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Anyone with a 2/26/11 Lift or Tubing ticket on their jacket

gets half-price entrance into the Logging Days event.

Logging Days is giving away some

awesome Lift Ticket/Ski Rental coupons. 

Get your horse and sleigh ride fix on Saturday,

then use your coupon to go skiing another day!

Our Very Own Prairie Home

Suzanne Thomas, owner of Buena Vista Ski Area, happily poses with Garrison Keillor.

Last week, while the NPR Prairie Home Companion Show was in Bemidji to do a local broadcast, the entire cast and crew visited Buena Vista for a Lumberjack Breakfast. 

Bright and early Sunday morning, pancakes and sausage were served to the crew of approximately 80 people. 

Then everyone boarded horse-drawn sleighs, driven by members of the local Whoa & Go Harness Club, for a little "Over the river & through the woods..."

One lucky driver had his sleigh embellished with words from Garrison Keillor's very own pen. 

Even though I wasn't one of the BV people that got to meet the cast and crew of the beloved Prairie Home Companion Show, I'm sure that all of those that did felt it was a great honor to host a meal and sleigh ride for these terrific radio artists.  (lucky ducks!)
Thanks for your visit Mr. Keillor!

View from Bunny

Friday night.  Click to enlarge!

Boarding Clinic

A one night snowboarding clinic,

co-sponsored by Bemidji Parks & Recreation, No Comply, and Buena Vista

was held February 4.

A team of snowboarding enthusiasts/experts from No Comply and BV spent 3+ hours teaching youth about safety, slope rules, gear, and snowboarding technique.

We wish all the participants the best as they master their new sport. 

And many thanks to the volunteers that made this a great clinic for the kids!

RAIL JAM SUNDAY

CLICK on poster to enlarge.

Registration: 10am-Noon

Competition:  Noon-4pm

Waiver available at www.bvskiarea.com soon.

HELMETS... (smart)

Do you need to wear a helmet when you ski or board or tube?

Buena Vista does not require helmets, except for people that enter competitions in the terrain park...

like the one that will be held Sunday, Feb 13th.

However... HELMETS are ALWAYS a good idea.  BV would like to encourage everyone to wear a helmet.

We sell them in our ski shop here, and they are available elsewhere too.  Ask for a WINTER SPORTS HELMET.

Go to www.lidsonkids.org for detailed reasons why you and your kids should be wearing helmets and for fit and buying instructions.

Happy School Kids

Cooperation, Coordination, Self-Confidence, Exercise,

Group Bonding...

The class ski trip is often the first chance kids get to experience the life-long sport of skiing or boarding.

Teachers tell us that the ski trip bonds their class together in a way no other activity can.

Buena Vista would like to thank all the teachers, principals, and school staff that motivate their students to

"get moving" in the winter. 

We love to see those smiling faces!

~teacher submitted photo~

MUSIC-LIVE!

B A L L A S T

SATURDAY  JANUARY 22

3rd Floor BV Chalet

Shows at 3pm & 5pm

Ballast is a Christian rock band led by former Bemidji resident Brian Hill that blends the styles of Hillsong United, U2, and Matchbox Twenty (Rob Thomas) into a crowd-inciting show that will force you to get off your feet and dance! 

Lights by Ntertainment (Bemidji based dj Wes Newell) and cd's available.  Free will donation.

"We are a Ballast that holds the Light of Jesus for all to see."

submitted photo and press release

F M 9 0

LIVE BROADCAST

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 4

4 - 8pm

Join the fun!

MLK Jr. Weekend Updates

BV is open Monday Jan 17:

10am - 6pm  Ski/Board

noon - 6pm  Tubing

Click on coupon photo to enlarge and print

Frozen Chozen Rail Jam

sponsored by:

Sat, Jan 15!

Check out the details HERE!

Skiing, Boarding, and Tubing for the public as usual during the competition.

Download the waiver HERE if you want to compete!

Helmets are REQUIRED

Show proof of entry in FC and receive a 20% discount on helmets from the BV Ski Shop.

FROZEN CHOZEN + Waiver

SATURDAY JANUARY 15, 2011
Print out the Waiver HERE
HELMETS REQUIRED
Attention: Only certain areas of the backside park will be used for FC. 
All other areas of BV will be open to the general public, including the mini-park.

Compete! 

It is truly awesome! (which is what old people say when something is very, very, cool)

This also happens to be one of the most exhilarating spectator opportunities around Bemidji.

So join in the FUN!

Here is what you need to know:

Registration:  10am - Noon

Competition Starts:  12:15pm

Age Groups

11 & Under:  12:15 - 12:45

12-14:  1:00 - 1:30

15 & Up:  1:45 - 2:15

GIRLS!  2:30 - 3:00

Open Class:  3:15 - 3:45

Awards:  4:15 - 5:00

Each age group will ride for a half-hour jam format.

TOP 5 from EACH AGE GROUP at each competition location EARN A SPOT in the FINALS, to be held
FEB 26th!

Each competitor MUST sign a Release Form, have a valid Lift Ticket,
AND wear a HELMET!

PRIZES for EVERYONE who competes!

HOT DOGS on the grill!

COST: $18 per competitor

P.S.  Girls, come on and DO THIS.  The first year we only had 1 female competitor and that made all of us older feminists groan with sadness.  You have GUTS, you have STYLE, and you are competing against your own gender.  So join up and show off.
Info provided by Kris Klemenhagen, FC Event Director (not responsible for added commentary)
sponsored by: NO COMPLY board shop