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Thursday, 28 February 2008
PORTLAND, OR – SOS Outreach, a non-profit organization that works to build character and self-esteem in at-risk and underprivileged youth through snow sports instruction and an associated curriculum, is pleas
ed to announce a new partnership with Mt. Hood Skibowl. Skibowl joins Mt. Hood Meadows and Timberline as the third resort on Mt. Hood to donate lift tickets, equipment rentals, and snowboard instruction to Portland-area students participating in SOS Outreach programs during the 2007-2008 ski season. The combined dollar value of this critical support from all three resorts exceeds $35,000.
“Experiencing the mountain environment is especially valuable to youth who haven’t had the opportunity to get out and about and explore all of the options that surround them,” says Troy Fischer, Terrain Park and Assistant Operations Manager at Mt. Hood Skibowl. “Skibowl is very excited to provide that opportunity for all those involved in the SOS program and to watch them grow and learn new skills and life lessons with their peers,” Fischer adds.
“Skibowl provides the perfect atmosphere to escape from the normal daily routine and allows visitors to enjoy the serenity and simplicity of the mountains,” says Malee Lucas, National Program Coordinator for SOS Outreach. “Our work would not be possible without the generous participation of our ski area partners,” Lucas adds.
Founded in Colorado 14 years ago, SOS Outreach continues to grow and is now entering its eighth year of operation in Oregon. During that time, more than 350 young Oregonians from the metro area have participated in the popular SOS Outreach ‘Learn to Ride’ program, which features five days of professional instruction, lift tickets, and all necessary gear. ‘Learn to Ride’ students also complete an associated curriculum that focuses on five core values: courage, discipline, integrity, wisdom, and compassion.
This season alone, more than 45 students from metro-area schools, including Portland Youth Builders, Mt. Scott Learning Centers, and Reynolds Learning Academy, will join SOS Outreach on Mt. Hood. For many of these students, this is the first time they have had the opportunity to try a snow sport, and the experience can be truly life changing – both on the hill and in everyday life. In fact, several ‘Learn to Ride’ graduates from the Portland area are now continuing to work with SOS Outreach through its ‘University’ program, which includes a four-year continuing curriculum and also incorporates community service and life skill workshops.
Megan Barrett, a teacher at Mt. Scott Learning Centers, speaks to the positive impact she has observed during the school’s three-year partnership with SOS Outreach. “SOS encourages my students to support one another, and also teaches them self-reliance and discipline. It's incredible to watch students go from worry and doubt to happiness and pride when they make it down the hill for the first time without falling. At the end of the five days, there is a bond between the kids and their teachers that lasts far beyond the mountain. Through SOS, for the first time in their lives, many of these kids are experiencing the pride and confidence that come from personal success. Through SOS, these kids learn that they are the type of people who are capable of anything.”
About SOS Outreach
SOS Outreach, formerly Snowboard Outreach Society, is a non-profit organization that builds character and self-esteem in at-risk and underprivileged youth through snow sports. Headquartered in Colorado’s Vail Valley, SOS Outreach offers multi-day snowboarding and skiing programs at 30 resorts in eight states. More than 2,500 kids will participate in SOS programs during winter 2007-2008 – the organization’s 14th year.
In Oregon, SOS Outreach is entering its eighth year. During winter 2007-2008, SOS is offering Portland-based Learn To Ride (LTR) and University snowboarding programs on Mt. Hood – at Mt. Hood Meadows, Mt. Hood Skibowl and Timberline resorts. SOS also offers programs in Central Oregon – at Hoodoo Mountain Resort and Willamette Pass.
For more information about SOS Outreach and its range of programs, visit www.sosoutreach.org.
Thursday, 28 February 2008
Get a chance to interact with Olympic gold medalist Ross Powers as well as with other professional snowboarders at the Ross Powers Snowboard Camp. This will be held on March 24 to 26 at the Okemo Mountain Res
ort. The camp is open to intermediate and advanced riders.
Campers will be grouped according to ability and skill. Each group consists of about five to seven snowboarders and a certified snowboarding coach.
Proceeds from the camp will go to the Ross Powers Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides financial support for athletes.
Ross Powers, considered as the first child prodigy of snowboarding, won almost every title in snowboarding, including Olympic gold in 2002.
For more details on this news, please visit www.rutlandherald.com.
Wednesday, 27 February 2008
Killington, Vt. (Vocus/PRWEB) - Soft snow, sunshine, exciting world-class events, live music, and the famous Bear Mountain deck are all highlights of spring skiing and riding at Vermont’s Killington Resort.
The spring season at Killington kicks into high gear when more than 100 of the world’s best snowboarders compete in the finals of the Chevy U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix, America’s premier snowboarding series, at Bear Mountain on March 15-16. The overall champion will be crowned at Killington Resort with prizes totaling more than $130,000, including a new Chevy truck.
