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Show _ 25 January - 7 February 1995, Wasatch Canyon Reporter, Page 11 Wasatch Boyle. Kevin-is an avid skier/mountain biker and subsequently AlfWear | products reflect his com-' mitment clothes to. making that function well under the pressure of per| formance. Kevin envisioned that AlfWear would one day sell to the masses, but not European markets where AlfWear is flourishing. before more products were designed. AlfWear went with a mass produc-_ tion strategy and introduced distinctly stylish and functional polarfleece With sound business practices AlfWear is growing to achieve the recognition it deserves. _jackets and vests that are AlfWear has been expe- a regular -tiencing rapid growth, cutting into Kevin’s skiing time, but life was not. always so demanding. Originally begun in 1984, Kevin and his brother Jay sight at any of the ski resorts in Utah. AlfWear also expanded into summer products including the indispensable Alf Shorts as well as the always comfortable were partners in AlfWear, canvas Alf Pants to round as was Conrad Anker and out the product line. founder Alf Engwall. Telemark Series ily to the Japanese and it At Kevin specifically commented that the AlfWear would not be where it is today were it not for the generous help and assis- tance of many individuals and businesses in the community. A good product can sell itself, and AlfWear’s only limitation ‘is that it is not recognized a name — North The Wasatch Series - A Continues Telemark Great Season by Sarah Bennett and Ron Pinner “Phe Poraed start to the Wasatch Telemark Series (WTS) was the Utah Winter Games telemark event at Park City on Sunday, January 15, but due to unusually large snow amounts on race day the race was canceled and everybody skied powder instead at Park City for half price! The annual Groundhog's Day Race will continue this year as planned with a Dual Slalom race at Alta on> ‘Saturday, February 4. The © ‘Western Regionals are tentatively scheduled to take place at Steamboat Springs, Colorado on February 11 and 12. The Regionals will include a Dual Slalom and a_ beater-crashes off the . pro-bump. Bring your favorite elixir plus. your cow bells and come out and cheer tom of the course will rival the mogul competition in entertainment. -1€s° “a. ‘Groundhog's Weekend with great events, parties, and raffles. Hope to see all yore fuzzy little faces there. So there you have it...the — remainder of the 1995 ‘Wasatch Telemark Series, with lots. of fun still to be had. We have gotten a lot of fantastic sponsors this year who have donated all kinds of goodies for raffles and prizes. We are having a great season, SO come on out and join the party! You can call me, Sarah B., at 359-2408 for information regarding the © series. Until then... Happy Giant Slalom, with the possibility of a Classic Terrain race as well. WTS volunteers are working with organizers Turns and Tear It Up!! i of the Rocky Mountain Series ~ CGN. TelemarkKo “RESULTS Colorado) in putting on the | Men ’s Expert Western Regional races and Name, Ist run, 2nd run, anyone racing locally is penalties, comb 3 encouraged to travel to this 1.Charlie Hassard 28. io event. 28.22 0 56.41 | An event that ke anion 2.Joey Sepulveda 29.47 | one of the most popular in the series is the Free Heel Fly-In, a telemark gelande contest slated to take place on Saturday, January 28 at the Utah Winter Sports Park. There will be numerous cate- gories for competing in in this event which will take place in the afternoon and early evening hours. The later than usual scheduling is due to the large number of juniors taking part in the kid’s jumping program there earlier in the day. Organizers figured that this event would ALF WEAR that time AlfWear’s only — IN ACTION Kevin’s motto of “prod- products were the soonucts witha purpose” has to-be famous Alf hat and > ‘been a guiding force in headband, and $2000 in product. design and capital. Alf’s tragic death AlfWear users recognize in 1986 left three partners that comfort and func- and in 1988 Kevin incor- _ porated the company and became sole owner. ‘tionability are indeed simultaneously possible. AlfWear is doing well in _ America, but sells primar- Face or Patagonia, yet provide a good opportunity for a telemark social of sorts to take place afterwards in the lodge. Put this one on your calendar, it’s sure to be a blast! Groundhog's’ Day events 28.92 0 58.39 3.Dave Lawler 29.75 28.89 0 58.64 Women’s Expert 1.Sarah Bennett 30.77 30. 66 1 62.43 2.Annie Wallace 31.23 30. 93 | 1 63.16. 3. Valerie Caroll 35.03 35.13 3 73.16 Men’s Novice 1.Scott Martin 30.31 30. 17 2 62.48 | 2.Dutch Scholten 38.58 37.98 1 77.56 3.Bill Garcia 38. 33 38.13 2 - 78.46 Women’ s Novice 1.Amy Oelerich 34.20 34, 26 1078.46 2.Nichole Quick are going to span two days — 38.06 1 85.04 this year. On the morning of Saturday, February 4, there will be a telemark Dual Slalom followed by a tele- free, head to head ski off over a pro- bump for the top 16 finishers in the afternoon. The afternoon event is a | for your favorite rodent. Entertainment will continue on Sunday with a Dual Mogul competition. Skiers will be timed and judged on their form through the moguls and off two sizable kickers at the end of the course. The party at the bot- 3.Pam. ABO Vincent G 95.16. 45.98 | 43.27 Lf. | as we know Tet AlfWear tors and racers alike with many guaranteed explosive egg-. re Alfwear: a Ski bum’s passion is the brainchild of Kevin always a good time for specta- | |
