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WEEKEND OUTLOOK

WEEKLY ON-MOUNTAIN NEWS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2013
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THE SEVEN DAYS OF CHRISTMAS WEEK

(A dialogue in partial verse)
C
aroler (singing to the tune of the 12 days
of Christmas):
On the irst Day of Christmas Week
My ski resort gave to me

Santa with gits by a snow
ghost tree!
On the second Day of
Christmas Week
My ski resort gave to me

Riley Polumbus
Two chances to ski!
And Santa with gits by a
snow ghost tree!
On the third Day of Christmas Week
My ski resort gave to me

hree new runs!
Riley: Actually, it’s four new runs.
Caroler (frazzled): But. it’s the third day of
Christmas week! It should be three. Can’t we use
poetic license with this one or something?
Riley: I’m sorry, I’m a bit of stickler on the

facts, we have four new runs: North Fork, Inside
Road, Big Creek and Whiskey Spring.
Caroler: Okay, but have I had the other ones
right so far? On the 25th we have a git giving Local freeskiing star Maggie Voisin, 15, topped the podium at last year’s New Year’s Eve Rail Jam. She may not make it to this year’s event as she’s attempting
Santa right?
to qualify for the Olympics. Go Maggie! © Mountain Life Photography

Riley: Correct.
My ski resort gave to me
music by Barnyard Riot in the Base Lodge from the inale?
Caroler: And on the second day, the 26th we (awkward pause)
4 to 7 p.m.
Riley: Be my guest.
have two chances to ski, day and night, because Riley: What’s wrong? Did you forget what
Riley: You are right, there’s really no “four” On the seventh Day of Christmas Week
night skiing begins, right?
we are doing?
or any number for that matter on that day, it’s My ski resort gave to me
Riley: Yup!
Caroler: No, I guess I’m a little of there
just a fun thing we do. Plus this year you can One rail jam, free haircuts, free face shots, a

Caroler: On the third day, Friday, the 27th since we already did four.
submit photos with Instagram (#cruisetheblues Dash for Cash, a Torchlight Parade, an awesome
we have the four new runs because the Big Foot Riley: Well I can’t see how you apply a num-
and @skiwhiteish) and win prizes.
ireworks display, and live music with Cocinan-
T-Bar is running.
ber to Saturday’s event anyway, it’s Cruise the Caroler: And the Fith Day of Christmas do at Ed & Mully’s!
Riley: You got it!
Blues, and also Track the Blacks for the more Week?
Riley: Well sung! Fun begins at 5 p.m., more
Caroler (singing):
advanced guests.
Riley: We are running out of room for this details are online at skiwhiteish.com and don’t

On the third Day of Christmas Week Caroler: I know, registration starts at 9 a.m. column we need to move on to the Seventh day forget 20 Grand is at the Bierstube to ring in the
My ski resort gave to me
in the Lit Plaza and you can register until 1 of Christmas Week, also known as New Year’s New Year!
Four new runs!
p.m. and the event is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eve.
Caroler: I can’t wait! (mumbling) I need a
On the fourth Day of Christmas Week
and the prize giveaway is at 4:15 p.m. with live
Caroler: Okay, ine. Mind if I make this one
drink.

NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENTS

RAIL JAM, TORCHLIGHT PARADE, FIREWORKS & LIVE MUSIC!
IT ALL STARTS AT 5pm AT THE BOTTOM OF ED'S RUN. FULL DETAILS ONLINE.

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WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS THIS YEAR? JOIN A PROGRAM!

DEADLINE TO ENROLL IS DECEMBER 31. INCLUDES 9 SESSIONS - KIDS & ADULTS.

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