WINTER IS NOT OVER!!! So don't write off winter just yet, we must all stay positive! I think that the Pineapple or Punchbowl Express is almost over and we can hopefully get back what snow we lost and more. The interior hasn't been impacted and the snow pack there will last until the end of April. The conditions at Silver Star (picture at right) right now are perfect for snowshoe running/hiking! In saying that, Silver Star Yeti is a go and pre-registration is open.
Sign up by the end of January and you still have a chance of winning a brand new pair of Atlas Dual Tracs worth $350 just by pre-registering.
Also, if you're one of the first 25 to pre-register for the Silver Star race you will receive a Yeti Helly Hansen Lifa Beanie worth $25 - it's a great lightweight technical toque! (pictured to the left).
We at the Yeti are trying to build our Silver Star event by offering a discount of $10 off race registration to get more people out trying this great recreation and new sport at one of BC's best ski resorts that currently has the best snow conditions in the province! Here is the breakdown:
Pre-registration cost was $35, NOW - $25 Race Day cost was $45, NOW - $35
Snowshoe rentals are $10
Race Day registration will be held at the Altitude Training Centre and opens at 8am and closes at no later than 9:45am.
Race starts at 10am sharp!
Awards will follow the last racer and will be inside the Altitude Training Centre.
We have lots of great prizes from sponsors like Helly Hansen, Atlas, Ryders, Sole Footbeds and much more. Don't forget, the more Yeti's you do the more chances you have of winning the Ultimate Snowshoer's Grand Prize in Whistler that is worth over $2000.
Here's what's happening at Silver Star on race weekend:
Silver Star Winter Carnival
BC Championships for Ice Sculpture
Beach Party at the Vance Creek Saloon
Awesome Ski/Snowboarding
Cheap Accommodations
Sleeman Beer Special at the Vance Creek Saloon Sleeman's is the official beer of the Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series and is giving each participant a free bottle of their fine brew. All you have to do is take your ticket over to the Vance Creek Saloon and they'll take care of the rest. Also, for the rest of the day Sleeman bottles will be on special for $4.50 a bottle. Just another perk for taking part in the Yeti! If you want to continue the party the Vance Creek Saloon is having their annual Beach Party, so bring your flowered shirts and surf shorts and let's party all night and ski all day Sunday.
Silver Star Accommodations - Same Sun Hostel
This year the Yeti is working with the Same Sun Hostel.
Toll Free: 1-877-562-2783
Local: (250) 545-8933
Website: www.samesun.com
Silver Star Mountain Resort boasts the world's first custom-built ski hostel on the entire planet - yeah, you know it, that's very cool for the backpackers among us. This is a world-class hostel facility sat right on the side of a huge four-season mountain. Silver Star, like Big White, is a ski-in/ski-out facility directly in the Silver Star village. The hostel is fully equipped, with a snack bar, foosball table, table tennis, pool tables, Internet and much more! The common area is big (it officially qualifies as 'gi-normous') and is just the right place for a multitude of backpackers to party, play... and recover after a day on the mountain.
Same Sun also offers affordable quality meals available in the hostel - FREE pancakes for breakfast.
The volunteers of the Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series are invited to be a part of the season wrap-up party at Manning Park on April 16, 2005 for a fun filled evening with a slide show of the series, drinks and dancing. If you want to be a part of this fun team, give us a call.
If you are up for the challenge, please fill out the signup form by clicking here. All Yeti volunteers receive a "2 for 1" Yeti race entry, free food and beverage plus the chance to win great prizes at the season wrap up party.
As most of you know, due to heavy rainfall and lack of snow Mt. Washington is closed until further notice and that the first race of the season was postponed. We are looking at rescheduling that race but it is dependant on snow. We will let you know the outcome when we know so please stay tuned to the Yeti SnowTimes. Also, I would like to thank everyone for the supportive emails.
