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SnowBomb and Squaw Valley USA are teaming up to host the Coogan Kelly Memorial Rail Jam today.
In memory of local snowboarder and rising star Charles "Coogan" Kelly, who was the victim of a shooting at a Halloween party in Reno on Oct. 28, SnowBomb will present a $1,000 cash purse to top riders of the day and SnowBomb and Squaw will donate all competitor registration fees to the Coogan Kelly Memorial Foundation.
Squaw Valley USA will also award a scholarship in Coogan's name to the Squaw Valley Snowboard Team. A raffle will be held at the rail jam with snowboard-related prizes.
"Out of all the times snowboarding with Coogan, I never heard weather as an excuse not to ride," said Shane Reide, Coogan's riding partner and longtime family friend. "He would snowboard in rain, wind and ice, and as a result of that savage attitude, he became, and always will be, the most naturally talented and well-rounded snowboarder I have ever encountered.
"Simply put, the name Coogan exemplifies snowboarding in its purest form."
The memorial event is open to riders of all ages and talents and will consist of open and amateur classes in both men's and women's ski and snowboard divisions. Prizes will be awarded from top industry sponsors, including Dynastar, Lange, Roxy Snow, Burton, Moment Skis, Bern helmets, POW gloves, Superfeet insoles and Seven eyewear.
Entry fee for all riders is $10 (plus refundable $10 jersey deposit), and helmets are mandatory for all competitors. Athletes under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present at registration to sign a liability release form.
Registration begins at 9 a.m., practice starts at 11 a.m. and the competition starts at noon.
For more information on the memorial rail jam visit www.snowbomb.com or contact SnowBomb at (530) 581-0553.
Volunteer skiers needed at Alpine
Disabled Sports USA Far West, located at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, is looking for volunteers to help teach people with disabilities learn how to downhill ski and snowboard. Volunteers must be strong intermediate skiers. Mandatory training is provided. Lift tickets are provided on the volunteer day. Call Vanessa at (530) 581-4161, ext. 203 for more information.
Demo Day at Alpine Meadows
Alpenglow Sports has partnered with Alpine Meadows Ski Resort to provide a free telemark and alpine touring demo event for residents of the Lake Tahoe Basin and beyond.
The event will go from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 8 at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. The goal of the event is to provide a forum to perpetuate the passion and excitement surrounding telemark and alpine touring skiing in the Tahoe area.
All major sales representatives will be on hand with their affiliated demo fleets. Participating companies include K2, Black Diamond, G3, Atomic, Rossignol, Scarpa, Garmont, Dynafit and Karhu. Demos are free, but a drivers license and credit card are required for a deposit. A free raffle for demo participants will take place at Alpenglow in Tahoe City after the event. Prizes include skis, bindings, clothing and avalanche safety items.
Contact Alpenglow Sports at (530) 583-6917 or brendan@alpenglowsports.com for more details.
Winter film series helps charities
Alpenglow Sports, along with local climber Dave Nettle, have organized a community event, the Alpenglow Winter Film Series. Held at the Sawtooth Ridge Cafe in Tahoe City, the programs will spotlight world-class athletes and their latest adventures . Each show will also be a benefit for local and global charities.
There is no charge for the shows and everyone is welcome. There will be an optional raffle for great prizes with all proceeds going to the charities.
"We are really excited to support this event," said Don Fyfe, owner of Alpenglow Sports. "It is a great way for me to show my appreciation to everyone who has helped Alpenglow Sports grow in this community, I know that the shows will inspire us all to go out and plan our own adventures."
The series will cover a variety of topics including alpinism, mountaineering and backcountry skiing, as well as the adventure of travel to remote and far off places.
"I'm super psyched to be a part of the film series," said Dave Nettle, local mountaineer, skier and slideshow presenter. "It's an event that everyone can enjoy, from Tahoe's most active adventurers to armchair enthusiasts of all ages."
The series includes the following shows at 7 p.m.:
Andrew McLean, Dec. 20, fundraising for Sierra Avalanche Center.
Mike Libecki, Jan. 24, fundraising for Access Fund.
Jimmy Chin, Feb. 21, fundraising for Tahoe Women Services.
Dave Nettle, March 6, fundraising for Adventure-Risk-Challenge.
Please call Shelley Pursell at (530) 583-6917 with further questions.
Heavenly Mountain Resort opens
Heavenly Mountain Resort at Tahoe's South Shore is now open for business, officials announced Saturday.
Thanks to another night of temperatures below 20 degrees and low humidity, Heavenly turned its attention to its snowmaking system - the largest of its kind on the West Coast - to blast enough snow to open one run.
"We will primarily be skiing or riding on Orion, our quintessential Nevada cruiser. Measuring 5,230 feet in length, it's one of the longest trails in the basin," said resort spokesman Russ Pecoraro.
Skiers and snowboarders today can access the mountain through the Gondola. The ski area has shuttle buses running from the California Lodge to the Gondola, so park and ride is encouraged.
Ski school will be offering beginner classes only out of the Gondola location. Private lessons are for level 5 (able to make wide track parallel turns) skiers and above. The Umbrella Bar, Adventure Peak Grill and East Peak Lodge will all be open.
