» THE SKI TOUR arrives at Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado, February 22-25, 2007 «
The world’s best skiers will compete in skiercross and skier halfpipe competitions for $125,000 per stop — the largest purse in skiing. Both skiercross and halfpipe will take place on the Velvet Falls run at Snowmass. Other tour stops include Sun Valley, Idaho; Breckenridge Colorado; and Squaw Valley, California.
Athletes confirmed for the tour include Olympians Daron Rahlves, Eric Schlopy, and Reggie Crist and X Games medalists Tanner Hall, CR Johnson, Simon Dumont, and Zach Crist. All four events will be nationally televised in one-hour shows on ABC television. In addition to the skiing competition, the BaseCamp Music Experience will be the focal point of off-hill entertainment. Confirmed entertainment for Aspen/Snowmass includes George Clinton, Elan and Tommy Lee with more to be announced.
