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January 25, 2008
SKIING MONO SKIER X
Qualifying Results from Aspen/Snowmass on Thursday, January 24, 2008 (Top 8 advance to semifinals)
Local Mono-skier Sam Ferguson getting ready for his second run today, with help of Aspen Expedition VP of Marketing, Dirk Bockelmann
Name / Bib No. / Hometown / Time
1. Chris Devlin-Young / 855 / Campton, N.H. / 115.535 2. Tyler Walker / 871 / Fanconia, N.H. / 122.580 3. Kevin Bramble / 851 / Cape May Court House, N.J. / 124.071 4. Kees-Jan van der Klooster / 870 / Vlissingen, Netherlands / 127.199 5. Sam Ferguson / 865 / Aspen, Colo. / 129.207 6. Scotty Meyer / 867 / Frisco, Colo. / 131.411 7. Carl Burnett / 853 / Winter Park, Colo. / 132.347 8. Gerald Hayden / 866 / Winter Park, Colo. / 138.304 9. Kevin Connolly / 854 / Bozeman, Mont. / 171.790 10. Zack Broderick / 852 / St. George, Utah / 300.000 10. Felix Snow / 868 / Rico, Colo. / 300.000 10. Trevor Snowden / 869 / Gardnerville, Nev. / 300.000
For Winter X Games media information, go to www.stayaspensnowmass.com
Winter X Games 12 will air live January 24 - 27 on ESPN and ABC.
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SNOWBOARDER X WOMEN'S
Qualifying Results from Aspen/Snowmass on Friday, January 25, 2008 (Top 12 advance to semifinals)
Name / Bib No. / Hometown / Score
1. Dominique Maltais / 726 / Petite Riviere, QC, Canada / 108.026 2. Sandra Frei / 752 / Flims-Dorf, Switzerland / 108.646 3. Zoe Gillings / 717 / Ronague, Isle of Man / 111.506 4. Suzie Moll / 736 / Andelsbuch, Austria / 111.818 5. Diane Thermoz-Liaudy / 719 / Grenoble, France / 112.736 6. Alexandra Jekova / 745 / Sofia, Bulgaria / 113.151 7. Callan Chythlook-Sifsof / 734 / Girdwood, Ark. / 113.956 8. Lindsey Jacobellis / 311 / Stratton, Vt. / 114.157 9. Tanja Frieden / 701 / Thun, Switzerland / 114.790 10. Mellie Francon / 744 / Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland / 115.405 11. Kathrin Kellenberger / 708 / Zurich, Switzerland / 115.918 12. Maelle Ricker / 754 / Whistler, BC, Canada / 116.137 13. Doresia Krings / 718 / Obertauern, Austria / 116.636 14. Jordan Karlinski / 753 / Snowmass Village, Colo. / 117.199 15. Helene Olafsen / 746 / Oppegard, Norway / 117.681 16. Joanie Anderson / 716 / South Lake Tahoe, Calif. / 119.250 17. Brooke Shaw / 709 / Litchfield, Ct. / 119.796 18. Marni Yamada / 727 / Seattle, Wash. / 120.727
NOTE: Diane Thermoz-Liaudy is out, so Doresia Krings will take her place in tomorrow's final.
For Winter X Games media information, go to www.stayaspensnowmass.com
Winter X Games 12 will air live January 24 – 27 on ESPN and ABC.
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SNOWBOARDER X MEN'S
SNOWBOARDER X MEN'S
Qualifying Results from Aspen/Snowmass on Friday, January 25, 2008
Run One - Top 18 advance to brackets:
Name / Bib No. / Hometown / Score
1. Markus Schairer / 704 / St. Gallenkirch, Austria / 100.512 2. Jason Smith / 732 / Basalt, Colo. / 104.483 3. Rob Fagan / 738 / Squamish, BC, Canada / 104.602 4. Graham Watanabe / 723 / Sun Valley, Idaho / 104.849 5. Mario Fuchs / 711 / Zell Am See, Austria / 105.316 6. Seth Wescott / 733 / Sugarloaf, Maine / 105.779 7. Nick Baumgartner / 710 / Iron River, Mich. / 106.287 8. Nate Holland / 747 / Truckee, Calif. / 106.538 9. Paul Henri de le Rue / 728 / Saint Lary, France / 106.427 10. Jonathan Cheever / 701 / Saugus, Mass. / 106.663 11. David Speiser / 742 / Oberstdorf, Germany / 106.996 12. Shaun Palmer / 721 / South Lake Tahoe, Calif. / 107.036 13. Simone Malusa / 748 / Courmayeur, Italy / 107.161 14. Derek Wintermans / 743 / Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada / 107.212 15. Ben Jacobellis / 720 / Stratton, Vt. / 107.270 16. Michael Layer / 730 / Oberstenfeld, Germany / 107.355 17. Pat Holland / 702 / Tahoe City, Calif. / 107.431 18. Ludovic Guillot-Diat / 729 / Villard de Lans, France / 107.733
Run Two - Top six advance to quarterfinals:
Name / Bib No. / Hometown / Score
1. Michael Novotny / 713 / Prague, Czech Republic / 107.408 2. Drew Neilson / 703 / Vernon, BC, Canada / 108.006 3. Tom Velisek / 715 / Squamish, BC, Canada / 108.229 4. Alex Pullin / 731 / Mansfield, Australia / 108.506 5. Damon Hayler / 739 / Sydney, Australia / 108.963 6. Mateusz Ligocki / 740 / Cieszyn, Poland / 109.732 7. Stian Sivertzen / 722 / Kongsberg, Norway / 110.039 8. Pierre Vaultier / 705 / Briancon, France / 110.453 9. Mike Robertson / 741 / Canmore, AB, Canada / 111.184 10. Ross Trulove / 750 / Carbondale, Colo. / 111.394 11. Konstantin Schad / 749 / Rosenheim, Germany / 112.320 12. Alberto Schiavon / 714 / Madonna di Campiglio, Italy / 115.528
For Winter X Games information, visit us at www.stayaspensnowmass.com
Winter X Games 12 will air live January 24 - 27 on ESPN and ABC.
