"SICK & TWISTED" SUPERPIPE COMPETITION

Skiers, riders, men and women are all invited to compete in the Northstar-at-Tahoe and SnowBomb.com "Sick & Twisted" Superpipe Competition on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004. The action begins at noon in Northstar's 17-foot Superpipe located at mid-mountain, when skiers and riders compete for cash and major prizes.

Male and female skiers and riders of all ages are invited to compete in both the amateur and open classes. Registration for the event will take place from 8 - 10 a.m. in the Chaparral Room located above Cippolini's in The Village. The entry fee is $20 for all competitors. Open and amateur classes are divided into skier, snowboarder, men's and women's divisions. The classes are also divided into age categories. A parent's signature is required for competitors under age 18. Competitors are advised to arrive early to allow plenty of time for registration and gondola transportation to mid-mountain.

The Superpipe will open for practice from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., followed by a competitor meeting at the Superpipe. An awards ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. on the second floor of The Lodge at Big Springs.

Prizes for the amateur classes include snowboards, skis, gear and more. The open class awards cash purses to the top skiers and riders. The "Sick & Twisted" competitions are sponsored by SnowBomb.com, K2 Snowboarding, Nantucket Nectars, Spy Sunglasses & Goggles, Freeze Magazine, Transworld Snowboarding Magazine, and Totally Board.

For more information on the Northstar-at-Tahoe and SnowBomb.com "Sick & Twisted" competitions, please call (800) GO-NORTH or (650) 851-0664, or visit www.northstarattahoe.com and www.SnowBomb.com