Aspen/Snowmass To Host Jack-O-Lantern Jib Oct. 30
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- October 28 2008
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OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE - Aspen/Snowmass, Colo., Tuesday, October 28, 2008 – Aspen Skiing Company will open Snowmass to athletes and spectators for the first ever Jack-O-Lantern Jib competition this Thursday, October 30, from 6 – 7 p.m. The competition will take place at the top of the Burlingame lift in a Halloween themed park.
Isa Falardeau, Snowmass terain park manager, checks out the snow potential. Photo - Rick Burkley
All interested ski and snowboard athletes, women and men, are invited to come throw down under the lights against Aspen/Snowmass Athletes on several rail and park features. Entry is only $15 and participants are encouraged to wear a costume.
A snowcat smoothes out the snow for the Jack-O-Lantern Jib – Photo by Rich Burkley
A significant pile of snow from the record-breaking 2007-2008 season was preserved over the summer by a large snow blanket. This remaining snow has allowed Aspen Skiing Company to fire up the lifts earlier than ever before for the Jack-O-Lantern Jib.
Recent early-season snowfall over Snowmass on October 12 – Photo by Jeremy Swanson
Guests can stop by the Private Lesson Lounge anytime after 5 p.m. on the night of the competition to obtain their free lift ticket. Athlete registration will also begin at 5 p.m. in the Private Lesson Lounge which is across the mall from the Snowmass Ticket Pavilion. Athletes under the age of 18 will need a parent signature to compete.
The Burlingame Lift will run from 5 – 8 p.m., with the last download at 7:30 p.m.
A bonfire will keep the crowd warm while they watch the athlete-judged competition.
Prizes will be awarded from D&E Ski and Snowboard Shop, as well as other Aspen/Snowmass partners, for the best skier, best snowboarder and the best Halloween costume.
Early season snow and pumpkins in Snowmass on October 12 – Photo by Jeremy Swanson
Lodging deals are available from Stay Aspen Snowmass starting at $99 per night. Please visit www.stayaspensnowmass.com to book your stay or for more lodging information.
For more information regarding the Jack-O-Lantern Jib or general information regarding Aspen/Snowmass, please visit www.aspensnowmass.com or call 1-800-525-6200.
With Snowmass and Aspen Mountain opening on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27, ski and snowboard season is just around the corner. Aspen/Snowmass will once again host the Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Alpine World Cup on Aspen Mountain, November 29-30. The Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series kicks-off during World Cup weekend with fireworks directly following on Saturday, November 29.
As temperatures drop and weather permits, the snow guns at Aspen/Snowmass are prepared to start blowing snow this Saturday, November 1, 2008.
Aspen Skiing Company operates the four mountains in the Aspen/Snowmass area - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk - as well as the award-winning Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass. The area offers unparalleled nightlife and off-slope activities as well. Aspen/Snowmass is accessible by two of the most convenient airports in the mountains – Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) (3 miles from Aspen) and Eagle County Airport (EGE) (70 miles from Aspen). For more information on Aspen Skiing Company, please call 800-525-6200 or 970-925-1220, or visit the company’s website at www.aspensnowmass.com.
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