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LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN
Tanner Hall Wins Skiing Men's SuperPipe; Takes Home Record Seventh Winter X Games Gold Medal
Aspen, Colo. - Twenty-four-year-old Tanner Hall fended off tough competition from Simon Dumont to win the Skiing Men's SuperPipe Final tonight, and he took home his record seventh ESPN Winter X Games gold medal in the process.
Thick snow fell on Aspen/Snowmass as Hall put down a second run that netted him a score of 92.33. Starting from skier's left, he got seven hits out of the pipe (compared to five for Dumont), taking a right side 900 into a left side 1260 with grab, then finishing with a backside 1080.
Hall now holds 10 total Winter X Games medals, including seven golds. He's achieved a three-peat in both the Men's SuperPipe and the Men's Slopestyle, and he currently holds the most gold medals of any Winter X athlete.
Dumont's third run, the last of the competition, wowed the crowd and included a monstrous 20'2" vert out of the pipe on a 720 grab - but his 91.00 on the run couldn't overtake Hall.
"My drive this year was to train for this one event," Hall said. "I'm 24 years old, and at this point this is one of my last big goals at X Games."
Winter X Games 12 will air live January 24 - 27 on ESPN and ABC.
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January 23, 2008
Team ESPN Kicks Off Winter X Games 12 with The V Foundation's "Don't Give Up"
Snowboard Auction Athlete and Artist Painted Snowboards to be Auctioned Beginning January 23rd
Team ESPN will be hosting the second annual "Don't Give Up" snowboard auction that will raise funds and awareness for The V Foundation for Cancer Research. Blank snowboards, donated by O-Matic Snowboards for a second consecutive year, have been designed by professional athletes and highly acclaimed artists to be auctioned in conjunction with Winter X Games 12. Seven boards will be up for bidding via silent auction from January 23 through 27 at three locations in Aspen: The Aspen Club, The Cantina and the Winter X Games 12 VIP tent at Buttermilk Mountain. An additional six boards will be available for bidding on eBay from January 24 through February 3.
"Over the past 15 years, ESPN has been proud to support The V Foundation for Cancer Research, an organization that has made a tremendous impact on the lives of anyone who has been touched by cancer directly or indirectly," said Juliet Gilliam, ESPN Senior Director, Corporate Outreach. "We are excited to be able to host the second annual snowboard auction and it is our sincere hope that this will provide an opportunity to increase awareness regarding the V Foundation among audiences of all ages who enjoy watching and participating in the Winter X Games."
The snowboards will be on display at The Aspen Club, The Cantina and the Winter X Games VIP tent will feature the work of artists David Swift, Max Grundy, Jay Alders, Jim Mahfood and Taylor Reeve, as well as two snowboards autographed by Winter X Games athletes. Bidding will close on January 27 at 8 p.m. MT at The Aspen Club, 9 p.m. MT at the VIP tent and 10 p.m. MT at The Cantina. The eBay auction will feature boards painted by professional snowboarders Tricia Byrnes and Chanelle Sladics, and artists Noah, MarcoArt, Mark Richmond, and Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company's Orlando. These boards will be available for bidding at http://stores.ebay.com/ESPN-Auctions concluding on February 3 at 7 p.m. MT. All winners of the silent and online auctions will be notified directly.
About The V Foundation for Cancer Research The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State basketball coach and ESPN commentator. Since 1993, The Foundation has raised more than $70 million to fund cancer research grants nationwide. It awards 100 percent of all new direct cash donations and net proceeds of events directly to cancer research and related programs. The Foundation, which has received five consecutive top 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator, awards grants through a competitive awards process strictly supervised by a Scientific Review Committee. For more information on The V Foundation or to make a donation, please visit www.jimmyv.org.
for more information on the Winter X-games 12, visit us at www.stayaspensnowmass.com
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January 22, 2008
WINTER X GAMES 12 GREENER THAN EVER
WINTER X GAMES 12 GREENER THAN EVER
X Games Environmentality(TM): Eco-Action through Action Sports.
