Warren Miller's "...Like There's No Tomorrow"

O'Shaughnessy Center - Whitefish

7pm

Come out and support the Whitefish Alpine Race Team! Warren Miller is back with another iconic ski film following athletes like Jess McMillan, Daron Rahlves, and Steve Nyman around the world to places like India, Chile, and New Zealand. Beer, wine and appetizers will be available. Tickets at the door.

Movie will be shown Friday AND Saturday night at 7:00 p.m.

Mark your calendar for "Attack of La Niña" and pray for snow that we get another attack! Big Mountain skier Julian Carr will be at the movie, and also presenting the next night in town during the Whitefish Mountain Films festival.

Where: The Bierstube

When: Saturday, November 12th

Time: Doors open @ 6:30pm; Showtime @ 7:30pm

Sponsored by the Bierstube, Blue Bird Guides and the Whiteroom

Warren Miller's "...Like There's No Tomorrow"

O'Shaughnessy Center - Whitefish

7pm

Come out and support the Whitefish Alpine Race Team! Warren Miller is back with another iconic ski film following athletes like Jess McMillan, Daron Rahlves, and Steve Nyman around the world to places like India, Chile, and New Zealand. Beer, wine and appetizers will be available. Tickets at the door.

Movie will be shown Friday AND Saturday night at 7:00 p.m.

"One for the Road" TGR Movie Showing

Where: Cookie Shack at Brookies in Big Fork

When: Friday, Nov 25th. Doors open at 7, movie at 8pm

$15 and includes some beer

Help support a ski bus from Bigfork to WMR

Pre and Post Parties at the Garden Bar. This event will be partially outdoors so dress warm and show off your new ski coat. Other food and beverages will be available

Tickets available at The White Room(WF), Rocky Mountain Outfitter(KAL), and The Jug Tree(BF)

Sponsored by The Bigfork Ski Team, Brookies, The Party Store

For more information, contactbigforkskiteam@hotmail.com

LOCAL'S ONLY SALE
---Start the ski season well equipped---

Saturday Only, November 26th
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

at Snow Ghost Outfitters

Great pricing - one day only -

15% off on all stock including items from:

• Spyder
• Oakley
• Descente/DNA
• Rossignol
• Salomon
• K2
• Volkl
• Tecnica
• and more

40% - 70% off selected items

BEST DEALS AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER THE NEW YEAR!!!!

Base Lodge Rental will also be open for seasonal rental pickups Saturday & Sunday, November 26 & 27

The annual Pray For Snow party at the Bierstube has been scheduled for Saturday, November 26th!

Doors will open at 7pm, with local funk band "20 Grand" taking the stage at 8pm.
This event is 21 and over only, and there is NO cover charge.

Once again we have arranged for complementary SNOWBUS shuttles running between downtown Whitefish and the Bierstube throughout this event.

GOIN' UP: Leaving the O'Shaunessy Center every hour beginning at 7pm (last bus up at 11pm)

GOIN' DOWN: Leaving the Bierstube every hour beginning at 8:30pm (last bus down at 12:30am)

For more information on this event please call 862-6560 (recorded message)

"Why We Ride" is a Montana ski and snowboard documentary celebrating the past 75 years of ski/ride culture in MT.

Where: Whitefish Middle School Performing Arts Center

When: December 2. Doors @ 6:30, Show @ 7:30pm

How Much: $6. Tickets available at the White Room

Why: well, because we ride, silly.

After party at Great Northern Brewery

http://www.hi-linefilms.com/

We will be opening on December 10th with limited terrain. Please check thesnow report pagefor details on open lifts and runs.

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This season brings us a new chairlift out of the Base Lodge area to help with overflow on busy days. It's called the Bad Rock chair and it's a triple.

We've also got a newly reinforced tower 6 on Chair 1, which will prevent future erosion issues affecting the chair.

Pray for snow and check back to our events page every so often to get the lastet info on happenings up here at the resort

POSTPONED TO JANUARY 7th. SEE YOU THEN!

What are you going to do this Christmas Eve? If watching Santa lead a fiery parade down the darkened slopes of Big Mountain and then cuddling inside to drink warm drinks by the fire while Santa gives gifts to all the good little girls and boys sounds ideal, then Whitefish Mountain Resort is the place to be. Hundreds of people come to this event each Christmas Eve, make this a tradition of your own! No one is busier than Santa this time of year, but he still finds the time for the good boys and girls in Whitefish. What a guy!

Torchlight Parade: Skiers or snowboarders holding torches in each hand will ski down from the top of Chair 2 in a single file formation for this Montana Christmas Tradition, making for great pictures and something special for the entire family. You can either be a spectator or participant in this great holiday event. Spectators can gather in Ed and Mully’s until the time of the torchlight (announcements will be made). Spectator viewing is best from the slope side of Ed & Mully’s. Interested in skiing or snowboarding in the Torchlight Parade? See below for registration details.

GIFTS: Anyone can bring a gift for Santa and his Whitefish Elf to give their child. Drop off gifts to either the Base Lodge Information Center or Lodging Check-In (Kintla Lodge in Upper Village) by 4pm on 12/24. Please write clearly, legibly and in large print.You MUST include the Name, Age, Town listed on the package. Santa has bad eyes you know, must be from all that soot.

SCHEDULE:
5:15pm: Torchlight Parade participants meet at the bottom of Chair 2 to review procedures
5:30pm: Load Chair 2 no later than 5:40
6:00pm: Parade begins at top of Ed’s Run
6:30pm: Santa hands out gifts at Ed & Mully’s in the village after the Parade

REGISTRATION: Anyone who is an intermediate or better skier / snowboarder are encouraged to ski in the parade. You must be able to ski in very low light conditions and are encouraged to wear warm but worthless clothing to avoid damage from torches. Be at the bottom of Chair 2 by 5pm to register. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN A WAIVER.

Participants under 18 yrs of age must have a parent or guardian sign a liability waiver. No exceptions. Please print the Registration and Liability Waiver posted here and bring it with you.

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com
Event Phone Number: 862.2910

Cruise the Blues

This event is open to everyone. Families are encouraged to participate in this ski-all-the-runs-on-the-mountain-and-win-free-stuff event. This is one of the most popular days of the year and all you have to do to is register, ski around, listen to some good music, have some fun and win prizes. The more runs you ski, the better chance you have to win! There is no fee to enter (though you must have a lift ticket). We also will have free live music inside the Base Lodge during Après Ski for the prize giveaway.

If you like to ski Expert ski runs instead of Intermediate runs, try our ‘Track the Black’ category. Same rules apply, ski 10 or more black runs for a chance to win prizes.

This event is not a race, normal skier etiquette applies. Respect slow zones, obey the skier code, and don't wipe that smile off of your face! 


REGISTRATION: 
A registration form is posted here to print and bring with you, or you can just show up at either check point to fill one out. Check points are located at the Summit and Lift Plaza from 9AM to 3PM.

SCHEDULE:

9am to 3:30pm Ski by checkpoints to get your passports stamped. Complete and check off at least 10 runs and you will be entered into our big prize raffle. If you have less than 10 runs checked off you're still eligible to win a ton of other great prizes. Checkpoints are located at the Summit and at the Main Chair Lift Plaza. Just follow the Music!


4:15 - Prize Giveaway at the Base Lodge for all Cruisers who have turned in their passports.


After Lunch until about 5pm – Live Music at the Base Lodge.


FEES: There is no fee to enter, just register, ski and win! Everyone does need a lift ticket (or season pass)! This event is geared towards families and is an all access type of event (no entry fee or skill required, just ski, ride and listen to live music and maybe win some free stuff!).

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley,TeleTech

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

7th Annual New Year's Eve Rail Jam

This event is the Grand Finale of our holiday celebrations. There is no better place to start your New Year's celebrations than at this event - and it's over with plenty of time to put the kids to bed or head downtown and ring in the New Year as you please!

This is an action packed couple of hours, not to be missed. Here is a rundown of the lowdown:

The Rail Jam- The competition part of the event showcasing skiers & snowboarders hitting features as much as possible in a given amount of time, so there is no break in the action between riders (shred city). This format of event is great for spectators. The Jam will offer a variety of terrain park features and our panel of judges will score the best rider/skier in each category.

$750 Cash purse for Open Class Skier & Snowboarder Categories!

Dash For Cash- will take place between the skiers and snowboarders jam sessions. Free to enter, run a wacky obstacle course for your chance to win $100! Just show up to the event, and listen to the MC for details.

Torchlight Parade– Immediately following the Rail Jam. More information is listed under the ‘New Year’s Eve Torghlight Parade’ proceeding this event.

Fireworks Show – The Shock and Awe of New Year’s Eve begins just after the Torchlight Parade.

SCHEDULE:

5- 6:15pm: Open jam session at the bottom of Ed's Run. Just look for it, listen for it, you can't miss it.
6:15: Torchlight and Fireworks to begin the moment the Rail Jam is over. Don't be late!
6:35: Awards. This will take place at bottom of Rail Jam, amidst the crowd after the fireworks.

REGISTRATION & INSPECTION:

Preregistration is highly recommended, space is limited to the first 60 skiers and snowboarders.

Pre-Registration forms must be received at the Base Lodge Ticket and Information Center by noon on the day prior to the event (12/30). No Exceptions. Forms can be mailed to: WMR Tickets & Info, P.O. Box 1400, Whitefish, MT 59937, or scanned and emailed to events@skiwhitefish.com.

3-4 pm - Day of Registration in the green building next to the venue (near Ed & Mullys). Limited space or no space may be available after preregistration.

3-4:30pm - Inspection for registered Rail Jam competitors only.

-Participants under 18 yrs of age must have a parent or guardian sign a liability waiver. No exceptions. Please print the Registration and Liability Waiver posted here and bring it with you.

-The venue will be open for training no earlier than 3pm on 12/31 (conditions permitting).

- Limited to first 60 competitors only. Competitors must wear an approved helmet and be 8 years or older.

CATEGORIES:
This Rail Jam has separate categories for skiers and snowboarders, broken down into:
Ladies (All Females 8 and over)
Boys (8 - 12)
Amateurs Men (13 and over)
Open Class (anyone who wants to play with the big boys / girls - 14+)

FEES:

$25 to enter for Ladies, Boys and Amateurs

$30 for Open Class

$750 Cash purse for Open Class Skier & Snowboarder Categories!

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Coca-Cola, Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Montana Coffee Traders, Hammer Nutrition, Oakley, Airblaster, TeleTech, Rejuvenate Massage and Bodywork, Remedies Massage, 2nd Street Pizza, Gasmask Facemask, Skiers and Snowboarders for Christ

Contact Email:events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

Live Music at the Base Lodge - start your New Year's Eve with night skiing and live music with latin jazz ensemble Cocinando

When: 5-8:30pm

Where: Base Lodge

New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade and Holiday Fireworks Show

This event is the Grand Finale of our Holiday celebrations. There is no other place to start your New Year's celebrations than at this event. It is over with plenty of time to still head downtown and ring in the New Year as you please!

This is an action packed couple of hours, not to be missed. First, see skiers and snowboarders slide custom built rail features under the lights during the Rail Jam. Following the Rail Jam is the Torchlight Parade and the best fireworks show of the season.

Torchlight and Fireworks- Slope side of Ed & Mully's is the best of the Torchlight Parade, Fireworks Show and of the Rail Jam itself. The torchlight parade and fireworks begin just as soon as the rail jam portion of the event is over, so grab some mulled wine and come on out and enjoy the holiday fun!

FREE live music by Cocinando going on in the Base Lodge 5-8:30 pm.

SCHEDULE:
5- 6:15pm: Open jam session at the bottom of Ed's Run. Just look for it, listen for it, you can't miss it.

6:15ish: Torchlight and Fireworks to begin the moment the Rail Jam is over. Don't be late!

Torchlight Parade Registration:Anyone who is an intermediate or better skier/snowboarder is encouraged to ski in the parade. You must be able to ski in very low light conditions and are encouraged to wear warm but worthless clothing to avoid damage from torches.

Be at the bottom of Chair 2 by 5pm to register.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN A WAIVER - Participants under 18 yrs of age must have a parent or guardian sign a liability waiver. No exceptions. Please print the Registration and Liability Waiver posted here and bring it with you.

Thanks to our sponsors: Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com
Event Phone Number:406.862.2910

Join us at the Bierstube for another rockin' New Year's Eve on the mountain.

• $20.00; 21 and over
• Doors open @8pm, showtime 9pm
• Live music by 20GRAND, (rock, funk, hiphop)
• Appetizer Bar, drink specials, tons of party favors, complimentary champagne or sparkling cider at midnight.
• For tickets and additional info please call (406)862-6560

Friday and Saturday Nights through March 10.

http://skiwhitefish.com/night_skiing.php

Free live music at the Baselodge each Saturday Night of Night Skiing!!!

http://skiwhitefish.com/moonlight_dine_and_ski.php

Wednesday Night Race League begins (Alpine Ski Racing)

January, 11 - Wednesday Night Race League presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon

Beginning Jan. 11, 2012, for 8 weeks through Wednesday, February 29^th.

DESCRIPTION:
WNRL is an 8 week series offering Giant Slalom alpine racing to the community during the evening. Wednesday Night Race League provides alpine racing for all levels of Alpine Skiers. Telemark Racers should race in our Thursday League.
The course is lower Hellroaring to Ed's Run, and consists of about 15 gates on a dual course for some righteous head to head ski racing.

SCHEDULE:
Wednesday Evenings – January 11 (Seed Night -one run time trial), 18 & 25th
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Final Race / Costume Race – Feb 29^th.

4:30 course setting - Help from Racers is appreciated.

5:00 registration In the Event Office for Week One (Jan 11 only), see below for other registration info.
6:30 Races Lower Hellroaring to Ed's. Course is accessible from Tbar 1.
8:30 Party, Results and Raffle at the 'Stube

FEES:

TEAMS - $275 per team of 5, $60 for every additional racer up to 7 total per team.
(must have at least one Female racer, only top 5 will be scored for team points)
INDIVIDUALS - $60 for season, or $15 for each evening of racing.

Discounts available for preregistration.

REGISTRATION:

Pre-registration is available, but must be post marked by 12/24.

Pre-registration fees are $50 per person or $250 per Team

You must send fully completed registration form and check to -

WMR Events

PO Box 1400

Whitefish, MT 59937

Jan 11 – First Night registration 4:30-6pm at the Event Office (by Tbar 1).

Every night after Jan 11-register after 5pm at Timing Shack at bottom of the racecourse. The course is located at the bottom of Ed's Run, and the timing shack is a short walk up the slope. Meet our race coordinator there, sign waiver and get ready to race!

Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability. No exceptions. Helmets strongly recommended.

Team and Individual Registration Forms and the Liability Waiver are attached here for you. Please print out, have a team captain and your money ready to go. Otherwise, we won’t be racing on time…

VOLUNTEERS- We need up to 5 volunteers each night for race leagues. Please call 862.2910 in advance to reserve your spot. This is great way to get a free lift ticket, but please call at least a few days in advance.

