Stevens Pass Hope On The Slopes 2009/ Washington NS Member Gathering

plus the "one-hour break" at midnight for burgers and re-grooming =

red bull.

and anyone with a bsl closely resembling 308mm should pm me if they would like to test out some ON3P's.

i think everone should use there fattest skis

The team is now full! Commence all fund raising activities. We have a very solid team this year and I think the team vert award is surely ours.

Although the team is full, I encourage others to come out for the member gathering or even sign up as an individual entrant  on the hots website.

We will be getting/making t-shirts and emancipations (pro bandannas) for our team uniform which I am super stoked on.

And I will continue to make a new paragraph for every sentence since I am just that awesome~

Sounds.

Reply from Evo:

Hi Rowen,

Just wanted to touch base with you.  I checked with our non-profit sponsorship coordinator and we are all tapped out for the year.  Since our fiscal year runs April 1 to March 31, it means that you’re catching us at the very end of our year and unfortunately we’ve already used up everything in our budget.

Good luck with your fundraising and hopefully we’ll be able to help out Team Newschoolers next year!

Cheers,

bollocks.

new paragraph.

Just a reminder we will need 2000 dollars raised to qualify for team prizes and 200 dollars for an individual to qualify for prizes. I realize that is a lot of money and only a handful of teams have actually raised that much so honestly, I dont really expect us to get that much, but we should be able to reach our 1000 dollar goal, so raise some money!

Working on the uniform situation...

Also Id like to get some pictures and maybe footage for a story and an edit to post up on ski-gabber, hopefully generate more interest in this event. Well not really, its just I need MAD ++KKK cause im rated a 3.5, yeah thats the whole reason I did this, now you know my secret. Anyways as of this moment Billy has volunteered to take pictures and hopefully we will have someone to film as well. I imagine a lot of you will be lapping the park so hopefully you can form a nice group for some good footage~

Not sure how the prizes are allocated but im pretty sure 1st place individual is a pair of K2 skis and the other stuff is like Joe's/etc gift certificates~

these guys are the ballers. have little helmet covers with the swiss plus on it. tuck skyline top to bottom.

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/CommunityFundraisingPages/CFPFY09GreatWest?team_id=383914&pg=team&fr_id=17958

^Got your donation fixed finally~

gayest store ever

Then trade it to your mom for 50 or 100 bucks or w/e~

im kidding i use to work there until i got fired

how do you get fired from Joes? I mean you don't have to do anything.

^ i can't wait for you two to meet, hug, kiss, and make up.

hahaha well i was going to get layed off cause there poor as balls but the first snow i took the weekend off then the next weekend i took it off so i never worked anymore because of skiing. but i was a door greeter so i didnt do anything .

We thought about it but decided it was silly to fork over extra money for a uniform instead of just putting it towards killing cancer, we will however have uber steezy matching bandannas provided by emancipation neckwear~

k sweet i will be rocking one though

Go for it, plaster it with NS stickers and write fuck cancer all over it as well~

midnight park party? runnin trains all night. yeeeeeeee.

last year only hogs was open all night, and just one run: hog heaven into hog wild. although the year before had big chief open.

Email Sent Out:

Highlights
1. Says registration begins at 7 am vertical tracking begins at 9 am but if we want to register our season's passes we are supposed to go to the seasons pass booth at 10? Lolwut, no thanks.

2. I have to go to some captain's meeting to make sure all of you didnt fail at registering.

3. Need to get your passes validated/buy passes out of the season's pass booth. Also 2 day ticket is 62 dollars but a pass for the rest of the season is 79 dollars.... no brainer here.

4. Bring your college ID

5. If you are underage you need to print out the liability release (linked down below) and get that signed by a parent, if you forget I will fake your parent's signature for you on the mountain.

6. We can sleep in the Pacific Crest Lodge, ask will how fun driving back in the morning is, bring a sleeping bag and an air mattress, or sleep in your car.

7. Ryan has offered to film us so we will work that out so everyone can get some camera time for the edit.

8. May have to not do any ninja runs through closed areas at night because that would be totally unacceptable to me and somebody might get mad and then I would be oh so disappointed in you ; )~\

9. Might go to Fred Meyer and buy everyone cap guns for our uniform. Why you ask? Because cap guns are fucking awesome so fuck off.

10. More updates tomorrow, need to get back to studying for a physics exam~
The day of the event approaches fast and each and everyone has done a
magnificent job raising funds and signing up our teams. To date our
efforts have already approached three quarters of the fund raising goal
of $100,000. Over forty teams and over 375 participants have signed up.
This demonstrates the commitment and generosity the ski and board
community have. Yes, it’s also proof positive that both skiers and
snow boarders can work together for a worthy cause during challenging
economic times. We definitely are all on the same team, so
congratulations and thank you! Keep up the good work, and remember your
participation and contributions make a difference. Remember, all cancer
survivors are honored, cherished, and welcome.

