Published: February 01, 2012
World Famous Shovel Race Championships Return to the Slopes at Angel Fire Resort
ANGEL FIRE, N.M. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Competitors of all ages are once again waxing their snow shovels for the
legendary Angel Fire Shovel Race Championship happening February 11 -
12, 2012. The challenge is fairly simple. Competitors sit on the scoop
of a standard aluminum snow shovel, handle pointed downhill, and then
lift their hands and feet to allow gravity to take them for a ride. Each
rider gets two shots to clock the fastest time down the front of the
Angel Fire ski mountain. Top speeds regularly exceed 60 miles per hour.
"Shovel racing began as a simple contest here in the 1970's when our
lift operators would ride their shovels down the mountain at the end of
their shifts," explains Dave Dekema, director of marketing, Angel Fire
Resort. "It has since grown into a wacky, full-bore competition with
speed suits, radar guns, costumes and family racing legacies. Just about
every idea to blow it out of proportion in the name of good winter fun
has been exploited."
The organized competition has been held for over 30 years at Angel Fire
Resort, and racers are expected from all corners of the country. The
event has even been featured by national news outlets including ESPN,
ABC Sports, MTV and The Travel Channel. Shovel racing was also once a
featured sport during the early years of the Winter X Games.
Children as young as age 6 are invited to participate in the "Little
Scoop" race category. Cash and prizes will be given to the fastest
competitors in all age-specific categories. The weekend events will
include race clinics, snow shovel sculpture contests, family activities
and live music.
For more details about Angel Fire the World Shovel Race Championship
registration, or to find out about winter rates, trails and reservations
go to www.angelfireresort.com
or call 800-633-7463. For a quick look at what you can expect at the
World Shovel Race Championship, check out this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tDqqG_6vjI
MEDIA: To RSVP to the event, or for additional information on
lodging/press kits, photos or B-Roll contact:
Krysty Ronchetti
Krysty@sjcommunications.com
505-821-9279
Office
818-939-9542 Cell
About Angel Fire Resort
Angel Fire Resort is a top year-round mountain resort destination in New
Mexico. Situated at over 8,600' elevation in the Southern Rocky
Mountains, Angel Fire strives to offer the best value and choice for
family outdoor recreation activities to its members, guests and
visitors--including skiing, snowboarding, golf, mountain biking, tennis,
fishing, hiking and more. For additional information on Angel Fire
Resort, resort membership, or opportunities for real estate investment
in Angel Fire, please call 800-633-7463 or visit the resort's website at www.angelfireresort.com.
Angel Fire Resort
Krysty Ronchetti
Public Relations Rep
505-821-9279
krysty@sjcommunications.com
www.SJCommunications.com
Copyright © 2012, Business Wire, Inc., All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2012, NewsBlaze,
Daily News
Search News
