Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAntje Stadelmann, 19, stays on top of the water as she tries to make her way to the other side while participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAntje Stadelmann, 19, catches an edge before crashing in the water while participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJake Carron wears a large inflatable unicorn to take part in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJake Carron wears a large inflatable unicorn while taking part in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBrittany LeMarc celebrates participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSkiers and snowboarders wave as they take the lift to ski during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSkiers make turns on slopes during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCrowds watch the Spring Splash event during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSopheary Mam and her dog watch skiers and snowboarders take part in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSopheary Mam and her dog watch skiers and snowboarders take part in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKayla Voeltzel, 19, smiles as she is able to stay on top of the water and make it to the other side while participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA skier flies across the water as he takes part in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Maddie Corkery, 20, skims along the top of the water while participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Mountain Resort. Eldora is planning to close this year on April 19. (Helen H. Richardson/Denver Post file)
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSeraph Kelly, 19, laughs as she gets out of the cold water after crashing while participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDylan Ralph, 12, stays balanced in the water to make it to the other side while participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostEzekiel Cain Fitzgerald is able to hang on to his beer as he makes his way across the water on his snowboard while participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostEzekiel Cain Fitzgerald is able to hang on to his beer as he crashes onto the side of the snowbank while participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostEzekiel Cain Fitzgerald takes a sip of his beer after crashing onto the side of the snowbank while participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMcKenzie Schrank, dressed as a beer wench, holds up her hands as she celebrates making it across the water while participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA skier dressed in a unicorn outfit stays on top of the water as she tries to make her way to the other side while participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA skier dressed in a unicorn outfit celebrates after participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAnthony Manzanares, guitar, right, and Kenny Karsten, left, members of the band Conaxx, perform during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJake Carron wears a large inflatable unicorn while heading down the hill towards the water to take part in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJake Carron used a large inflatable unicorn to keep him afloat while taking part in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNathan Prystash makes it across the water on one ski as he participates in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNathan Prystash celebrates after making it across the water on one ski as he participates in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKain Davidson celebrates his run after making it across the water while participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJake Klucznik came dressed in a Stars and Stripes blazer and cowboy hat during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNick Kauffman holds a flag that says “Boonie Rat 4 Ever” as he glides across the water on his snowboard while participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024. Kauffman and dozens of others who are all friends of Winter park ski instructor Dallas LeBeau gathered at the closing day activities to remember their friend who was nicknamed “Boonie Rat”. LeBeau’s parents Valerie and Jason also joined the activities at the bottom of Eldora. The group chose the closing day event to remember LeBeau who died April 9th from injuries sustained after attempting a 40-foot jump over Berthoud Pass in Gilpin County. The group chose the closing day event because Eldora was one of his favorite ski areas next to Winter Park, they said.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNick Kauffman holds a flag that says “Boonie Rat 4 Ever” in the air after participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024. Kauffman and dozens of others who were all friends of Winter park ski instructor Dallas LeBeau gathered at the closing day activities to remember their friend who was nicknamed “Boonie Rat”. LeBeau’s parents Valerie and Jason also joined the activities at the bottom of Eldora. The group chose the closing day event to show their support and respect for LeBeau who died April 9th from injuries sustained after attempting a 40-foot jump over Berthoud Pass in Gilpin County. Winter Park and Eldora were two of his favorite ski areas, they said.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJason LeBeau, left, gives Nick Kauffman a hug as he holds a flag that says “Boonie Rat 4 Ever” after participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024. Jason LeBeau is the father of Dallas LeBeau who died April 9th from injuries sustained after attempting a 40-foot jump over Berthoud Pass in Gilpin County. Kauffman and dozens of others who were all friends of Dallas, a Winter park ski instructor, gathered at the closing day activities to remember their friend who was nicknamed “Boonie Rat”. LeBeau’s parents Valerie and Jason also joined the activities at the bottom of Eldora. The group chose the closing day event to remember LeBeau because Eldora was one of his favorite ski areas next to Winter Park, they said.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostValerie LeBeau, center, gets a hug from Zachary “Ziggy” Avjean, left, a friend of her son’s Dallas LeBeau, at the bottom of Eldora Ski Area during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024. LeBeau is the mother of Dallas LeBeau, a ski instructor at Winter Park, who died April 9th from injuries sustained after attempting a 40-foot jump over Berthoud Pass in Gilpin County. The LeBeau’s and dozens of Dallas’ friends turned out at the closing day festivities to remember him. The group chose the closing day event to remember LeBeau because Eldora was one of his favorite ski areas next to Winter Park, they said. Avjean is holding an orange flag that says "Boonie Rat 4 Ever”. Boonie Rat was a nickname of Dallas used by his friends.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostFriends of Winter park ski instructor Dallas LeBeau pose for a photo and yell out his name after participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024. Many of these people turned out to show their support and respect for LeBeau who died April 9th from injuries sustained after attempting a 40-foot jump over Berthoud Pass in Gilpin County. The Spring Splash hasn’t been a part of the festivities since before Covid. Skiers and snowboarders were happy to have the popular event back. Closing day also included live music, food and great spring skiing after the area got lots of snow in the recent snow storm to hit the area.
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Antje Stadelmann, 19, stays on top of the water as she tries to make her way to the other side while participating in the Spring Splash during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, Colorado on April 21, 2024.
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The Spring Splash took place during the closing day of the 2023-24 ski season at Eldora Ski Area in Nederland on April 21, 2024.
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