Traveling Skis in the Midwest!

I couldn’t wait to take this ski out! Just the thought of all the other women who have taken this out. Wow! Now I get the chance to put it through its paces. It made me feel great!

This was a Sunday at the end of February, you’d think being in the Midwest the weather would be cold and cloudy but on this day it was definitely spring conditions. All was good! The hill was crowded people smiling enjoying the great day! While in the lift line someone asked me why all the signatures on the skis? I explained that all the signatures on the ski were from women around the world who had tested it!

On my first run the skis performed great – sharp, quick turns, easy to initiate just what I love! Now skiing at Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin with a little over 200 feet vertical I needed to take more than one run!! So back to the lift again. I got a chance to read the signatures on the ride up – wondering where Laura and Sue tested the ski or Zena (love her name!).

If the ski comes in your area, be sure to take it out. For me not only was it great to ski the new T-Nine line but to know there are other women out there taking turns!

-Debbie. Midwest Regional Alliance member

Paint for Peaks at Taos

This season at Taos we changed up the big fundraiser we do to benefit breast cancer. Because Taos is known as an art community, we decided to combine our reputations for awesome skiing/riding and art. Never Summer Snowboards along with Draven Longboards donated snowboards and long board skate boards and artists around the community and country used them as canvas' for some truly amazing art. The auction was held on March 6th, and we raised over $12,000 for the Susan G Komen New Mexico Affiliate!
Some of the most stunning are was done by students from the Chrysalis Alternative School, whose board raised over $2,000! For more visuals on the boards check out paintforpeaks.com.
Have a great summer.

K2 Traveling Skis Visits Maryland

Wet but happy!

Rain, rain go away! Saturday, March 13 Big Pink did it's dance from Rudy's at Wisp Resort in Deep Creek Maryland. The week previous had been beautiful - bluebird skies, warm temps over firm snow with a nice soft cushion due to over 260 inches that as fallen here this season. As luck would have it, rain came in to make that Saturday a most undesirable ski day to most, so not only were there no crowds, there were no skiers at all! Late season plus rain made skiers stay away, too bad for them because the skiing was still good, and the Traveling Lotta Luv was at its best in these conditions. I had a great time with it, and so did the ladies that got to give it a try. Hope to see you next year, same time, same place!

Allison Maddox - Alliance Member South

K2 NorCal Alliance Heads to Northstar!

Please join the K2 NorCal Alliance Team as we head to Northstar for another day of great skiing with a growing group of amazing women! You'll ski with Tahoe's top female ski instructors and other rippin' women as we explore the mountain and get tips along the way.

WHAT: Ladies’ Ski Day and Fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.

WHERE: Northstar-at-Tahoe. Meet at the top of the gondola at the Bobo's tent between 8:30 and 9:00 am.                                                                                                                

THEME: Wear PINK to show your support! Prizes for the best outfits!

HOW: Please pre-register at Bobo's Ski & Board in Reno (866-96-BOBOS). $10 “donation” fee to hold your spot.

DETAILS: All donations will go directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

Lift tickets are not included.

Bobo's is offering FREE K2 demos to all registered participants. Skis can be picked up at their Reno store location.

The K2 Traveling Skis will also be on hand...come and try them out for a chance to win a pair of K2 skis!

Tell your friends – the more the merrier - can't wait to see you then!

Posted by NorCal Alliance Team Member, Julie

Traveling Skis Heads to New Mexico!

The Traveling Skis arrived in New Mexico along with huge storm.  Thirty-four inches of down snow  fell in Taos over the last three days, and the skis handled it beautifully.  From  soft intermediate bumps to off piste  face shots, every lady that skied them came back smiling!  As we ship them out to their next destination, the sun is coming our and the bluebird skies are back!
---Regional Alliance member, Adriana

Traveling Skis: Stowe, Vermont, USA

Hosted by: AJ’s Ski & Sports Stowe, Vermont

www.ajssportinggoods.com

The K2 Traveling Skis have made there way to the Green Mountains!  Testers had the opportunity to ski both Mt. Mansfield and Jay Peak located in northern, Vermont.  The weather was sunny, the Lotta Luvs shinned brightly and the girls had a blast!  We skied the bumps, glades, groomers, crud and even death cookies.  We danced with these skis through the frozen Vermont trees, hobblebush, evergreen swags and riverbeds we thought were frozen.   Some of us even got a little air underneath our feet.   AJ’s  Ski and Sports in Stowe, Vermont hosted the Traveling Skis for a few nights, before making their final debut at Jay Peak.  The dance went on for days and more signatures were added.   All fingers crossed to win a pair!

-Northeast Regional Alliance Member, Anna WH Roberts