There’s a bunch of events coming up this week that you may want to attend to stay psyched while fresh snow remains elusive. Better to have virtual snow than no snow, eh? Nor do we have none so get on out there and enjoy it. There’s plenty of places worth a hike, you just need to be selective in the line back down.
 

TONIGHT !!! Wednesday – 8feb12

The Back Country Slideshow Series featuring John Scott with a kids perspective on backcountry fun.
Where: Squaw Valley’s Olympic Plaza Bar
Time: 7:00pm

Thursday – 9feb12

Outdoor Utah Adventure Magazine Speaker Series featuring Jennifer Jordan and a look at the epic story of Dudley Wolfe’s ill-fated attempt on K2
Where: In the Wildflower Lounge of the Iron Blosam Lodge at Snowbird
Time: 6pm

 

Friday – 10feb12

Alpenglow Sports is sponsoring Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival
Where: Sawtooth Ridge Cafe (across from Safeway in Tahoe City).
Time: 7:00pm

 

Saturday – 11feb12

Alpenglow Sports Demo Days. Check out the latest in AT, Splitboard and Telemark gear; skis, boots, bindings, and accessories.
Where: Alpine Meadows
Time: 9am – 3pm
Cost: $0.00 with valid ski ticket & valid CC & DL for security.

 

Bear Valley Telefest – rescheduled in March 2012

The best in the west, the Bear Valley Telemark Festival hosted by Mountain Adventure Seminars has postponed the 15th annual festival until late March this year. For the first time ever there just isn’t enough snow to attact anyone to attend. The weather pattern is predicted to change by late February, and theoretically March storms will come roaring in like a lion, and leave like a lamb. If, indeed, that does happen, the new dates of March 23-25 should provide plenty of snow and sunshine, a perfect combo for a festival.
When: March 23-25, 2012
Where: Bear Valley Ski Resort, CA
Cost: $50/event (i.e., Banquet=$50, Sunday Tour=$50 …)

Lest you think this is a telemark exclusive event, MAS will host a rando race concurrently on Saturday, March 24th at Bear Valley. A good excuse for all you expat pinners and dynafiddle-ionados to join the party and show us all who’s capable of earning the most turns by smokin’ up the skin track the fastest.

There will be two classes of participants – true racers out to prove their mettle, and the wreckreation class for those who just want to join in and inject a less serious attitude to the whole affair.
When: March 24, 2012
Where: Bear Valley Ski Resort, CA
Cost: $50

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