Alyeska Winter Carnival and Slush Cup
The 2026 Alyeska Spring Carnival with the Slush Cup is scheduled for 24-26 April! Get Ready!
Spring Carnival
Don’t miss this fun-filled weekend in Girdwood! It’s on the third weekend in April when the conditions for Spring are the best! The Spring Carnival hosts a number of crazy events from downhill biking, the dummy races to the famous tug-o-war. But the most popular is the Slush Cup Competition. This is a 40+ year tradition where adventurous skiers and snowboarders fly down Chair 3 Road in crazy costumes, as they attempt to make it across a pool of freezing slushy water. It’s the highlight of the weekend and should not be missed!
Parking may be limited. Car pool as much as possible and be aware that parking at the resort may not be possible.
TENTATIVE Schedule of Events for the April Spring Carnival
Friday,| Sitzmark Deck
6– 8 pm: Costume Contest – ALL 50 entries are up for grabs for the most creative costumes and best dancers! Dress to impress the judges and you may just find yourself straight-lining into a slushy pond at Saturday’s main event.
There will be NO costume entries day-of. Must be 18 or older.10 pm– 1 am
Live at the Sitz - Andy Frasco & The U.N.
Saturday
12pm - Venue and Beer Garden Open!
3 pm: Idiot Swim – Grab your buds and go for a swim in the Slush Cup pool (Lower mountain)
3:45 pm: National Anthem
4 – 6 pm: Alaska Airlines Slush Cup
9 – 11 pm: Live at the Sitz - Andy Frasco & The U.N.
Sunday
11 am – Registration & Mini-Midway Open
All registration for Sunday’s events will be in the Christmas Lot. You will also have the chance to experience FREE dog mushing with Alyeska Tours (home of Ryan Redington, 2023 Iditarod Champion!) or grab a sweet treat from Original Gourmet Ice Cream Bars!1 pm – Dummy Downhill
Home-made Dummy’s go FULL SEND off a jump. Scores are based on dummy creativity, air, and destruction upon crashing. Dummy’s must arrive by 11 am for upload. Prizes for first, second, and third place.2 pm – Alaskan Gladiator
Test your skill and courage in the gladiator pit with a one-on-one competition to knock your opponent off the plank. Prizes for first place adults, juniors, and kids. Please bring your own towel for this event!2:30 – 4:30 pm: Tug-o-War – a good ol’ fashion tug of war to pull the opposing team into the pool. This bracket tournament is a test of strength, endurance and strategy.3 pm – Tug-o-War
A good ol’ fashioned tug-of-war to pull the opposing team into the pool. This bracket-style tournament is a test of strength, endurance, and strategy. Teams are made up of 5 players, and each team must include at least one female competitor in every round. Prizes for first, second, and third place teams. Please bring your own towel for this event!