SPONSORS:

Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, The Bierstube, Fun Beverage, Pabst Blue Ribbon, others TBA

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

Thursday Night Race League presented by Great Northern Brewing
(8 Week Telemark Race Series)

Beginning Jan. 12, 2012, Each Thursday through March 1^st

DESCRIPTION:

TNRL is an 8 week series offering Giant Slalom alpine racing to the community during the evening. Thursday Night Race League provides Telemark racing for all levels of Telemark Skiers. Alpine Racers should race in our Wednesday League.
The course is lower Hellroaring to Ed's Run, and consists of about 15 gates on a dual course for some righteous head to head ski racing.

SCHEDULE:

Thursday Evenings –

January 12 (Seed Night -one run run time trial), 19 & 26th
February 2, 9, 16, 23

March 1^st - Final Race / Costume Race

4:30 course setting - Help from Racers is appreciated.

5:00 registration In the Event Office for Week One (Jan 12 only), see below for other registration info.
6:30 Races Lower Hellroaring to Ed's. Course is accessible from Tbar 1.
8:30 Party, Results and Raffle at Ed and Mully’s.

FEES:

TEAMS –

$275 per team of 5, $60 for every additional racer up to 7 total per team.
(must have at least one Female racer, only top 5 will be scored for team points)
INDIVIDUALS –

$60 for season, or $15 for each evening of racing.

Discounts available for preregistration.

REGISTRATION:

Pre-registration is available, but must be post marked by 12/24.

Pre-registration fees are $50 per person or $250 per Team

You must send fully completed registration form and check to -

WMR Events

PO Box 1400

Whitefish, MT 59937

Every Race Night after Jan 12: Register/check-in after 5pm at the Timing shack at bottom of the racecourse. The course is located at the bottom of Ed's Run, and the timing shack is a short walk up the slope. Meet our race coordinator there, sign waiver and get ready to race!

Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability. No exceptions. Helmets strongly recommended

Team and Individual Registration Forms and the Liability Waiver are attached here for you.

VOLUNTEERS: We need up to 5 volunteers each night for race leagues. Please call 862.2910 in advance to reserve your spot. This is great way to get a free lift ticket, but please call at least a few days in advance.

SPONSORS: Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, Ed and Mully's, Great Northern Brewing, others TBA

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com
Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

Join us for Family Nights during Night Skiing.

Live Music by Tom Catmull

4-7pm at the Base Lodge Bar

USSA Northern Division Junior Olympic Qualifier

Jan 14-16th, 2012.

Location Whitefish Mountain Resort Entries: $30 per event

Send Entries To:

Email: David Morris dmmorris@gmail.com

Contacts:

• Roy Loman, WMRT (406) 862-2912

• Josh Knight, WMR Events Dept (406) 862-2911

Entry Deadline:

Friday, January 7, 2010 @ 5:00 p.m. - Late entries add $10.00

Required Information:

USSA Team Entry Form: Include the following for each athlete:

- Name - Gender - Date of Birth - USSA License #

Please List men and women separately. Include the name of each coach and his/her USSA license number. Teams with 5 or fewer athletes attending will receive one coach's ticket. Teams with 6 or more will receive up to two coaches' tickets. To receive a coach's ticket, coaches must be current licensed USSA coaches and be a regular member of the teams coaching staff. Coach's names and USSA numbers must be included with each team's official entry form prior to the entry deadline. Exceptions to this will be considered only when/if submitted accompanying the team's official entry form.

Events:

GS - Saturday, January 14, 2012

GS - Sunday, January 15, 2012

SL - Monday, Jan 16

Class:

Men & Women - Jr. 3 and Older

Registration:

7:00 - 8:30 a.m. - Fireside Room in Ed and Mully's (the old "Moguls" building). Accessible slope side of Upper Village.

Bib Deposit:

$50.00 per team - Payable by check only

$25.00 per individual - Payable by check only

Lift Tickets:

$35.00 per day discounted rate, purchased directly by coach at Registration.

Team Captain's Meetings:

7:45 a.m. each race day, Fireside Room

Lift Opens (Chair 2):

8:00 a.m. for Jury and Workers; 8:30 a.m. for Athletes. Coffee and Breakfast will be available at Registration.

Start Time:

10:00 a.m. each day

Disqualifications:

Disqualifications will be posted on the scoreboard near the finish arena. Protests must be presented within 15 minutes of posting. Protest Fee: $50, cash only.

Guest Workers (Help with the race and get a free lift ticket!):

Please send all volunteer inquiries to events@skiwhitefish.com

Meet the Volunteer Coordinator upstairs from the Events Office at 8:00am for assignments. (The flat roofed, 2 story green building near Ed and Mully's.)

Awards:

Awards for each race to be held approximately 45 minutes following the completion of the day's final jury meeting in the Ed and Mully's lounge.

Parking:

Any Upper Village lots. Birch and Cedar are pay ($10.00) Dogwood is free. Vehicles parked in Drop-Off Zoneswill be towed at owner's expense.

Lodging: ON Mountain. For available discounts mention: USSA Race.

Whitefish Mountain Resort Lodging: A variety of Condos located at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Choose from many ski-in/ski-out with full kitchens and comfortable living rooms and heated garages for waxing. Resort and Whitefish shuttle service available. To make reservations for your stay at Whitefish Mountain Resort Please call the reservations office toll free at 1-877-SKI-FISH (754-3474) or go online to http://skiwhitefish.com/winter_lodging.php or email cenres@skiwhitefish.com

Reservations are made on a first-come first-serve basis and are based on availability at the resort.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS -

A Special Thanks to The Base Lodge Clinic and The Sportsman Skihaus.

Also thanks to Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley

USSA Northern Division Junior Olympic Qualifier

Jan 14-16th, 2012.

Location Whitefish Mountain Resort Entries: $30 per event

Send Entries To:

Email: David Morris dmmorris@gmail.com

Contacts:

- Roy Loman, WMRT (406) 862-2912

- Josh Knight, WMR Events Dept (406) 862-2911

Entry Deadline:

Friday,January 7, 2010 @ 5:00 p.m. - Late entries add $10.00

Required Information:

USSA Team Entry Form: Include the following for each athlete:

- Name – Gender - Date of Birth - USSA License #

Please List men and women separately. Include the name of each coach and his/her USSA license number. Teams with 5 or fewer athletes attending will receive one coach's ticket. Teams with 6 or more will receive up to two coaches' tickets. To receive a coach's ticket, coaches must be current licensed USSA coaches and be a regular member of the teams coaching staff. Coach's names and USSA numbers must be included with each team's official entry form prior to the entry deadline. Exceptions to this will be considered only when/if submitted accompanying the team's official entry form.

Events:

GS - Saturday, January 14, 2012

GS - Sunday, January 15, 2012

SL - Monday, Jan 16

Class:

Men & Women - Jr. 3 and Older

Registration:

7:00 - 8:30 a.m. - Fireside Room in Ed and Mully's (the old "Moguls" building). Accessible slope side of Upper Village.

Bib Deposit:

$50.00 per team - Payable by check only

$25.00 per individual - Payable by check only

Lift Tickets:

$35.00 per day discounted rate, purchased directly by coach at Registration.

Team Captain's Meetings:

7:45 a.m. each race day, Fireside Room

Lift Opens (Chair 2):

8:00 a.m. for Jury and Workers; 8:30 a.m. for Athletes. Coffee and Breakfast will be available at Registration.

Start Time:

10:00 a.m. each day

Disqualifications:

Disqualifications will be posted on the scoreboard near the finish arena. Protests must be presented within 15 minutes of posting. Protest Fee: $50, cash only.

Guest Workers (Help with the race and get a free lift ticket!):

Please send all volunteer inquiries to events@skiwhitefish.com

Meet the Volunteer Coordinator upstairs from the Events Office at 8:00am for assignments. (The flat roofed, 2 story green building near Ed and Mully's.)

Awards:

Awards for each race to be held approximately 45 minutes following the completion of the day's final jury meeting in the Ed and Mully's lounge.

Parking:

Any Upper Village lots. Birch and Cedar are pay ($10.00) Dogwood is free. Vehicles parked in Drop-Off Zoneswill be towed at owner's expense.

Lodging: ON Mountain. For available discounts mention: USSA Race.

Whitefish Mountain Resort Lodging: A variety of Condos located at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Choose from many ski-in/ski-out with full kitchens and comfortable living rooms and heated garages for waxing. Resort and Whitefish shuttle service available. To make reservations for your stay at Whitefish Mountain Resort Please call the reservations office toll free at 1-877-SKI-FISH (754-3474) or go online to http://skiwhitefish.com/winter_lodging.php or email cenres@skiwhitefish.com

Reservations are made on a first-come first-serve basis and are based on availability at the resort.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS -

A Special Thanks to The Base Lodge Clinic and The Sportsman Skihaus.

Also thanks to Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley

USSA Northern Division Junior Olympic Qualifier

Jan 14-16th, 2012.

Location Whitefish Mountain Resort Entries: $30 per event

Send Entries To:

Email: David Morris dmmorris@gmail.com

Contacts:

- Roy Loman, WMRT (406) 862-2912

- Josh Knight, WMR Events Dept (406) 862-2911

Entry Deadline:

Friday,January 7, 2010 @ 5:00 p.m. - Late entries add $10.00

Required Information:

USSA Team Entry Form: Include the following for each athlete:

- Name – Gender - Date of Birth - USSA License #

Please List men and women separately. Include the name of each coach and his/her USSA license number. Teams with 5 or fewer athletes attending will receive one coach's ticket. Teams with 6 or more will receive up to two coaches' tickets. To receive a coach's ticket, coaches must be current licensed USSA coaches and be a regular member of the teams coaching staff. Coach's names and USSA numbers must be included with each team's official entry form prior to the entry deadline. Exceptions to this will be considered only when/if submitted accompanying the team's official entry form.

Events:

GS - Saturday, January 14, 2012

GS - Sunday, January 15, 2012

SL - Monday, Jan 16

Class:

Men & Women - Jr. 3 and Older

Registration:

7:00 - 8:30 a.m. - Fireside Room in Ed and Mully's (the old "Moguls" building). Accessible slope side of Upper Village.

Bib Deposit:

$50.00 per team - Payable by check only

$25.00 per individual - Payable by check only

Lift Tickets:

$35.00 per day discounted rate, purchased directly by coach at Registration.

Team Captain's Meetings:

7:45 a.m. each race day, Fireside Room

Lift Opens (Chair 2):

8:00 a.m. for Jury and Workers; 8:30 a.m. for Athletes. Coffee and Breakfast will be available at Registration.

Start Time:

10:00 a.m. each day

Disqualifications:

Disqualifications will be posted on the scoreboard near the finish arena. Protests must be presented within 15 minutes of posting. Protest Fee: $50, cash only.

Guest Workers (Help with the race and get a free lift ticket!):

Please send all volunteer inquiries to events@skiwhitefish.com

Meet the Volunteer Coordinator upstairs from the Events Office at 8:00am for assignments. (The flat roofed, 2 story green building near Ed and Mully's.)

Awards:

Awards for each race to be held approximately 45 minutes following the completion of the day's final jury meeting in the Ed and Mully's lounge.

Parking:

Any Upper Village lots. Birch and Cedar are pay ($10.00) Dogwood is free. Vehicles parked in Drop-Off Zoneswill be towed at owner's expense.

Lodging: ON Mountain. For available discounts mention: USSA Race.

Whitefish Mountain Resort Lodging: A variety of Condos located at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Choose from many ski-in/ski-out with full kitchens and comfortable living rooms and heated garages for waxing. Resort and Whitefish shuttle service available. To make reservations for your stay at Whitefish Mountain Resort Please call the reservations office toll free at 1-877-SKI-FISH (754-3474) or go online to http://skiwhitefish.com/winter_lodging.php or email cenres@skiwhitefish.com

Reservations are made on a first-come first-serve basis and are based on availability at the resort.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS -

A Special Thanks to The Base Lodge Clinic and The Sportsman Skihaus.

Also thanks to Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley

Wednesday Night Race League presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon

Week 2 of 8. Last Race 2/29.

DESCRIPTION:
WNRL is an 8 week series offering Giant Slalom alpine racing to the community during the evening. Wednesday Night Race League provides alpine racing for all levels of Alpine Skiers. Telemark Racers should race in our Thursday League.
The course is lower Hellroaring to Ed's Run, and consists of about 15 gates on a dual course for some righteous head to head ski racing.

SCHEDULE:
Wednesday Evenings – January 11 (Seed Night -one run run time trial), 18 & 25th
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Final Race / Costume Race – Feb 29^th.

4:30 course setting - Help from Racers is appreciated.

5:00 registration In the Event Office for Week One & Two (Jan 11 & 18 only), see below for other registration info.
6:30 Races Lower Hellroaring to Ed's. Course is accessible from Tbar 1.
8:30 Party, Results and Raffle at the 'Stube

FEES:

INDIVIDUAL – Single Night - $15 for each evening of racing.

INDIVIDUALS – Season - $60

REGISTRATION:

Registration In the Event Office for Week One & Two (Jan 11 & 18 only). Every week after that Register after 5pm at Timing Shack at bottom of the racecourse. The course is located at the bottom of Ed's Run, and the timing shack is a short walk up the slope. Meet our race coordinator there, sign waiver and get ready to race!

Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability. No exceptions. Helmets strongly recommended.

VOLUNTEERS- We need up to 5 volunteers each night for race leagues. Please call 862.2910 in advance to reserve your spot. This is great way to get a free lift ticket, but please call at least a few days in advance.

SPONSORS: Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, The Bierstube, Fun Beverage, Pabst Blue Ribbon, others TBA

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

Thursday Night Race League presented by Great Northern Brewing

Week 2 of 8. Last Race March 1^st.

DESCRIPTION:
TNRL is an 8 week series offering Giant Slalom alpine racing to the community during the evening. Thursday Night Race League provides Telemark racing for all levels of Telemark Skiers. Alpine Racers should race in our Wednesday League.
The course is lower Hellroaring to Ed's Run, and consists of about 15 gates on a dual course for some righteous head to head ski racing.

SCHEDULE:
Thursday Evenings –

January 12 (Seed Night -one run run time trial), 19 & 26th
February 2, 9, 16, 23

March 1^st - Final Race / Costume Race

4:30 course setting - Help from Racers is appreciated.

5:00 registration In the Event Office for Week One (Jan 12 only), see below for other registration info.
6:30 Races Lower Hellroaring to Ed's. Course is accessible from Tbar 1.
8:30 Party, Results and Raffle at Ed and Mully’s.

FEES:

INDIVIDUAL – Single Night - $15 for each evening of racing.

INDIVIDUALS – Season - $60

REGISTRATION:

Register after 5pm at Timing Shack at bottom of the racecourse. The course is located at the bottom of Ed's Run, and the timing shack is a short walk up the slope. Meet our race coordinator there, sign waiver and get ready to race!

Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability. No exceptions. Helmets strongly recommended.

VOLUNTEERS- We need up to 5 volunteers each night for race leagues. Please call 862.2910 in advance to reserve your spot. This is great way to get a free lift ticket, but please call at least a few days in advance.