Let’s have fun this weekend, meet new friends, and break our own
personal goals! Someone has to earn the prizes and the bragging rights
for another year. See you on the slopes this weekend and check the
announcements and schedule below for important info regarding
registration. Ride safe out there and in control!

Kind regards,
Brian Ulman
Co-Chair ACS HOTS
Stevens Pass, WA

P.S. Thank all our sponsors K2 Skis & Snowboard, Full Tilt Boots, The
Washington Potato Commission, Joes Sports Outdoor & More, and Ski
Magazine & SkiNet.com for all their generosity and support to make it
memorable for all. A special thank you goes to Stevens Pass and their
employees for hosting the event, and to all the volunteers for their time
and effort to make it all possible.

Registration: - This year we will be using Steven Pass’s RFID
(Radio Frequency Identification) lift access system to measure vertical.
All lifts with the RFID turn style will count towards your vertical
skied. It’s important to make sure your lift ticket or seasons
pass is registered with the area for vertical count and more importantly
access to the Hogsback lift after normal operating hours 10:00 pm on
Saturday. Registration will start at 7:00 am and go through 4:00 pm.

1. Stevens Pass will sell HOTS lift tickets for $62 out of the Seasons
Pass booth in the Pacific Crest Lodge (not the ticket booth or guest
relations) and are validated to ride the lifts for both Saturday and
Sunday (two of one). Awesome if your batteries are still charged and
want to ride for 36 hours straight! Sorry vertical counting stops at
9:00am.

2. Season Pass holders will need to have their passes validated for
vertical counting and access to the lifts after 10:00 pm out of the
Seasons Pass booth.

3. Separate from vertical counting each participant will need to register
with the ACS in the Pacific Crest Lodge. We will hand out bibs, collect
donations and entry fees not already paid as well as the Steven Pass/HOTS
liability release.

4. Click Here to download the liability release. Please remember if you
are under the age of 18 it will require your guardian’s signature.

5. College Students - bring your student ID. It’s needed to help
determine the winners for the collegiate prizes and next year’s
season passes up for grabs.

Below are some announcements and information you may find useful:

- Personnel from the ACS will be able to collect any checks or cash
donations you may need to turn in. Credit cards will also be accepted.
Both will be counted in the results for the awards ceremony on Sunday.
- You may want to bring your own snacks and keep your energy high. The
lodge food service will be closed after 10:00 pm. The ACS is throwing a
midnight apres-ski BBQ Saturday evening with burgers, hot dogs/brats, &
chips on tap. Coffee & hot chocolate available though out the event.
Stay hydrated and carbo-loaded!
- Consider bringing a sleeping bag & pillow. The Pacific Crest Lodge
will be open all night if you need to stretch out and rest. Space will
be cordoned off upstairs, but remember you and your team are responsible
for watching your own stuff. The ACS or Stevens Pass is not responsible
for lost or stolen items.
- We will be taking team pictures throughout the day. Signup for a time
to have your team photograph taken.
- Send out an extra e-mail. As a reminder research shows letter writing
is the most effective way to raise donations.

Schedule for Saturday & Sunday March 7th and 8th :

- 7:00am to 4:00pm - Registration starts at the Pacific Crest Lodge -
Event HQ
- 8:45am - Opening Ceremonies in front of Event HQ
- 9:00am - Hope of the Slopes begins, vertical tracking starts.
Let’s ski and board for a cure!
- 1:00pm - Captain’s meeting. Check in with John Gadbois to make
sure all team members are registered with Stevens Pass and vertical
tracking is working properly. Important for access to the lifts after
10:00 pm.
- 5:00pm - Vertical tracking report. We will work to have reporting
through the night.
- 10:00pm - Area closes for normal operations. Hogsback remains open for
the 24 hour marathon.
- 11:00pm - The ACS sponsors the “Midnight BBQ” for all
participants, staff and volunteers. The Hogsback chair closes for
grooming. Midnight Corduroy!
- 12:00pm - Torch Light Parade on Rock ‘n Blue trail after BBQ.
- 9:00am - Last vertical runs tracked. Skiing & Boarding Ends! Unless
it’s a “Pow” kind of day and you still have gas in the
tank.
-10:00am - Closing Ceremonies & Awards. Awesome!


