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Snow Park-Skate Park: 2 for 1 at Snow Valley,
CA
by
Michelle Barnas
(November 15, 1996)
If Mr. Rourke's show, "Fantasy Island," was still around instead of saying
"Welcome to Fantasy Island," he would be saying "Welcome to Fantasy Mountain,"
to hundreds of skateboarders and snowshredders. Why? Because that's exactly
what Southern California's Snow Valley Resort has turned into.
November 9 marked the grand opening of "The Lot" at the new Snow Valley Mountain
Sports Park. No, "The Lot" isn't a new parking lot, but the very first 15,000
square foot street course, vert ramp, and mini-ramp just walking steps from
the slopes of Snow Valley.
The price of a $34 dollar lift ticket for an adult or $5 dollars for a child
12 and under will get you access to "The Lot." Michael Gerard states, "Plans
for having a separate skate park pass are in the making". Just think, you
can double your fun with one ticket.
The Lot was designed and built by Tim Payne and includes pressure treated
wood with steel skin on it. This means it won't turn shitty after a couple
of SoCal winter storms (they do exist). The Lot offers the old concept of
snowboarding and skateboarding in the same day, but with the convenience
of doing it within a few feet of each other.
The fun didn't stop there! Bands, bands, and more bands for all the concert
junkies. Along with the grand opening of "The Lot", there were some 'Rock
the Casbah' performances from Voodoo Glow Skulls, Buck-O-Nine, The Joykiller,
Home Grown, Jimmy Eat World(I hope he has a great diet plan), and The Line.
Chakakahn! Also, the sticker hounds were in their full glory. In addition,
to the bands and park, there were dozens of vendors, like Airwalk, 686 clothing,
and Black Flys, tossing goodies out to the masses. Yahoo!
This is only the beginning according to Michael Gerard, Snow Valley's director
of marketing assured me. His plans for the season and seasons to come, are
to have more events, more concerts, and to host snowboard and skateboard
events. Where else in the country can you get a 2 for 1 deal like this?
No where, Brah!
For more information:
call: 909 867-2751
web home:
www.snow-valley.com
e-mail: 102662.1536@compuserve
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