SPONSORS: Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, Ed & Mully's, Fun Beverage, Pabst Blue Ribbon, others TBA

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

^5th Annual Whitefish Whiteout Ski Mountaineering Race

Saturday- January 21, 2012

Whitefish Mountain Resort hosts the 5th annual Ski Mountaineering event - The Whitefish Whiteout. This is a race in the European Randonee tradition where racers will skin up the slopes of Whitefish Mountain Resort, remove their skins and descend the most challenging terrain that conditions permit. And then do it again, and again.

Race Course is comprised of 4 ascents and 3 descents totaling 4800' of climbing and 2400' of skiing. (CASH PURSE for Race Class!)

The Recreation course is comprised of 2 ascents and one descent with 2400'+ of climbing and 700' of descending.

More information available here.

Pre-Registration forms can be downloaded and mailed to : WMR Tickets & Info, P.O. Box 1400, Whitefish, MT 59937. Forms must be received at the Base Lodge Ticket and Information Center by noon on the day prior to the event. No Exceptions. Race Day registration is from 8-9am. Race starts at 10am.

Thanks to our sponsors :

Coca-Cola, Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Montana Coffee Traders, ,Hammer Nutrition, Oakley, Airblaster, The Whiteroom, Rejuvenate Massage and Bodywork, Remedies Massage, 2nd Street Pizza, Cliff Bar, Gasmask Facemask

Tommy Moe Kids League

Whitefish Mountain Resort hosts small fun competitions many Sundays from January 22 thru March 18 for kids ages 5-12.

Jan 22 … Giant Slalom

Registration: 8:30am-9:30am Fireside Room

Competition: 10:30am

Awards: 1:30pm in Ed & Mully’s

Pre-registration encouraged and purchased through the Ski and Snowboard School Sales (862-2909).

Day of Registration - Fireside Room, adjacent to Ed & Mully’s 9am-12pm

Fees: $13 per participant, per event

Wednesday Night Race League presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon

January 25th

Week 3 of 8. Last Race 2/29.

DESCRIPTION:
WNRL is an 8 week series offering Giant Slalom alpine racing to the community during the evening. Wednesday Night Race League provides alpine racing for all levels of Alpine Skiers. Telemark Racers should race in our Thursday League.
The course is lower Hellroaring to Ed's Run, and consists of about 15 gates on a dual course for some righteous head to head ski racing.

SCHEDULE:
Wednesday Evenings – January 11 (Seed Night -one run run time trial), 18 & 25th
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Final Race / Costume Race – Feb 29^th.

4:30 course setting - Help from Racers is appreciated.

5:00 registration In the Event Office for Week One (Jan 11 only), see below for other registration info.
6:30 Races Lower Hellroaring to Ed's. Course is accessible from Tbar 1.
8:30 Party, Results and Raffle at the 'Stube

FEES:

INDIVIDUAL – Single Night - $15 for each evening of racing.

INDIVIDUALS – Season - $60

REGISTRATION:

Register after 5pm at Timing Shack at bottom of the racecourse. The course is located at the bottom of Ed's Run, and the timing shack is a short walk up the slope. Meet our race coordinator there, sign waiver and get ready to race!

Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability. No exceptions. Helmets strongly recommended.

VOLUNTEERS- We need up to 5 volunteers each night for race leagues. Please call 862.2910 in advance to reserve your spot. This is great way to get a free lift ticket, but please call at least a few days in advance.

SPONSORS: Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, The Bierstube, Fun Beverage, Pabst Blue Ribbon, others TBA

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

Thursday Night Race League presented by Great Northern Brewing
January 26^th

Week 3 of 8. Last Race March 1^st.

DESCRIPTION:
TNRL is an 8 week series offering Giant Slalom alpine racing to the community during the evening. Thursday Night Race League provides Telemark racing for all levels of Telemark Skiers. Alpine Racers should race in our Wednesday League.
The course is lower Hellroaring to Ed's Run, and consists of about 15 gates on a dual course for some righteous head to head ski racing.

SCHEDULE:
Thursday Evenings –

January 12 (Seed Night -one run run time trial), 19 & 26th
February 2, 9, 16, 23

March 1^st - Final Race / Costume Race

4:30 course setting - Help from Racers is appreciated.

5:00 registration In the Event Office for Week One (Jan 12 only), see below for other registration info.
6:30 Races Lower Hellroaring to Ed's. Course is accessible from Tbar 1.
8:30 Party, Results and Raffle at Ed and Mully’s.

FEES:

INDIVIDUAL – Single Night - $15 for each evening of racing.

INDIVIDUALS – Season - $60

REGISTRATION:

Register after 5pm at Timing Shack at bottom of the racecourse. The course is located at the bottom of Ed's Run, and the timing shack is a short walk up the slope. Meet our race coordinator there, sign waiver and get ready to race!

Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability. No exceptions. Helmets strongly recommended.

VOLUNTEERS- We need up to 5 volunteers each night for race leagues. Please call 862.2910 in advance to reserve your spot. This is great way to get a free lift ticket, but please call at least a few days in advance.

SPONSORS: Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, Ed & Mully's, Fun Beverage, Pabst Blue Ribbon, others TBA

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

Avalanche Class.

Call 406-862-2940 to sign up.

Cost is $100 per person (15 students per class).

1 Scholarship is available for the January class (application info here, Deadline January 14^th)

WMR has agreed to provide day tickets to any student that does not have a season’s pass.

Ted Steiner is the lead instructor and Mark Dundas and Mike Foote will be the co-instructors.

Jan 26^th 6-8pm Crush Wine Bar Registration, Introductions, Meet and Greet

Jan 27^th 8am-12pm Mt Jackson Room Lecture // 12:30-4:30pm Field study

Jan 28^th 8:30am-4:30pm Bottom of Chair 1 Lecture at Summit House/ Field Study

Jan 29^th 8:30am-4:30pm Bottom of Chair 1 Lecture at Summit House/ Field Study

Night Riders Park Series # 1 - Best Trick

January 28, 2012 - Saturday

Series Overview -

The Night Rider's Park Series is a series of 3 terrain park freestyle events open to both skiers and snowboarders. This series offers a great experience for first time competitors, as well as the chance for our best skiers and riders in the area to throw down in the park.

These events occur on 3 consecutive Saturdays from late January to February, focusing on separate freestyle disciplines.

The series consists of a Best Trick Contest (Sat, Jan 28), a Rail Jam (Saturday, Feb 4), and a full Terrain Park Slopestyle Event (Saturday, February 11). Each night we will host an awards ceremony at Ed and Mully's in the Upper Village area just after the competition.

$1200 CASH PURSE for overall series winners of Pro/Open Class!

Tonight's Event -

The first night is a 'Best Trick Contest.' We will offer a choice of a couple of features of varying ability levels for skiers and snowboarders to hit for the competition. Either 2-3 runs (depending on time) will be judged based on overall impression of the amplitude, execution and difficulty of the tricks. This event is great for spectators as the venue is small and able to be seen without obstruction.

No license required - open to all competitors 8 years old and up.

All competitors must wear an approved helmet.

SCHEDULE / REGISTRATION ::

3:00 - 4:30pm - Registration at the Events Office, Located across from the Chalet in the Upper Village. (Green Building)

4:45 - 5:45pm - Mandatory Inspection

6-8pm - Competition

Awards @ Ed & Mully's about 30 minutes after the last competitor.

Participants under 18 yrs of age must have a parent or guardian sign a liability waiver. No exceptions. Please print the Registration and Liability Waiver posted here and bring it with you.

CATEGORIES:

These categories exist for both skiers and snowboarders

Ladies (8 yrs and over)

Groms (8-12yrs only)

Amateur Men (8 yrs and over)

Open Class (anyone 13 yrs and over)

FEES:

Open Class - $25 per night or $60 for all 3 Night Riders Events
Men and Ladies and Groms - $20 per night or $50 for all 3 Night Riders Events

TSHIRT FEE- The Night Riders Park Series has the raddest shirts around! That is to say they are most rad! You can pick up a T-shirt for $15 ($20 for Tall T's) at registration, while supplies last.

Night Riders Scoring System for Overall Winners

For the 'Best Trick' and 'Slopestyle' Events in the Night Riders Events, points will be awarded based on the following system.

1^stPlace 10 points, 2^ndPlace 9 points, 3^rdPlace 8 points, 4^thPlace 7 points, 5^thPlace 6 points, 6^thPlace 5 points, 7^thPlace 4 points, 8^thPlace 3 points, 9^thPlace 2 points, 10^thPlace 1 point, 11^thPlace and beyond - 0 points

For the 'Rail Jam' on Feb 5, judging is difficult due to over 30 riders riding at once. Because of this, we will award points on the following system

1^stPlace 10 points, 2^ndPlace 9 points, 3^rdPlace 8 points, 4^thPlace and beyond - each rider receives 5 series points.

In the event of a tie for overall points for the entire series, the tie breaker is the Slopestyle Event as it incorporates all facets of park riding.

Check out photos of last year's event on Facebook.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

Coca-Cola, Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Montana Coffee Traders, Hammer Nutrition, Oakley, Airblaster, Rejuvenate Massage and Bodywork, Remedies Massage, 2nd Street Pizza, and Gasmask Facemask

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com
Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

Tommy Moe Kids League

Whitefish Mountain Resort hosts small fun competitions many Sundays from January 22 thru March 18 for kids ages 5-12.

Jan 29… Slopestyle

Registration: 8:30am-9:30am Fireside Room

Competition: 10:30am

Awards: 1:30pm in Ed & Mully’s

Pre-registration encouraged and purchased through the Ski and Snowboard School Sales (862-2909).

Day of Registration - Fireside Room, adjacent to Ed & Mully’s 9am-12pm

Fees: $13 per participant, per event

Wednesday Night Race League presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon

February 1^st.

Week 4 of 8. Final Race / Costume Race – Feb 29^th.

DESCRIPTION:
WNRL is an 8 week series offering Giant Slalom alpine racing to the community during the evening. Wednesday Night Race League provides alpine racing for all levels of Alpine Skiers. Telemark Racers should race in our Thursday League.
The course is lower Hellroaring to Ed's Run, and consists of about 15 gates on a dual course for some righteous head to head ski racing.

SCHEDULE:
Wednesday Evenings – January 11 (Seed Night -one run run time trial), 18 & 25th
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Final Race / Costume Race – Feb 29^th.

4:30 course setting - Help from Racers is appreciated.

5:00 registration In the Event Office for Week One (Jan 11 only), see below for other registration info.
6:30 Races Lower Hellroaring to Ed's. Course is accessible from Tbar 1.
8:30 Party, Results and Raffle at the 'Stube

FEES:

INDIVIDUAL – Single Night - $15 for each evening of racing.

INDIVIDUALS – Season - $60

REGISTRATION:

Register after 5pm at Timing Shack at bottom of the racecourse. The course is located at the bottom of Ed's Run, and the timing shack is a short walk up the slope. Meet our race coordinator there, sign waiver and get ready to race!

Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability. No exceptions. Helmets strongly recommended.

VOLUNTEERS- We need up to 5 volunteers each night for race leagues. Please call 862.2910 in advance to reserve your spot. This is great way to get a free lift ticket, but please call at least a few days in advance.

SPONSORS: Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, The Bierstube, Fun Beverage, Pabst Blue Ribbon, others TBA

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

Whitefish Mountain Resort is once again proud to host the Wounded Warrior Project. On February 1st, 8 wounded servicemen and their caregivers are coming to Whitefish to learn to ski with adaptive instructors and enjoy some rest and relaxation while taking in all Whitefish has to offer.

Numerous events are open to the public, and you are encouraged to attend to thank and hang out with these brave soldiers.

Up-to-Date and detailed info can be found atwhitefishwwp.blogspot.com/

Feb 1 - Airport Arrival Greeting with the Montana Patriot Guard

Feb 2, 3, 6 - Skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort (basecamp at Mt Jackson room)

Feb 2 - Iron Horse Dinner Reception. 6pm. Reservations Required (406-863-3115) Special Guest Speaker Kimberly Dozier with the Associated Press who was injured in a car bombing in Iraq while reporting for CBS News.

Feb 3 - Party at the Bierstube 4:30pm

Feb 4 - Winter Carnival events - Penguin Plunge, Parade

Feb 6 - McGarry's Dinner. 6pm. Reservations Required (406-862-6223)

Thursday Night Race League presented by Great Northern Brewing
February 2.

Week 4 of 8. Final Race / Costume Race - March 1^st

DESCRIPTION:
TNRL is an 8 week series offering Giant Slalom alpine racing to the community during the evening. Thursday Night Race League provides Telemark racing for all levels of Telemark Skiers. Alpine Racers should race in our Wednesday League.
The course is lower Hellroaring to Ed's Run, and consists of about 15 gates on a dual course for some righteous head to head ski racing.

SCHEDULE:
Thursday Evenings –

January 12 (Seed Night -one run run time trial), 19 & 26th
February 2, 9, 16, 23

March 1^st - Final Race / Costume Race

4:30 course setting - Help from Racers is appreciated.

5:00 registration In the Event Office for Week One (Jan 12 only), see below for other registration info.
6:30 Races Lower Hellroaring to Ed's. Course is accessible from Tbar 1.
8:30 Party, Results and Raffle at Ed and Mully’s.

FEES:

INDIVIDUAL – Single Night - $15 for each evening of racing.

INDIVIDUALS – Season - $60

REGISTRATION:

Register after 5pm at Timing Shack at bottom of the racecourse. The course is located at the bottom of Ed's Run, and the timing shack is a short walk up the slope. Meet our race coordinator there, sign waiver and get ready to race!

Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability. No exceptions. Helmets strongly recommended.

VOLUNTEERS- We need up to 5 volunteers each night for race leagues. Please call 862.2910 in advance to reserve your spot. This is great way to get a free lift ticket, but please call at least a few days in advance.

SPONSORS: Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, Ed & Mully's, Fun Beverage, Pabst Blue Ribbon, others TBA

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

Whitefish Mountain Resort is once again proud to host the Wounded Warrior Project. On February 1st, 8 wounded servicemen and their caregivers are coming to Whitefish to learn to ski with adaptive instructors and enjoy some rest and relaxation while taking in all Whitefish has to offer.

Numerous events are open to the public, and you are encouraged to attend to thank and hang out with these brave soldiers.

Up-to-Date and detailed info can be found atwhitefishwwp.blogspot.com/

Feb 1 - Airport Arrival Greeting with the Montana Patriot Guard

Feb 2, 3, 6 - Skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort (basecamp at Mt Jackson room)

Feb 2 - Iron Horse Dinner Reception. 6pm. Reservations Required (406-863-3115) Special Guest Speaker Kimberly Dozier with the Associated Press who was injured in a car bombing in Iraq while reporting for CBS News.

Feb 3 - Party at the Bierstube 4:30pm

Feb 4 - Winter Carnival events - Penguin Plunge, Parade

Feb 6 - McGarry's Dinner. 6pm. Reservations Required (406-862-6223)

Whitefish Winter Carnival

February 3 – 5^th

Fireworks, Ski Joring, Parades, Yetis, Rail Jams, Music, Tradition, Penguin Plunge, a great time…

Check for details at:www.whitefishwintercarnival.com

Whitefish Mountain Resort is once again proud to host the Wounded Warrior Project. On February 1st, 8 wounded servicemen and their caregivers are coming to Whitefish to learn to ski with adaptive instructors and enjoy some rest and relaxation while taking in all Whitefish has to offer.

