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Show B-3 The Park Record Wed/Thurs/Fri, February 9-11, 2005 Ski Challenge to raise ability awareness Event joins with wine and food celebration By ADIA WALDBURGER Of the Record staff This weekend. The National Ahiiily Center (NAC) will be pairing food and wine with a unique side-dish - skiing. Now in its 17th year, the Ability Ski ('hallenue is Hie main beneficiary of the Park Cily Culinary. Wine ami Ski Classic. The event, which is hosted by Deer Valley, is an opportunity for skiing legends, disabled athletes and interested participants to join forces and put their skiing abilities to the test. 'Hie action will bei;in on Friday. Feb. 1 1 wild \\\c -Ski With Champions" event. Groups of four will be paired up with a disabled or able-bodied ski legend and a disabled skier from the National Ability Center and spend lime gelling acquainted with each other on the slopes. Ski legends such as Chris Waddell aiuf Heidi Volker and other big names from the ski industry are joining with the NAC athletes to give participants a betler sense of NA(' ski programs. "\\ has a little- bit more meaning if they ski with a person with a disability." said Brooke Hafets. outreach maiumer lor the NAC. Waddell and Sarah Will will be the only famous disabled skiers participating, so it will be a learning experience for the able-bodied ski legends says Hafets. On Saturday, the groups of six will head to the mountain at Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) for the Ability Ski Challenge, an opportunity to put their skills to the test in a dual slalom race. The event pits each category of racer against the other, so legends, disabled racers and the groups of four go up against racers that are in their specific category. Following the first run. racers are divided into different categories depending on their skills level. There is a "Shredders" category for the fastest skiers, a "Weekend Warriors" group made up of intermediate skiers and the slowest of skiers will be in the Couch Potatoes group. The top three finishers on each level receive awards. Participants in the race arc a mix of corporations, local businesses, families and interested citizens. Some of this year's teams include. Wells Fargo, Zions Bank. Blind Dog restaurant, Michelob, Morgan Stanley and PCMR. A new addition is Staglin Winery, one of the participating vintner's in the wine portion of the weekend. Although the Ability Ski Challenge is designed to be competitive, the teams still have fun. For example, Hafets says the Blind Dog will be entering as the "Blind Dog Ladies and Blind Dog Tramps" team "1 think because the atmosphere is light and friendly, people like to have fun with it. It's definitely entertaining to watch. It's their weight classes. Heading lo state. South Summit has set a team goal of placing in the top four. "I'm fully expecting to place in the lop five, but it would be nice lo place higher. Anything above fifth place is a great honor. We should be able to hold our own." said Crandal!. whose team finished in eiyhlh place last year. Crandiill is expecting both Clegg aiul Leavilt to win stale titles in their weight classes. He also thinks thai Sullivan. Wall. Robert Dugdale and Mason Liltledike will likely qualify for the final round of the stale tournament.-According to Crandall, Jake Adlard. at 103 pounds, should also place high if he wres- tles lo his full potential. With the state tournament coming up this weekend, the Wildcats will focus on extensive review during the week. "We won't do any new moves. We'll just review our bread-andbutter moves and just show up on Thursday and see what we're made of." said Crandall. For North Summit, Col ton Potter won the 189-pound weight class. In the Region 10 tournament. Park City finished fourth behind a nationally ranked Wasalch team. Uintah and Union. Judge Memorial look fifth. Heavyweight Nick Berry and 130-pounder Andy "Fargo" Hanson both qualified for (ho state tournament. NEW WINE CELLAR Over 500 wine selections for every raste and budget Oh, we also have fantastic Thai Food PARK RECORD FILE PHOTO A costumed competitor skis down the mountain in last year's Ability