ESPN Winter X Games 12 is stepping up its Green profile, adding new features and programs that will make it one of the most environmentally-sound action sports events ever.
Scheduled for January 24-27 at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colo., Winter X Games 12 will build on the successful X Games Environmentality (XGE) program to reduce waste through recycling and composting and cut greenhouse gas emissions through the use of alternative fuels. Sustainable materials will be used wherever possible and an educational outreach initiative for fans, staff and vendors will include opportunities to contribute to XGE's efforts to ensure Winter X Games 12 limits its environmental impact.
Returning for the second year, fans and participants at Buttermilk Mountain will be asked to get in on the eco-action through the TRASHed Recycling Store at X Fest. Fans who "get caught recycling" during the games will be rewarded with tokens they can redeem for valuable prizes at the TRASHed Recycling Store. At last summer's X Games 13, the "get caught recycling" program produced solid results with over 7,000 beverage containers being voluntarily recycled by fans in exchange for fun, environmentally-friendly prizes.
An ambitious waste reduction plan will also be put into play. Specialized receptacles will be available throughout the venue for fans to recycle beverage containers and compost biodegradable materials, such as food waste and paper products. Behind the scenes, additional measures will be taken to recycle paper, cardboard, electronics, construction material and plastic shrink wrap. Last year, nearly 70% of event waste was diverted from Aspen area landfills to be processed at specialized facilities. The goal is to again beat this record.
XGE is also committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and will encourage fans to use biofuel-powered RFTA shuttle buses. Biodiesel, a renewable, nontoxic and biodegradable fuel, also powers snowcats and heavy equipment used at Buttermilk. Use of biodiesel produces fewer emissions than traditional gasoline, helping to combat climate change. Kitchen grease from the staff catering facilities will also be recycled into biodiesel. To further reduce the event's carbon footprint, XGE is also planting a selection of trees on behalf of all athletes participating in Winter X Games 12.
XGE also extends into green purchasing and use of environmentally sensitive materials throughout event venues whenever possible. The event media guide is printed on 100 percent post-consumer, recycled paper and uses a recycled plastic binding. In the staff catering area, cups, plates and napkins are made from renewable and compostable materials, including PLA plastic made from corn and Bagasse, a fiber made from sugarcane by-product.
Aspen/Snowmass has been the Winter X Games host since 2002 and the event will remain there through 2010. Efforts made in the areas of habitat protection and enhancement, energy and water efficiency, green development, waste management, recycling and alternative transportation are what elevated Aspen Skiing Company to serve as the country's Green Leader in the mountain resort industry.
For more information, visit www.stayaspensnowmass.com
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January 21, 2008
Winter X Games 12 to Feature First-Time $1 Million Prize Purse
Largest Purse Awarded For Any Winter Multi-Action Sporting Event Total 2008 Global X Games Prize Purse to Exceed $3,000,000
More than 250 athletes from around the globe in the sports of skiing, snowboard and snowmobile will be competing at Winter X Games 12 for a million dollars in prize money, the first million dollar purse in X Games history. Medalists will see the largest increase, with first-place finishers receiving 50 percent more than last year. With the overall purse for Winter X Games 12 increased by 38 percent from last year, the total prize purse for all X Games events to be held in 2008 now exceeds $3 million. This year, X Games events will be held in Aspen, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Dubai and two other international markets which will be announced soon.
"ESPN is committed to ensuring that the best action sports athletes in the world compete on action sports' grandest stage - the X Games,” said Rick Alessandri, senior vice president and managing director, X Games franchise. "As the X Games continues its global expansion, we look forward to working with the athletes to bring the best in action sports to all parts of the globe as well as to discovering new and upcoming athletes."
Shaun Palmer will be competing in the Snowboarder X competition as the oldest snowboarder to compete in the history of Winter X Games at the age of 39. "This year will be my 10th X Games, and it gets better every year," said six-time Winter X Games gold medalist, said Palmer. "It's good to see the prize money in action sports match the caliber of talent."
The second and final wave of invited athletes was also announced today. For the complete, updated list of Winter X Games 12 athletes, log on to www.expn.com. The event will air live from Buttermilk Mountain at Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado, January 24-27, 2008 on ESPN and ABC. *PLEASE NOTE: The invited athlete list is constantly being updated and is subject to change.
Buttermilk Mountain at Aspen/Snowmass will continue to host the Winter X Games through 2010. The event includes day and evening competitions and is free to the public.
For all informationon the X-Games 12, visit us at stayaspensnowmass.com
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January 15, 2008
WINNERS OF THE WINTERSKOL CANINE FASHION SHOW
Lucy at winterskol, proudly owned by Stay Aspen Snowmass' president, Bill Tomcich.