Due to Mount Seymour closures we have re-scheduled this weeks Yeti Snowshoe Academy clinic and Thursday Night Group Run. We are running a make up class for the Wed. Coed clinic this Sat Jan 29 from 9am - 11am at Snowtown. We are also offering a morning group run this Sunday Jan 30 from 10am - 11am also meeting at Snowtown. We are trying our best to continue these programs under challenging circumstances. There is enough snow for us to run on and have a great time so we hope you come up top and continue your training.
I want to put out a big congrats to the members of Team Yeti that went down to Bend Oregon on January 15 to compete. All qualified for the US Finals in Alaska on March 5. This will be the first time that there will be Canadian representation, Good Luck Team Yeti! Here is a shot of the team, compliments of Paul German of Leisure Works Images.
I would like to Welcome Budget - Film Production and Special Events Dept. on board to the Yeti. They will be providing the Yeti with vehicles to get everything we need to the events in style!
I would like to welcome Tac Mobility back on as a sponsor for radios. These radios will help insure communication at all points on the course and back to headquarters. We want to make sure that we have a handle on everybody's safety at all times! - I think that you still have it from last year, I can't find the one that I had
For more information on prices and to register click here.
Yeti Sports
If you like Yeti's, you'll love this game. The yeti game is becoming very popular as people are signing up as teams and competing with other teams around the world for high score. Check it out, it's good for a laugh! www.yetisports.org
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WINTER IS NOT OVER!!! So don't write off winter just yet, we must all stay positive! I think that the Pineapple or Punchbowl Express is almost over and we can hopefully get back what snow we lost and more. The interior hasn't been impacted and the snow pack there will last until the end of April. The conditions at Silver Star (picture at right) right now are perfect for snowshoe running/hiking! In saying that, Silver Star Yeti is a go and pre-registration is open.
Also, if you're one of the first 25 to pre-register for the Silver Star race you will receive a Yeti Helly Hansen Lifa Beanie worth $25 - it's a great lightweight technical toque! (pictured to the left).
We at the Yeti are trying to build our Silver Star event by offering a discount of $10 off race registration to get more people out trying this great recreation and new sport at one of BC's best ski resorts that currently has the best snow conditions in the province! Here is the breakdown:
Sleeman's is the official beer of the Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series and is giving each participant a free bottle of their fine brew. All you have to do is take your ticket over to the Vance Creek Saloon and they'll take care of the rest. Also, for the rest of the day Sleeman bottles will be on special for $4.50 a bottle. Just another perk for taking part in the Yeti! If you want to continue the party the Vance Creek Saloon is having their annual Beach Party, so bring your flowered shirts and surf shorts and let's party all night and ski all day Sunday.
This year the Yeti is working with the Same Sun Hostel. 
Silver Star Mountain Resort boasts the world's first custom-built ski hostel on the entire planet - yeah, you know it, that's very cool for the backpackers among us. This is a world-class hostel facility sat right on the side of a huge four-season mountain. Silver Star, like Big White, is a ski-in/ski-out facility directly in the Silver Star village. The hostel is fully equipped, with a snack bar, foosball table, table tennis, pool tables, Internet and much more! The common area is big (it officially qualifies as 'gi-normous') and is just the right place for a multitude of backpackers to party, play... and recover after a day on the mountain.
Same Sun also offers affordable quality meals available in the hostel - FREE pancakes for breakfast.
Due to Mount Seymour closures we have re-scheduled this weeks Yeti Snowshoe Academy clinic and Thursday Night Group Run. We are running a make up class for the Wed. Coed clinic this Sat Jan 29 from 9am - 11am at Snowtown. We are also offering a morning group run this Sunday Jan 30 from 10am - 11am also meeting at Snowtown. We are trying our best to continue these programs under challenging circumstances. There is enough snow for us to run on and have a great time so we hope you come up top and continue your training.
I want to put out a big congrats to the members of Team Yeti that went down to Bend Oregon on January 15 to compete. All qualified for the US Finals in Alaska on March 5. This will be the first time that there will be Canadian representation, Good Luck Team Yeti! Here is a shot of the team, compliments of Paul German of Leisure Works Images.
Race Dates
