Stowe, VT – The Mt. Mansfield Ski Club’s (MMSC) annual Sugar Slalom, held every year since 1940, will highlight this holiday weekend at Vermont’s Stowe Mountain Resort, complemented by a non-denominational mountaintop Sunrise Service, an Easter egg hunt, and a specially-priced two-day lift ticket.nThe Sugar Slalom, held Saturday and Sunday, is the most recognized alpine ski race event in the region. Open to U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) licensed racers ages 9 and up, this race attracts some of the best talent in the East and is a great opportunity to lower USSA points late in the season. On day two, the Sugar Slalom is open to anyone over 21 years of age wishing to be a part in the weekend’s festivities.

Originating as a celebration of the arrival of spring and the tapping of maple trees, the Sugar Slalom is held in a Mardi Gras atmosphere complete with music, barbecue on the hill, ski racing and festive costumes. To top it all, the race also features a unique Vermont treat – maple syrup on snow, donuts and pickles at the finish.

Stowe’s 56th annual non-denominational Sunrise Service to celebrate the holiday will be held at the top of the Gondola at Stowe Mountain Resort. The service will start promptly at 6:26 a.m., and complimentary Gondola rides open to the Public from 4:50 a.m. through 5:50 a.m. Complimentary coffee and refreshments will be served at the top of the Gondola.

A children’s Easter Egg Hunt will occur in the Spruce Plaza at 9 a.m. Sunday followed by Easter egg painting in the Spruce Camp Base Lodge on the second floor at 11 a.m.

Attendees of the Sunrise Service will be offered a special lift ticket rate for April 4th of $39.00 for adult, seniors and children, while those looking to make a weekend of it may purchase a $99 2-Day Adult Lift Ticket on Saturday only for this weekend, Saturday and Sunday.