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Taos Ski Valley Opens to Snowboarders |
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Contributed by J. R. Ransom
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 Open to Snowboarders
Taos Ski Valley has been planning for months in order to accommodate an
overflow crowd of mountain enthusiasts who eagerly await the
opportunity to ski and ride on one of the most memorable days in recent
snow sports history. Tickets for the snowboarding opening, which the
resort has jokingly referred to as "the day hell freezes over," went on
sale yesterday. "It is going to be a wild day," said Adriana Blake,
Taos Ski Valley's Marketing Director. "Get here early."
"There is an air of anticipation this morning," said Mickey Blake,
President of Taos Ski Valley. "Taos Ski Valley is known for its unique
atmosphere. It just seems right that we should open our facility to all
who want to experience our world-class mountain. We are pleased to
welcome our newest guests."
The celebration begins this morning with the 40 lucky lottery winners
who were selected on March 14 in Taos Ski Valley's charity raffle to be
on the first ten chairs up the mountain at 9:00 a.m. After that, the
lifts open to all skiers and riders who will experience some of the
best snow conditions the ski valley has seen in decades. Spring Break
visitors will appreciate the variety of activities the resort has
planned for the week, including:
- Bud Light Spring Break Bash (Wednesday, Mar. 19 - Thursday,
Mar. 20) Kick-off Spring Break with the Bud Light Spring Break Bash in
the Martini Tree Bar. Enjoy live entertainment, drink specials and
giveaways.
- Spring Break Tubing (Wednesday, Mar. 19 - Saturday, Mar.
22) 5 - 7 PM: Fun for the whole family, tubing down Strawberry Hill is
a great way to loosen up after a day shredding the Taos slopes.
- Big Sam's Funky Nation (Wednesday, Mar. 19)
Celebrate with New Orleans jazz band Big Sam's Funky Nation. Doors open
at 7 PM; show starts at 8 PM. Ages 21 and up.
- Terrain Park Jam Session (Friday, Mar. 21 - Saturday, Mar.
22) 11 AM - 2 PM: Day one of the Jam Session at the Out-to-Launch
Terrain Park. All abilities and all ages are welcome; located on the
backside, directly under Lift #7.
- New Belgium FAT TIRE Pint Night (Friday, Mar. 21) 3:30 PM:
Sample some great brews from New Belgium in the Martini Tree Bar.
- DERAILED -- "Slopestyle" Event for Riders and Skiers
(Saturday, Mar. 22) 7 PM: An evening-long celebration with a nighttime
"slope-style" exhibition featuring top pro and regional skiers
and snowboarders. Torchlight parade and fireworks will follow.
Sponsored by Taos Ski Valley with Red Bull, Burton, RIDE Snowboards,
and NMX Sports.
- Ernie Blake Birthday Celebration (Saturday, Mar. 22) 8 PM:
Every year Taos Ski Valley celebrates founder Ernie Blake's birthday
with a fireworks display and torchlight parade that can be seen from
anywhere in the base area. Music festivities will follow
in the Martini Tree Bar.
- Spring Beer Festival (Saturday, Mar. 22) 4:30 - 7 PM:
Sample beers from around the world in Tenderfoot Katie's and the
Martini Tree Bar.
"The events we've planned ensure that there's something for everyone,
whether they are part of the Taos Ski Valley tradition, or are new to
our mountain," said Alejandro Blake, Taos Ski Valley Event Coordinator.
"This week, our goal is to show our guests the time of their lives and,
with more than 250 inches of snow this season, the conditions promise
to be stellar through the end of our season, April 6."
"In Taos Ski Valley my grandparents created a welcoming mountain
vacation destination that families return to generation after
generation. It is in that same spirit today that we usher in a new era
of welcoming both skiers and riders to the mountain," said Adriana
Blake, Taos Ski Valley Marketing Director.
Visit http://www.ridetaos.org for specific event details. B-roll
available via download or Beta upon request.
SOURCE Taos Ski Valley
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