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686 Day Is Coming November 13!!!
22 years ago
November 13. Friday the 13th. In 686 terms, we like to call it Free Friday the 13th. Mark your calendars now because November 13 is 686 Day! That means free 686 gear and other surprises for you. We’ll be posting the list of participating shops next week and if you’re not located near a shop, then stay logged onto 686.com all day long for hourly giveaways and a HUGE prize raffle.
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Head And Edding Diy: Design It Yourself Contest
02 years ago
Think you’re creative? Think you can easily take on a five-year-old when it comes to artistic geniality? And you wouldn’t have a problem with winning a complete HEAD TEAM setup including board, bindings, and helmet? Then just imagine the fans in a stadium chanting, “We want proof! We want proof!” – join the HEAD and Edding Design it yourself contest! (more…)
Gunnison-Crested Butte Launches “Double Dog Dare You” Facebook Contest
02 years ago
by Press Release
in Resort News
Win a getaway to “The Last Great Ski Town in Colorado”
GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (Oct. 26, 2009) — Gunnison-Crested Butte is known for being a place you can let your hair down for a little R & R and adventure, whether you like it laidback or extreme. The locals are known for chatting it up with visitors and pointing the way to their favorite places. In keeping with this unique spirit, the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association today launched a “Double Dog Dare You” campaign on Facebook to celebrate the 2009/10 ski season.
Become a friend at www.facebook.com/gcbta, explain in 50 words or less why you should be selected to visit Crested Butte this winter, and submit a photo of yourself enjoying a snowsport. The winner will receive three night’s lodging at The Ruby of Crested Butte bed and breakfast, four lift tickets from Crested Butte Mountain Resort ski area and a $100 gift certificate for Django’s Restaurant & Wine Bar, located at the ski base. (more…)
Free Friday’s On Facebook!!!
02 years ago
This week’s prize is the ever so popular Mens Smarty Command Jacket in yellow. As a staple piece in the 686 collection this jacket features critically taped seams, military flapped detailing and 10,000 mm waterproofing with 8,000 gm breathability. It’s a highly sought after jacket so this week we’re going to make you work a little bit harder for the win.
Winner will be notified through facebook and will be posted on the 686 faceebook page and 686.com. (more…)
Sun Peaks Snow Bum Competition Captures Worldwide Attention
02 years ago
by Press Release
in Resort News
Snow Bum Entry Deadline: November 15
Sun Peaks, BC – Worldwide hype continues to build around the I want to be the Snow Bum competition – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a three month, stay on the slopes of Sun Peaks Resort in the British Columbia Interior.
Since its launch on October 1, 2009, close to 8,000 winter enthusiasts from more than 68 countries have visited the SnowBumCanada.com website. Snow fans from as far as Australia, Germany, Russia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Ukraine, Sweden, France and even Brazil have all logged on to learn more about this sensational prize and to check out the ingenuity and creativity of the entries already submitted. Highlights include a blooper reel at the end of British entrant Jem’s video, Ian from Ontario jumping into a freezing cold lake, and a catchy tune by long Ottawa-native Horus that will stick in your head all day long. (more…)
Venture Partners With Protect Our Winters For Green Board Graphics Contest
02 years ago
Silverton, CO – October 12, 2009 – Venture Snowboards is proud to announce a partnership with Protect Our Winters.
Protect Our Winters (POW) is a non-profit environmental organization formed in 2007 by professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones. The organization’s mission is to reverse the global warming crisis by uniting and mobilizing the winter sports community to have a direct and positive impact on climate change. For the winter 2009/2010 season, Venture will emblazon all its Euphoria powder boards – both solid and split – with the POW logo, and donate a portion of sales from these boards to POW.
In addition, Venture and POW are sponsoring a snowboard graphic contest to increase awareness of environmental issues. Through January 1, 2010, Venture is accepting submissions of artwork that focus on winter, the environment, and activism. The winning design will be incorporated into a run of special edition POW boards for winter 2010/2011. (more…)
Boreal Set to Open: Resort’s Earliest Opening on Record
22 years ago
by Press Release
in Resort News
Donner Summit, CA, (October 6, 2009) – Boreal’s snowmaking efforts are about to break yet another record. Boreal is scheduled to turn on the Castle Peak Quad lift for the earliest season opener in the resorts history this Saturday, October 10th (possibly sooner should snowmaking crank-out more snow tonight).
To celebrate Boreal’s record breaking early opening, the 5th Annual Jibassic Public Invitational Event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 10th and 11th. This year’s event has been cooked up to feature all shredders willing to throw down great tricks for cash. Boreal is primed with $2,000 cash to be handed out on both Saturday and Sunday. Venue for best trick cash is the public park, open to all and built to Boreal terrain park perfection. Judges will include Robbie Sell from FUEL TV and the Boreal park crew. Wads of $20’s will be dished out from 12noon to 4pm on both days. (more…)
Sun Peaks Resort launches video competition for an all-inclusive season on the slopes
02 years ago
Top Ski Resort gives away once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Sun Peaks, BC – Sun Peaks Resort is excited to announce a once-in-a-lifetime competition, I want to be the Snow Bum, giving snow-lovers the chance to win an all-inclusive stay in the mountains for the entire 2009/2010 Winter Season.
One lucky skier or snowboarder will spend the ski season (three months) at BC’s second largest ski area, skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowmobiling or even dog sledding! The competition winner will be provided with a season’s pass for the mountains, food vouchers, accommodation in a number of Sun Peak’s finest hotels, plus equipment and outerwear. The winner will also enjoy a wide range of additional perks including VIP and backstage passes to resort events and functions. (more…)