For immediate release                                                                                               November 13, 2008        

   “THE EVENT FORMERLY KNOWN AS…” KICKS OFF LOON'S 08-09 SEASON November 28 & 29

  Loon to Premiere “FUN” A ParkUmentary November 29

LINCOLN, NH – Loon Mountain is calling all skiers and riders to break out their gear and show some early season skills.  “The Event Formerly Known As…” is an under-the-lights rail jam open to male and female skiers and riders of all ages and ability levels, with a $200 cash prize awarded to the top male and female in each competition.  Skiers will compete on the 28^th and riders on the 29^th.  Registration will run from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Octagon Lodge both days, with a $15 entry fee per competitor. All competitors must sign a release form; anyone under 18 must have parent's signature. 

Immediately following the contests, awards will be given out in the Bunyan Room.  Loon's park and event crew will host the awards with free pizza and a raffle featuring prizes from Oakley, Four Square, White Flag, and Sweet Time Clothing.
 
Saturday, November 29, after the awards, Loon will premiere its brand new video, “FUN”, A   ParkUmentary.  “FUN” was shot during the 07-08 season, and features local riders such as Rob Connors, Kevin Bicknell, Andre Beriau, Tanner McCarty and Chris Carr.

Last month, the readers of Transworld Snowboarding named Loon Number One in the East for Parks, Pipe and Overall Resort Atmosphere.  Snowboard Magazine named Loon's parks one of the “Top-Ten Most Progressive Parks in North America” and Freeskier Magazine named Loon a Top Ten Resort in the East.

Loon's events calendar includes Open Season events taking place December 6, December 27, January 24, and February 15; Salomon Jib Academy, February 14; Fluorescent Nights, February 19-21; Main Event Finals, February 28; Shop Showdown, March 14-15; Last Call with Eastern Boarder, March 25; The Weekend with 382, March 28 -29; and 80's Day, April 11.  For latest on Opening Day scheduled for November 22, check out http://www.loonmtn.com. 

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