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"SHOP WARS" at Holiday Valley

Holiday Valley once again played host to the 3rd installment of Shop Wars, a highly anticipated event that brings out the best riders from shops from the Western New York area. The event lived up to the hype, and with a little luck from Mother Nature, the event went down virtually rain free. On the snowbard side of things, a battle was brewing between Suburban Blend and Phatman, two talent rich squads who never hold back. When the dust settled, the team of Pete Scheira, Marcus Stephens, Frank Knab, Nate Bartell, and Kevin Keaney took home the gold. Phatman had won the previous two editions of ShopWars, and rest assured they will come out swinging again next year. Team Sliders rounded out the top three, with the boys from Colden putting in an impressive performance.

The ski division was a little light this year, but all in all a great battle took place between Snowflake Ski Shop and The City Garage teams. Snowflake turned in a pretty ridiculous performance, overthrowing the City Garage team of Dylan Manley, Rocco Lentz, James Czora, Ricky Puzzitello, and Chad Aerni. The City Garage grom squad came in third, and shed some light on the up and coming free-riders from the area.

New for this season was the crew category, with Team Opps, overtaking the all star crew of ‘Car-Ram-Rod’. The ladies of Holiday Valley put together and impressive performance as well under the team name ‘The Valley Girls’. A huge thank you to those who braved the weather and came out for a great time!

SPRING FLING Sunday, April 4
Race at HoliMont to Benefit the Phoenix Adaptive Program
By Gerlind Dubey

What was once classified as the “Bartenders Race” a fun race for townies to relax after a exhausting season of tending to the needs of others has a whole new meaning.

Created and organized by HoliMont Masters and Niagara Adult Racing clubs and now in its second year as the Spring Fling NAR Race annual event will raise funds for the Phoenix Adaptive Program. The race takes place Sunday April 4th at HoliMont.

Along with the crew of hard core racers competing in the serious race there will be a fun run race where those not as skilled in their turns will have the opportunity to cavort and have a few laughs. The Giant Slalom race, which is in a team format of five people, one must be female, will be held on Fall Line, starting at 11:30 AM. Adaptive Skiers from the Phoenix program will precede the race and the Fun Run Race is slated to begin at 10AM.

Last year fourteen teams sponsored by area establishments raced for the cause. The highly competitive race brought skiers from Canada and the US, including 2 ex-world cup racers., The Birdwalk Restaurant team won the race and bragging rights. The No Name team finished last and vowed to return to defend the title.

Spring Fling 2008 raised over $2000 to benefit the Phoenix Adaptive Skiing Program, which promotes skiing for children who otherwise would not be able to enjoy a day on the hill through their “Dick Freeman Outreach” program.

The Phoenix Program started in 1996 with three students and three instructors along with a lot of enthusiasm. The Phoenix program has grown and evolved into a viable and well respected adaptive ski program, which offers ski instruction and guidance to individuals with special needs and unique challenges, mental and physical.

News From the ‘Mont

HoliMont Local’s Appreciation Day is Friday, April 10th! Spring Skiing at HoliMont
Ah, gotta love this weather! The temps are warm, the sky is blue, and the slopes are calling your name. HoliMont plans to be open until Easter Sunday.

So there is no reason whatsoever to pack away the ski gear before its time. Just because the calendar says that winter is over doesn’t mean that you have to stop skiing. Actually, spring is a great time for skiers/boarders and for many nothing beats spring conditions.

It is even possible to get sunburn while on the slopes so make sure you come prepared with sunscreen and good sunglasses that will protect your eyes.

Head to HoliMont today, Spring weekday rates are now in effect! $27 for Adults, and $20 for Juniors. Stay tuned to www.holimont.com and 1-877-SKI-HOLI for up-to-date conditions and information.
HoliMont Race Results from HoliMont Spring Race Saturday March 28th & Sunday March 29th

J3 Male - (Sunday) 3rd Greigor Arbuckle
J2 Male - (Saturday) 2nd Sam Doro,
(Sunday) 2nd Bryn Wilkinson, 3rd Connor Mangan
J1 Male - (Saturday) 1st Travis Wright,
(Sunday) 1st Brian Timmis, 2nd Tim Brady
J3 Female - (Saturday) 1st Sarah Bell
J2 Female - (Saturday) 1st Monique Mitchell, 2nd Casey Wright;
(Sunday) 1st Monique Mitchell 2nd Casey Wright
J1 Female - (Saturday) 1st Kelly Burgart, 2nd Emily Simmons,
(Sunday) 1st Kelly Burgart