ASPEN, Colorado - January 15, 2008 - Proud local dog owners where out in force today to show off their four legged friends in the 21st Annual Winterskol Canine Fashion Show. On Saturday, January 12th at 12:00 pm - the Canine Fashion Show took place on the Cooper Avenue mall - across from Paradise Bakery.
The Canine Fashion Show has long been a cherished part of the Winterskol celebrations. "We are definitely a canine loving community," says ACRA President Debbie Braun. The prizes are plentiful and incredible, many winners won cash prizes, complimentary accommodations at the Innsbruck Inn, and of course delicious canines cookies and treats.
First Place for Funniest, Bill Tomcich's Lucy, president of Stay Aspen Snowmass
Winners for Aspen's fashion conscience canines are as follows:
Most Adorable
First Place: Mike Husaluk and Nonni for "Diamonds are Puppies Best Friend"
Second Place: 19 Sherry Jones and Tuffy for "Top Dog"
Third Place: Michelle Graynor and Luna for "Aspen Puppy Shiek"
Hottest Dog
First Place: Macey Morris and Maggie for "Biker Chick"
Second Place: Kathy McGowen and Matlock for "Too Hot to Handle"
Third Place: Paige Heffieln and Zero for "Some Like it Hot"
Best Group
First Place: Mark Lee and Peggy Mason with Bo and Rocky for "Some Like it Hot"
Second Place: Whitehill with Sir Maximus, Lady Godiva and Princess Bow-wow-er for "London"
Third Place: Marnie White and Friskin, Blythe, Ootle and Finn for "Beach Bums"
Most Original
First Place: Amy and Bonsai for "Three-Up"
Second Place: Teresa Sanchez and Denton for "Sugar Canine"
Third Place: Cheryl and Molly and Smuggler for "School Girl and Darth Vader"
Funniest
First Place: Carol Lucey and Lucy for "Hula Girl"
Second Place: Nikki Ferrari with Anthony as Ski Bum
Third Place: Sarah Dobb and Pipers for "Hannah Montana"
Best In Show
First Place: Sophia Higbie with Whimsey and Calli for "Daphanie and Josephine from Some Like it Hot"
Second Place: Macey Morris and Maggie for "Biker Chick"
Third Place: Juliette Moffroid and Tigger for "S'more"
The Canine Fashion Show is presented by the Aspen Chamber Resort Association.
For more information on events in Aspen/Snowmass, visit us at www.stayaspensnowmass.com
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SNOWMASS' NEW WINTERSKOL RAIL JAM COMPETITION DRAWS NEARLY 60 COMPETITORS IN FIRST YEAR
(Snowmass, Colorado) -- January 14, 2008. During Snowmass Village's "Some Like It Hot" Winterskol Day on January 11, Fanny Hill was smokin' hot with a new rail jam. The Winterskol Rail Jam competition drew 58 competitors from as far away as Australia, Utah and the front range.
"This event really exceeded our expectations," says event organizer Josh Behrman. "It was a phenomenal turn-out and fun to watch with big moves and a great mix of local athletes and visitors."
The Winterskol Rail Jam sent riders off a rail, a box, a staircase and a wall in 4 categories. The first place winner in each category took home a $240 cash purse prize. DJ Mechanik doled out sweet tunes as crowds checked out the action. Boulder performer Lynx kept the mall scene happening as well with her free concert, and the day concluded with a huge fireworks display.
Winterskol Rail Jam Winners
SKI 16 & Under Division: First place, Kevin Stanley Harris
SKI 16 & Over Division: First place, Matt Terral
SNOWBOARD 16 & Under Division: First place, Josh Stump
SNOWBOARD 16 & Over Division: First place, Darrin Carelli
For more information on local sporting events and especially the upcoming X-Games 12, visit us at www.stayaspensnowmass.com
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January 14, 2008
Aspen/Snowmass hotels go to the dogs: High-end accommodations offer specialty kibbles for pet guests
ASPEN - How does braised beef stew sound for $10.50 at The Little Nell or a tenderloin of beef for $12 at the St. Regis? If you have four legs, relieve yourself outside and drool often, you're in luck.
Two of Aspen's luxury hotels have tapped into the growing trend in the world of pet pampering, offering doggie menus that include such items as beef, salmon and hamburgers.
The canine kibbles have been offered as a room service amenity at The Little Nell for a few years. And now the St. Regis Aspen has entered the fray by creating its own doggie menu that features items like the Hot Diggity Dog - an all-beef hot dog cut into bite-size pieces and served sans bun, and Roll Over Rover - grilled salmon with scrambled eggs.
Peder Tillung, food and beverage director at the St. Regis, said management from Starwood Hotels, St. Regis' parent company, recently paid a visit to Aspen and checked out the competition - The Little Nell, which offers a three-item pet menu.
