). Then on Saturday afternoon enjoy bag races and radar runs. Those will take place again on Sunday again, but in addition there will be the Pond Plunge at 3:00pm. There is a minimal cost to participate in this. $5 per run, or $15 for 5 runs through the pond.

All the fun extras will take place down Hollywood High. Radar Runs simply test your speed down the hill. The Garbage Bag Races includes people (supplied with only a black garbage bag) sliding headfirst down Hollywood High. Then the grand finale is the Pond Plunge. Andes staff will dig out a huge pond at the bottom of Hollywood High, near the chalet. The plunges are judged by a panel of judges, sitting up at the chalet. If you are not participating, it is an equally fun event to simply watch.

If interested in making it a weekend, book a room at an Explore Alexandria lodging property, show them your receipt and you’ll get to ski for free on day two of your trip. You’ll get two days of ski or snowboard rentals, plus lift tickets (regular price) for the price of one when you stay overnight at one of the area’s lodging facilities! Find eligible lodging here. Make sure to keep and present your rental/lift receipts and lodging receipt. Call Andes at 320-965-2455 for more details and to confirm your participation in this offer. See you on the slopes!!

Here are some photos from 2023.