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Diamond Peak Dummy Downhill now April 21

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The stormy weather that hit the Lake Tahoe region Saturday postponed the annual Dummy Downhill at Diamond Peak ski resort.

The annual Dummy Downhill has participants building a dummy on skis or snowboards that gets launched off a big jump that results in wild cheering by nearby spectators.

The storm system has the potential for lightning in the Tahoe Basin on Saturday, which led to Diamond Peak moving the 22nd annual Dummy Downhill to Sunday, April 21, the final day of skiing and snowboarding this season at the Incline Village ski resort.

“The Dummy Downhill is always one of the best spring events on the slopes of Diamond Peak,” said Marketing Manager Paul Raymore. “With the incoming storm and potential for lightning in the region, we decided to postpone the event and hope for better weather next weekend for this classic spring party.”

SEE TAHOE SKI RESORT CLOSING DATES BELOW

Ski Resort has postponed its Dummy Downhill event to Sunday, April 21. (Note: The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 13.)

The Dummy Downhill, participants build a dummy on skis or snowboards that gets launched off of a big jump, while spectators get to watch as unique characters fly down the hill or crash hard. The Dummy Downhill is Diamond Peak’s signature spring event, the biggest party of the year, and the perfect way to celebrate the final day of the ski season.

A panel of celebrity judges will evaluate all Dummies on the snow by the Base Lodge, followed by the dummy launch and an awards ceremony. Prizes and certificates will be awarded for creativity, best crash, furthest distance, and more. Click here for full details on the Dummy Downhill event.

Dummies must be at the Diamond Peak Base Lodge by 10 a.m. to check in and then be judged on creativity.

Diamond Peak still has enough snow for a successful end to the ski season – April 21 is the closing date.

Dummies cannot be live, have pyrotechnics and must weigh less than 75 pounds. Dummies, songs and costumes must be family-friendly. Team captains should be present to help load the dummies after they have been judged and unload at the top of the jump. The jumping typically begins around noon and will be followed by an award ceremony on the Base Lodge Deck.

SEASON PASS DEAL: If you plan to ski or ride more than four days this spring and next winter, a season pass will pay for itself. Below are the 2024-25 Early-Bird rates.

  • $499 – Adult (ages 24-64)
  • $389 – Youth (13-23)
  • $235 – Child (7-12)
  • $468 – Senior (65-69)
  • $235 – Super Senior (70-79)
  • FREE – 6 & Under, 80-plus

Note: IVGID Picture Pass holders receive discounted season pass rates. 

TAHOE SKI RESORT CLOSING DATES

  • Tahoe Donner: closed April 7
  • Boreal: April 14
  • Soda Springs: April 14
  • Northstar: April 14
  • Homewood: April 14
  • Granlibakken: April 15
  • Diamond Peak: April 21
  • Sierra-at-Tahoe: April 21
  • Heavenly: April 21
  • Sugar Bowl: April 28
  • Kirkwood: April 28
  • Mt. Rose: April 28
  • Palisades Tahoe: May 27