Numerous events are open to the public, and you are encouraged to attend to thank and hang out with these brave soldiers.

Up-to-Date and detailed info can be found atwhitefishwwp.blogspot.com/

Feb 1 - Airport Arrival Greeting with the Montana Patriot Guard

Feb 2, 3, 6 - Skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort (basecamp at Mt Jackson room)

Feb 2 - Iron Horse Dinner Reception. 6pm. Reservations Required (406-863-3115) Special Guest Speaker Kimberly Dozier with the Associated Press who was injured in a car bombing in Iraq while reporting for CBS News.

Feb 3 - Party at the Bierstube 4:30pm

Feb 4 - Winter Carnival events - Penguin Plunge, Parade

Feb 6 - McGarry's Dinner. 6pm. Reservations Required (406-862-6223)

Whitefish Winter Carnival

February 3 – 5^th

Fireworks, Ski Joring, Parades, Yetis, Rail Jams, Music, Tradition, Penguin Plunge, a great time…

Check for details at: www.whitefishwintercarnival.com

Winter Carnival Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Show and Rail Jam

February 4^th, Saturday

Whitefish Mountain Resort's participation of Whitefish Winter Carnival continues this year with a Rail Jam, followed by a Torchlight Parade followed by a Fireworks Display of Montanan proportions. This is an event for the entire family, offering great viewing from the bottom of Ed's run, just outside of Ed & Mully's in the Upper Village.

Here is a summary of what is happening tonight -

The Rail Jam – This is the competition part of the event, it showcases skiers & snowboarders hitting the terrain park features as much as possible in a given amount of time. This means there is no break in the action between riders (shred city), making this format of event great for spectators. The Rail Jam has its own calendar listing for more details surrounding that part of the event.

Dash For Cash - will take place between the skiers and snowboarders jam sessions. Free to enter, run a wacky obstacle course for your chance to win $50! Just show up to the event, and listen to the MC for details. That means you can win money by coming to watch this event... why wouldn't you?

Torchlight Parade:Skiers or snowboarders holding torches in each hand will ski down from the top of Chair 2 in a single file formation for this Montana Winter Tradition, making for great pictures and something special for the entire family. You can either be a spectator or participant in this great holiday event. Spectators can gather in Ed and Mully’s until the time of the torchlight (announcements will be made). Spectator viewing is best from the slope side of Ed & Mully’s. Interested in skiing or snowboarding in the Torchlight Parade? See below for registration

Fireworks Show – Just after the Torchlight Parade, about 7pm.

Winter Carnival Court - There will be an appearance from the Winter Carnival Court, with the usual regalia to follow. If you enjoy Whitefish Tradition, do not miss this event.

SCHEDULE:

5:45pm - Rail Jam

6:45pm - Dash for Cash

7pm - Torchlight Parade & Fireworks

7:15 – Winter Carnival Court Coronation

SPECIAL CLOSURE: Night skiing on Chair 2 will be closed from 6:45pm to approximately 7:30pm.

Torchlight Registration: Anyone who is an intermediate or better skier / snowboarder are encouraged to ski in the parade. You must be able to ski in very low light conditions and are encouraged to wear warm but worthless clothing to avoid damage from torches. Be at the bottom of Chair 2 by 6:15pm to register. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN A WAIVER.

Participants under 18 yrs of age must have a parent or guardian sign a liability waiver. No exceptions. Please print the Registration and Liability Waiver posted here and bring it with you.

For more information on all the events around Whitefish Winter Carnival go to www.whitefishwintercarnival.com.

Winter Carnival Rail Jam

Saturday, February 4^th.

Night Riders Park Series #2 - Rail Jam (with the Winter Carnival Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Show - see separate calendar listing for more info on the Torchlight and Fireworks)

Tonight's Event

This rail jam is extra special as it is our biggest event with the Whitefish Winter Carnival. We also have a torchlight parade, fireworks, a Dash for Cash, music, and a ton of fun. This rail jam attracts some of the best riders in the region, as well as some little groms in their first event.

The Rail Jam is the second Night Riders Event (Saturday, 2/4). Rail Jams are great as they allow skiers and snowboarders to hit the features as many times as they can in an allotted amount of time. This allows for constant action throughout the event and is a ton of fun to watch for participants and spectators.

-No license required - open to all competitors 8 years old and up.

-All competitors must wear an approved helmet.

SCHEDULE:

3:00 - 4:30pm - Registration at the Events Office, located across from the Chalet in the Upper Village. (Green Building)

4:45 - 5:30pm Mandatory Inspection

5:45 - 7:00pm - Rail Jam Competition

6:15pm - Winter Carnival Dash for Cash (anyone can come and run a fun obstacle course to win $100)

7PM - Winter Carnival Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Show

Awards will be on snow, about 30 minutes after the fireworks are over.

REGISTRATION:

3:00-4:30pm- Registration at the Events Office, Located across from the Hellroaring Saloon in the Upper Village. (Green Building)

There is no Pre-registration for this event. Everyone must show up at Registration between 3-4:30pm to participate in this event (even if you registered for the entire series).

Participants under 18 yrs of age must have a parent or guardian sign a liability waiver. No exceptions. Please print the Registration and Liability Waiver posted here and bring it with you.

CATEGORIES: These categories exist for both skiers and snowboarders

Ladies (8 and over)

Groms (8 - 12)

Amateur Men (8 and over)

Open Class (anyone 13+)

FEES:

Pros $25 per night or $60 for all 3 Night Riders Events
Men and Ladies and Groms - $20 per night or $50 for all 3 Night Riders Events

TSHIRT FEE- The Night Riders Park Series has the raddest shirts around! That is to say they are most rad! You can pick up a T-shirt for $15 ($20 for Tall T's) at registration, while supplies last.

Series Overview

The Night Rider's Park Series is a series of 3 terrain park freestyle events open to both skiers and snowboarders. This series offers a great experience for first time competitors, as well as the chance for our best skiers and riders in the area to throw down in the park.

These events are spread over 3 Nights under the lights of night skiing, focusing on separate freestyle disciplines. The series includes Best Trick Competition (Jan 29), A Rail Jam (Feb 5), and a full Terrain Park Slopestyle Event (Feb 25).

Each night we will host an awards ceremony at Ed and Mully's in the Upper Village area just after the competition

$1200 CASH PURSE for overall series winners of Pro/Open Class!

Night Riders Scoring System for Overall Winners

For the 'Best Trick' and 'Slopestyle' Events in the Night Riders Events, points will be awarded based on the following system.

1^stPlace 10 points, 2^ndPlace 9 points, 3^rdPlace 8 points, 4^thPlace 7 points, 5^thPlace 6 points, 6^thPlace 5 points, 7^thPlace 4 points, 8^thPlace 3 points, 9^thPlace 2 points, 10^thPlace 1 point, 11^thPlace and beyond - 0 points

For the 'Rail Jam' on Feb 5, judging is difficult due to over 30 riders riding at once. Because of this, we will award points on the following system

1^stPlace 10 points, 2^ndPlace 9 points, 3^rdPlace 8 points, 4^thPlace and beyond - each rider receives 5 series points.

In the event of a tie for overall points for the entire series, the tie breaker is the Slopestyle Event as it incorporates all facets of park riding.

Check out photos of last year's event on Facebook.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

Coca-Cola, Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Montana Coffee Traders, Hammer Nutrition, Oakley, Airblaster, Rejuvenate Massage and Bodywork, Remedies Massage, 2nd Street Pizza, and Gasmask Facemask

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com
Event Phone Number:406.862.2910

http://skiwhitefish.com/moonlight_dine_and_ski.php

Whitefish Mountain Resort is once again proud to host the Wounded Warrior Project. On February 1st, 8 wounded servicemen and their caregivers are coming to Whitefish to learn to ski with adaptive instructors and enjoy some rest and relaxation while taking in all Whitefish has to offer.

Numerous events are open to the public, and you are encouraged to attend to thank and hang out with these brave soldiers.

Up-to-Date and detailed info can be found atwhitefishwwp.blogspot.com/

Feb 1 - Airport Arrival Greeting with the Montana Patriot Guard

Feb 2, 3, 6 - Skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort (basecamp at Mt Jackson room)

Feb 2 - Iron Horse Dinner Reception. 6pm. Reservations Required (406-863-3115) Special Guest Speaker Kimberly Dozier with the Associated Press who was injured in a car bombing in Iraq while reporting for CBS News.

Feb 3 - Party at the Bierstube 4:30pm

Feb 4 - Winter Carnival events - Penguin Plunge, Parade

Feb 6 - McGarry's Dinner. 6pm. Reservations Required (406-862-6223)

Whitefish Winter Carnival

February 3 – 5^th

Fireworks, Ski Joring, Parades, Yetis, Rail Jams, Music, Tradition, Penguin Plunge, a great time…

Check for details at ::www.whitefishwintercarnival.com

Whitefish Mountain Resort hosts small fun competitions many Sundays from January 22 thru March 18 for kids ages 5-12.

February 5 … Slalom

Registration: 8:30am-9:30am Fireside Room

Competition: 10:30am

Awards: 1:30pm in Ed & Mully’s

Pre-registration encouraged and purchased through the Ski and Snowboard School Sales (862-2909).

Day of Registration - Fireside Room, adjacent to Ed & Mully’s 9am-12pm

Fees: $13 per participant, per event

Meet at the summit at 12:30pm to ski a run on Toni Matt with pro skiers Andy Maher and Lynsey Dyer!

Poster signing at 1:30 at Ed & Mully's.

Whitefish Mountain Resort is once again proud to host the Wounded Warrior Project. On February 1st, 8 wounded servicemen and their caregivers are coming to Whitefish to learn to ski with adaptive instructors and enjoy some rest and relaxation while taking in all Whitefish has to offer.

Numerous events are open to the public, and you are encouraged to attend to thank and hang out with these brave soldiers.

Up-to-Date and detailed info can be found atwhitefishwwp.blogspot.com/

Feb 1 - Airport Arrival Greeting with the Montana Patriot Guard

Feb 2, 3, 6 - Skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort (basecamp at Mt Jackson room)

Feb 2 - Iron Horse Dinner Reception. 6pm. Reservations Required (406-863-3115) Special Guest Speaker Kimberly Dozier with the Associated Press who was injured in a car bombing in Iraq while reporting for CBS News.

Feb 3 - Party at the Bierstube 4:30pm

Feb 4 - Winter Carnival events - Penguin Plunge, Parade

Feb 6 - McGarry's Dinner. 6pm. Reservations Required (406-862-6223)

Whitefish Mountain Resort is once again proud to host the Wounded Warrior Project. On February 1st, 8 wounded servicemen and their caregivers are coming to Whitefish to learn to ski with adaptive instructors and enjoy some rest and relaxation while taking in all Whitefish has to offer.

Numerous events are open to the public, and you are encouraged to attend to thank and hang out with these brave soldiers.

Up-to-Date and detailed info can be found atwhitefishwwp.blogspot.com/

Feb 1 - Airport Arrival Greeting with the Montana Patriot Guard

Feb 2, 3, 6 - Skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort (basecamp at Mt Jackson room)

Feb 2 - Iron Horse Dinner Reception. 6pm. Reservations Required (406-863-3115) Special Guest Speaker Kimberly Dozier with the Associated Press who was injured in a car bombing in Iraq while reporting for CBS News.

Feb 3 - Party at the Bierstube 4:30pm

Feb 4 - Winter Carnival events - Penguin Plunge, Parade

Feb 6 - McGarry's Dinner. 6pm. Reservations Required (406-862-6223)

Wednesday Night Race League presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon

February 8^th Week 5 of 8. Final Race / Costume Race – Feb 29^th.

DESCRIPTION:
WNRL is an 8 week series offering Giant Slalom alpine racing to the community during the evening. Wednesday Night Race League provides alpine racing for all levels of Alpine Skiers. Telemark Racers should race in our Thursday League.
The course is lower Hellroaring to Ed's Run, and consists of about 15 gates on a dual course for some righteous head to head ski racing.

SCHEDULE:
Wednesday Evenings – January 11 (Seed Night -one run run time trial), 18 & 25th
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Final Race / Costume Race – Feb 29^th.

4:30 course setting - Help from Racers is appreciated.

5:00 registration In the Event Office for Week One (Jan 11 only), see below for other registration info.
6:30 Races Lower Hellroaring to Ed's. Course is accessible from Tbar 1.
8:30 Party, Results and Raffle at the 'Stube

FEES:

INDIVIDUAL – Single Night - $15 for each evening of racing.

INDIVIDUALS – Season - $60

REGISTRATION:

Register after 5pm at Timing Shack at bottom of the racecourse. The course is located at the bottom of Ed's Run, and the timing shack is a short walk up the slope. Meet our race coordinator there, sign waiver and get ready to race!

Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability. No exceptions. Helmets strongly recommended.

VOLUNTEERS- We need up to 5 volunteers each night for race leagues. Please call 862.2910 in advance to reserve your spot. This is great way to get a free lift ticket, but please call at least a few days in advance.

SPONSORS: Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, The Bierstube, Fun Beverage, Pabst Blue Ribbon, others TBA

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

Thursday Night Race League presented by Great Northern Brewing
February 9^th. Week 5 of 8. Final Race / Costume Race - March 1^st

DESCRIPTION:
TNRL is an 8 week series offering Giant Slalom alpine racing to the community during the evening. Thursday Night Race League provides Telemark racing for all levels of Telemark Skiers. Alpine Racers should race in our Wednesday League.
The course is lower Hellroaring to Ed's Run, and consists of about 15 gates on a dual course for some righteous head to head ski racing.

SCHEDULE:
Thursday Evenings –

January 12 (Seed Night -one run run time trial), 19 & 26th
February 2, 9, 16, 23

March 1^st - Final Race / Costume Race

4:30 course setting - Help from Racers is appreciated.

5:00 registration In the Event Office for Week One (Jan 12 only), see below for other registration info.
6:30 Races Lower Hellroaring to Ed's. Course is accessible from Tbar 1.
8:30 Party, Results and Raffle at Ed and Mully’s.

FEES:

INDIVIDUAL – Single Night - $15 for each evening of racing.

INDIVIDUALS – Season - $60

REGISTRATION:

Register after 5pm at Timing Shack at bottom of the racecourse. The course is located at the bottom of Ed's Run, and the timing shack is a short walk up the slope. Meet our race coordinator there, sign waiver and get ready to race!

Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability. No exceptions. Helmets strongly recommended.

VOLUNTEERS- We need up to 5 volunteers each night for race leagues. Please call 862.2910 in advance to reserve your spot. This is great way to get a free lift ticket, but please call at least a few days in advance.

SPONSORS: Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, Ed & Mully's, Fun Beverage, Pabst Blue Ribbon, others TBA

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

Night Riders Park Series Championships - Slopestyle

Saturday, February 11.

