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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

The BigLePowSki is coming! The Big LePowSki is coming! Sign up NOW before it's too late!

TIme is running out to sign up for The Big LePowSki! Sign up now or miss out on what is sure to be an epic event!lep

The Big LePowSki has been Black Diamond's biggest ski event of the year and this time it's even bigger with event locations in four areas:

Brighton, Utah— February 26-27

Davos, Switzerland— March 5-7

La Grave, France—February 19-21

St. Anton, France— March 19-21


This year’s events will stacked with clinics, parties, demos, and, of course, tons of skiing. For all the event information and to SIGN UP, go to: www.TheBigLePowSki.com. Below is a highlight clip of last year's Big LePowSki and a listing of the plans for the Brighton, Utah event:



Thursday, February 25, 2010
Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival
Location:     The State Room, 638 S. State Street, SLC, UT 84111
Time:     7pm doors, 8pm show; must be 21 year or older to attend.
Tickets:     $10 per person, all proceeds benefit the WWA.
-available at The BD Store (cash or check only), or online: http://www.thestateroomslc.com/

Friday, February 26, 2010
Registration for clinics and mingle with the athletes
Location:   The Black Diamond Store, 2092 E. 3900 So., SLC, UT 84124
Time:   6-8pm

Saturday, February 27, 2010
The Big LePowSki at Brighton Resort
Location:    Brighton Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah
Time:  9am – 3pm, with registration beginning at 8am
Tickets:    $75 includes lift ticket, morning and afternoon clinics and lunch. Also a ticket to the party at Club Elevate. A great deal! If you are a Brighton Season Passholder, then the cost is $40 per person.
Demos:    Demo the hottest skis & boots from Black Diamond and latest clothing from Arc’Teryx for free.

Saturday, February 27, 2010
The Big LePowSki/Salt Lake Shoot Out Party to Benefit The Billy Poole Fund
Location: Club Elevate, downtown SLC (149 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101)
Time: 7-10pm, must be 21 years or older to attend.
7-10pm, Silent Auction to benefit The Billy Poole Fund
7-8pm, live music by Herban Empire
8-9pm, Awards for the Ski Salt Lake Shootout
9-9:30, live music by Herban Empire
9:30-9:45pm, raffle
9:45-10pm, final set by Herban Empire
10pm, Silent Auction closes
Tickets:    $10 at the door. All proceeds benefit The Billy Pool Fund.
Music:    Herban Empire

The Billy Poole Memorial Fund exists to honor the life and memory of big-mountain skier Billy Poole. The charity introduces youth to skiing and outdoor programs. Billy Poole was inspired by skiing and the mountains, but more importantly, Billy served as an inspiration to others by following his passion, staying true to his dreams, and ripping the mountain the way only someone who lives to ski can. The Billy Poole Memorial Fund strives to carry on Billy’s inspiration to others by introducing kids to the natural beauty of the mountains.

Big LePowSki Clinics


All clinics are 2.5 hours, and run from 9-11:30am and 1-3:30pm. Each participant can pick one morning and one afternoon clinic. Below are the clinics and their descriptions.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
-Your own skis, boots and poles, or snowboard and boots. There will be demo skis for you to try.
-Helmet.
-Beacon, shovel and probe if you are attending the Avalanche Beacon Workshop or Backcountry Basics clinic.
-Camera or video camera if you are taking the film or photo workshop.
-A big smile and a good attitude.

CLINICS:
Avalanche Beacon Workshop
-Learn search techniques using the latest beacons on the market, including single and multiple burial scenarios.
-Test the different new beacons on the market or practice with your own beacon.
-Learn how to quickly dig out your buddy.
-Learn how to probe for a victim properly.
-All provided by the local Pieps specialists.

Backcountry Basics
-You’re a good skier/boarder who mostly rides in-bounds and wants to start going more side or backcountry.
-Learn the basics of backcountry travel.
-Learn the basics of using a beacon, shovel & probe.

Freeride Film Workshop
-You’re an amateur videographer who’d like to shoot videos of a pro skier/boarder, or your family & friends while skiing/riding.
-You’d like to learn more about videography in a winter environment (snow, fog, sun, etc)

Freeride Photo Workshop
-You’re an amateur photographer who’d like to shoot photos of a pro skier/boarder, or your family & friends while skiing/riding.
-You’d like to learn more about photography in a winter environment (snow, fog, sun, etc)

Freeride Workshop for Beginners
-You can ski/snowboard.
-You have the courage and desire to learn something new.
-You want to improve on your technique.
-You want to ski/snowboard with and learn a few things from a Pro Rider.

Freeride Workshop for Advanced Skiers
-You’re a good skier/snowboarder who can ride both on- and off-piste.
-You have the confidence but sometimes lack the technique.
-You want to ski/snowboard with and learn a few things from a Pro Rider.

Park Tricks
-You can ski/snowboard.
-Learn the rules and etiquette of the park.
-Learn how to ski/snowboard both forward and backward.
-Learn how to jump/slide and land.

Splitboarding 101
-You can snowboard and mostly ride in-bounds.
-You want to learn how to use a splitboard to start riding side and backcountry.
-Lean the initial setup of a splitboard, tips on the approach, and how to quickly transition from split to ride mode.

Steeps Clinic
-You’re a good skier/snowboarder.
-You have the confidence but sometimes lack the technique.
-You want to ski/snowboard with and learn a few things from a Pro Rider.
Note: we will spit this clinic into an intermediate and advanced group.

Women’s Freeride Clinic
-You can ski/snowboard.
-You have the courage and desire to learn something new.
-You want to improve on your technique.
-You want to ski/snowboard with and learn a few things from a Pro Rider.
-Note: we will spit this clinic into a beginner and advanced group.

Women’s Steep Clinic
-You’re a good skier/snowboarder.
-You have the confidence but sometimes lack the technique.
-You want to ski/snowboard with and learn a few things from a Pro Rider.
Note: we will spit this clinic into an intermediate and advanced group.

The Big LePowSki is brought to you by the following sponsors:

Presenting Sponsors:
Black Diamond Equipment
Arc’teryx

Supporters:
Backcountry.com
Brighton Resort
Discrete Headwear
Fritschi Diamir
Pieps
Polartec
Winter Wildlands Alliance

Media Sponsors:
Freeskier Magazine
Snowboard Magazine

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Recent Talk (1)

  • The Lisa
    1 Mar 2010, 12:03PM

    The Big Lepowski at Brighton was great fun. Thanks for putting on a wonderful range of clinics - I got to meet great athletes and learned a lot. It was also a treat to demo some skis. I am in love with the Aspects - roll on Fall 2010!

  • BD crew
    25 Feb 2010, 1:18PM

    Shaft: YES! There will be a pair of bowling-lane topsheet 188 cm Megawatts at Saturday's raffle at Club Elevate.

    jbass: no tees but if you want some stickers we can hook you up. Send your request to bdmo@bdel.com

  • jbassman7
    25 Feb 2010, 9:02AM

    Hey down there. We love the Big LePowski look. Do you guys have t-shirts for your northern partners. Thanks a ton.
    Jbassman7

  • Shaft
    24 Feb 2010, 12:52PM

    Question - will there be a pair of "The Jesus" Megawatts in the raffle on Saturday?

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