"They came back to me and said, 'Can we top this?'" Tillung said. "I said 'yes' and made something more appealing."
The Little Nell's pet menu includes tenderloin of beef with eggs and rice ($12); grilled chicken breast with carrots and brown rice ($8); and grilled salmon with scrambled eggs ($10).
St. Regis' doggie menu features the "Bow Wow Wow," a boneless chicken breast with root vegetables; "The Barking Dog," a ground beef pattie and the "Canine Round Up," which is braised beef stew with white rice. All entrees are $10.50; however, a 21 percent service charge and a $4 delivery charge is added to all orders.
All of Starwood's hotels allow pets but none of them around the country offers pet menus.
"No other property in the brand is doing this," Tillung said, adding the St. Regis Aspen started the doggie menu about two weeks ago. "You've got to start somewhere."
John Speers, general manager at The Little Nell, said the five-star hotel has catered to canines for years.
"We've always been a pet-friendly hotel," he said, adding pet amenities are becoming the norm in high-end hotels. "I think it's become an expectation among luxury travelers and it's on overdrive here in Aspen.
"These dogs fly on private jets and are part of the family," he added.
In addition to the decadent chow at the St. Regis, dogs are pampered by five-inch thick dog beds with a royal purple cover and ceramic dog dishes. The resort also works with the locally-run Mountain Dogs to provide full dog services, including walking and pet sitting.
At the St. Regis, there is a $100 flat fee per stay, per dog. The hotel also partners with the Aspen Animal Shelter to offer the Adopt-A-Pet Program for guests who want a canine companion while visiting. The concierge can arrange for guests to "borrow" a dog for the day.
At The Little Nell, pet owners are given a small package upon check-in that includes a brass identification tag, a frosted dog biscuit and a booklet called "Petiquette," which details all of the offerings and rules the hotel has for pets.
Dog walking, baby-sitting, grooming and other services are available. The Little Nell charges a flat fee of $100 for their pets to stay at the hotel and it offers pet sitting for up two hours for free.
The Hotel Jerome charges $75 per stay and offers dog bowls, beds and bones. At the Sky Hotel, there is no fee and dog beds are offered. The Sky Hotel offers what's called the "Dog Days of Winter Package," which includes discounted guest room accommodations for three nights, one dog walk provided by Pet Pals, a dog bed and bowls in the room, one bathing and brushing provided by Dog Laundry Mobile Pet Wash and gourmet dog treats provided on arrival by Pink Poodle. The package starts at $166 a night. The Silvertree Hotel charges $25 per night for pets but offers no amenities.
For more information on all of the pet-friendly lodging, visit us at www.stayaspensnomwass.com
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January 09, 2008
SNOWMASS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE CATERING TO EXTREME AND FREERIDE ENTHUSIASTS
(Snowmass, Colorado) Renowned as an intermediate skiers' paradise, the extreme and freeriding side of this 3,128-acre mountain has long been its biggest secret. The Town of Snowmass Village aims to change that with a new website dedicated to Snowmass' more radical side.
"Snowmass is the second largest mountain in Colorado, and it offers unbelievable freeride and extreme terrain," says Wendy Harris, web administer for Snowmass Village's Marketing & Special Events department. "We want Snowmassfreeride.com to take on a life and culture of its own and be a free-flowing, user-driven website for a different, more adventurous audience than our main website, www.snowmassvillage.com."
The new website, designed by Promotional Concepts and maintained by Blue Tent Marketing, is divided into three areas: Parks & Pipes, Freeride, and Backcountry. Each section provides detailed information about Snowmass terrain and tips from experts and locals. Additional website options include avalanche and weather reports, music, contests and giveaways, a link to book lodging, and a calendar highlighting appropriate Snowmass events such as the new Winterskol Rail Jam this Friday or regional avalanche awareness classes.
Meant to be an interactive website, snowmassfreeride.com offers riders the chance to post their own Snowmass photos and experiences. Eventually the website also will host video such as helmet cam clips and user blogs as well. In the summer, the website will switch over to highlighting the summer terrain for mountain bikers and boarders and summer events such as Blast the Mass and a new gravity mountain bike event in August.
Snowmass Village partnered with the High Society Freeride Company, Aspen Expeditions, and the Aspen Skiing Company to provide the most current content and photography for the website, which debuts this week online.
For more information, visit www.snowmassfreeride.com
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January 08, 2008
Dear Silverton, Love Aspen: am movie by local Mike Cuseo
Media Dear Silverton, Love Aspen from Mike Cuseo easily won the Best Pillow Lines award a the Beating 08 Movie festival in Silverton, Co
Film By: Cuseo Moving
Athletes: J.F. Bruegger Brian Anzini Emily Marshall Zak Fishkin Rob Whiting Chris Tatsuno Jamie Culp Jonathan Mika many more...
