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For Immediate
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MEDIA ALERT
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2/11/2012 Saturday, Slopestyle Event at Timber Ridge Ski Area is Open to the Public
Description
The Timber Ridge annual slopestyle competition for boarders and skiers has gotten an upgrade. In addition to skier and snowboarder tricks on the snow in the Pumpkin and Timber Terrain parks, there will be music and prizes. The events is Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Date & Time & Location
- Registration for participants is at the Resort's Ski Shop from 8AM - 10AM on Saturday, 2/11/12.
- Both parks open for practice until just before the event.
- Parks closed down to the public for skiing and snowboard during each round of competition. But are open for viewing the event.
- Prelims at 10:30AM in the Timber Park.
- Heats begin immediately thereafter with Beginners in the Pumpkin Park and Pros in the Timber Park.
- Finals at 2:30PM
- Swag, prizes and Tunes.
Registration Information for Participants
$30 entry fee covers event registration and raffle drawing entry. See registration desk for $10 lift ticket. Competitors 18 years or older must fill out a registration form and a liability waiver. Competitors under 18 will need a parent's signature to compete. Rlease Form can be found at: www.timberridgeski.com
Rules and Format
Prelims will consist of 2 judged runs through the Timber Park for Pros and 2 judged runs through the Pumpkin Park for Beginners. Both runs will count and will be averaged. Beginners will be awarded based on their standing at this point, but the top 8 Pros and Ladies will have the opportunity to qualify for single-elimination head-to-head competition in the Timber Park, which will be held to determine the top 4 places in Pro Skier, Pro Boarder, and Ladies classes.
Prizes and awards
Prizes will be awarded along with medals for each category of competition. All athletes will automatically be included in a raffle to be conducted during awards at the Hitchin’ Post. Awards categories include Beginner Skier, Beginner Boarder, Pro Skier, Pro Snowboarder, and Ladies.
Safety
Helmets must be worn at all times. This event is suited primarily for athletes with significant terrain park and rail sliding experience. Event and ski area assumes no responsibility for who may or may not participate so use your best judgment.
Helmets are available for rent at Timber Ridge.
For more information, please all 269-694-9449 or click http://www.timberridgeski.com
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Contact: Joan Bailey
269-694-9449 ext 4
Physical Address: 07500 23 1/2 Street, Gobles, Michigan 49055
Web Address: www.TimberRidgeSki.com
Business Office Phone: 269.694.9449, 800.253.2928 |
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Snow Report
Today's Date: Sunday February 05, 2012 11:05
FAMILY LEARN TO SKI 4PM-8PM $30 FOR LIFT LESSON SKI RENTAL $33 FOR LIFT LESSON AND SNOWBOARD RENTAL
Base: 36
"
Lifts: 8
/8
Trails: 15
/15
T-Parks: 1
/2
Tubing: Open
Conditions
| Base |
36
"
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| Lifts |
8
/8 |
| New Snow |
no
" |
| Made Snow |
12
" |
| Natural Snow |
24
" |
| Trails |
15
/15 |
| T-Parks |
1
/2 |
| Tubing Park |
Open |
| Open at 9:30am
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Surface Conditions
Current Surface Conditions: Groomed
Tubing park: Open
For additional information call:
Snow Phone: 1 800 285-6525
Timber Ridge: 269-694-9158 or
toll free 1 800 253-2928
07500 23 1/2 Street, Gobles, MI 49055
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Slopes
Oak
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Hemlock
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Open
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Sycamore
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Open
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Lumber Jack
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Open
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Deans Pass
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Open
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Harry's Hollow
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Open
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Twigg
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Open
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Walnut
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Open
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Pumpkin
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Open
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Pine
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Open
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North
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Open
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Sequoia
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Open
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Tamarack
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Open
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Willow
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Open
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Cross Over
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Open
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Lifts
Double 1
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Open |
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Double 2
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Open |
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Triple
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Open |
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Double Rope
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Open |
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Walnut Rope
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Open |
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Pumpkin Patch
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Open |
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| Pine Rope |
Open |
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| Quad |
Open |
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**Remember, All Lift times are subject to change without notice.
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Ski Pass Stimulus
Buy your best of the season priced pass before August 20th and get entered in a drawing for a $100 Gift Certificate good anywhere at Timber Ridge (excluding alcohol). Go now.
To warm the days of winter, Timber Ridge has an inviting lodge with food, fireplaces, great views and your favorite beverages. There's special events and music too, every weekend in the lodge and on the slopes.
A total snowmaking system, "lake-effect" snow and lighted slopes ensure the experience. Timber Ridge offers instruction at all levels, racing for all ages, a terrain park and snowtubing for everyone!
Timber Ridge is located on 60 beautiful naturally wooded acres in Southwest Michigan and just 15 miles N.W. of Kalamazoo, where over-night lodging abounds.
For more info, email us at
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Come and Ride, Ski or Slide THE RIDGE! |
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