Competition and Awards - Bragging Rights for Another Year:

- Top three teams raising the most funds are on the podium earning a
medal - gold, silver and bronze. Each member of the first place team
receives a gift certificate from Joes Sports.
- Top three teams skiing the most vertical are on the podium earning a
medal - gold, silver, bronze and bragging rights. Your team must raise
$1,500 min. to be eligible for prizes.
- The top three individual fund raisers are awarded medals - gold, silver
and bronze.
- The top three individual vertical skiers are awarded medals - gold,
silver, bronze and the bragging rights. Each individual must raise $200
min. to be eligible for prizes.
- Again this year the top individual combined fund raiser and vertical
skier receives a pair of skis from K2 Sports. Each $50 dollars raised is
convertible into 1,000 vertical feet. The day of the event you may
purchase additional vertical feet @ $50 per 1,000 to win. It all
benefits the ACS.
- The top team with the best coordinated costumes will receive an
honorary podium mention & pictures taken to memorialize your efforts.
It’s all about having fun on the slopes too!
- Again this year Stevens Pass will honor the top college students 1) who
raises the most $$$, or 2) skis or boards the most vertical. Each will
receive a college seasons pass for the 2009-10 season. Proof of college
ID required. Starving students encouraged to compete.
- All participants will receive a year subscription to Ski Magazine.
- Sundry prizes and swags will be given away randomly during the event.
Look for John Gadbois our Co-Chair to act as Santa Clause and to
distribute the bounty. Hint: Follow him all day (if you can keep up).
He’s the man to watch!

ill try to get glowsticks from the rollerrink thatd be sweet

Plan on getting there early as well. Registration and pass activation is a GUARANTEED clusterfuck, if you want to ski by 9 show up around 8 id say~

rowen - wig. yes.

anyone have any goggles that are suitable for night riding that i might be able to borrow?

my eg2's wont cut it i dont think.

I might sam.

Got a check from owners of my store, and a flat of red bull for us.

We still dont have a jersey or anything. I have the day off tomorrow, might try to come up with something.

As for rides, I know I'm taking David and another member up to Stevens, so I have a window seat and bitch left open for anyone. Lemme know if you want one.

That flat might be gone by the time we roll into the parking lot. Look for the people visibly shaking and talking about 800 words a minute.

I'm going to be there Friday to get my spring pass before the crazy shit goes down Sat. morning. Anybody want to shred and show me around?

Wasnt even planning on doing anything besides the emancipations, but if you need any help my schedule tomorrow is really flexible, just studying for physics and 1 class at 4:30~

sam you don't wear goggles

haha wil. i was just being wicked hawdcore that day.

and rowen, i needs a ride... save both of those seats for me, i might be bringing down a girly pants.

if everything goes well and i can get people to cover me this weekend then i'll be rolling down to seattle tomorrow sometime... rowen, is it cool i pull up some carpet at your dwelling?

Since I still get calls on my "new" cell phone number for drugs, does anyone want any cocaine? I could probably bring a couple of 8-balls, or if I get in touch with Chris I might be able to bring a key or two o' dat funk dat sweet dat nasty dat gushy stuff.

only if you share.

Hahahahaha......

For one thing, I picture both Sam and Billy in tight girls pants, full on Seattle hipster style, on the ski hill. That's full on hilarious.

Then I think about Billy actually getting into a girls pants, and I fall out of my chair laughing.

Oh shit, I didn't even think about this, but I have about 500 glow stick necklaces that we can use. I will bring all of them. Don't ask me how I ended up buying 500 glow sticks, but in the same stint I also bought a single soccer cone called a Wazzy.

We're rolling in glowsticks, I like it.

As for carpet space, I think that should be okay. Problem is rides though, as Sams friend is going to push my car over the allowed seating.

She can sit in Billy's lap. For a short time. Another bad pun.

I have a shit-ton of red bull. We're good on energy drinks.

Pretty sure Billy is riding up with me, or has this changed?~

was not sure if that was going to work out, so I was looking for other rides.

if I can ride up with sam's girl in my lap I will.

I realy want to win but I just injerd my hip so we will see how that goes

4 am.

7 is the projected time we'll show up. That means that everyone staying at my place needs to get the fuck up and out at 6:45 and no later. Your alarm will be me rocking out on my axe to LIVIN ON A PRAYER at 6:30.

jesus billy, let us take you to a party already. lets get you some drunk hoe to give you a clittutorial, no man should be THAT excited about something that will never happen. she'll be on my lap, or in the back.

might not be coming down, we got her some new skis and bindings yesterday and we ran into a problem as far as mounting goes. got the wrong size Barons. whoops.

;-) teehee.

rowen can you score some meth from your neighbors? that should keep us up all night just fine.

watch the magjk happen.

Fremont is for weed, you live in a better town for that.