Equipment: Aspen Free Ride High Society Freeride Company FlyLow Gear
Locations: Aspen
Description: A Big December for all in Colorado brings good vibes to Silverton as well as Aspen, fabled home of "The Meeting." This video postcard from one ski town to another features all original music, super-duper camera-ography (?) and an acid-drop off the Shady Lady. With Love, Aspen.
For more images of Aspen/Snowmass, vist us at www.stayaspensnowmass.com
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January 07, 2008
A Happy Snowy New Year in Aspen/Snowmass
Aspen/Snowmass received 29 inches of snow in the last 48 hours, bringing our snow total since December 1, 2007 to 150 inches - twelve and a half feet of snow! Please find some new images attached from Jeremy Swanson. And this is what we got from our last storm:
+ 2 feet has already fallen with the current storm, another foot is in the forecast...
+ Face shots all around
+ Forget inches, every storm this season is measured in feet
What we call powder skiing
Face shot
Aspen Snowpiles
for more information on snow conditions, visit us at www.stayaspensnowmass.com
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SNOWMASS' WINTERSKOL FESTIVITIES OFFER NEW RAIL JAM COMPETITION, FREE CONCERT & FIREWORKS
Snowmass Village offers up a "skol" or "toast" to winter on January 11 with the new Winterskol Rail Jam at Snowmass, a free concert, and fireworks as part of the 57th annual "Some Like it Hot" Winterskol celebration in Aspen/Snowmass. Begun in 1951 by Aspen locals searching for a unique way to celebrate the valley's Nordic lifestyle, Winterskol now encompasses four days of zany, snowy winter events in Aspen/Snowmass from January 10-13.
"We're thrilled to be a part of the Winterskol festivities and look forward to the new rail jam and a day of fun Snowmass-style," says Susan Hamley, Marketing Director for Snowmass Village.
Sponsored by D&E Ski & Snowboard Shop and Smith, the new Winterskol Rail Jam at Snowmass embraces athletes of all levels and abilities and takes place on Fanny Hill. Each registrant will receive a free bandana, and cash prize payouts are awarded in men's and women's divisions. Smith will be giving away helmets, goggles, and other goodies while DJ Mechanik keeps the tunes and high energy vibe flowing throughout the practice and competition. Up-and-coming Boulder, Colorado, singer-songwriter Lynx takes to the Snowmass Village Mall stage at 3 p.m. for a free concert. Spreading her unique style of folky hip hop and live looping technology from the Colorado Rockies to Hawaii, Lynx has played with bands such as The String Cheese Incident, Matisyahu, and Kan'nal and performed at music festivals all over the United States.
The day concludes with a brilliant fireworks display over Fanny Hill at 7 pm. Come for the Winterskol Rail Jam at Snowmass and stay on for apres-ski family fun at the new Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center or dine at one of Snowmass' nearly thirty restaurants.
Snowmass Winterskol Schedule January 11:
11 a.m.- 1:45 p.m. Winterskol Rail Jam at Snowmass
$20 registration fee goes towards combined purse cash prize. Every registrant receives a free bandana from D&E Ski & Snowboard Shop.
Location: Outside the Snowmass Village Mall Ticket Pavilion
Details: Call 925-1663
2- 2:45 p.m. Winterskol Rail Jam at Snowmass, Practice on Fanny Hill
Location: Fanny Hill
Details: Call 925-1663
3- 4 p.m. Winterskol Rail Jam at Snowmass with MC DJ Mechanik
Smith will be on site giving away goggles, helmets and additional goodies to the crowds.
Location: Fanny Hill
Details: Call 925-1663
3- 4 p.m. Free Concert: Singer-Songwriter Lynx
Location: Snowmass Village Mall
Details: Call 925-1663
7 p.m. Fireworks over Fanny Hill
Location: Fanny Hill
Details: Call 925-1663
For information on Winterskol, please visit us at www.stayaspensnowmass.com
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January 03, 2008
Aspen Skiing Co. shops earn 2008 SIA awards
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) named Four-Mountain Sports and D&E Ski & Snowboard Shop the Mountain Region SnowSports Retailer(s) of the Year for the second year running Wednesday.
This distinction was based on nominations from representatives and suppliers within SIA, which is a not-for-profit trade association representing the winter sports industry. According to a press release, the shops, both owned by the Aspen Skiing Co., were recognized for continuing brand expansion and the ability to create specialty shops to meet customer' needs.
Four-Mountain Sports has opened several new specialty outlets, including a new Alpine Retail & Demo Center, a Beginner's Magic(tm) store and Four-Mountain Kids this season; and D&E Women, a shop devoted to women's ski attire, equipment and other skiing-related needs last year.
The award will be presented Jan. 30 at a four-day annual winter sports trade show in Las Vegas, where more than 900 brands and nearly 18,000 people will gather at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
SIA is honoring other snowsport companies, including Burton Snowboards, which won the "Best Product Catalog" award.
"Burton Snowboards has played a vital role in transitioning snowboarding from a backyard hobby to a world-class sport," said a SIA spokesman.
