Company Press Release: Seven Springs Mountain Resort
February 1, 2000
CHAMPION, PA -- Say goodbye to boredom and get into the snow by joining Seven Springs and WTAE-TV for their 13th
Annual Winterfest Celebration! The winter fun begins February 5, and continues until February 13.
Winterfest 2000 will kick-off on Saturday, February 5, with the Celebrity Olympics, featuring WTAE personalities
and Pittsburgh Steelers. Watch as your favorite stars demonstrate their strength and finesse during humorous winter
events. Saturday evening's highlight will be the torchlight parade at 6 PM on Stowe Slope.
Be sure to watch ``Winterfest at Seven Springs'' a television broadcast hosted by Michelle Wright on Saturday night,
February 5, at 7 PM. The show will take viewers to the festivities -- on and off the slopes with features on the
science of snowmaking with WTAE-TV meteorologist Jerry Martz, a piece on the history of Seven Springs and to catch
highlights of what Seven Springs and Winterfest have to offer!
A concert featuring General Hospital's Wally Kurth and the Kurth & Taylor band will be held Sunday afternoon,
February 6, at 2 PM. Proceeds will benefit Project Bundle-Up and the Kurth & Taylor Foundation.
Skiers and non-skiers alike can enjoy Winterfest. This year's schedule of events includes snow tubing races, an
obstacle course event, an ice carving exhibition, ski races for all ages and ability levels, speed skiing, freestyle
snowboarding, and much more. The list of indoor events include plenty of kids_ activities and games for adults.
Also, browse through the Winterfest Craft Show each Saturday from 12 Noon to 8 PM and Sundays from 12 Noon to 6
PM in Festival Hall. Admission to the craft show is free.
A one-time Winterfest registration fee of $7 allows guests to participate in unlimited events and includes a Winterfest
T-shirt. For more information or a schedule of daily events, call Seven Springs Mountain Resort at 814.352.7777
or 800.452.2223.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort is Pennsylvania's largest year-round resort and convention center located approximately
one hour southeast of Pittsburgh in Champion, Pennsylvania. It is easily accessible by either exit 9 or 10 of the
Pennsylvania Turnpike.
NOTE: Please see the below Winterfest schedule.
WINTERFEST 2000 SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Winterfest Craft Show 12 Noon - 8 p.m. Festival Hall
Celebrity Olympics 2 p.m. Tiny Tots Beginner Bowl
Winter Picture Bingo 3 p.m. Sunburst Forum
Torchlight Parade 6 p.m. Stowe Slope
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Winterfest Craft Show 12 Noon - 6 p.m. Festival Hall
Snowboard race 11 a.m. NASTAR course
Telemark Ski Race 3:30 p.m. Avalanche Slope
Family Movie Time ... "Annie" 2:30 p.m. Sunburst Forum
Awards Ceremony 5:00 p.m. Foggy Goggle
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Dual Slalom 11 a.m. NASTAR Course
Snow Tubing Race 12:00 Noon Snow Tubing Park
Giant Slalom 1 p.m. Avalanche Slope
Awards Ceremony 4:00 p.m. Foggy Goggle
Winter Coloring Contest 4:30 p.m. Fox Den
Roller Skating Party 7 - 10 p.m. Roller Rink
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Snow Tubing Race 12 Noon Snow Tubing Park
30 Second Race 1 p.m. Tiny Tots Beginner Bowl
Scavenger Hunt 2 p.m. Alpine Room
Tiny Tots Ski race 3 p.m. Tiny Tots Beginner Bowl
Child must be registered in Tiny Tots for the day
Awards Ceremony 4 p.m. Foggy Goggle
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
NASTAR Slalom for Beginners 10 a.m. NASTAR Course
Snow Tubing Race 12:00 Noon Snow Tubing Race
NASTAR Slalom
for Advanced Sliders 1 p.m. NASTAR Course
Tattoos 1 p.m. Alpine Room
Awards Ceremony 4 p.m. Foggy Goggle
Numbers Game 4:30 p.m. Foggy Goggle
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Winterfest $10 Learn-To-Ski Day
Reservations required for the 2-hour sessions.
Proceeds benefit Project Bundle-up.
Speed Skiing 9:30 a.m. Gunnar Slope
Family Games 11 a.m. -
12:30 p.m. Alpine Room
Poker Run (on-the-slopes) 11 a.m. Winterfest Registration
Desk
Snow Tubing race 12 Noon Snow Tubing Park
Family Movie ...
"Homeward Bound" 3 p.m. Snowflake Room
Awards Ceremony 4 p.m. Foggy Goggle
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Ice Carving Exhibition 11 a.m. Ski Lodge
Snow Tubing Race 12 Noon Snow Tubing Park
Master's Race
(40-49; 50-59; 60+) 1 p.m. NASTAR Course
Tiny Tots Ski race 3 p.m. Tiny Tots Beginner Bowl
Child must be registered in Tiny Tots for the day
Awards Ceremony 4 p.m. Foggy Goggle
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Winterfest Craft Show 12 Noon - 8 p.m. Festival Hall
Disney Charades 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Alpine Room
Great Media Race 3 p.m. NASTAR Course
Scavenger Hunt 4 p.m. Sunburst Forum
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13
WPSC Dummy Ski Race 10 a.m. Lower Stowe Slope
Winterfest Craft Show 12 Noon - 6 p.m. Festival Hall
Free-style Snowboard Competition 1 p.m. Half-pipe
Kid's Snowshoe Fun Race for Kids/
Adult Demonstration (no charge) 1:30 p.m.
Snow Tubing Park
Family Movie ...
"The King and I" 2:30 p.m. Sunburst Forum
Awards Ceremony 4 p.m. Foggy Goggle
SOURCE: Seven Springs Mountain Resort