Seven Springs Hosts Subaru, Burton and Line

What a day here at Seven Springs! The conditions are pretty good considering yesterday's rain and the wide spread power outage.

Lots of people are out having a great time at the Subaru tent, getting set up with Burton demo boards or competing in Willi's Line Rail Jam.

Subaru has got all kinds of great giveaways, they are play great music and giving away free mini lessons.

The Burton guys are turning screws to set up bindings for riders to try out this seasons new boards. With a photo ID and a credit card anyone can come and try a Burton demo board (if you are under 18 bring your parent to sign the waiver for you!).

The Line Rail Jam is just getting underway - there are at least 20 hot competitors duking it out for a new pair of Line skis, helmets, googles, hoodies and t-shirts. Even better, the Foggy Goggle bar is now filling up with spectators!

All in all it is a great day - if you're not here where are you?!

See ya on the slopes!

Kjerstin

Burton Customer Demo Day and World Snowboard Day!

It is going to be a busy weekend up at Seven Springs December 20th - 21st, 2008. There is something for everyone! The Rail Jam sponsored by Line Skis and Willi's Ski Shop will be right outside the Foggy Goggle on Saturday with competition starting at 1:00 PM.

The snowboarders will be off having there own fun. This is the weekend to celebrate the fun of the sport and Burton will be there to kick things off. Starting at 9:00 AM a rep from Burton will be handing out free boards to try. To test out the goods all you need is a photo ID and a credit card (in case you run off with it!). If you are under 18 bring a parent to sign the waiver for you - then you're off! Try as many boards as you like and if you like anything you've tried swing by the Willi's at the base of the hill or check out our on-line shops at The Jib Shop or Ski Warehouse and have it shipped to you.

After you have had a chance to try some new stuff join the fun for World Snowboard Day on Sunday December 21st, 2008. Come on out, join the fun and suport your sport!

See ya on the slopes!

Kjerstin

The Line Rail Jam At Seven Springs December 20th 2008

All was quite this morning in the park outside of the Foggy Goggle at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. That will change this weekend when Willi's Ski Shop hosts the Line Rail Jam! Check out photos from last year at CU On The Mountain.

This should be an incredible event for competitors and spectators alike. Having the competition right outside of one of Pennsylvania's most famous bars will bring a packed audience ready for a great show.

With the level of comptetion that is expect they should not be disappointed. There are several competitive catagories and anyone is welcome to join the fun. Competitors should show up for registration between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Practice will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and the competition will start at 1:00. Registration is $10.

See ya on the slopes!

Kjerstin

WPRC Begins The 2008-09 Race Season

I just dropped the kids off for the afternoon session of this seasons first day of training with the Western Pennsylvania Race Club. WPRC makes its home at Seven Springs and it couldn't be a more beautiful day here.




There has been quite a bit of natural snow so far this year and the skiing has been great. Seven Springs is obviously dedicated to making sure this is one of the best seasons we've had for a while because they have been adding to their base by blowing man-made snow whenever conditions allow. As I look out on the slopes right now there are a few guns still running but they have turned a number of them off for the comfort of their customers.

The snow guns didn't seem to bother the racers though. They all seemed to just jump right in at this morning's session. Even my little Anna, who loves to sleep, was up at 6:30 ready to go. This is her first year with the team and without even a hint of shagrin she informed me that she was tired of skiing with me and zipped off to make new friends on the team. Dylan is a veteran with the team but was equally excited for the race season to begin and as a parent I can't say enough about the program. WPRC is a great organization where the kids can learn about competing in a supportive, non-threatening environment. They run both a USSA sanctioned Alpine and Freestyle Team and the kids are even allowed to compete and train in both. It is an entirely parent run, volunteer organization where the kids as well as parents can make lifelong friends, are offered superior training and can gain invaluable lessons for life.

The first race of the season is over the holiday break and with the season starting so early I'm sure the level of competition will be great to watch. I wish all the racers the best of luck for the first race and the entire season!

See ya on the slopes!

Kjerstin

SPK Kaos Freestyle Boots

Looking around at the other e-tailers it appears there are only a few pairs of the '08 Salomon SPK Kaos Freestyle boots floating around. Even though some of them have them listed my guess is they would be hard pressed to put their hands on them.

I have been digging around in our warehouse looking for any loose bits and pieces and have found an SPK in a 25.5 and a 26.5. I realize these are pretty small sizes but at $299 they would make a great gift for someone who might be growing out of them soon.

If you are interested contact me directly as they are not listed on our website anymore but I'd love to see someone get them because they are a great boot - one of our staff's favorites to sell.

I might also be able to find a few pairs of Mojo's, Gun's and Foil's if that is of interest to anyone.

A Diamond In The Snow: The Pur Fur Jacket

Ok guys - for those of you who have no idea what to get your girl for the holidays you can warm her heart with a diamond - A Diamond In The Snow that is!

The Pur Fur Jacket from A Diamond In The Snow ($898) is a great jacket and not getting a ton of play because there are no pictures available so unless you are in the store you can't tell how awsome it is!

The fur detail is on the chest, back, collar and cuffs - but it is reversible too! The jacket is warm, beautiful on and off the slopes and has a zillion pockets (a very important feature!). Every little detail of this jacket is top of the line and gorgeous.

I am a pretty typical streetwear size 8 with long arms - I am wearing a size 8 in these pictures and as you can see the sleeve length is good on me - I might take a size 10 if I were going to layer heavily under it.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need help with choosing a size,

See ya on the slopes!


Kjerstin