Did you ever think that Chris Davenport or Andrew McClean might be able to teach you a thing or two about shredding steeps? Have you thought that it might be cool to learn a few advanced air tricks from Sage?
If so, then check out Black Diamond and Backcountry.com’s Big LePowSki festival in SLC/Brighton from Feb 26 – 28th. This is an amazing resource that will enable you to learn from and shred with the pros, improve safe practices in the gnar, meet cool people and party – all for the mind-bogglingly modest price tag of $55.
Here are the essential details:
Black Diamond Equipment & Backcountry.com present
The Big LePowSki
February 26-28, 2009
COST–$55 (Includes lift ticket, two clinics, lunchtime BBQ, and entrance to the party Saturday night.)
(BRIGHTON SEASON PASS HOLDER’S COST IS $35—please specify when purchasing)
CASH AND/OR CHECK ONLY
Thursday night
Winter Wildlands Alliance presents the Backcountry Film Festival at Brewvies, Salt Lake City, Utah,
7 pm. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Tickets can be purchased at the Black Diamond Retail Store in advance or at the door.
Friday night
Mandatory pre-registration, mingle with athletes, 6 pm, Black Diamond Retail Store, 2092 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City, Utah (801) 278-0233.
Saturday
The Big LePowSki at Brighton, Utah 9 am-4 pm.
Clinics with athletes Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, John Griber, Chris Davenport, Andrew McLean, Jen Berg, Brett Crabtree, Neil Provo, Hilaree Nelson O’Neill, Callum Pettit, Julian Carr, Andy Jacobsen & more…
Liberty Mountain will be sponsoring a Avalanche Beacon Search Area, where participants can win prizes by finding the beacons the fastest.
DJ KNUCKLZ will be spinning throughout the afternoon as well…
Saturday night
The Big LePowSki Party
to support the Billy Poole Fund 9 pm-1 am, The Woodshed Bar & Grill, Salt Lake City, Utah. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Silent Auction and Raffle with prizes like skis, goggles, gift certificates, North Face sleeping bags, and more!
For all the beta, including the complete and stellar athlete/clinic schedule that BD and Backcountry.com have lined up for you, hit up https://www.bdel.com/thebiglepowski/index.html
CyA there!