Tonight’s Event

This is the third and final Night Riders Park Series event of 2012. Slopestyle events provide the best opportunity for skiers and snowboarders to throw down their best tricks on full runs through the Fishbowl Terrain Park, using as many Jumps and rail features as possible. Competitors will be judged on their performance of different tricks. Each competitor will get two runs where judges will pick the top rider for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in all categories, based on overall impression, style and difficulty.

No license required – open to all competitors 8 years old and up.

All competitors must wear an approved helmet.

SCHEDULE:

3:00 – 4:30pm - Registration at the Events Office

4:45 – 5:30pm Mandatory Inspection

6 – 8pm – Slopestyle Competition

8:30-9pm –Awards @ Ed & Mully’s about 30 minutes after the last slopestyle run.

REGISTRATION:

3:00-4:30pm- Registration at the Events Office, located across from the Chalet in the Upper Village. (Green Building)

There is no Pre-registration for this event. Everyone must show up at Registration between 3-4:30pm to participate in this event (even if you registered for the entire series).

Participants under 18 yrs of age must have a parent or guardian sign a liability waiver. No exceptions. Please print the Registration and Liability Waiver posted here and bring it with you.

CATEGORIES: These categories exist for both skiers and snowboarders

Ladies (8 and over)

Groms (8 - 12)

Amateurs Men (8 and over)

Open class (anyone 13+)

FEES:

Pros $25 per night or $60 for all 3 Night Riders Events

Men and Ladies and Groms - $20 per night or $50 for all 3 Night Riders Events.

TSHIRT FEE- The Night Riders Park Series has the raddest shirts around! That is to say they are most rad! You can pick up a T-shirt for $15 ($20 for Tall T's) at registration, while supplies last.

Series Overview

The Night Rider's Park Series is a series of 3 terrain park freestyle events open to both skiers and snowboarders. This series offers a great experience for first time competitors, as well as the chance for our best skiers and riders in the area to throw down in the park.

These events occur on 3 consecutive Saturdays from late January to February, focusing on separate freestyle disciplines.

The series consists of a Best Trick Contest (Sat, Jan 28), a Rail Jam (Saturday, Feb 4), and a full Terrain Park Slopestyle Event (Saturday, February 11). Each night we will host an awards ceremony at Ed and Mully's in the Upper Village area just after the competition

$1200 CASH PURSE for overall series winners of Pro/Open Class!

Night Riders Scoring System for Overall Winners

For the 'Best Trick' and 'Slopestyle' Events in the Night Riders Events, points will be awarded based on the following system.

1^stPlace 10 points, 2^ndPlace 9 points, 3^rdPlace 8 points, 4^thPlace 7 points, 5^thPlace 6 points, 6^thPlace 5 points, 7^thPlace 4 points, 8^thPlace 3 points, 9^thPlace 2 points, 10^thPlace 1 point, 11^thPlace and beyond - 0 points

For the 'Rail Jam' on Feb 5, judging is difficult due to over 30 riders riding at once. Because of this, we will award points on the following system

1^stPlace 10 points, 2^ndPlace 9 points, 3^rdPlace 8 points, 4^thPlace and beyond - each rider receives 5 series points.

In the event of a tie for overall points for the entire series, the tie breaker is the Slopestyle Event as it incorporates all facets of park riding.

Check out photos of last year's event on Facebook.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

Coca-Cola, Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Montana Coffee Traders, Hammer Nutrition, Oakley, Airblaster, Rejuvenate Massage and Bodywork, Remedies Massage, 2nd Street Pizza, and Gasmask Facemask

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com
Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

Whitefish Mountain Resort hosts small fun competitions many Sundays from January 22 thru March 18 for kids ages 5-12.

February 12 … Banked Slalom

Registration: 8:30am-9:30am Fireside Room

Competition: 10:30am

Awards: 1:30pm in Ed & Mully’s

Pre-registration encouraged and purchased through the Ski and Snowboard School Sales (862-2909).

Day of Registration - Fireside Room, adjacent to Ed & Mully’s 9am-12pm

Fees: $13 per participant, per event

Wednesday Night Race League presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon

February 15^th Week 6 of 8. Final Race / Costume Race – Feb 29^th.

DESCRIPTION:
WNRL is an 8 week series offering Giant Slalom alpine racing to the community during the evening. Wednesday Night Race League provides alpine racing for all levels of Alpine Skiers. Telemark Racers should race in our Thursday League.
The course is lower Hellroaring to Ed's Run, and consists of about 15 gates on a dual course for some righteous head to head ski racing.

SCHEDULE:

Wednesday Evenings – January 11 (Seed Night -one run run time trial), 18 & 25th
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Final Race / Costume Race – Feb 29^th.

4:30 course setting - Help from Racers is appreciated.

5:00 registration In the Event Office for Week One (Jan 11 only), see below for other registration info.
6:30 Races Lower Hellroaring to Ed's. Course is accessible from Tbar 1.
8:30 Party, Results and Raffle at the 'Stube

FEES:

INDIVIDUAL – Single Night - $15 for each evening of racing.

INDIVIDUALS – Season - $60

REGISTRATION:

Register after 5pm at Timing Shack at bottom of the racecourse. The course is located at the bottom of Ed's Run, and the timing shack is a short walk up the slope. Meet our race coordinator there, sign waiver and get ready to race!

Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability. No exceptions. Helmets strongly recommended.

VOLUNTEERS- We need up to 5 volunteers each night for race leagues. Please call 862.2910 in advance to reserve your spot. This is great way to get a free lift ticket, but please call at least a few days in advance.

SPONSORS: Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, The Bierstube, Fun Beverage, Pabst Blue Ribbon, others TBA

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

Thursday Night Race League presented by Great Northern Brewing
February 16^th. Week 6 of 8. Final Race / Costume Race - March 1^st

DESCRIPTION:
TNRL is an 8 week series offering Giant Slalom alpine racing to the community during the evening. Thursday Night Race League provides Telemark racing for all levels of Telemark Skiers. Alpine Racers should race in our Wednesday League.
The course is lower Hellroaring to Ed's Run, and consists of about 15 gates on a dual course for some righteous head to head ski racing.

SCHEDULE:

Thursday Evenings –

January 12 (Seed Night -one run run time trial), 19 & 26th
February 2, 9, 16, 23

March 1^st - Final Race / Costume Race

4:30 course setting - Help from Racers is appreciated.

5:00 registration In the Event Office for Week One (Jan 12 only), see below for other registration info.
6:30 Races Lower Hellroaring to Ed's. Course is accessible from Tbar 1.
8:30 Party, Results and Raffle at Ed and Mully’s.

FEES:

INDIVIDUAL – Single Night - $15 for each evening of racing.

INDIVIDUALS – Season - $60

REGISTRATION:

Register after 5pm at Timing Shack at bottom of the racecourse. The course is located at the bottom of Ed's Run, and the timing shack is a short walk up the slope. Meet our race coordinator there, sign waiver and get ready to race!

Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability. No exceptions. Helmets strongly recommended.

VOLUNTEERS- We need up to 5 volunteers each night for race leagues. Please call 862.2910 in advance to reserve your spot. This is great way to get a free lift ticket, but please call at least a few days in advance.

SPONSORS: Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, Ed & Mully's, Fun Beverage, Pabst Blue Ribbon, others TBA

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

Cruise The Blues

Saturday, February 18^th.

DESCRIPTION

This event is open to everyone, and families are encouraged to participate in this ski-all-the-runs-on-the-mountain-and-win-free-stuff event. This is one of the most popular days of the year, and all you have to do to is register, ski around, listen to some good music, have some fun and win prizes. The more runs you ski, the better chance you have to win! There is no fee to enter (though you must have a lift ticket). We also will have free live music inside Base Lodge during Après Ski for the prize giveaway.

If you like to ski Expert ski runs instead of Intermediate runs, try our ‘Track the Black’ category. Same rules apply, ski 10 or more black runs for a chance to win prizes.

This event is not a race, normal skier etiquette applies. Respect slow zones, obey the skier code, and don't wipe that smile off of your face!

REGISTRATION:

Register at either checkpoint (at the Summit or at the Lift Plaza) at any time from 9AM to 3PM.

SCHEDULE:

9am to 3:30 PM Ski by checkpoints to get your passports stamped, complete and check off at least 10 runs you will be entered into our big prize raffle.

If you have less than 10 runs checked off you're still eligible to win a ton of other great prizes. Checkpoints located at the Summit and at the Main Chair Lift Plaza. Just follow the Music!
4:15 - Prize Giveaway at the Base Lodge for all Cruisers who have skied at least 10 blue or black runs throughout the day.
After Lunch to about 5pm – Live Music at the Base Lodge.

FEES: There is no fee to enter, just register, ski and win! Everyone does need a lift ticket (or season pass)!

This event is geared towards families and is an all access type of event (no entry fee or skill required, just ski, ride and see live music and maybe win some free stuff!).

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley,TeleTech

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

The Bierstube welcomes local legends 20 GRAND. Rock, Funk, and hip-hop; sure to get the crowd jumping!

Show starts at 9pm - 21+

Mardi Gras on the Mountain

Sunday, February 19th 11:00AM to 4:30PM

Located on the Base Lodge Patio

Costumes, Live Music, Mask and Face Painting, Tie Dye-ing, Great Food, Drink Specials, & Sumo Suit Wrestling...'Laissez les bons temps rouler!' (or as we say in English 'Let the good times roll!')

Schedule and Activities- The Fun starts at 11am!

Costume Contest– win airfare for 2 to vegas! Starts at 4:00PM. See below for more details.

Music -12:30 to 4:30

20 Grand – it will be a funky good time on the Base Lodge Patio.

Food

Jambalaya, etoufee, crabcakes. Very very good. They will also be running drink specials (hurricanes or grenades or some NO flare)

2^nd St Pizza

Piggy Back BBQ

Arts and Crafts

Tie Dyeing - $5 a shirt. Tye dye your own.

Mardi Gras Masks Decorating

Face Painting – Stumptown Art Studio (free)

Sidewalk Chalk

Wackiness

Sumo Wrestling. Not a close tie to mardi gras, but if you eat that kind of food for long enough…

Dash for Cash– run an obstacle course and win $50. Open to anyone over 8 (adult and kids division). Starts at 4pm.

Local Vendors

An assortment of local vendors and clothing outlets.

Costume Contest Info

Still needing more reasons to join us and tell all of your friends to come too? Just show up in your most fun and creative Mardi Gras attire (that's fancy talk for costume) and be at the Costume Contest and Parade Of People taking place on the Base Lodge patio at 4pm sharp. Crowd's choice will help us determine several very lucky winners of some AMAZING prizes including 2 airline tickets to Las Vegas, Nevada, Whitefish Mountain Resort Lodging Packages, Dine and Ski gift certificates, lift ticket vouchers, and MORE!

Check out photos of last year's event on Facebook.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

Big Mountain Commercial Association - and -

Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Montana Coffee Traders, ,Hammer Nutrition, Oakley, Airblaster, TeleTech, Rejuvenate Massage and Bodywork, Remedies Massage, 2nd Street Pizza

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com
Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

On Sunday, February 19th, the Bierstube welcomes local alt-rockers the Flip Wilsons.

This is a 4pm-8pm apres-ski show.

Wednesday Night Race League presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon

February 22 Week 7 of 8. Final Race / Costume Race – Feb 29^th.

DESCRIPTION:
WNRL is an 8 week series offering Giant Slalom alpine racing to the community during the evening. Wednesday Night Race League provides alpine racing for all levels of Alpine Skiers. Telemark Racers should race in our Thursday League.
The course is lower Hellroaring to Ed's Run, and consists of about 15 gates on a dual course for some righteous head to head ski racing.

SCHEDULE:
Wednesday Evenings – January 11 (Seed Night -one run run time trial), 18 & 25th
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Final Race / Costume Race – Feb 29^th.

4:30 course setting - Help from Racers is appreciated.

5:00 registration In the Event Office for Week One (Jan 11 only), see below for other registration info.

6:30 Races Lower Hellroaring to Ed's. Course is accessible from Tbar 1.

8:30 Party, Results and Raffle at the 'Stube

FEES:

INDIVIDUAL – Single Night - $15 for each evening of racing.

INDIVIDUALS – Season - $60

REGISTRATION:

Register after 5pm at Timing Shack at bottom of the racecourse. The course is located at the bottom of Ed's Run, and the timing shack is a short walk up the slope. Meet our race coordinator there, sign waiver and get ready to race!

Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability. No exceptions. Helmets strongly recommended.

VOLUNTEERS- We need up to 5 volunteers each night for race leagues. Please call 862.2910 in advance to reserve your spot. This is great way to get a free lift ticket, but please call at least a few days in advance.

SPONSORS: Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, The Bierstube, Fun Beverage, Pabst Blue Ribbon, others TBA

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

Thursday Night Race League presented by Great Northern Brewing

February 23^rd. Week 7 of 8. Final Race / Costume Race - March 1^st

DESCRIPTION:
TNRL is an 8 week series offering Giant Slalom alpine racing to the community during the evening. Thursday Night Race League provides Telemark racing for all levels of Telemark Skiers. Alpine Racers should race in our Wednesday League.
The course is lower Hellroaring to Ed's Run, and consists of about 15 gates on a dual course for some righteous head to head ski racing.

SCHEDULE:
Thursday Evenings –

January 12 (Seed Night -one run run time trial), 19 & 26th
February 2, 9, 16, 23

March 1^st - Final Race / Costume Race

4:30 course setting - Help from Racers is appreciated.

5:00 registration In the Event Office for Week One (Jan 12 only), see below for other registration info.
6:30 Races Lower Hellroaring to Ed's. Course is accessible from Tbar 1.
8:30 Party, Results and Raffle at Ed and Mully’s.

FEES:

INDIVIDUAL – Single Night - $15 for each evening of racing.

INDIVIDUALS – Season - $60

REGISTRATION:

Register after 5pm at Timing Shack at bottom of the racecourse. The course is located at the bottom of Ed's Run, and the timing shack is a short walk up the slope. Meet our race coordinator there, sign waiver and get ready to race!

Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability. No exceptions. Helmets strongly recommended.

VOLUNTEERS- We need up to 5 volunteers each night for race leagues. Please call 862.2910 in advance to reserve your spot. This is great way to get a free lift ticket, but please call at least a few days in advance.

SPONSORS: Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, The Bierstube, Fun Beverage, Pabst Blue Ribbon, others TBA

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

Avalanche Class.

Call 406-862-2940 to sign up.

Cost is $100 per person (15 students per class).

1 Scholarship is available for the January class (application info here, Deadline January 14^th)

WMR has agreed to provide day tickets to any student that does not have a season’s pass.

Ted Steiner is the lead instructor and Mark Dundas and Mike Foote will be the co-instructors.

Feb 23^rd 6-8pm Crush Wine Bar Registration, Introductions, Meet and Greet

Feb 24^th 8am-12pm Mt Jackson Room Lecture // 12:30-4:30pm Field study

Feb 25^th 8:30am-4:30pm Bottom of Chair 1 Lecture at Summit House/ Field Study

Feb 26^th 8:30am-4:30pm Bttm of Chair 1 Lecture at Summit House/ Field Study

Whitefish Mountain Resort hosts small fun competitions many Sundays from January 22 thru March 18 for kids ages 5-12.

