Uphill skin race, DJs and live music on the deck under the full moon at Johnsville Ski Bowl. Race series, points, and unforgettable vibes.
A Day-to-Night Mountain Festival at Plumas-Eureka Ski Bowl
The Full Moon Ski begins in the morning and builds all the way into the night at Plumas-EurekaSki Bowl, located in Eureka State Park near Johnsville and Graeagle, California. This is a community-driven winter festival featuring daytime skiing, an uphill climbing skin race, and live music under the full moon.
Daytime Skiing & Rope Tow (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)From 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the Plumas Ski Club will operate the rope tow!!!! (weather and snow conditions permitting)
- Rope tow ticketing and information are available directly at plumasskiclub.org
- Rope tow access is separate from event ticketing
- Operations are dependent on weather and snow conditions
Music, Race Registration & Gathering (Starting at 3:00 PM)At 3:00 PM, the event transitions into the evening program.
- Music begins on the deck
- Race registration opens
- Spectators and racers gather as the atmosphere builds
Climbing Skin Race (4:00 PM | Weather Permitting)At 4:00 PM, the uphill climbing skin race begins.
This is a pure ascent race—no lifts, no downhill advantage. Racers climb the mountain under their own power using climbing skins, snowshoes, or their boots competing on endurance, pacing, and technique. It is fast, demanding, and highly watchable from the base.
- Uphill climbing skin race. Ski, Snowboard or bootpack(must be carrying skis or snowboard for 16+ race)
- 1 of 3 races in the season series
- Points awarded toward an end-of-season World Champion
- Race tickets are non-transferable and included in price of event.
Important:
All race activity is dependent on snow and weather conditions. If snow conditions do not allow for a race, the race will be canceled, but the event and music will continue.
Live Music Under the Full Moon
Race 1 — January 31 Plumas-Eureka Ski Bowl
- Rope tow (via Plumas Ski Club): 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Music on the deck: 3:00 PM — Terpsichore
- Race start: 4:00 PM (weather permitting)
- Live music: 5:00 PM — NIGHTBRAIN(outside, on the deck)
Braidz with special guest Savage Cabbage
Coop Da Loop
