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Monday, February 4, 2013

Wildland Firefighter Foundation / 5th Annual Vertical Drop Challenge

Posted by Robert O'Connor

Wildland Firefighter Foundation / Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe Fundraiser
5th Annual Vertical Drop Challenge

Join us for the 5th Annual Vertical Drop Challenge!

March 15th 2013 @ Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
75$ entry fee
Race day Registration will open @ 0900 the day of the event.
All proceeds will go to supporting the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.
The event will begin at 1030 and end at 1600.
There will be an awards presentation at 1630'ish in the Slide Side Parking Lot
There will be prizes for the top male and female finishers.
Teams of 5 may compete for the "tips up" trophy.
BBQ, live music, and raffle!

Circus Circus is providing a promotional deal for those that wish to come a day early and stay super cheap:

The phone number to call is 1-800-648-5010
Mention the booking code IWILD13
Prices: Thursday Feb 14th $29
Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th 59$

Any Questions call The Silver State IHC: 775 885-6188 or Joe Powell at 775-232-6241

!!!COME OUT AND SUPPORT A GREAT ORGANIZATION!!!

WFF Website announcement: http://www.wffoundation.org/News.asp?NewsID=236

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