February 26 … Giant Slalom

Registration: 8:30am-9:30am Fireside Room

Competition: 10:30am

Awards: 1:30pm in Ed & Mully’s

Pre-registration encouraged and purchased through the Ski and Snowboard School Sales (862-2909).

Day of Registration - Fireside Room, adjacent to Ed & Mully’s 9am-12pm

Fees: $13 per participant, per event

Wednesday Night Race League presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon

February 29 Week 8 of 8. Final Race / Costume Race – Feb 29^th.

DESCRIPTION:
WNRL is an 8 week series offering Giant Slalom alpine racing to the community during the evening. Wednesday Night Race League provides alpine racing for all levels of Alpine Skiers. Telemark Racers should race in our Thursday League.
The course is lower Hellroaring to Ed's Run, and consists of about 15 gates on a dual course for some righteous head to head ski racing.

SCHEDULE:
Wednesday Evenings – January 11 (Seed Night -one run run time trial), 18 & 25th
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Final Race / Costume Race – Feb 29^th.

4:30 course setting - Help from Racers is appreciated.

5:00 registration In the Event Office for Week One (Jan 11 only), see below for other registration info.
6:30 Races Lower Hellroaring to Ed's. Course is accessible from Tbar 1.
8:30 Party, Results and Raffle at the 'Stube

FEES:

INDIVIDUAL – Single Night - $15 for each evening of racing.

INDIVIDUALS – Season - $60

REGISTRATION:

Register after 5pm at Timing Shack at bottom of the racecourse. The course is located at the bottom of Ed's Run, and the timing shack is a short walk up the slope. Meet our race coordinator there, sign waiver and get ready to race!

Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability. No exceptions. Helmets strongly recommended.

VOLUNTEERS- We need up to 5 volunteers each night for race leagues. Please call 862.2910 in advance to reserve your spot. This is great way to get a free lift ticket, but please call at least a few days in advance.

SPONSORS: Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, The Bierstube, Fun Beverage, Pabst Blue Ribbon, others TBA

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

Thursday Night Race League presented by Great Northern Brewing

February 23^rd. Week 7 of 8. Final Race / Costume Race - March 1^st

DESCRIPTION:
TNRL is an 8 week series offering Giant Slalom alpine racing to the community during the evening. Thursday Night Race League provides Telemark racing for all levels of Telemark Skiers. Alpine Racers should race in our Wednesday League.
The course is lower Hellroaring to Ed's Run, and consists of about 15 gates on a dual course for some righteous head to head ski racing.

SCHEDULE:
Thursday Evenings –

January 12 (Seed Night -one run run time trial), 19 & 26th
February 2, 9, 16, 23

March 1^st - Final Race / Costume Race

4:30 course setting - Help from Racers is appreciated.

5:00 registration In the Event Office for Week One (Jan 12 only), see below for other registration info.
6:30 Races Lower Hellroaring to Ed's. Course is accessible from Tbar 1.
8:30 Party, Results and Raffle at Ed and Mully’s.

FEES:

INDIVIDUAL – Single Night - $15 for each evening of racing.

INDIVIDUALS – Season - $60

REGISTRATION:

Register after 5pm at Timing Shack at bottom of the racecourse. The course is located at the bottom of Ed's Run, and the timing shack is a short walk up the slope. Meet our race coordinator there, sign waiver and get ready to race!

Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign waiver of liability. No exceptions. Helmets strongly recommended.

VOLUNTEERS- We need up to 5 volunteers each night for race leagues. Please call 862.2910 in advance to reserve your spot. This is great way to get a free lift ticket, but please call at least a few days in advance.

SPONSORS: Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, The Bierstube, Fun Beverage, Pabst Blue Ribbon, others TBA

Contact Email: events@skiwhitefish.com

Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

4^th Annual DUMMY DERBY

Saturday, March 3^rd.

Imagine this...drinking beer from about a dozen breweries at the Whitefish Mountain Resort Brewfest held in the Upper Village, then just as things could not be better, you filter over to the venue of the DUMMY DERBY. There you watch homemade rafts (dummys on skis) crash after soaring over an enormous custom built jump.

See the video from last year's event.

Or, imagine this...Building a creative homemade raft (rules and specs below) with some buddies. Bring it up to the Dummy Derby, watch it get destroyed as it flies over an enormous jump, and possibly win $500!!!! Start building your dummy, it is free to enter!!!

Dummy Teams build dummies attached securely to skis or snowboards. Then send them down a groomed trough to launch off a jump into a crash pit!!! It's like NASCAR: drink beer and watch stuff crash! The only difference is the quality of redneck…and we are not saying which is better or worse!!!

Dummies must be brought to the upper village parking area (near Hellroaring Saloon) by 1pm the day of the event (You must park elsewhere after dropping off your dummy creation).

You may register your dummy there, where it must past inspection for the rules below. All dummies will be judged on their creativity and originality.

The jumping will begin at 4:30pm. (the event will be held on Lower Ed's Run). An awards ceremony will follow at the venue about 30 minutes after the last bit of destruction.

Contest Rules:
What you Can do:

• Build a homemade Dummy / mannequin / humanoid / sculpture on skis or snowboards.
• Each Dummy should be able to slide unassisted down a fall line course (the course will be on Lower Slalom)
• The dummy must have clothes on and be family friendly.
• Each entry must weigh under 225lbs, including skis and all. If snow conditions dictate, we may have to take your dummy apart and have you reassemble it at the top of the course.
• Build your entry from safe materials. - no glass, nails, toxic materials...
• The Dummy Team is required to clean up, haul away and dispose of their dummies and any debris, wreckage and remains afterward. A $50 clean up deposit will be collected at registration to ensure your help in cleaning this junk up!!!

What you can NOT do:

Dummy teams are encouraged to be as creative as they can. Rules are:

• The Dummy can not be (or ever have been) live or breathing.
• The Dummy can not weight more than 225 lbs.---skis and all
• The Dummy must be securely mounted on skis or snowboard(s).
• The Dummy may not have any glass or sharp metal objects.
• The Dummy may not have any motorization or explosives.
• The Dummy Team may not be more than 4 people (and no one will ride on the raft)

If you are not certain if your dummy idea meets these guidelines - call to make sure (862.2910)

Judging:
Half of the score is earned by most original design and the other half by how the dummies perform in the Downhill. A panel of judges will score Dummies on originality/creativity at 2pm. All criteria are totally subjective, and judges will be looking for winners in the following categories -

Dummy Awards:
Dummy Demo Derby Champions:

1st Place - Overall Score ( ½ originiality / creativity for your dummy, ½ jump distance)$500 CASH PRIZE to the overall winner!

Dummy Dude: Best Montana Themed Dummy

Dummy Delight: Sexiest Dummy (subject to harsh censorship)
Dummy Damage: Highest, Longest, Farthest Flight
Dummy Drunk: Best Beer themed Dummy. It is Brewfest today you know.
DummyTower: Tallest Dummy

REGISTRATION:

The event is limited to 50 participants. Registration will be located in the Event Office (the green building near Ed & Mullys in the upper village). Registration and drop off of your dummy runs from 12:00pm- 1:30pm the day of the event.

Participants under 18 yrs of age must have a parent or guardian sign a liability waiver. No exceptions. Please print the Registration and Liability Waiver posted here and bring it with you.

FEES:
Free to Enter!!!
$50 Refundable Deposit for Dummy Clean up. (Bring a check, it's easiest) Clean it up, and get your deposit back!

SCHEDULE:

12:00-1:30pm Registration and Dummy drop off at Event Office

1:30 pm Registration Deadline! dummy must be at registration

2:00pm Dummy Judging

4:00pm all participants at start

4:30pm Start

Awards - 30 minutes after final Dummy at the event venue.

Check out photos of last year's event on Facebook.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Bayern Brewing, Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley

Contact Email:events@skiwhitefish.com
Event Phone Number: 406.862.2910

THE BIG MOUNTAIN COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION presents -

WINTER BREWFEST

SNOW BUS FUND RAISING EVENT

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1:00-4:00 PM

IN THE WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT VILLAGE

WHITEFISH, MONTANA

Beer, Live Music, food, beer, snow, beer, happy..

And just after Brewfest…The Annual Dummy Derby begins at 4:30pm!

What a great way to end Brewfest!

Plenty of beer from over a dozen Microbreweries- We will announce a final list closer to the date.

NEED A DESIGNATED DRIVER?

THE S.N.O.W. BUS SHUTTLE WILL RUN DURING THE EVENT at 12pm & 12:30PM from the Mountain Mall with returns down the mountain at 4:30pm, 5:20pm, &6pm.

TICKETS

$20 IN ADVANCE

$25 AT THE DOOR

MUST PRESENT ID

UNDER 21 & DESIGNATED DRIVERS

$5 WATER & SOFT DRINKS

ADVANCE TICKET SALES AVAILABLE AT

WHITEFISH MTN RESORT INFO CENTER:

406-862-2900

WHITEFISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:

406-862-3501

PARTICIPANTS:

Saturday: 125 kids Sunday: 100 kids

FEES:

n/a…included with Jr. Programs

LICENSES:

Thru the Ski and Snowboard School

16th Annual Montana Special Olympics Winter Games

March 4, 5 & 6, 2012.

This will be the 17^thyear that the Montana State Special Olympics winter games have been held on at Whitefish Mountain Resort. The athletes train all year for this special event, and we expect hundreds of athletes and we need hundreds of volunteers to help.

This is the best day on the mountain, no matter the weather. There is heartfelt joy for us all in watching people achieve goals set in life.

Athletes compete in various alpine and snowboard racing, snowshoeing, and nordic skiing events.

Parade of Athletes in downtown Whitefish

Come cheer on the athletes as they parade through downtown Whitefish and finish in Depot Park for the Opening Ceremonies.

Parade starts at 3pm at First Interstate Bank and goes on Central Ave.

Winter Games
Monday is the first day of competition, and serves as a qualifying round for Tuesday’s events.

Tuesday is the Medal Rounds , closing ceremonies, and last day for MT Special Olympics this winter.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Please Call Karen Kimball @ 837-0319 or email her at -dryflyk@gmail.com

For More Information surrounding this fantastic week of events, go to www.somt.org/.

PARTICIPANTS:

Saturday: 125 kids Sunday: 100 kids

FEES:

n/a…included with Jr. Programs

LICENSES:

Thru the Ski and Snowboard School

16th Annual Montana Special Olympics Winter Games

March 4, 5 & 6, 2012.

This will be the 17^thyear that the Montana State Special Olympics winter games have been held on at Whitefish Mountain Resort. The athletes train all year for this special event, and we expect hundreds of athletes and we need hundreds of volunteers to help.

This is the best day on the mountain, no matter the weather. There is heartfelt joy for us all in watching people achieve goals set in life.

Athletes compete in various alpine and snowboard racing, snowshoeing, and nordic skiing events.

Parade of Athletes in downtown Whitefish

Come cheer on the athletes as they parade through downtown Whitefish and finish in Depot Park for the Opening Ceremonies.

Parade starts at 3pm at First Interstate Bank and goes on Central Ave.

Winter Games
Monday is the first day of competition, and serves as a qualifying round for Tuesday’s events.

Tuesday is the Medal Rounds , closing ceremonies, and last day for MT Special Olympics this winter.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Please Call Karen Kimball @ 837-0319 or email her atdryflyk@gmail.com

For More Information surrounding this fantastic week of events, go to the Special Olympics Website.

16th Annual Montana Special Olympics Winter Games

March 4, 5 & 6, 2012.

This will be the 17^thyear that the Montana State Special Olympics winter games have been held on at Whitefish Mountain Resort. The athletes train all year for this special event, and we expect hundreds of athletes and we need hundreds of volunteers to help.

This is the best day on the mountain, no matter the weather. There is heartfelt joy for us all in watching people achieve goals set in life.

Athletes compete in various alpine and snowboard racing, snowshoeing, and nordic skiing events.

Parade of Athletes in downtown Whitefish

Come cheer on the athletes as they parade through downtown Whitefish and finish in Depot Park for the Opening Ceremonies.

Parade starts at 3pm at First Interstate Bank and goes on Central Ave.

Winter Games
Monday is the first day of competition, and serves as a qualifying round for Tuesday’s events.

Tuesday is the Medal Rounds , closing ceremonies, and last day for MT Special Olympics this winter.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Please Call Karen Kimball @ 837-0319 or email her atdryflyk@gmail.com

For More Information surrounding this fantastic week of events,go to theSpecial Olympics Website.

As part of the Nate Chute weekend, The Runs and Burning Cattle will play at the Stube.

5-7:30pm at the Bierstube

Registration now available for Banked Slalom only - OR - for both BS and SBX. Riders spoke and we listened!
To accommodate so many riders and to seed the boardercross based on the Banked Slalom results, we cannot have 1 day registration for just SBX. Thanks!

13^th Annual Nate Chute Banked Slalom and Boardercross

Saturday 3/10 – Banked Slalom
Sunday 3/11 – Boardercross

PRESENTED BY STUMPTOWN SNOWBOARDS AND THE NATE CHUTE FOUNDATION and IN MEMORY OF AARON ROBINSON

For complete information visit our dedicated Nate Chute webpage. This includes times, locations, rules, and pretty much everything you may need to know about the Nate. I will say, we have a ton of new stuff for this year's event and all of those changes are listed below.

And check out the Event on Facebook or photos of last year's event also on Facebook.

Here is a list of what is new surrounding the Nate Chute this year.

Pre Event

• Mandatory Online Registration - for anyone who wants to be a part of the 2012 NC Banked Slalom and Boardercross. Click here to go directly to active.com's dedicated registration page for the Nate Chute.

• This year’s event is dedicated to Aaron Robinson – a sick rider, a great person and Whitefish Native who was taken from us too soon.
• $3500 Cash Purse - for the Open Men’s and Open Women’s Class.
• Legendary - Overall Winner of the Men’s Pro / Open Class gets entry to the 2013 Mt Baker Legendary Banked Slalom http://lbs.mtbaker.us/ and to the 2013 Mt Bachelor Dirksen Derby http://snowboardmag.com/node/179204/
• Lodging Giveaway - 3 Nights Lodging Package for this year’s Nate Chute randomly drawn for those who have preregistered by February 25^th!
• A crew from Yobeat.com http://www.yobeat.com/ is coming to cover the event. They will bring some pros, and generally blow it up. Thanks Yobeat!
• A lodging discount of 20% off one and two bedroom standard condos is available by calling 1-800-858-4152 and mentioning the Discount Code- Nate Chute!

Friday

• Donation Dinner- at MacKenzie River Pizza Co in downtown Whitefish. All the riders come out for it, and it raises money for the Nate Chute Foundation…and that what this whole thing is about! Friday, March 9^th - 10% of all sales at MacKenzie River Pizza Company in Downtown Whitefish will be donated to the NC Foundation.
  This is open to the public, not just riders, so bring the whole clan.
• Friday Night Party – Sponsored by the Craggy Range and Great Northern Brewing. Come check out The Flip Wilsons, Mega Tree & DJ Adobe Juan at the Craggy, and enjoy some free beer donated by Great Northern Brewing. We will be hosting a raffle to benefit the Foundation, including a 2012-2013 Winter Season's Pass!

