3/23/09 WEEKLY UPDATE

by the way... GREAT party on Friday night! To those who came, thanks, and to those who missed, we missed ya... but there's always the next one!

The Mount Snow Freeskiing Open 2009
An open registration pro/semi-pro
slopestyle competition at Mt. Snow 3/21

Dale Talkington, hangin' out after the comp, waiting for awards... he's smiling for a reason -- he killed it all weekend and took 4th PLACE in the PRO DIVISION!!


Alex Buller, also chillin', most likely tired after something like 32 runs on the course. It paid off -- 4th PLACE, AMATEUR DIVISION... enjoy that Mountain Dew, you earned it buddy. Alex, here's my public apology -- my action shots of you were worthy of last place. I'll keep training -- I owe you one! Bruno, posting up to get the shot on the second jump... see that huge pack at his feet? That's the camera responsible for all the killer video-edits you've enjoyed this season, the very same that the OMS crew has worked tirelessly to raise the money to pay for.
Dale, cork 900 on the 2nd jump.Jeremy "Soulja Boy" Peterson, with his patented 720 opp. mute poke. He skied great on a BIG course, but a few unfortunate crashes on comp day left him sidelined with a sore leg... we hope you're feeling good now, Jeremy...
Graham Bunt, cork 720. Went big, went cleeeaan. His tricks looked sooo good I had to take a picture.

Sean, out with a broken wrist, along to support the boys.

Brendan Ladd, along to support the team and take some pictures... with REAL film, not this amateur digital stuff. Perhaps a little too much sun, eh BLadd??Andrew Holson, Rodeo 5 critical. Need I say more?Dr. Hurricane Holson, pondering how he might improve his rodeos... the answer is, "Sorry, you can't -- they're dirty!*" *(dirty is a good thing)RT (aka "Robbie" from Staten Island), somewhat ambivalent about being in front of the camera while not in costume (ahem, Joey Jam), which is a great segue to the following update...

Attention Okemo Freestyle, all programs, all parents, all coaches...

This weekend, 3/28-29, is IT!! Sadly, this weekend marks the end of Okemo Freestyle Team Training for the 2008-09 ski season. But we wouldn't let you go without a bang, would we???

Here it is:

• Weekend Program Awards, etc...

To all Competitors and Family:

Please join us on March 28^th, as we will be holding a Competition Department Family Fun Day and Awards Ceremony. The day will include dual Giant Slalom on Wardance, a halfpipe and slopestyle event, all competitors and family will be invited and encouraged to participate. At noon we will have a Barbeque at the Gate Shack, followed by awards outside of the Sugar House at 2pm (incase of rain, awards will be held at 3pm inside the Sugar House) Hope to see you there.

Best,

Pete, John & Ashley"

• Joey Jam

http://www.okemo.com/okemowinter/ourmountain/events/jamdetails.asp

Check the above link for details, but basically, if you want to see RT put on the performance of his life and win a Camaro, then find the time to check this event out!

• One more Freeride Event...
  

While this will interfere with Weekend Program Awards, the A Freeride team is going to Loon for March Mayhem on Saturday.
Event info: http://threeightwo.com/
Register here: http://threeightwo.50gigs.net/MMReg.html

We'll be leaving at 5:45 AM from the Chalet...

• And finally, One more A Mogul event...

The Killington Spring Klassic, 4/10-12. Info to follow as event draws near.

I would like to say to you all, especially those of you who will not be up this weekend, thank you for an outstanding season of Okemo Freestyle. I have witnessed our athletes grow, progress, and accomplish astounding feats, I have watched our coaches enthusiastically and tirelessly share their knowledge with our skiers, and I have watched and welcomed new families as they continue to meet, befriend, and gel with an existing group that I consider myself truly lucky to be a part of!

Thanks and have a great... Summer?!?
-Marks
And of course this isn't the last post of the season...(!)