Alta Badia, the Italian ski area in the Dolomites which encompasses half a dozen villages including Corvara, Colfosco and La Villa, is to stage a 'retro style party' on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April to round off its 2014-15 season.
The South Tyrolean centre expects the snow will still be good and the sun shining for the festivities which will begin with participating restaurants - including La Bercia, Fornella and the Snack Bar Stadio - selecting a vintage period of their choice and recreating it with their music and décor. The old-fashioned skiing vibe will also be available at 2000m in the mountain restaurants, which will offer local traditional cuisine on their menus.
On Sunday, skiers can take part in a vintage skiing competition with bamboo poles on the La Para slope, where one of the last of the old 'J-bar' lifts that is still operational. Everyone can take part in the competition, but only old skis are permitted, not modern carving skis. You can pre-register by e-mailing lavilla@altabadia.org, or sign up for the race on the day of the event.
Awards will be handed out at after-skiing retreat L'Murin, where a "Style contest" (NOT a modern slopestyle contest) will also take place to celebrate the most original vintage clothing. Throughout the day, the Bioch, Boconara, Crëp de Munt, I Tablá, la Marmotta, La Para, Las Vegas and Moritzino restaurants will also provide music and entertainment centred on the vintage theme of the weekend.
All participants will be asked to wear retro skiing clothing and use retro skiing equipment for the entire weekend with the aim of creating a "vintage" environment in the entire skiing complex.
There are various package deals on offer at the time when you book direct via the resorts webpage.
Dolomiti Super Sun offers seven nights' accommodation for the price of six, six days lift pass and rentals for the price of five and five days lesson for the price of four.
Dolomiti Super Kids offers free accommodation for children up to 8 years of age. 50% discount for children up to 12 years of age at these conditions when they share a room with their parents. The offer is valid for a ratio of one paying adult = 1 child (max. 2 children per couple). The package includes similar deals of lift tickets, rentals and tuition.
http://www.altabadia.org/en/hotel-alps/holiday-deals-alta-badia.html