Saturday

• Rider Packet Pickup - All riders must go to the Ticket office by Chair 2 to pick up their registration packet – including bib, tshirt, swag and competitor lift ticket so you can get on the lift super early in time for inspection. Come by from 730am to 830 am, and load Chair 1 at 8:45am.
• Banked Slalom – 2 Runs down a sick course. New timing system ensures we can get 150 plus riders through the course.
• Bands at the Bierstube – as always, count on two bands at the bierstube after the Banked Slalom.

Sunday

• Rider Check In – Everyone got their bibs on day 1. Check back in by 830am so you can load the lift early at 845am. Those who don’t make it will not have time to inspect.
• Boardercross – Sickness.
• High Ollie Contest - $50 to the winner!
• ' A Lap for the Lost '- After the lifts close Sunday, but before awards on Sunday, March 11 we will have a ‘moment of silence and a moment of loudness’ in Aaron’s Memory at the top of the mountain followed by a fun run down to awards.
• Awards - located on the deck of Ed & Mully’s in the Big Mountain Village. Stumptown Snowboards and their awesome sponsors have gathered the biggest pile of swag ever for this contest… and that says a lot. A cash bar will be onsite. Good fun in one of the most supportive atmosphere’s in snowboarding.

Thanks to our sponsors :

Nate Chute Foundation, Stumptown Snowboards, Lib Tech, Gnu, Never Summer, Quicksilver, Airblaster, Skullcandy, Arbor, Volcom, Giro, Rossignol, and Great Northern Brewing, as well as, Burton, Electric, Smith, Oakley, Von Zipper, Dakine, Gasmask Facemask, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Rejuvenate Massage, Whitefish Welding Class, Mums Flowers, 2^nd Street Pizza, Skiers and Snowboarders for Christ.

Last night to ski under the lights!

http://skiwhitefish.com/moonlight_dine_and_ski.php

Registration now available for Banked Slalom only - OR - for both BS and SBX. Riders spoke and we listened!
To accommodate so many riders and to seed the boardercross based on the Banked Slalom results, we cannot have 1 day registration for just SBX. Thanks!

13^th Annual Nate Chute Banked Slalom and Boardercross
Saturday 3/10 – Banked Slalom
Sunday 3/11 – Boardercross

PRESENTED BY STUMPTOWN SNOWBOARDS AND THE NATE CHUTE FOUNDATION and IN MEMORY OF AARON ROBINSON

For complete information visit our dedicated Nate Chute webpage. This includes times, locations, rules, and pretty much everything you may need to know about the Nate. I will say, we have a ton of new stuff for this year's event and all of those changes are listed below.

And check out the Event on Facebook or photos of last year's event also on Facebook.

Here is a list of what is new surrounding the Nate Chute this year.

Pre Event

• Mandatory Online Registration - for anyone who wants to be a part of the 2012 NC Banked Slalom and Boardercross. Click here to go directly to active.com's dedicated registration page for the Nate Chute.

• This year’s event is dedicated to Aaron Robinson – a sick rider, a great person and Whitefish Native who was taken from us too soon.
• $3500 Cash Purse - for the Open Men’s and Open Women’s Class.
• Legendary - Overall Winner of the Men’s Pro / Open Class gets entry to the 2013 Mt Baker Legendary Banked Slalom http://lbs.mtbaker.us/ and to the 2013 Mt Bachelor Dirksen Derby http://snowboardmag.com/node/179204/
• Lodging Giveaway - 3 Nights Lodging Package for this year’s Nate Chute randomly drawn for those who have preregistered by February 25^th!
• A crew from Yobeat.com http://www.yobeat.com/ is coming to cover the event. They will bring some pros, and generally blow it up. Thanks Yobeat!
• A lodging discount of 20% off one and two bedroom standard condos is available by calling 1-800-858-4152 and mentioning the Discount Code- Nate Chute!

Friday

• Donation Dinner- at MacKenzie River Pizza Co in downtown Whitefish. All the riders come out for it, and it raises money for the Nate Chute Foundation…and that what this whole thing is about! Friday, March 9^th- 10% of all sales at MacKenzie River Pizza Company in Downtown Whitefish will be donated to the NC Foundation.
  This is open to the public, not just riders, so bring the whole clan.
• Sponsored by the Craggy Range and Great Northern Brewing. Come check out The Flip Wilsons, Mega Tree & DJ Adobe Juan at the Craggy, and enjoy some free beer donated by Great Northern Brewing. We will be hosting a raffle to benefit the Foundation, including a 2012-2013 Winter Season's Pass!

Saturday

• Rider Packet Pickup - All riders must go to the Ticket office by Chair 2 to pick up their registration packet – including bib, tshirt, swag and competitor lift ticket so you can get on the lift super early in time for inspection. Come by from 730am to 830 am, and load Chair 1 at 8:45am.
• Banked Slalom – 2 Runs down a sick course. New timing system ensures we can get 150 plus riders through the course.
• Bands at the Bierstube – as always, count on two bands at the bierstube after the Banked Slalom.

Sunday

• Rider Check In – Everyone got their bibs on day 1. Check back in by 830am so you can load the lift early at 845am. Those who don’t make it will not have time to inspect.
• Boardercross – Sickness.
• High Ollie Contest - $50 to the winner!
• ' A Lap for the Lost '- After the lifts close Sunday, but before awards on Sunday, March 11 we will have a ‘moment of silence and a moment of loudness’ in Aaron’s Memory at the top of the mountain followed by a fun run down to awards.
• Awards - located on the deck of Ed & Mully’s in the Big Mountain Village. Stumptown Snowboards and their awesome sponsors have gathered the biggest pile of swag ever for this contest… and that says a lot. A cash bar will be onsite. Good fun in one of the most supportive atmosphere’s in snowboarding.

Thanks to our sponsors :

Nate Chute Foundation, Stumptown Snowboards, Lib Tech, Gnu, Never Summer, Quicksilver, Airblaster, Skullcandy, Arbor, Volcom, Giro, Rossignol, and Great Northern Brewing, as well as, Burton, Electric, Smith, Oakley, Von Zipper, Dakine, Gasmask Facemask, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Rejuvenate Massage, Whitefish Welding Class, Mums Flowers, 2^nd Street Pizza, Skiers and Snowboarders for Christ.

March 11 - Make up Race from Feb 26.

Giant Slalom

Registration: 8:30am-9:30am Fireside Room

Competition: 10:30am

Awards: 1:30pm in Ed & Mully’s

Pre-registration encouraged and purchased through the Ski and Snowboard School Sales (862-2909).

Day of Registration - Fireside Room, adjacent to Ed & Mully’s 9am-12pm

Fees: $13 per participant, per event

7^thAnnual Corn Cup - Terrain Park Blowout

Saturday- Skiercross / Boardercross. - Saturday March 17^th(on 'Goat Haunt')

Sunday - Slopestyle - Sunday March 18^th(Fishbowl Terrain Park)

DESCRIPTION:

This is a two part event that makes up our biggest terrain park event of the winter, the Corn Cup. The event gets its name from the 'corn snow' that is so fun to ride at the end of every season, created by the multiple freeze thaw cycles that happen every spring. Register for one day or for both days, and both events are open to both skiers and snowboarders. This event attracts some of the best skiers and boarders, as well as folks just looking for a good time. Good prizes, good folks, good times, good snow.

Saturday's event is a Skiercross and Boardercross (competing separately). These events, now also in the winter olympics, race two to five competitors at a time race through a course consisting of jumps, banks, rollers and traffic. Top 2 advance to next round, each rider has at least 2 chances before being eliminated in this tournament style bracketing system. This = fun.

Sunday is a slopestyle event in the Terrain Park. Slopestyle events provide the best opportunity for skiers and snowboarders to throw down their best tricks on full runs through the Fishbowl Terrain Park, using as many jumps and rail features as possible. Competitors will be judged on their performance of different tricks. Each competitor will get two runs where judges will pick the top rider for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in all categories, based on overall impression, style and difficulty.

$1000 CASH PURSE split between Overall Winners of the Ski and Snowboard divisions

No license required - open to all competitors 8 years old and up.

All competitors must wear an approved helmet.

No race boards -aka- square tailed boards

REGISTRATION:

You must come to registration both days, even if you pre registered for both days.

Saturday Skier Cross / Boarder Cross-830am-930am at the Events Office, Located across from the Hellroaring Saloon in the Upper Village. (Green Building)

Sunday Slopestyle- 10:30 - 11:30am at the Events Office, Located across from the Hellroaring Saloon in the Upper Village. (Green Building).

Participants under 18 yrs of age must have a parent or guardian sign a liability waiver. No exceptions. Please print the Registration and Liability Waiver posted here and bring it with you.

CATEGORIES: (in both skier and snowboard)

Ladies (8 and over)

Boys (8-12)

Amateurs Men (8 and over)

Pro/Open Class (anyone 13+)

Old Fogies (35+, and only if there are more than 8 to register)

SCHEDULE:

Saturday Skier / Boarder Cross-

8:30am-9:30am at the Events Office- Registration

9:45 – 10:30 - Mandatory Inspection and optional warm ups at event venue

10:45 Competitors Meeting at Start

11:00 Start

Sunday Slopestyle-

10:30am-11:30am at the Events Office- Registration

11:30am Mandatory inspection and optional warm ups at event venue

12:45 - Competitors Meeting

1pm Start

Awards will be held on Sunday after the event at Ed & Mully's, about 45 minutes after the last slopestyle run (around 3:45). This will be the awards ceremony for both days.

FEES:

Per Day-
Pros / Open- $25.
Amateurs - $20.

Complitmentary High Fives given to those who register for both days on Saturday!

CASH PURSE for the Corn Cup Skier and Snowboard Open Class!

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, Gasmask Facemask

Contact Email:events@skiwhitefish.com
Event Phone Number:406.862.2910

7^thAnnual Corn Cup - Terrain Park Blowout

Saturday- Skiercross / Boardercross. - Saturday March 17^th(on 'Goat Haunt')

Sunday - Slopestyle - Sunday March 18^th(Fishbowl Terrain Park)

DESCRIPTION:

This is a two part event that makes up our biggest terrain park event of the winter, the Corn Cup. The event gets its name from the 'corn snow' that is so fun to ride at the end of every season, created by the multiple freeze thaw cycles that happen every spring. Register for one day or for both days, and both events are open to both skiers and snowboarders. This event attracts some of the best skiers and boarders, as well as folks just looking for a good time. Good prizes, good folks, good times, good snow.

Saturday's event is a Skiercross and Boardercross (competing separately). These events, now also in the winter olympics, race two to five competitors at a time race through a course consisting of jumps, banks, rollers and traffic. Top 2 advance to next round, each rider has at least 2 chances before being eliminated in this tournament style bracketing system. This = fun.

Sunday is a slopestyle event in the Terrain Park. Slopestyle events provide the best opportunity for skiers and snowboarders to throw down their best tricks on full runs through the Fishbowl Terrain Park, using as many jumps and rail features as possible. Competitors will be judged on their performance of different tricks. Each competitor will get two runs where judges will pick the top rider for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in all categories, based on overall impression, style and difficulty.

$1000 CASH PURSE split between Overall Winners of the Ski and Snowboard divisions

No license required - open to all competitors 8 years old and up.

All competitors must wear an approved helmet.

No race boards -aka- square tailed boards

REGISTRATION:

You must come to registration both days, even if you pre registered for both days.

Saturday Skier Cross / Boarder Cross-830am-930am at the Events Office, Located across from the Hellroaring Saloon in the Upper Village. (Green Building)

Sunday Slopestyle- 10:30 - 11:30am at the Events Office, Located across from the Hellroaring Saloon in the Upper Village. (Green Building).

Participants under 18 yrs of age must have a parent or guardian sign a liability waiver. No exceptions. Please print the Registration and Liability Waiver posted here and bring it with you.

CATEGORIES: (in both skier and snowboard)

Ladies (8 and over)

Boys (8-12)

Amateurs Men (8 and over)

Pro/Open Class (anyone 13+)

Old Fogies (35+, and only if there are more than 8 to register)

SCHEDULE:

Saturday Skier / Boarder Cross-

8:30am-9:30am at the Events Office- Registration

9:45 – 10:30 - Mandatory Inspection and optional warm ups at event venue

10:45 Competitors Meeting at Start

11:00 Start

Sunday Slopestyle-

10:30am-11:30am at the Events Office- Registration

11:30am Mandatory inspection and optional warm ups at event venue

12:45 - Competitors Meeting

1pm Start

Awards will be held on Sunday after the event at Ed & Mully's, about 45 minutes after the last slopestyle run (around 3:45). This will be the awards ceremony for both days.

FEES:

Per Day-
Pros / Open- $25.
Amateurs - $20.

Complimentary High Fives given to those who register for both days on Saturday!

CASH PURSE for the Corn Cup Skier and Snowboard Open Class!

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, Gasmask Facemask

Check out photos of last year's event on Facebook.

Contact Email:events@skiwhitefish.com
Event Phone Number:406.862.2910

Whitefish Mountain Resort hosts small fun competitions many Sundays from January 22 thru March 18 for kids ages 5-12.

March 18 … Dual Slalom

Registration: 8:30am-9:30am Fireside Room

Competition: 10:30am

Awards: 1:30pm in Ed & Mully’s

Pre-registration encouraged and purchased through the Ski and Snowboard School Sales (862-2909).

Day of Registration - Fireside Room, adjacent to Ed & Mully’s 9am-12pm

Fees: $13 per participant, per event

USSA Northern Division YSL Championships

March 23-25, 2012.

Location Whitefish Mountain Resort Entries: $20 per event

Send Entries To:

Email: David Morris dmmorris@gmail.com

Contacts:

-Roy Loman, WMRT (406) 862-2912

- Josh Knight, WMR Events Dept (406) 862-2911

Entry Deadline:

Friday, March 16, 2012 @ 5:00 p.m. - Late entries add $10.00

Required Information:

USSA Team Entry Form: Include the following for each athlete:

- Name – Gender - Date of Birth - USSA License #

Please List men and women separately. Include the name of each coach and his/her USSA license number. Teams with 5 or fewer athletes attending will receive one coach's ticket. Teams with 6 or more will receive up to two coaches' tickets. To receive a coach's ticket, coaches must be current licensed USSA coaches and be a regular member of the teams coaching staff. Coach's names and USSA numbers must be included with each team's official entry form prior to the entry deadline. Exceptions to this will be considered only when/if submitted accompanying the team's official entry form.

Events:

GS - Friday, March 23, 2012

SL - Saturday, March 24, 2012

Kombi - Sunday, March 25, 2012

Class:

Men & Women – J3, J4, J5 and J6

Registration:

7:00 - 8:30 a.m. - Fireside Room in Ed and Mully's (the old "Moguls" building). Accessible slope side of Upper Village.

Bib Deposit:

$50.00 per team

Payable by check only

$25.00 per individual

Payable by check only

Lift Tickets:

$36.00 per day discounted rate for racers over 12 years old, purchased directly by coach at Registration. For racers 12 and under 1 day tickets are $30 , a 2 day ticket is available at $30 per day and a 3 day ticket is available at $28 per day.

