VERNON, New Jersey — Events are a vital part of the scene at Mountain Creek and this year the resort is thrilled to bring a packed-out schedule of diverse competitions, industry showcases and progression programs to riders and skiers of every age and ability level.

Mountain Creek will be the region’s hot spot this winter ??“ bringing back many of the most popular events as well as adding some new ones. In February, two huge competitions will blow through the resort including the fourth consecutive Chevrolet US Snowboard Grand Prix, where the incredible US Olympic Snowboard Team was named last year. Mountain Creek will also team up with two-time Olympian, Jersey’s own Danny Kass to host the two day Pro-Am contest series, Grenade Strikes Back.

Guests can expect to find an event almost every weekend in the season, and with the opening of The Appalachian, Mountain Creek’s first ski-in/ski-out hotel, spectators and competitors alike can enjoy an extended stay slopeside. Keep an eye out for special lodging packages offered throughout the season.

The current event calendar includes:

December

22nd: Oakley Holiday Showdown
30th: Girls Learn To Ride

January

8th: Special Olympics Training
9th: Special Olympics Training
10th: Tour de Creek
13th: Sports Illustrated for Kids Next Snow Search Qualifier
20th: Girls Learn To Ride
26th: Volcom Peanut Butter and Rail Jam
27th: Romp to Stomp
27th: Girls Learn To Ride
28th: K2 Women’s Rail Jam
29th: Special Olympics
30th: Special Olympics

February

3rd: Grand Prix
4th: Grand Prix
10th: NYC Rail Jam At The Rock, Korean Ski Fest
14th: Valentine’s Day “Ski and Ride Your Heart Out”
16th: Grenade Strikes Back
17th: Grenade Strikes Back, Girls Learn To Ride
18th: Grenade Strikes Back & Grenade After Party
23rd: Burton Super Demo
24th: MidAtlantic Snowboard Series, Burton Super Demo
25th: MidAtlantic Snowboard Series, Burton Super Demo

March

3rd: Freeski Superfling
9th: Ski Barn Jammin’ for Swag
10th: Z100 Snowplow Luau & Pond Skimming
11th: Trans AM