Snow Trails Hosts Families and Extreme Talent

January 6th, 2009

NEWS FROM SNOW TRAILS

For Immediate Release: January 7, 2009

Some of the best freestyle skiers in the Midwest will compete, entertaining families who will make a weekend of it.

Mansfield, OH, January 7, 2009: An event filled weekend for all. Beginning Saturday, January, 10^th with the Snow Trails Amp Big Air Competition, followed by Sunday's Family Day Festivities on the 11^th.

Pepsi and The Snow Trails Ski Shop have signed on to sponsor the Amp Big Air Competition at Snow Trails. Some of the best freestyle skiers in the Midwest will showcase their abilities in both ski and snowboard divisions. Four judges comprised of experienced freestyle skiers and snowboarders will score based on amplitude, style, difficulty, and landing.

Participants will compete for prizes from each sponsor including Bose and Sony MP3 compatible electronics, winter apparel such as hooded sweatshirts, hats, and fleeces, and equipment. The jump will be located at the base of the Competition Slope at Snow Trails. Constructed specifically for the event, the jump will stretch up to 50 feet from take-off to landing, accented with banners, flares, and other unique lighting. Competitors will launch themselves up to 15 feet in the air, off of a steep eight to ten foot high take-off. The event is free and open to the public. An up-close spectator area will be constructed slope-side for optimal viewing, with additional viewing from the resorts main lodge 2,000 square-foot deck. Live music will follow in The Snowflake Loft with the rock band Mad Gathering from Mt. Vernon. Twenty-one and up after 9PM in The Snowflake Loft.

Prior to the event, participants may register at the Guest Services Desk at the Resort. Registration is $10. Open registration will continue until 5pm the day of the event. A practice session will be held from 3:00pm- 5:00pm, with the event beginning at 6:00pm.

A popular event named Family Day truly serves to those as described, a family considered two or more with at least one paying parent or guardian. Snow Trails will host this special event twice this season, the first this Sunday followed by the second Sunday, February 8^th both from 9AM- 9:30PM. Families who pre-register by 4PM the Saturday prior will have the opportunity to receive 25- 30% off Snow Trails premium products such as All-Day All Area Lift Tickets, Rental Equipment, Group Lessons, the special Let's Get Started Program, and 3hr. Tubing Tickets. As an added bonus to the discount offerings, free food vouchers are included for each registered participant. Free activities and entertainment such as face painting will be available in The Snowflake Loft from Noon until 4PM on Sunday.

Snow Trails Winter Resort has been serving Ohio since 1961. There are six lifts, two conveyor carpets, serving 15 runs, including three terrain parks and a snowtubing park, on 60 acres. The Resort boasts being "Ohio's first and finest" since it has a reputation of many Midwest firsts, including being Ohio's first ski area and home to the highest ski slope in Ohio. The ski season runs through March, weather permitting. The resort is located off Interstate 71 south of Mansfield, OH on Possum Run road. For more information call 800-OHIO-SKI or visit the brand new website at www.snowtrails.com.

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