A great event for a great cause! Explore beautiful SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN
ON THE LATEST PAIR OF SKIS OR SNOWBOARDS AT 2020 MEGADEMO DAY! At
least 20 brands will be represented with over 400 pairs of skis and
boards! Ski and snowboard representatives will be bringing gear for
the 2020-21 season for you to try before anyone else in this market.
You get to be the gear tester and let all your friends know what great
things are happening next year! The best part is that 100% of the
proceeds will go directly to PAFE - the Panhandle Alliance for
Education. Simply put, you get to try great gear and all the money
goes toward education in the Lake Pend Oreille School District.
HERE IS HOW IT WORKS: You purchase a ticket and that is your access to
the demo area. You shop around, talk to reps and pick out the ski or
board that you would like to try. The certified reps fit the bindings
to YOUR boot. Then you head out on the mountain for an hour to test it
out on the terrain you are comfortable on. After a couple of runs, ski
or ride back to the demo area to return your gear and do it all again!
There will be a plethora of next year’s skis and boards to try and
potentially purchase at the end of the day. How cool is that!
VENDOR LIST
SKIS: ATOMIC, BLIZZARD, DYNASTAR, HEAD, K2, LINE, NORDICA, ON3P,
ROSSIGNOL, SALOMON, SEGO AND VOLKL.
SNOWBOARDS: ARBOR, CAPITA, GNU, JONES, LIB TECH, NITRO, ROME AND
SALOMON. Expect a few Demo SB bindings present but your bindings will
be required to demo most boards. We cannot guarantee storage space for
your bindings if you choose to demo another pair.
***There will also be a silent auction including a 2020-2021 unlimited
season pass to Schweitzer Mountain Resort and an Alpine Shop ski
locker! There will also be lots of other great items for you to win.
Tickets are limited based on the number of skis & boards and we expect
it to sell out quickly. Onsite registration, if available will be $50.
Due to the individualized information on the entry registration, each
ticket will require accurate information for the person attending. All
persons under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to check
in.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH:
3-6pm Early Check-in at the Caribou Room. See FAQs below for details
on what to bring so you can be ready to demo right away in the
morning.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH - MEGADEMO DAY:
7:00 Check-in opens in the Caribou Room for pre-registered guests. See
FAQs below for details on what to bring.
8:00 Check-in opens for new registrations (if there is space
available)
8:00 Demo area opens for you to check out skis & boards
9:00 Lifts open
10:00 Registration/Check-in closes. Even if you are pre-registered you
must check in by 10am.
2:30 Last Skis / Boards out
3:00 ALL SKIS/BOARDS MUST BE CHECKED IN - really really really!!!
3:00 Silent Auction ends and raffles drawn at the demo area.
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This event is a cooperative effort between PAFE, Schweitzer Mountain
Resort, The Alpine Shop and 7B Board Shop. All proceeds go directly to
Panhandle Alliance for Education.
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SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN RESORT - Considered by many as the best skiing in
Idaho and the best family-friendly resort in the Pacific Northwest,
Schweitzer Mountain Resort is independently owned and proud of it.
Schweitzer ranks as one of the nation’s top winter destinations with
2900 acres of amazing terrain thanks to its two massive bowls and
renowned tree skiing. Located in the rugged Selkirk Mountains of the
northern Idaho panhandle, and only 80 miles from Spokane, WA ,
Schweitzer overlooks the town of Sandpoint, ID and offers breathtaking
views of three states, Canada and the impressive Lake Pend Oreille.
For more information on Schweitzer Mountain Resort call 877.487.4643
or visit www.schweitzer.com
PANHANDLE ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION - With 15 years of promoting
excellence in public schools, the Panhandle Alliance for Education is
proud to have delivered over $3,625,000 in grants and educational
programs to the Lake Pend Oreille School District. PAFE is a not for
profit organization with an exceptional working relationship with the
school district, credibility with teachers, and strong momentum with
the business community.
THE ALPINE SHOP is one of the largest full-service Snow Sport Shop in
the Inland Northwest. Shop the latest gear and stylish trends at two
retail locations: one in the heart of beautiful downtown Sandpoint,
and the other in the village at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. The Alpine
Shop is a family-owned business with a staff whose knowledge and
tenure is second to none. Whether you’ve been a customer for 40
years or are just stopping in for the first time, we look forward to
assisting you with your outdoor needs.
7B BOARD SHOP, located in Sandpoint is dedicated to snowboarders and
wakeboarders. They have boards, boots and clothing to outfit even the
steeziest (is that a word?) riders. The expertise of Rory and his
staff will provide an exceptional experience for everyone from
beginner to pro.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
WHAT BRANDS OF SKIS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO DEMO?
You can expect to see Atomic, Armada, Blizzard, Dynastar, K2, Line,
Meier, Nordica, Rossignol, Salomon, Volkl and very possibly more!
Snowboard brands are Arbor, Capita, Gnu, Jones, Lib Tech, Nitro, Rome
and Salomon.
WHAT DO I NEED AT CHECK-IN?
You will need an ID (driver’s license or Schweitzer Season Pass)
that matches your registration. You will need your boots if you are a
skier. Please note that we will be inspecting boots and measuring sole
lengths to assure safety standards are met. If you are under 18 you
will need a parent or guardian to sign a release for you. Using your
season pass as an ID will save lots of time in line!
CAN I REGISTER AND THEN LET OTHER PEOPLE USE MY DEMO CARD?
Sorry, but your demo card is not transferable.
HOW LONG CAN I KEEP THE SKIS OR BOARD WHEN I DEMO THEM?
We recommend trying them for a couple of runs so everyone has the
chance to try lots of skis and boards.
CAN I PURCHASE A DISCOUNTED LIFT TICKET AT THE RESORT?
Sorry – the discounted tickets are only available as part of the
pre-registration combo package.
CAN MY FRIEND, SPOUSE, CHILD ETC. GO INTO THE DEMO AREA WITH ME?
Due to space constraints we are asking that everyone in the demo
purchase a demo access card throughout the morning and early
afternoon. We will open access to public in the afternoon to engage
with reps, but demos are limited to registered participants.
CAN I DEMO BOOTS AND POLES?
We will not have boots or poles for rent as part of MEGADemo. You are
responsible to provide your own boots in good condition and you will
need to bring your favorite poles. There are no boots available to
rent on the mountain.
WILL YOU STORE MY EQUIPMENT AND GEAR BAG FOR ME?
Sorry but we do not have the space or security to store your gear.
Please use the ski check near the Ski and Ride center for your skis.
Lockers are available for rent in the Lakeview Lodge.
WILL YOU HAVE SNOWBOARDS OR TELEMARK SKIS TO DEMO?
We are very excited to have 7B Board Shop setting up demos with
several snowboard manufacturers. At this point we do not have any
Telemark Skis in the quiver.
WILL I GET A TICKET IN THE MAIL?
You will get an email confirmation that has your ticket attached. Just
print it out and bring it with you to check in in the Caribou Room
Friday between 3 and 6pm or Saturday between 7am and 10am.
WHAT IF I LOSE MY EMAIL OR PRINTED TICKET?
No worries. We will have a guest list at check in. However, it can
take a little longer so bring your ticket!
MY PLANS HAVE CHANGED, CAN I GET A REFUND?
We are not set up for refunds but you can go in and change your
registration to someone else's name and information. All changes must
be made by February 25th at 7am since we will be making up the demo
cards at that time.
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