Head for Cancer Research
by Ingrid Backstrom
With everyone from car companies to yogurt vying for your socially conscious dollar these days, it pays to be somewhat wary when considering spending your time and/or money "for a cause." The fifth annual Head Subaru Women's Ski Clinics, however, are happily without a catch. Instead, they provide participating, savvy skiers with a day of skiing, tips from top women skiers, and demos of Head's women-specific skis--all for free.
While the clinic format allows Head to promote their skis in an up close and personal manner, the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund will receive a donation from Head and Subaru dependent upon attendance and ski sales at the clinics. Last year, that translated into over $30,000 towards combating breast cancer. In addition, clinic-goers reap the benefit of complimentary instruction from the likes of Alison Gannett, Darian Boyle and Lisa Densmore, who will rotate between the 16 events.
Clinics are limited to 40 women (most of last year's clinics reached capacity), with at least two instructors present, and are open to all skill levels. Interested women are encouraged to sign up at one of the sponsoring ski shops listed on the schedule below:
HEAD/SUBARU WOMEN'S SKI CLINICS2002-2003 SCHEDULE
Dec. 10, 2002
Winter Park, CO
Alpenglow Mtn. Sport Inc,
Applewood Ski, Ltd.
Dec. 11, 2002
Loveland, CO
Loveland Ski Shop
Dec. 16, 2002
Snow Summit, CA
Ranchcraft
Chick's Sporting Goods
Peter Glenn
Dec. 20, 2002
Mt. Rose, NV
Reno Mountain Sports
Jan. 7-8, 2003
Seven Springs, PA
Willi's
Jan. 14, 2003
Bristol Mountain, NY
The Ski Company
Jan. 16, 2003
Camelback, PA
Nestor's
Danzeisen and Quiqley
Jan. 23-24, 2003
Wachusett, MA
Mountainside Ski and Sports
Feb. 3-4, 2003
Loon Mountain, NH
Bob Smith's Wilderness House-2/3
Roger's Ski and Sports-2/4
Ski Haus-2/4
Feb. 7, 2003
Nubs Nob, MI
Bahnhof
Feb. 12-13, 2003
Ski Beech, NC
Alpine Ski Center
March 6, 2003
Sugarbush, VT
Alpine Options
Alpine Shop