Annual Historic Longboard Races
Plumas-Eureka Ski Bowl • Johnsville
The Plumas Ski Club invites skiers and the public to experience the Annual Historic Longboard Races, held on the third Sunday of January, February, and March at the Plumas-Eureka Ski Bowl in Johnsville.
This iconic venue is the birthplace of downhill ski racing in the western hemisphere, dating back to 1861. Today, that rich history comes alive as racers compete on traditional longboards in a lively, family-friendly celebration of Plumas County’s ski heritage.
Race Details
- Nominal entry fee to race
- Leather boots required
- Period-appropriate clothing encouraged
Spectators Welcome!
Enjoy a full day of excitement with historic ski races, plus food, music, and drinks in a festive mountain setting. Whether you’re racing or cheering from the sidelines, it’s a truly unique Plumas County experience.
Don’t Have Equipment? No Problem.
Longboard ski rentals are available through the Plumas Ski Club. A limited number of Ski Club skis are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Rental fee: $20
👉 Read more about the Longboard Races and the history of the Plumas Ski Club
Find out more about the Plumas Ski Club, the host of this event and others.
Spend the day at the birthplace of ski racing and be part of a living tradition in Plumas County.
Come for the Weekend
Where to Stay
We offer a safe, affordable clean, and friendly experience near downtown Quincy. Enjoy your stay at the Lariat.
Full hook-up RV spaces located in downtown Quincy along the beautiful Feather River quietly amongst the riverbank and tress.
Quincy Feather Bed Inn is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mt. range, in the heart of historic downtown Quincy. Steps to restaurants & watering holes.
It’s easy to relax when you are surrounded by this much space and luxury. Our beautifully decorated suites offer all the comforts of home, and more.
Beautiful treed park with great internet tucked away from Highway 70 in Quincy, with rivers, lakes, and recreation areas not far outside of town.
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Unrivaled privacy on 5 acres of river. Wake up to coffee on the deck listening to the river, birds and basking in the morning sun.
Greenhorn Ranch is a premier guest ranch in California’s Northern Sierra offering traditional & contemporary ranch activities.
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Ada’s Garden Cottages are a gorgeous oasis hideaway in the center of historic downtown Quincy with full kitchens and cozy-custom-artful-architecture.
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Where to Eat
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530-283-3300
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530-927-9536
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530-283-3528
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530-283-1633
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303-478-3964
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