Early April, 2004
Alaska’s Big Mountain Master Extreme Snowboard Competition (“King of the Hill”)
Cliffs, chutes and big faces of the Chugach Mountain Range. The World’s premier EXTREME snowboarding competition. The best men and women boarders from around the world come together to ride for the crown. Contact Bonnie McDonald (907)486-4877.

Early April, 2004
Mountain Man Snowmobile Hill Climb Competition
Thompson Pass. The premier hill climb in the State of Alaska. The area’s best riders compete in a variety of classes for over $40,000 in prizes. Contact Valdez Snowmachine Club (907)835-2373. Web site: www.valdezsnow.com

Early April, 2004
KVAK Home Expo
Civic Center. Alaskan exhibitors present products and services to help build, remodel, furnish or finance homes. Contact KVAK (907)835-5825.

Mid-April, 2004
Chugach Mountain Festival and World Free Skiing Championships
Thompson Pass. Includes Sloppy Cup Bike Race, Adrenaline Film Festival, AK Backcountry Raid, World Free Skiing Championships. Tentative Dates. Contact Scott Matthews, XOnet (206)933-2809. Web site: www.xonet.org

Mid-April, 2004
Friends of the NRA Banquet
Civic Center. Fundraiser. Raffles, Door Prizes, Auctions. Contact Ray Halley (907)835-2181.

Late April, 2004
Snow-X
10 a.m. at the old pipeyard. Contact Valdez Snowmachine Club at (907)835-2373. Web site: www.valdezsnow.com