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February 8, 2007 issue

Win a Complete Ski or Snowboard Makeover from Sugar Mountain Resort

Story by Sam Calhoun

Would you like to forgo the expense of buying new winter ski and snowboard equipment? Would you like to be decked out from head to toe in the latest snowsport styles from Spyder, Head, Burton, Uvex, Alpine Ski Center and Ski Country Sports?

You’re in luck. The 3rd annual Sugar Mountain Ski and Snowboard Makeover contest is now accepting applications and by simply sending in a letter of explanation and a photo of yourself, you can be one step closer to a whole new you on the slopes next year.

Sponsored by Sugar Mountain Resort, the Village of Sugar Mountain Tourism Development Authority, Sugar Mountain Accommodations Center and Realty, Resort Real Estate Sales and Rentals, Spyder, Head, Burton, Uvex, Alpine Ski Center, Ski Country Sports, High Country Press, MTN Television and Mix 102.3, the Sugar Mountain Ski and Snowboard Makeover contest is an annual giveaway for one skier and one snowboarder chosen by a panel of judges. Winners receive a free weekend stay at Sugar Mountain, a full winter ski or snowboard outfit—right down to the chap stick and gloves—a complete set of ski or snowboard equipment, two full days of skiing or snowboarding and two full days of ski or snowboard lessons at Sugar Mountain Resort.

“They’re overwhelmed. They’re grateful,” said Sugar Mountain Resort Marketing and Public Relations Director Kim Jochl about the first four winners of the contest. Jochl said that most of the winners are so excited that they go straight out and get on the slopes to try out their new equipment.

To enter the contest, send a letter explaining why you or someone you know deserves a ski or snowboard makeover, including details such as what equipment you currently use, how old your winter clothing is and a brief explanation of who you are. Entrants are also asked to include a recent picture with a sheet containing their name, age, gender and contact information.

Send nominations by August 10 to Sugar Mountain Resort, ATTN: Sugar Mountain Ski and Snowboard Makeover, PO Box 369, Banner Elk, NC 28604.

Winners will be announced at Sugar Mountain Resort’s annual Oktoberfest, scheduled for October 13. Each winner will receive his/her makeover during Sugar Mountain Resort’s SugarFest 2007 on December 15 and 16.

For more information, click to www.skisugar.com/makeover.         

Want To Enter?

Deadline: August 10

What To Send: Letter of explanation, photo of nominee, nominee’s age, gender and contact

Where To Send: Sugar Mountain Resort, ATTN: Sugar Mountain Ski and Snowboard Makeover, PO Box 369, Banner Elk, NC 28604