**NEWS
PRODUCERS, ASSIGNMENT EDITORS, WEB CONTENT EDITORS**
FRESH SNOW MAKES PRIME
CONDITIONS FOR SQUAW VALLEY'S 'SQUALLYWOOD' CLINIC
BROADCAST VIDEO FOOTAGE AVAILABLE
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STORY SUMMARY: Jan 23, 2008
– Skiers and snowboarders at Squaw Valley USA are enjoying
another foot of fresh snow and a weather forecast that is predicting
additional snow throughout the week. These latest storms make
conditions prime for the unique Squallywood Ski Clinic taking
place on Saturday January 26.
FOOTAGE DESCRIPTION: Footage
includes shots of skiers and snowboarders enjoying the fresh
snow, scenic mountain shots, as well as sound bites (see below)
all shot Wednesday January 23, 2008.
SUGGESTED COPY: Squaw Valley
skiers and snowboarders are reveling in the fresh powder after
another series of winter storms left up to a foot of new snow
on the resort’s upper elevations. With more storms predicted
to pass through the area throughout the week, conditions are
excellent. Squaw Valley has received 211 inches or 17 1⁄2
feet of snow so far this season and skiers and snowboarders
are enjoying base depths measuring 85 to 115 inches or 7 to
9 1⁄2 feet.
All this new snow has made conditions perfect
for this Saturday’s Squallywood Ski Clinic. Hailed as
the ‘Hollywood” of the ski world, Squaw Valley USA,
aka Squallywood, has been featured in countless movies and photo
shoots and this clinic is designed to introduce skiers to the
more adventurous side of the mountain. The clinic is based on
the popular guide book, Squallywood,
by Robb Gaffney and Rob himself leads the clinic. Participants
will have the opportunity to take part in a film and photo shoot
as they descend runs featured in the book as well take a mountain-wide
tour of some of the most photogenic and interesting runs at
Squaw Valley.
For more information about Squaw Valley conditions
and operations, and clinic reservations, visit www.squaw.com.
SOUND
BITES:
- Fred Ilfeld, Olympic Valley, CA
- Lauren Hickey, Truckee, CA
- Keoki Flagg, Olympic Valley, CA
- Robb Gaffney, M.D., Author of "Squallywood", and
Renowned Freeskier
LOCATOR: Squaw
Valley USA, North Lake Tahoe, CA.
PROVIDED BY: Squaw Valley
Ski Corp.
Contact: Savannah Cowley (530) 581-7130, scowley@squaw.com
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