Halfpipe qualifiers and night finals under the lights with a live performance from Grammy-nominated "Shiny Toy Guns" will be held at 5pm on March 15th. On Sunday, March 16, the Paul Mitchell Progression Session Slopestyle qualifiers and finals will take place. The event will be aired at NBC on March 29th, 2 p.m. EDT. All events are free to the public for viewing and the finish area for both events is an easy walk from the lodge.
Other events highlighting spring skiing at Killington include:
Easter Sunrise Service, March 23
Enjoy the beautiful views of the sun rising over the Green Mountains at Easter Sunday’s non-denominational sunrise service at Killington Peak. Then get first tracks as children search for treats left behind by the Easter Bunny on the slopes.
Bud Light Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge, March 29-30
Amateur mogul skiers get their chance to shine at the 28th Annual Bud Light Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge as 200 bumpers compete on the notorious Outer Limits, the steepest, longest mogul trail in the East. In addition to the intense mogul competition, spectators soak up the sun while barbecuing and relaxing throughout the Bear Mountain base area. There will be live musical entertainment on the Bear Mountain stage on Saturday afternoon.
Spring Loaded, April 5-6
The famous Bear Mountain deck, featured as one of the top five ski resort spectator viewing areas in Outside Magazine, will once again be the place to sit back, soak up the sun, libations and enjoy the vibe and scene at the wildly popular Spring Loaded snowboard. Spring Loaded embraces the free wheeling mentality surrounding snowboarding since its inception, complete with live music on Saturday, April 5. This year’s rail jam will raise money and awareness for Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC), as a portion of the entry fee will be donated to B4BC. In addition to the entry fee, competitors can become a fundraiser and qualify for great prizes from B4BC or support a fundraiser. With the combination of music and competition in rails, slopestyle and superpipe, this event extols the true spirit of snowboarding in a party atmosphere extending far beyond Bear Mountain.
Sunshine Daydream, April 12
The action moves to the K-1 Lodge for the Sunshine Daydream Festival as Jerry-followers as well as those who simply enjoy soulful music will find an all-day party plus classic New England spring skiing and riding. Sunshine Daydream Festival is part of the Bud Light Concert Series and features bands playing Grateful Dead covers.
Pond Skimming, April 13
The annual rite of spring, the 27th Annual Pond Skimming, takes place on April 13th as skiers and riders negotiate an icy pond and compete for prizes in best overall skim, best splash, best costume, and the mysterious judge’s award.
Spring Ski & Stay packages start at $80 a night
Killington offers many great ski and stay packages this spring. Killington five-day ski week packages start at just $80 per person per night ($60 per person per night after March 30th.) Arrive on Sunday and depart on Friday for midweek skiing and riding at Killington and ski for free after 12:30 pm on the Sunday of your arrival. Purchase a 3-day or more adult lift ticket and receive a free adult group lesson on any afternoon that your ticket is valid. Kids ages 12 and under ski and ride free for five days, Monday through Friday, when parents pre-purchase prior to arrival a 5-day or more lift ticket by booking a package through eTickets (offer is not valid during selected holiday period, one free child per paid parent).
Two to seven-day Ski and Stay packages, including lodging and lift tickets start at just $112 per person per night midwinter (midweek, non-holiday) and $83 per person per night after March 30.
About Killington Resort - The largest ski and snowboard resort in eastern North America, Killington features diverse terrain, an expansive lift network, the most extensive snowmaking system in the world and numerous off-mountain activities, including après, dining, shopping, and lodging options.
For more information, please visit www.killington.com.
Tuesday, 26 February 2008
The renowned all-girls slopestyle jam format snowboard contest, Billabong “Flaunt It” Tour, will be making a stop at the Stowe Mountain Resort this Saturday, March 1.
The said event on Stowe Moun tain Resort is the only US stop for this year. The contest gathers highly skilled female snowboarders to vie for the $10,000 cash prize.
The contest will be divided into two parts: a slopestyle jam and a rail jam. The female snowboarder who will garner the best scores and exhibit the best tricks and style will be declared the winner.
Aside from the cash prize, the overall winner for the Stowe event will also automatically qualify for the finals which will be held in Tremblant, Quebec.
For more details on this news, please visit www.firsttracksonline.com.
Monday, 25 February 2008
SkiGreen Tags can be used by skiers and snowboarders who wish to actively show their support in reducing the associated environmental impacts of skiing and snowboarding. Initiating the said campaign in Eastern Unit
ed States is the Loon Mountain ski resort in New Hampshire. Loon recently teamed up with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) in making SkiGreen Tags available to skiers and snowboarders.
Each tag represents about 100 kilowatt hours of wind energy and offsets about 140 pounds of global warming pollution. The tags are available at $2 each and can be bought together with the lift tickets.
The proceeds of this campaign will provide support for renewable energy through BEF on behalf of the skier or snowboarder who purchased the tag.
For more information on this news, please visit www.firsttracksonline.com.
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