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    • Tamarack Grand Prix

      By: Press Release
      Feb 13, 2007

      Tamarack, ID—The country's greatest snowboard competition series, the 2007 Chevrolet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix, is on the way to Idaho for its season finale. Set to compete are Olympic and X Games medalists Gretchen Bleiler (Aspen, CO), Steve Fisher (Breckenridge, CO), Scotty Lago (Seabrook, NH), Seth Wescott (Carrabassett Valley, ME) and Lindsey Jacobellis (Stratton Mountain, VT) as Tamarack Resort hosts both halfpipe and snowboardcross on February 24-25.

      Athletes will compete in the tour's only snowboardcross event this year, and in a massive 22-foot high SuperPipe, the first of its size for the Grand Prix. The competition fields will be approximately 90 men and 40 women in the SuperPipe, and 100 men and 30 women in the snowboardcross.

      As the last competition of the tour, the overall Chevrolet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix halfpipe winners will be determined and will drive away with a new Chevy truck. Last year's overall winners were Olympic medalists Shaun White (Carlsbad, CA) and Bleiler. The Grand Prix also will host the Visa U.S. Snowboardcross Championships, where the best in the U.S. will be crowned.

      The event is FREE to spectators, and the SuperPipe and snowboardcross finish are both located within walking distance of Tamarack's Discovery Square and the Event Sponsorship Village. Those buying Tamarack lift tickets will be able to view the snowboardcross course from higher up on the mountain.

      In addition to the finals on the February 24 and 25, there are opportunities to catch the competitive action during practice and qualifiers on the 22 and 23. (See attached schedule)

      Spectators are encouraged to carpool or ride Tamarack shuttles to the resort, since parking will be limited. Boise-to-Tamarack shuttles will run February 23-25. The resort will also operate shuttles on a regular schedule from McCall, Cascade and Donnelly throughout the competition. (See attached schedule)

      Millions of eyes will be on Tamarack and Idaho when the event is broadcast on Versus Network on March 4 at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. (MST), and on NBC on March 10 at noon (MST).

      For updates about Grand Prix events, competitors, shuttle times, and concert lineups, please visit www.TamarackIdaho.com or call 877.TAM.RESORT.

      Grand Prix Event Schedule

      February 2210:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. SuperPipe Practice

      February 238:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Men's SuperPipe Practice9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Men's SuperPipe Qualifiers9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Snowboardcross Practice2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Women's SuperPipe Practice

      February 249:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Snowboardcross Practice9:00 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. Women's SuperPipe Practice9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Women's SuperPipe Qualifiers12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. SuperPipe Finals Practice1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. SuperPipe FinalsAwards Immediately Following

      February 258:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. Snowboardcross Practice9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Snowboardcross Time Trials12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Snowboardcross Final HeatsAwards Immediately Following

      Free Après-Ski Events at Tamarack

      February 23

      Live concert: Sleep and Rocket One - Presented by K2 and Newt & Harold's
      Location: Canoe Grill
      Doors Open: 7:00 p.m.
      Show Starts: 8:00 p.m.

      Live Concert Blacksmith and Equaleyes
      Location: Seven Devils Pub
      Show Starts: 10:00 p.m.

      February 24

      Après Ski Music with Lee Mitchell
      Location: Canoe Grill
      Show Starts: 3:30 p.m.

      Live Concert: Smooth Old Fashioned High - Presented by ProPeak Sports
      Location: Canoe Grill
      Show Starts: 4:30 p.m.

      February 25

      Après Ski Music with Jimmy Bivens
      Location: Seven Devils Pub
      Show Starts: 3:30 p.m.

      Tamarack Resort Public Shuttle Schedule

      Boise to Tamarack Shuttle - February 23 - 25 Pick up: Eagle Home Depot on the corner of Hwy. 55 and State Street.

      Please arrive at least 20 minutes early for boarding.

      Departure: 7:45 a.m. from Home Depot, departs Tamarack at 4:45 p.m.
      Price: Complimentary for Season Pass Holders, $10 per person for non-Season Pass holders.
      * Must make reservations at www.tamarackidaho.com/vacation_planning/getting_here/index.php

      McCall to Tamarack Shuttle - February 24 - 25

      Pick up: Jim's Grocery in McCall
      Departure: Departs Jim's Grocery every two hours from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
      Departs Crane Creek Market at Tamarack every two hours from 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
      Price: FREE

      Lake Fork to Tamarack Shuttle - February 24 - 25

      Pick up: Merc Station, 13835 Hwy. 55
      Departure: Departs Station 6:30 a.m., 8:25 a.m.
      Departs Crane Creek Market at Tamarack every two hours from 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
      Price: FREE

      Donnelly to Tamarack Shuttle - February 24 - 25

      Pick up: Roseberry Plaza
      Departure: Departs Plaza every two hours from 8:20 a.m. - 10:20 p.m.
      Departs Crane Creek Market at Tamarack every two hours from 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
      Price: FREE

      Cascade to Tamarack Shuttle - February 24 - 25

      Pick up: Ashley Inn
      Departure: Departs Inn 6:20 a.m., 8:15 a.m.
      Departs Crane Creek Market at Tamarack at 5:10 p.m.
      Price: FREE


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