A-Basin's Pali's Ptich Vol 9 2007-2008

The Inside Scoop to the Buzz at the Basin

MOUNTAIN UPDATE

We’re still 100% open and the skiing is still as great as it has been all season. Pali, Zuma and the Eastwall are still all open! I know other ski areas are closing or closed and that is because only the strong survive (elevation also helps!) There is so much going on around here I don’t know what to tell you about first. We have everything from endurance races to the annual Brew Pubs Festival to the amazing spring skiing!

Pali’s Pitch – April 1, 2008

2008/2009 SEASON PASSES – ON SALE NOW

Oh yeah baby… our 2008-2009 season passes are on sale! You can even ski the remainder of the 07/08 season with the 08/09 pass.

Do you want more? We are once again bringing back our Bonus Pass. Buying the Bonus Pass entitles you to unlimited skiing or riding at A-Basin, 5 days at Keystone or Breckenridge. But if you are feeling ambitious, you can spend one of those five days at Vail or Beaver Creek (*restrictions apply.) But here is your warning… we have limited stock of the Bonus Pass – so my advice to you is buy it now!

A-Basin Bonus Pass (includes 5 days at Keystone or Breckenridge and one day can be used at Vail or Beaver Creek for the 08/09 season only - Date Restrictions) - $379 Adult Pass – $309 Youth Pass – $209 Child – $119 (All passes include unlimited skiing & riding for the remainder of 07/08 season and entire 08/09 season)

If you want anymore information call www.arapahoebasin.com or 888-ARAPAHOE

UPCOMING EVENTS - KSMT LOCAL’S APPRECIATION DAY – 4/23/08

You already know how much I adore all of my Pali readers, but now I can actually meet you if you find me! KSMT is once again putting on a Local’s Appreciation day and I want you all to come! This event is on all day and includes so much that I had to bullet point it: -

• Tons of giveaways
• BBQ lunch Special’s
• Live Music from Yamn, High 5 and DJ’s to name a few AND…
• A FREE Rail Jam in the base area at 1 p.m. (sign up at the KSMT tent. Must have parent or guardian signature to compete if under 18 yrs)

And if you still have tons of energy, why not stop at the Snake River Saloon for a Local’s Day After Party!?!

THE 6TH ANNUAL MARMOT GRIND – 4/26/08

The Marmot Grind is an uphill, downhill adventure race. Race is modeled after European randonee events with competitors beginning on foot and running to clip into their skis. Athletes skin uphill on a challenging course and race down to the finish. Race category vertical is approximately 4,000 ft; recreational 2,000ft. Categories include: Male and female, race, recreational, telemark, and snowboard divisions.

Registration: 4/26/08 - In A-Frame 7am - 8:30am. Better yet - sign up on Active.com by going to www.active.com to avoid the registration line.

Two Categories: Race: $35 registration fee Recreation: $25 registration fee.

Cash prizes awarded to top 3 males and females. Soft and hard good prizes from our sponsors will be awarded in sub-categories. Beer Garden and Sponsor Tent Village in the base area. Raffle and goodie bags for all competitors featuring Marmot gear.

For full details please go to www.arapahoebasin.com/events or call 1-888-ARAPAHOE

SHAKIN’ AT THE BASIN MAY CONCERT SERIES

Every Saturday in May A-Basin will be having FREE May Concerts. This year we have some reggae, rock’n blues, Beatles and a dash of Eighties music. Bands start around 1 p.m. and play until 4 p.m.

May 3 – Coral Creek - Calypso, Bluegrass and Folk May 10 – Rel-I - Reggae May 17 – The Rock Shop – Rock music May 24 – The Fable – Beatles cover band May 25 – That Eighties Band – “Shot to the Heart…” May 26 – DJ – Provided by KSMT radio station

Urban Word – Courtesy of Casey Day Jib Bibs – A one-piece ski suit in bright eighties colors worn by jibbers. When suit is being worn must be overly large, crotch must be down near knees and kept slightly open on your chest. Jib Bibs can be seen in the terrain parks.

Heidi Ho