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SUZUKI US FREESKIING OPEN
Salt Lake City, UT,
Jan 17, 2008 -Now in its eleventh year, the US Freeskiing Open presented by
Suzuki, will return to Copper Mountain,
Colorado, January 31- February 3,
2008, bringing together hundreds of the world's best newschool ski athletes and
thousands of eager spectators. Athletes will compete in three different
disciplines: Superpipe, Slopestyle and Big Air, for a combined $60,000 prize
purse.
"Suzuki is increasingly becoming known as an active,
energetic brand and maker of cars that fit seamlessly into equally active and
energetic lifestyles," said Gene Brown, VP of marketing for American
Suzuki. "Skiers of all levels and abilities embody the active lifestyle Suzuki
embraces, and our sponsorship of the U.S. Freeskiing Open is a natural
partnership."
After last year's highly progressive competition, in which Jon
Olsson introduced the Kangaroo Flip in the park and Peter Olenick landed a
double flair in the pipe, this year's event will surely be a highlight of the
season. As always, Copper Mountain Resort will provide an ideal après ski and
nightlife scene, with Boulder band 3oh!3 bringing their heavy-hitting hip
hop/rock sound to the Village following the Invitational Big Air event Saturday
night.
Maintaining the tradition of athlete
involvement in the Suzuki US Freeskiing Open, this year Copper Mountain's
snowmaking and park crews have partnered with Snow Park Technologies to design
the terrain park in conjunction with athlete input for a great Slopestyle and
Superpipe venue. Additionally, a new venue for the Big Air Invitational,
directly about Burning
Stones Plaza,
will allow Saturday night's crowds to get a great view of what is sure to be a
big show.
"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to help write the
next chapter of the most important Freeskiing Open event in the world. We see
tremendous opportunity to improve on and grow the event" said Adam Comey, president of MSI. "Copper Mountain
has one of the best park and pipes in the country and with their new
partnerships with Snow Park Technologies and Camp Woodward,
the competition venues will provide a perfect opportunity for the athletes to
elevate the sport to a new levels."
Fans of park and pipe freeskiing can the watch live webcast
of all Suzuki US Freeskiing Open action throughout the event on www.usfreeskiing.com ,where there are also comprehensive
competition and entertainment schedules, athlete bios, photos, results, and all
other Suzuki US Freeskiing Open details.
About the US
Freeskiing Open
The US Freeskiing Open is the longest running premiere Freeskiing event in North America. Eleven years ago, the inaugural USFO gathered Freeskiing's biggest hopefuls for the first Slopestyle skiing competition ever. The next year, a Halfpipe discipline was added, and scores of unknown skiers poured in to help shape the sport. The event has served as a launching pad for countless new school skiers including Tanner Hall, J.P. Auclair, T.J. Schiller, Sammy Carlson and Copper's own Nick Mercon.The 2008 Suzuki US Freeskiing
Open is produced by Mountain Sports International. Associate sponsors include: Copper Mountain
Resort, SkiNet.com
The US Freeskiing Open is the longest running premiere Freeskiing event in North America. Eleven years ago, the inaugural USFO gathered Freeskiing's biggest hopefuls for the first Slopestyle skiing competition ever. The next year, a Halfpipe discipline was added, and scores of unknown skiers poured in to help shape the sport. The event has served as a launching pad for countless new school skiers including Tanner Hall, J.P. Auclair, T.J. Schiller, Sammy Carlson and Copper's own Nick Mercon.
About SKIING
Designed and edited for those who live to ski, Skiing magazine serves up equal parts inspiration and information; it's the passionate, athletic skier's guidebook to the sport of skiing. Skiing readers love to challenge themselves, whether jumping out of a helicopter, climbing a peak or just going as fast as the patrol will allow. Skiing is a business of Bonnier Corporation's Mountain Sports Media and is based in Boulder, Colorado. Bonnier Corporation is a multi-media company whose enterprises include leading magazines, websites, television and radio programming, feature films, events and exhibitions.
Designed and edited for those who live to ski, Skiing magazine serves up equal parts inspiration and information; it's the passionate, athletic skier's guidebook to the sport of skiing. Skiing readers love to challenge themselves, whether jumping out of a helicopter, climbing a peak or just going as fast as the patrol will allow. Skiing is a business of Bonnier Corporation's Mountain Sports Media and is based in Boulder, Colorado. Bonnier Corporation is a multi-media company whose enterprises include leading magazines, websites, television and radio programming, feature films, events and exhibitions.
About the Suzuki Brand
Beyond Suzuki's spirited four-door SX4 Sport, bold and functional five-door SX4 Crossover, exciting XL7 midsize SUV and rugged Grand Vitara compact SUV, the company's 2008 vehicle line includes the popular Forenza sedan and Forenza Wagon, and the European-styled Reno. Every vehicle in the line provides Suzuki's standout virtues of toughness, leading-edge style and high-end features at very competitive prices. All 2008 Suzuki automobiles are backed by America's #1 Warranty: a 100,000-mile/seven-year, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warranty.The Brea, Calif.-based
Automotive Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation was founded in 1985
by parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its
vehicles in the United States
through a network of more than 500 automotive dealerships in 49 states. Based
in Hamamatsu, Japan, SMC is a diversified
worldwide automobile, motorcycle and outboard motor manufacturer with sales of
more than two million new automobiles annually. Founded in 1909 and
incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 187 countries. For more
information, visit www.media.suzukiauto.com.
Beyond Suzuki's spirited four-door SX4 Sport, bold and functional five-door SX4 Crossover, exciting XL7 midsize SUV and rugged Grand Vitara compact SUV, the company's 2008 vehicle line includes the popular Forenza sedan and Forenza Wagon, and the European-styled Reno. Every vehicle in the line provides Suzuki's standout virtues of toughness, leading-edge style and high-end features at very competitive prices. All 2008 Suzuki automobiles are backed by America's #1 Warranty: a 100,000-mile/seven-year, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warranty.
About Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain is just 75 miles from Denver with 2,450 acres of skiable terrain and a village that feels more like a neighborhood. Copper's guests enjoy steps away lodging, après ski entertainment, naturally divided terrain, exciting events and a welcoming, knowledgeable staff. Begin your Copper experience with the online films and photo galleries at coppercolorado.com.
Copper Mountain is just 75 miles from Denver with 2,450 acres of skiable terrain and a village that feels more like a neighborhood. Copper's guests enjoy steps away lodging, après ski entertainment, naturally divided terrain, exciting events and a welcoming, knowledgeable staff. Begin your Copper experience with the online films and photo galleries at coppercolorado.com.