Still a privately held company owned by Jake, the company's family of brands includes: R.E.D., Gravis, Anon, Analog, The Program (including Forum Snowboards, Special Blend, Foursquare and Jeenyus). The most recent addition is Channel Islands surfboard company.
Burton also established Chill, a non-profit foundation that works to improve the self-esteem, confidence and resilience of at-risk youth by teaching them how to snowboard.
To know more about our partners and deals with Four-Mountain Sports/D&E, visit us at www.stayaspensnowmass.com
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Gay Ski Week
Welcome Gay Ski Week 2008 Participants!
Monday is “Aspen Club Day” and we have discounts and special offers for you all week long. Show your Ski Week ID to check in and book all services. “We have everything you need for everything you do!”
Discounts and Specials good all week.
Spa/Salon Discounts :
Book your appointments:
* · 7 days in advance and receive 20% off all services
* · 3 days in advance and receive 15% off all services
* · 1 day in advance and receive 10% off all services
Book your appointment at the ‘Ski Week’ Aspen Club hospitality kiosk and receive 10% off all services
Membership/Massage Package:
Day Pass for VIP’s
50 minute massage and 3 (out of 5) day membership package $199.00 – must book at ‘Ski Week’ Aspen Club hospitality kiosk.
Aspen Club Boutique:
20% off everything!
Fitness
Choose a scheduled Group Fitness Class and receive full access to the Aspen Club facility after!
Monday- Pilates Mat 5:30pm
Tuesday- Body Pump 5:30pm
Wednesday- Deep Stretch Yoga 6:30pm
Thursday- Lunch Time Yoga at noon
Friday- noon spin class
10% off all PERSONAL TRAINING appointments!
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Aspen Club’s majestic setting attracts those in need of fitness, adventure and of course, pampering. We invite the outdoors in with skylights, expansive windows and Colorado’s natural elements throughout 77,000 square feet of open space and relaxing getaways.
The Aspen Club is a private membership club and offers highly advanced fitness equipment, the world-renown SpaAspen™ and the internationally recognized Sports Medicine Institute, a healing center that combines time-honored knowledge with contemporary medicine.
970.925.8900
1450 Ute Avenue
Aspen, Colorado 81611
www.aspenclub.com
The Aspen Club & Spa is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
HOURS OF OPERATION: SPA HOURS:
Monday- Friday 6 a.m.- 9 p.m. Monday- Friday 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m.- 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
RESERVATIONS:
All reservationists are required to ask for the following information when making an appointment:
1. Names of each guest booking – MUST identify “GSW” at time of booking for discount
2. Cell phone of client
3. Credit card to hold all reservations
4. Please notify all clients of our 24-hour cancellation policy. There will be no charge to cancel or reschedule a service if cancelled more than 24- hours prior to the appointment.
Gratuities are not included in the price of services. An 18% gratuity will automatically be applied to all services not checked out.
TRANSPORTATION:
Complimentary transportation is available for door-to-door service in Aspen. Call 925.8900 for a pick up.
GARNISH CAFÉ:
Enjoy breakfast and lunch at the Garnish Café! Open 7 a.m. -2 p.m. Monday-Friday.
BOUTIQUE: Come in to the Aspen Club & Spa boutique and experience Aspen’s best kept secret.
FITNESS
The pulse of The Aspen Club & Spa is undoubtedly the Health & Fitness center, where members and guests not only exercise their bodies, but also expand their minds and rejuvenate their spirit through fitness training, mind/body classes and an array of other progressive offerings.
The fitness team is certified and credentialed from the most prestigious programs.
SCHEDULES:
We offer as many as 50 classes per week. Ski conditioning, BodyPump®, BodyFlow®, Hatha Yoga and spin classes are just some of classes offered. For a full schedule of our GROUP FITNESS, MIND & BODY and TENNIS SCHEDULES, please check out website at www.aspenclub.com and click on “Fitness Schedule” under Aspen Club & Spa.
PERSONAL TRAINING:
The personal trainers are experienced and certified fitness professionals who design programs for each individual’s needs. The fitness facilities at The Aspen Club & Spa feature over one hundred strength training machines and cardio equipment, as well as abundant free weights and strengthening tools.
PILATES:
The beautifully situated Pilates studio features an extensive array of equipment including a trapeze table, wall unit reformer, Wunda chairs and several reformer units as well as large skylights with views of Aspen Mountain. We are the only fully Pilates Method Alliance certified studio in Aspen. The “Pilates Reformer” studio, offers group classes daily.
YOGA:
Allow our advanced yoga instructors to assist you in deepening your yoga experience. Yoga is, at its depth, intensely personal. Together we will find a practice that fits your purpose. We offer group classes as well as private sessions.
