Full Moon Ski and Skin Race & Live Music

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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-Eureka Ski 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 2 — February 28 Plumas-Eureka Ski Bowl
 

• Rope tow (via Plumas Ski Club): 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Music on the deck: 3:00 PM -- Pinky Up

• Band performance: TBA  (on the deck)

• DJs:

  • Bassy B2B, DJ Lucky

  • Luna Deep (Edmonton)

• Uphill climbing skin race

• Points awarded toward season standings

• Event continues regardless of race conditions

Race 3 — March 28   Plumas-Eureka Ski Bowl
 

• Rope tow (via Plumas Ski Club): 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Music on the deck: 3:00 PM

• Moondog Matinee (Deck Set)

• Monks and Burger (Late Set)

• Final race of the series

• Championship points on the line

Prizes & Championship Points   Prizes will be awarded at each race to top finishers in the following categories:18+ men
18+ woman
17 and under boys
17 and under girls
13 and under boys
13 and under girls

Each race awards points toward the season-long standings. Points accumulated across all three races determine the overall World Champion in each category.

Tickets & PricingFull AccessAll-access admission to the event, live music, and race entry (weather permitting).

• Early Bird: $30

• Presale: $35

• At the Door: $40

Deck OnlyAccess to the deck, music, and event atmosphere. Race entry included (weather permitting).

• Early Bird: $20

• Presale: $25

• At the Door: $30

Youth (Under 12)All-access admission until 7:00 PM. Race entry included (weather permitting).
Must be accompanied by an adult with a Full Access ticket for unrestricted access.

• Early Bird: $8

• Presale: $10

• At the Door: $12

Kids (Under 6)Free admission.

Additional Information

• Rope tow and race activities are weather dependent

• Event and music continue rain or shine

• Race tickets are non-transferable

• Family-friendly event

Rope Tow and Plumas Ski Club

Full Moon Tickets Here

All events at Plumas-Eureka park are in Partnership with our friends at California State Parks.