In memory of local snowboarder and rising star Charles "Coogan" Kelly, who was the victim of a shooting at a Halloween party in Reno on Oct. 28, SnowBomb will present a $1,000 cash purse to top riders of the day and SnowBomb and Squaw will donate all competitor registration fees to the Coogan Kelly Memorial Foundation.
Squaw Valley USA will also award a scholarship in Coogan's name to the Squaw Valley Snowboard Team. A raffle will be held at the rail jam with snowboard-related prizes.
"Out of all the times snowboarding with Coogan, I never heard weather as an excuse not to ride," said Shane Reide, Coogan's riding partner and longtime family friend. "He would snowboard in rain, wind and ice, and as a result of that savage attitude, he became, and always will be, the most naturally talented and well-rounded snowboarder I have ever encountered.
"Simply put, the name Coogan exemplifies snowboarding in its purest form."
The memorial event is open to riders of all ages and talents and will consist of open and amateur classes in both men's and women's ski and snowboard divisions. Prizes will be awarded from top industry sponsors, including Dynastar, Lange, Roxy Snow, Burton, Moment Skis, Bern helmets, POW gloves, Superfeet insoles and Seven eyewear.
Entry fee for all riders is $10 (plus refundable $10 jersey deposit), and helmets are mandatory for all competitors. Athletes under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present at registration to sign a liability release form.
Registration begins at 9 a.m., practice starts at 11 a.m. and the competition starts at noon.
For more information on the memorial rail jam visit www.snowbomb.com or contact SnowBomb at (530) 581-0553.
Volunteer skiers needed at Alpine
Disabled Sports USA Far West, located at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, is looking for volunteers to help teach people with disabilities learn how to downhill ski and snowboard. Volunteers must be strong intermediate skiers. Mandatory training is provided. Lift tickets are provided on the volunteer day. Call Vanessa at (530) 581-4161, ext. 203 for more information.
Demo Day at Alpine Meadows
Alpenglow Sports has partnered with Alpine Meadows Ski Resort to provide a free telemark and alpine touring demo event for residents of the Lake Tahoe Basin and beyond.
The event will go from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 8 at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. The goal of the event is to provide a forum to perpetuate the passion and excitement surrounding telemark and alpine touring skiing in the Tahoe area.
All major sales representatives will be on hand with their affiliated demo fleets. Participating companies include K2, Black Diamond, G3, Atomic, Rossignol, Scarpa, Garmont, Dynafit and Karhu. Demos are free, but a drivers license and credit card are required for a deposit. A free raffle for demo participants will take place at Alpenglow in Tahoe City after the event. Prizes include skis, bindings, clothing and avalanche safety items.
Contact Alpenglow Sports at (530) 583-6917 or brendan@alpenglowsports.com for more details.
Winter film series helps charities
Alpenglow Sports, along with local climber Dave Nettle, have organized a community event, the Alpenglow Winter Film Series. Held at the Sawtooth Ridge Cafe in Tahoe City, the programs will spotlight world-class athletes and their latest adventures . Each show will also be a benefit for local and global charities.
There is no charge for the shows and everyone is welcome. There will be an optional raffle for great prizes with all proceeds going to the charities.
"We are really excited to support this event," said Don Fyfe, owner of Alpenglow Sports. "It is a great way for me to show my appreciation to everyone who has helped Alpenglow Sports grow in this community, I know that the shows will inspire us all to go out and plan our own adventures."
The series will cover a variety of topics including alpinism, mountaineering and backcountry skiing, as well as the adventure of travel to remote and far off places.
"I'm super psyched to be a part of the film series," said Dave Nettle, local mountaineer, skier and slideshow presenter. "It's an event that everyone can enjoy, from Tahoe's most active adventurers to armchair enthusiasts of all ages."
The series includes the following shows at 7 p.m.:
Andrew McLean, Dec. 20, fundraising for Sierra Avalanche Center.
Mike Libecki, Jan. 24, fundraising for Access Fund.
Jimmy Chin, Feb. 21, fundraising for Tahoe Women Services.
Dave Nettle, March 6, fundraising for Adventure-Risk-Challenge.
Please call Shelley Pursell at (530) 583-6917 with further questions.
Heavenly Mountain Resort opens
Heavenly Mountain Resort at Tahoe's South Shore is now open for business, officials announced Saturday.
Thanks to another night of temperatures below 20 degrees and low humidity, Heavenly turned its attention to its snowmaking system - the largest of its kind on the West Coast - to blast enough snow to open one run.
"We will primarily be skiing or riding on Orion, our quintessential Nevada cruiser. Measuring 5,230 feet in length, it's one of the longest trails in the basin," said resort spokesman Russ Pecoraro.
Skiers and snowboarders today can access the mountain through the Gondola. The ski area has shuttle buses running from the California Lodge to the Gondola, so park and ride is encouraged.
Ski school will be offering beginner classes only out of the Gondola location. Private lessons are for level 5 (able to make wide track parallel turns) skiers and above. The Umbrella Bar, Adventure Peak Grill and East Peak Lodge will all be open.