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January 02, 2008
Winterskoll: Family Snowman Building Contest
Red Brick Center for the Arts
110 East Hallam Street, Aspen
Saturday, January 12
Noon - 2pm
1st, 2cond, and 3rd place prizes
In case of poor snow, participants will be creating Snowmen by finger/hand painting on 8'x5' Newsprint
To reserve your space call
The Red Brick Council for the Arts
429-2777
For more information on on Winterskoll, visit us at www.stayaspensnowmass.com
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Heroes of the Slopes Debuts in Aspen at the Wheeler Opera House
Aspen, CO: If you have ever wondered what distinguishes a hero from an average Joe, you need to see this movie. Heroes of the Slopes is coming to the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen on January 5, 2008 for its big-screen debut and inaugural fundraising event. The one hour documentary film showcases the lives and stories of some of the top freeskiers of our time. Besides holding the distinguished honor of being grouped in this prestigious category, these skiers have something else in common: All have experienced medical conditions or physical injuries resulting in the loss of sight, limbs or other ambulatory functions. This film records their personal triumphs as they conquer the slopes as "enabled" skiers.
The film was created, narrated and produced by grass roots director and former member of the U.S. Disabled Ski Team, Marc Romero of One Track Productions in Pine, CO. Marc is a pioneer in the sport of disabled freeskiing with a vision to unite and promote the sport and the athletes. His goal with this film was to create a compelling visual narrative showcasing the lives and experiences of "enabled" skiers who are pushing the limits of freeskiing in an effort to break misconceptions about disabilities.
"These are not people with disabilities discovering disabled skiing for the first time. These are true athletes who push the limits of what we previously thought possible," says Sam Ferguson, the film's promoter and founder of the International Disabled Freeskiing Association.
Along with a team of dedicated professionals like cameraman, Tim Nixon of Baughan Productions and editor and finishing producer, Dwight Prouty of VirtuallyHD, Romero brings us this truly inspirational compilation of images, narrative and courage told from the perspective of some of the leading "enabled" skiers in freeskiing today.
Featured in the film are such recognizable names in the community and the sport of freeskiing as Dennis Murray who was injured in a collision with a tree over 8 years ago, Sam Ferguson, X Games athlete who crashed his mountain bike over a decade ago, Eric Weihenmeyer, the first blind climber to summit Mt. Everest and Aaron Ralston whose climbing accident and subsequent sacrifice of his arm made headlines nationwide. Each of these courageous skiers overcame life-changing events to emerge at the top of their game and give new meaning to the sport.
Distribution of the film is already in the works with broadcasts airing in six states across the nation including CPTV - Connecticut, KCSM - San Francisco, WNET - New York, WPTV - Wyoming, KRMA - Denver and WGBH - Boston (for a complete schedule of dates and air times go to www.heroesoftheslopes.com). The inaugural fundraiser and theatre premier at the Wheeler Opera House will provide a chance to see this inspiring and amazing film on the big screen for the first time.
This event is brought to you by FIG Partners - Ideas and Execution on Financial Institutions. The film starts at 7:30pm and there will be a complimentary reception with refreshments provided by Redwood Wines and Conundrum Catering at 6pm, as well as giveaways from Aspen Skiing Company and Aspen Expeditions. Tickets are available at the Wheeler Opera House or online at www.wheeleroperahouse.com. Get there early for a good seat!
For more information on Community events, in Aspen/Snowmass, please visit us at www.stayaspensnowmass.com
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January 01, 2008
Highlands Uphill
Highlands Uphill
Saturday, January 5, 2008
2007 Race Results are Posted Below!
Looking to test your athleticism this winter? Highlands Uphill is one of the most challenging and rewarding uphill races in the Aspen/ Snowmass area each winter. Participants are stretched to their athletic limits on this sensory stimulating course. With a combination of steep inclines and mellow plateau's the race to the finish is always exciting and demanding. The course begins at the Highlands Base Village climbing up Jerome to Upper Jerome across Park Avenue to the Golden Barrel up Nugget to Prospector to Wine Ridge to Grand Traverse and across to finish line at the Merry Go Round Restaurant. Look no further than the Highlands Uphill for your next adrenaline fix this winter season!
Start Times
6:45am - Enduro Route 3 miles - vertical gain 2850ft
7:00am - Recreation Route 2 miles - vertical gain 1900ft
Cost and Registration
Registration is available at the Aspen Recreation Center 0861 Maroon Creek Road, or at the Red Brick Recreation Department until 5pm on Friday January 4th. Packet Pick up is from 4-6pm at the Aspen Recreation Center. (0861 Maroon Creek Road-(970)544-4100).
Race day Packet Pickup/Timing chip pick up is at the Highlands Ticket office (next to the start) on Saturday January 5th from 5:45am until 6:30am. Each Racer MUST pick up a timing chip the morning of the race. NO CHIP, NO TIME!
$25 Pre-registration
$35 Race day Registration
Click Here for Registration Form/event brochure/map of course.
Race Results
Race results for the 2008 event will be posted by 9:00am, Sunday, January 6, 2008.
For more information on sporting events in Aspen/Snowmass, please visit us at www.stayaspensnowmass.com
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