
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)
Music, Race Registration & Gathering (Starting at 3:00 PM)At 3:00 PM, the event transitions into the evening program.
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.
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
Race 2 — February 28 Plumas-Eureka Ski Bowl
Race 3 — March 28J Plumas-Eureka Ski Bowl
Prizes & Championship PointsPrizes will be awarded at each race to top finishers in the following categories:
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).
Deck OnlyAccess to the deck, music, and event atmosphere. Race entry included (weather permitting).
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.
Kids (Under 6)Free admission.
Additional Information
Rope Tow and Plumas Ski ClubAll events at Plumas-Eureka park are in Partnership with our friends at California State Parks.