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Boyne Mountain – Volkl Skis Equipment Demo – January 5, 2014

Representatives from Volkl Skis will be on site at Boyne Mountain, allowing guests to try their latest offerings.  Volkl has long been known for making some of the highest quality skis in the industry, and this your chance to try them for FREE!  Whether you’re high speed carving, killing it in the terrain park, or just looking to take your skiing to the next level, Volkl has a ski for you.

The Volkl tent will be set up near the base of the Mountain Express Lift and skis can be demoed from 9am – 3pm.

The Volkl representatives will be at Boyne Highlands Resort on Saturday, January 4 for an on-hill demo.

For more information on Volkl Skis, please visit www.volkl.com

For more information about the event, please email Dan Turcott at dturcott@boyne.com.

In order to demo equipment, you must be 18 years of age or older OR have a parent or guardian present to sign the waiver. In addition, a valid driver’s license and/or a credit card will be required.<>

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Crystal Mountain – Women’s Ski Clinic with Lisa Densmore – January 11-12, 2014

Grab the girls and hit the slopes! Crystal Mountain will be featuring a Women’s Ski Clinic led by Lisa Densmore, a widely acclaimed coach, instructor and ski racer, and assisted by Crystal Mountain’s top female instructors.

Participants of the Women’s Ski Clinic will enjoy:
• Ski clinics with Lisa Densmore and Crystal Mountain’s top women instructors
• Two days of lift tickets for Saturday and Sunday, January 11-12, 2014
• Elan premium ski demos
• Two lunches
• Saturday cocktail reception
• Boot fitting with professional boot fitter Jim Riley
• Resort discount coupons

Clinic Itinerary

Saturday, January 11

8am: Check-in
8:30am: Welcome, “Trends in Ski Gear” presentation by Lisa Densmore
9am: Groups proceed to ski demo area
9:30am: On-hill skiing
11am: On-hill video
11:30am: Indoor video analysis
Noon: Lunch
Noon: Switch demo skis
1pm: On-hill skiing
2:30pm: On-hill video
3pm: Indoor video analysis
3:30pm: Return demo skis
5pm: Apres-ski “Boot Camp” panel, party & Cocktail Reception – Lisa moderates a panel with boot experts. Participants are encouraged to discuss boot fittings, technology, styling and performance.
7pm: Dinner with Lisa Densmore in the Wild Tomato Restaurant & Bar*
*Dinner with Lisa Densmore is optional and is not included in the program price.

Sunday, January 12

8:30am: Presentation: “Skiing Gates 101”
9am: Groups proceed to ski demo area
9:30am: On-hill skiing
11am: On-hill video
11:30am: Indoor video analysis
Noon: Lunch
Noon: Switch demo skis
1pm: On-hill skiing
2:30pm: On-hill video
3pm: Indoor video analysis
3:30pm: Return demo skis. Farewell apres-ski party, Poster-signing, Door prizes.

Clinic Cost & Reservations

Saturday & Sunday: $369 per person, $279 per Season Passholder
Saturday Only: $229 per person, $184 per Season Passholder

Advance reservations required. Please call (877) 767-0204  for reservations.

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Boyne Highlands – Burton Party In Your Park Slopestyle Competition – January 11, 2014

Burton is throwing a party in the Challenger Terrain Park at Boyne Highlands Resort and we want you to be a part of the fun.  OK, it’s not actually a party, it’s a slopestyle competition open to snowboarders of all ages.  The slopestyle event is part of the “Burton, Party In Your Park” tour making stops at various resorts around the country.  Of course, there will be fabulous prizes for the top finishers supplied by Burton Snowboards and who knows, it might just turn into a party in the terrain park.

Entry Fee: FREE
Registration: 9 – 10:30am – Near the entrance to the cafeteria
Practice: 9am – 11am – Open practice session for all competitors
Rider’s Meeting: 11:20am – Top of slopestyle course
Event Start Time: 11:30am – Challenger Terrain Park
Awards: To take place in the Challenger Terrain Park approximately 30 minutes after the
competition

For more information on the “Party In Your Park” competition please e-mail Dan Turcott dturcott@boyne.com.

For information on all the great products and programs Burton Snowboards has to offer please visit www.Burton.com.

All competitors must wear a helmet.  All competitors must be at least 18 years of age OR have parent/guardian present at registration to sign the waiver.  Sorry Skiers, this slopestyle competition is for snowboarders only.

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