Team Captain's Meetings:

7:45 a.m. each race day, Fireside Room

Lift Opens (Chair 2):

8:00 a.m. for Jury and Workers; 8:30 a.m. for Athletes. Coffee and Breakfast will be available at Registration.

Start Time:

10:00 a.m. each day

Disqualifications:

Disqualifications will be posted on the scoreboard near the finish arena. Protests must be presented within 15 minutes of posting. Protest Fee: $50, cash only.

Guest Workers (Help with the race and get a free lift ticket!):

Please send all volunteer inquiries to events@skiwhitefish.com

Meet the Volunteer Coordinator upstairs from the Events Office at 8:00am for assignments. (The flat roofed, 2 story green building near Ed and Mully's.)

Awards:

Awards for each race to be held approximately 45 minutes following the completion of the day's final jury meeting in the Ed and Mully's lounge.

Parking:

Any Upper Village lots. Birch and Cedar are pay ($10.00) Dogwood is free. Vehicles parked in Drop-Off Zoneswill be towed at owner's expense.

Lodging: ON Mountain. For available discounts mention: USSA Race.

Whitefish Mountain Resort Lodging: A variety of Condos located at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Choose from many ski-in/ski-out with full kitchens and comfortable living rooms and heated garages for waxing. Resort and Whitefish shuttle service available. To make reservations for your stay at Whitefish Mountain Resort Please call the reservations office toll free at 1-877-SKI-FISH (754-3474) or go online to http://skiwhitefish.com/winter_lodging.php or email cenres@skiwhitefish.com

Reservations are made on a first-come first-serve basis and are based on availability at the resort.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS -

A Special Thanks to The Base Lodge Clinic and The Sportsman Skihaus.

Also thanks to : Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley

USSA Northern Division YSL Championships

March 23-25, 2012.

Location Whitefish Mountain Resort Entries: $20 per event

Send Entries To:

Email: David Morrisdmmorris@gmail.com

Contacts:

-Roy Loman, WMRT (406) 862-2912

- Josh Knight, WMR Events Dept (406) 862-2911

Entry Deadline:

Friday, March 16, 2012 @ 5:00 p.m. - Late entries add $10.00

Required Information:

USSA Team Entry Form: Include the following for each athlete:

- Name – Gender - Date of Birth - USSA License #

Please List men and women separately. Include the name of each coach and his/her USSA license number. Teams with 5 or fewer athletes attending will receive one coach's ticket. Teams with 6 or more will receive up to two coaches' tickets. To receive a coach's ticket, coaches must be current licensed USSA coaches and be a regular member of the teams coaching staff. Coach's names and USSA numbers must be included with each team's official entry form prior to the entry deadline. Exceptions to this will be considered only when/if submitted accompanying the team's official entry form.

Events:

GS - Friday, March 23, 2012

SL - Saturday, March 24, 2012

Kombi - Sunday, March 25, 2012

Class:

Men & Women – J3, J4, J5 and J6

Registration:

7:00 - 8:30 a.m. - Fireside Room in Ed and Mully's (the old "Moguls" building). Accessible slope side of Upper Village.

Bib Deposit:

$50.00 per team

Payable by check only

$25.00 per individual

Payable by check only

Lift Tickets:

$36.00 per day discounted rate for racers over 12 years old, purchased directly by coach at Registration. For racers 12 and under 1 day tickets are $30 , a 2 day ticket is available at $30 per day and a 3 day ticket is available at $28 per day.

Team Captain's Meetings:

7:45 a.m. each race day, Fireside Room

Lift Opens (Chair 2):

8:00 a.m. for Jury and Workers; 8:30 a.m. for Athletes. Coffee and Breakfast will be available at Registration.

Start Time:

10:00 a.m. each day

Disqualifications:

Disqualifications will be posted on the scoreboard near the finish arena. Protests must be presented within 15 minutes of posting. Protest Fee: $50, cash only.

Guest Workers (Help with the race and get a free lift ticket!):

Please send all volunteer inquiries to events@skiwhitefish.com

Meet the Volunteer Coordinator upstairs from the Events Office at 8:00am for assignments. (The flat roofed, 2 story green building near Ed and Mully's.)

Awards:

Awards for each race to be held approximately 45 minutes following the completion of the day's final jury meeting in the Ed and Mully's lounge.

Parking:

Any Upper Village lots. Birch and Cedar are pay ($10.00) Dogwood is free. Vehicles parked in Drop-Off Zoneswill be towed at owner's expense.

Lodging: ON Mountain. For available discounts mention: USSA Race.

Whitefish Mountain Resort Lodging: A variety of Condos located at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Choose from many ski-in/ski-out with full kitchens and comfortable living rooms and heated garages for waxing. Resort and Whitefish shuttle service available. To make reservations for your stay at Whitefish Mountain Resort Please call the reservations office toll free at 1-877-SKI-FISH (754-3474) or go online to http://skiwhitefish.com/winter_lodging.php or email cenres@skiwhitefish.com

Reservations are made on a first-come first-serve basis and are based on availability at the resort.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS -

A Special Thanks to The Base Lodge Clinic and The Sportsman Skihaus.

Also thanks toStumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley

Freestyle Team 3rd Annual End of Season Bash!

March 24th from 4-7pm at the Bierstube.

Live music from Off in the Woods.

Raffle for some great prizes, including skis and a snowboard. Proceeds from this event benefit the Freestyle Team's scholarship fund, which has helped 11 riders participate on the Freestyle Team over the last 3 seasons. Funds also help with team activities. Raffle tickets will be sold starting at 4pm, the raffle will be at 6 and you must be present to win. Meet the Freestyle Team riders and coaches and come on out for a great time and support a great team.

USSA Northern Division YSL Championships

March 23-25, 2012.

Location Whitefish Mountain Resort Entries: $20 per event

Send Entries To:

Email: David Morrisdmmorris@gmail.com

Contacts:

-Roy Loman, WMRT (406) 862-2912

- Josh Knight, WMR Events Dept (406) 862-2911

Entry Deadline:

Friday, March 16, 2012 @ 5:00 p.m. - Late entries add $10.00

Required Information:

USSA Team Entry Form: Include the following for each athlete:

- Name – Gender - Date of Birth - USSA License #

Please List men and women separately. Include the name of each coach and his/her USSA license number. Teams with 5 or fewer athletes attending will receive one coach's ticket. Teams with 6 or more will receive up to two coaches' tickets. To receive a coach's ticket, coaches must be current licensed USSA coaches and be a regular member of the teams coaching staff. Coach's names and USSA numbers must be included with each team's official entry form prior to the entry deadline. Exceptions to this will be considered only when/if submitted accompanying the team's official entry form.

Events:

GS - Friday, March 23, 2012

SL - Saturday, March 24, 2012

Kombi - Sunday, March 25, 2012

Class:

Men & Women – J3, J4, J5 and J6

Registration:

7:00 - 8:30 a.m. - Fireside Room in Ed and Mully's (the old "Moguls" building). Accessible slope side of Upper Village.

Bib Deposit:

$50.00 per team

Payable by check only

$25.00 per individual

Payable by check only

Lift Tickets:

$36.00 per day discounted rate for racers over 12 years old, purchased directly by coach at Registration. For racers 12 and under 1 day tickets are $30 , a 2 day ticket is available at $30 per day and a 3 day ticket is available at $28 per day.

Team Captain's Meetings:

7:45 a.m. each race day, Fireside Room

Lift Opens (Chair 2):

8:00 a.m. for Jury and Workers; 8:30 a.m. for Athletes. Coffee and Breakfast will be available at Registration.

Start Time:

10:00 a.m. each day

Disqualifications:

Disqualifications will be posted on the scoreboard near the finish arena. Protests must be presented within 15 minutes of posting. Protest Fee: $50, cash only.

Guest Workers (Help with the race and get a free lift ticket!):

Please send all volunteer inquiries to events@skiwhitefish.com

Meet the Volunteer Coordinator upstairs from the Events Office at 8:00am for assignments. (The flat roofed, 2 story green building near Ed and Mully's.)

Awards:

Awards for each race to be held approximately 45 minutes following the completion of the day's final jury meeting in the Ed and Mully's lounge.

Parking:

Any Upper Village lots. Birch and Cedar are pay ($10.00) Dogwood is free. Vehicles parked in Drop-Off Zoneswill be towed at owner's expense.

Lodging: ON Mountain. For available discounts mention: USSA Race.

Whitefish Mountain Resort Lodging: A variety of Condos located at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Choose from many ski-in/ski-out with full kitchens and comfortable living rooms and heated garages for waxing. Resort and Whitefish shuttle service available. To make reservations for your stay at Whitefish Mountain Resort Please call the reservations office toll free at 1-877-SKI-FISH (754-3474) or go online to http://skiwhitefish.com/winter_lodging.php or email cenres@skiwhitefish.com

Reservations are made on a first-come first-serve basis and are based on availability at the resort.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS -

A Special Thanks to The Base Lodge Clinic and The Sportsman Skihaus.

Also thanks to Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley

POLE, PEDAL, PADDLE

2^ndAnnual Whitefish Pole, Pedal, Paddle Winter Triathlon

Saturday, March 31, 2012

UPDATED MARCH 21st 2012

For more info, including maps click here.

(due to recent change, map of boat section is not correct. see below for detailed info)

As we begin to look towards the changing seasons we are offering an event that caters to whatever your pleasure may be. This 3-leg multi sport relay race includes a Boating section, a Biking section and a Mountain section (which includes an uphill and downhill portion) - Hence the name Pole, Pedal, Paddle. This is an event that should become a staple Whitefish Mountain Resort spring event.

The event can be raced by individuals doing all 3 legs of the race, or with teams of 3 with one member completing one section each.

Specific details on each section, equipment needs, categories, logistics and maps are below.

SCHEDULE

Registration– 7:30am – 9am March 31, 2012 at Riverside Park (located by the Post Office on Baker Ave)

Race Start– 10am, at Riverside Park (where Baker ave crosses the Whitefish River)

Awards– Located on the Base Lodge Deck, about 30 minutes after the last racer finishes. Likely around 1pm - 2pm

Course Summary

NOTE - ‘the water section of the course could change due to snow levels, and the river cleanup project’. Any changes will be posted here. This course has been confirmed as of March 21 2012.

Paddle – 2.0 miles –From Riverside Park, Paddle downstream to the River Culverts (under Spokane Ave), turn around the buoy and head upstream to the river cleanup obstruction located by the Foot Bridge at Riverside Park. Turn back downstream to the start. This lap must be done twice. Total of approx 2 miles.

Transition- Boat to Bike - Located at the Kiddie Park (Baker Ave and the River).

Bike -8 miles / 1500’ vertical-From Riverside Park to the Base Lodge of Whitefish Mountain Resort.

From Riverside Park take the new Bike Path all the way to Big Mountain Road (not over the viaduct, but along the river along the bikepath). Obey normal traffic and pedestrian laws when encountering other people AND road crossings. Once you have turned on to the mountain road and climbed almost to the village area, turn right on Glades Drive which leads directly to the Baselodge. Transition point will be in the Base Lodge Parking area, lookers right of the lodge.

Transition from Bike to Ski Located in the Base Lodge parking lot at the bottom of Glades Drive (near the bottom of Chair 6).

Mountain Section – 3.4 miles / 2200’ vertical -From the Base Lodge to the Summit, and skiing back down to the Base Lodge.

Uphill- Actual Route will be up Chipmunk (below Ch 6) and up the skiers right of Toni Matt to the summit (same route as the approved uphill traffic path).

Downhill– Course will be marked with race gates. From the summit transition, take Inspiration to Big Face. Follow the Ch 5 Lift Line to Heep Steep to Larch to Corkscrew to Inspiration to the Base Lodge. Finish Line will be just outside the Base Lodge Deck. Please obey all Skier Codes and Statutes.

Rules

Rules for All Sections-

• All racers must sign a waiver and be fully prepared for inclement conditions.
• All participants must register at the start location (Riverside Park)
• All racers must be at least 16 years of age, and must sign a waiver or have a parent sign a waiver if under 18.
• Helmets are required for all participants, on the bike section and mountain sections of the race.
• Racers must physically tag team member in order to begin the next section.

Paddle Rules–

• Any self propelled water craft is acceptable. Kayaks, Canoes, Sea Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards, or even Paddle Boats are all allowed (but all are racing in same category).
• All participants must transport boats to the start location and be fully registered by 9am. All boaters must have an approved PFD.
• One person per boat only.

Bike Rules–

• Any bike in good condition is allowed. Helmet required.
• Flashing Lights are highly recommended. Please stay on the bike path, use normal road rules (i.e. yielding to traffic and pedestrians). There will be no traffic or crossing guards, so use caution.

Mountain Rules-

• all 'normal' equipment is allowed (no shovels, sleds, etc), must have edges and in good repair. (Alpine, Telemark, Splitboard / Snowboard, AT, Nordic, even Snow Shoes).
• Everyone must obey the Skiers Code. Ski safe, yield to others, and normal mountain etiquette applies. Please ask if unfamiliar. Course will be marked and racers must stay within the course.

Access Information/Transition Logistics

This includes where, when and what to bring for each leg of the race.

This race is 14 miles long and requires multiple types of equipment. It would be hard to paddle the river carrying your bike and skis, or to bike carrying your skis. With that in mind, let’s work out the details as to how to get this done.

INDIVIDUALS– Individuals require more planning than teams. The Events Crew will be available to help move your skis to the Base Lodge for the Mountain Section. We will also be on site at the Base Lodge with a secure storage area for your bike. Individual racers do need to be responsible for the security of their boats at Baker Ave Park. Individuals should be at the start no later than 8:30am to accommodate these moves. Individual racers should arrange for transportation back to town or take the SNOW bus.

TEAMS– Teams are required to be their own support staff. If one person is doing each section, they are responsible for their gear and proper storage. We suggest dropping a vehicle at the start location so that the boater can load their boat and meet the biker and skier at the Base Lodge for security and transportation.

Boating Section-

Meet at registration to check in no later than 9AM. Registration and race start will be located at the start location.

Biking Section– Team Members - Please meet no later than 9:30AM at the start location. Course workers will be there to keep bikes secure.

Mountain Section–

Team Members - Please meet on the Base Lodge Deck no later than 10:30am.

REGISTRATION/FEES

Registration –

Registration opens at 7:30am – 9am March 31. Register at the Start Location. No Preregistration is available for this event. Please do not be late.

Individual Fee at Registration - $25

Team Fee at Registration - $50

CATEGORIES / RACE DIVISIONS

INDIVIDUALS(one person for the entire race)

Men

Women

MENS OR WOMENS TEAMS(2-3 racers per team)

Mens – One racer per section

Womens - One racer per section

MIXED TEAMS( 3 racers per team, must include at least one woman / one man )

Check out photos of last year's event onFacebook.

SPONSORS-

Stumptown Snowboards, Rossignol, Giro, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Brewing, Hammer Nutrition, Montana Coffee Traders, Remedies Massage, Oakley, Gasmask Facemask