Ski Challenge. The race is designed to be more about fun than the final standings. not about being the fastest teams there, but about having fun." said Hafels. Besides a good time, the NAC also uses the Ski Challenge to raise money and awareness about its programs. "It's definitely an ability awareness event for the teams lo experience what its like to be a skier with a disability." said Hafets. All participants will receive lift passes, sweatshirts and commemo- rative photos of their racing teams, as well as lunch provided by Nacho Mamas. The Chalone Wine Group, Coca-Cola and Michelob are also donating products to the event. The race on Saturday will be open to spectators at no cost. There is also still room to participate in the Ability Ski Challenge for anyone interested. For more information, contact the NAC at 649-3991 or log onto www.nacl985.org. County will be well-represented at State • Continued from B-1 CHECK OUT OUR "For Andy, I knew it wasn't going to be an easy road, but he's one of the guys thai was capable of qualifying," said Spealler. Although the Miners are only sending two wrestlers lo the slate meet, head coach Chris Spealler was happy with Park City's performance. "Jusl about everyone wrestled to their potential. That was good to sec. 'Iliey definitely wrestled strong and hard." said Spealler. Since the guys are so young, it's focusing more on individual performances, making sure the guys are confident when they get on the mat. but we're starling to get to the next point." At the state meet, Spealler is hoping for both young men to go far. "There are definitely guys with more experience, but if they continue to wrestle smart and hard, they'll definitely advance. They need lo be focused on winning from the beginning," said Spealler. This ihe entire team is coming in to help Berry and Hansen prepare. "It's just refining what they know and continuing to instill good technique and solid wrestling," said Spealler. The 2A and 3A State wrestling tournaments will be held simultaneously this week from Thursday until Saturday at Utah Valley State College in Orem. For specific times and bracketing information, log onto www.uhsaa.org. BAnGKOKnqTHAI on L A J main Wine Spectator Awird of Excetlfncc .'000 to J.004 • Salt Lake Weekly ' Boi I'jd Thai' THB WEEK IN REAL ESEOE SIGNS SELL BY MICHAEL LAPAY Real estate agents know from experience that yard signs are one of the most important elements in selling a home. While it is very important to take advantage of all the marketing tools available to you and your agent, don't overlook this simple device. Prospects generally choose a neighborhood first. Once they find the best neighborhood for their family> the yard signs announce which homes are for sale. When the prospective home buyers see an exterior they like, they will make an appointment to see the interior. At this point sellers know the prospect has genuine interest. © MICHAEL LAPAY MOBILE 435.640.5700 OFFICE: 435.655.8600 § Prudential 580 MAIN STREET, PARK CITY VIRTUAL TOURS: WWW.PUREUTAH.COM E-MAIL: MLAPAY@PUR£UTAH.COM Utah Real Estate SUNDAY, FEB.13 9am-3pm Want to learn to. crosscountry ski or just looking to brush up on your skills? Then stop by the X-C ski area, or better yet, call ahead and reserve a space for you and a friend for a free classic or skate skiing lesson! Different level classes for different skiing abilities. Also, a BBQ benefiting Mountain Trails Foundation! Rentals NOT Included, but track pass IC Lesson Times: . 10 &1 Classic (2 levels) 11 & 1 Skate {2 levels} . © RickGireu 2005 February 10-13, 2005 A Weekend of Sinful Culinary Indulgence and Saintly Philanthropy Vinyard Reception--Vintner Dinners in Private Homes ° Food and Wine Seminars = Gallery Stroll = Gala Dinner and Auction = Skiing with Champions For more information or to Register: (435)649-3991 www. pa r kci tywineclassi c. org To benefit the National Ability Center, hosted in partnership with The Blind Dog Culinary Educational Center ZIONS BANK' WE H A V E N ' T FORGOTTEN W H O K C f P S UJ, I N D U S I N E L - ' J ' PARR (JCITY HAMLET ^ • O f l i 10 Heat * ^ Wf ^ ^ - Snrj Uuxnx Lotxn DKFRVAUXY" 1 54-1 THAYNES CANYON PARK CITY, UT 84O6O |