The Splash Party is based on crossing a pool dug at the foot of the Civetta slope with skis, snowboards, self-built vehicles and anything capable of sliding on water.
Whoever crosses the pool unscathed and comes out dry will be awarded the title of 'Splash King'.
The Splash party is traditionally held in Alleghe on the last day of the winter season. Every year, more than 6,000 spectators surround the 'Splash' arena, and they are ready to encourage and applaud the crews who try their hand at crossing with self-built vehicles, and a hundred or so daredevils who defy fate and the icy waters with skis or snowboards.
To build the 30-metre long and 6-metre wide pool takes no less than 6 days for a total of 50 snowcat hours, added to the 10 hours needed to build the ramp for the free-style snowmobile event above the pool, the 5 hours to build the huge snow stage for the concert, those for positioning the human slingshot, and those to find a company crazy enough to make it.
Over the course of all Splash Party editions, more than 20,000 gadgets including t-shirts, sunglasses, microfiber cloths, bandanas, boxer shorts, etc. were distributed to all spectators, as well as more than 500 important prizes provided by the event's partner companies including trips, skis, snowboards, down jackets, sweatshirts, etc.
