Schweitzer to host Sports Illustrated for Kids NextXSnow search

| January 17, 2005 8:00 PM

SANDPOINT — Schweitzer Mountain will be hosting the annual Next Snow Search on Saturday, Jan. 29.

The Next Snow Search is a quest to find the next generation of skiers and snowboarders. The competition is open to all kids 9-13 years of age (born between 1991 and 1996) and to all disciplines — snowboard, ski, telemark or adaptive equipment. All participants will compete in the same class, in a series of three separate events. Judges are looking for both snow skills and personality — it takes both to be a Next Snow winner.

The events, which start at 10 a.m., will include a timed NASTAR race, an all-mountain course and a slopestyle competition in the Stomping Grounds Terrain Park. The overall winner from Schweitzer will qualify for the televised finals at Keystone, Colo. to compete for the national title.

Register online at www.schweitzer.com or by calling the Activity Center at (208) 255-3081. The registration fee is $25 and includes a tee shirt. Space is limited, therefore pre-registration is recommended.