FOR RELEASE: CONTACTS:
Winter 2000/2001 Gretchen Bergen 970.887.5202
Stephanie Carey 970.887.5201
WINTER EVENTS AT SILVER CREEK GOLF & SKI RANCH
Put your Skills to the Test in a PMTS™ Race Camp or go Crazy at the
Kids’ Totally Insane Winter Blast
SILVER CREEK, Colo. – Throughout the ski season Silver Creek offers events for all members of the family, from a New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade to the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge.
December 8 OPENING DAY for Silver Creek Ski Area.
December- Ben & Jerry’s Family Day’s Benefit. Try the latest flavors of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
January and help support Habitat for Humanity of Grand County. A suggested donation of $1/dish
Sundays will go to the cause.
December 24 Christmas Eve. Complimentary pictures with Santa during lunch. Inter-Denominational church services open to the public inside the Sterling Base Lodge with Christmas carols and holiday refreshments.
December 31 New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade & Silver Creek/Granby Fireworks. Everyone is invited to participate in the annual parade. Adults will carry torches and children will ski with glow sticks followed by a spectacular fireworks display.
January 1-5 PMTS™ Green/Blue Camp #1. A five-day ski week designed for the green or blue level skier looking to improve with the Primary Movements Teaching System™. Includes 3 hours of instruction every day, on-snow and indoor alignment assessment, and video analysis. Maximum 6 per group. Personal instruction by Harald Harb and Diana Rogers. Reservations required, call 303-567-4663.
January 4, 11 Budweiser Evening Race Series. Teams of 4 (1 must be a female) race in a dual slalom or giant
18, 25 slalom format under the lights of the Silver Creek Mountain. Participants can sign up for the special 8-race series package or race weekly. Great prizes and free appetizers after each race.
January 13 Apres Ski Party. Great specials and giveaways in the Lounge for Martin Luther King weekend.
January 15-19 PMTS™ Green/Blue Camp #2.
January 20-21 Kids’ Totally Insane Winter Blast. The craziest two days of family fun will be second-to- none in this wild winter adventure, including music, giveaways, parties and games with Mr. B & JC.
January 22-26 PMTS™ Green/Blue Camp #3.
February 1, 8, Budweiser Evening Race Series. Moonlight madness continues with the second half of the
15, 22 series. Teams of 4 (1 must be a female) race under the lights of the Silver Creek Mountain. Participants can race on a weekly basis.
February 1-2 SSAW Take Your Daughter to the Snow Days. Snow Sports Association for Women promotes this annual event to expand women’s involvement in all snow sports. Our Spa Package includes a snowshoe tour & rentals, lunch, stretching & relaxation, a soak at the Hot Sulphur Spring Resort, followed by a wine and cheese party.
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February 5-9 PMTS™ Race Camp. A five-day ski week designed to improve your technique and your tactics in GS racing. Suitable for advanced skiers through club racers. Skiers must be comfortable on intermediate/advanced terrain to attend. Includes 6 hours of instruction every day, on-snow and indoor alignment assessment, video analysis, and timed runs. Maximum 6 per group. Personal instruction by Harald Harb and Diana Rogers. Reservations required, call 303-567-4663.
February 10-11 Girl n’Boy Scout Ski n’Sample Days. Free samples of Girl Scout cookies and Boy Scout popcorn with product available for purchase from local troops. A special ski package is offered to all scout troops.
February 11-12 Special Olympics State Qualifying Meet. Silver Creek will again be the host site for athletes competing in alpine events.
February 17 Apres Ski Party. Great specials and giveaways in the Lounge for Presidents’ weekend.
February 24-25 Mardi Gras Weekend. Share the spirit of Mardi Gras with a fun dual slalom event along with live music, Cajun cook-off, king cakes and beads.
March 4 Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge. The Pepsi-Cola Company invites skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities for a free day of recreational races, cash prizes and giveaways, music, entertainment and product sampling. Race winners in each age category automatically qualify for the Finals at Loon Mountain, NH.
March 17 St Patrick’s Apres Ski Party. Great specials and giveaways in the Lounge for St. Patrick’s Day.
April 15 Closing Day for Silver Creek Ski Area.
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