It’s a sign of sweet spring skiing! The annual Big Air and Snow Jam will take place at Fernie Alpine Resort on Saturday, April 7, 2007. The competition is an annual favorite for both spectators and competitors.

The Big Air is the last event of this season’s RCR Freestyle Series, and will take place in the TELUS Terrain Park at Fernie. Competitor spots are still available, with registration available online at www.skircr.com/compete. Registration fees are $30 per competitor. Categories this year will include Novice ski and snowboard (13 years and under), Junior ski and snowboard (14-16 years), Senior ski and snowboard (17 years and up), and Women ski and snowboard (all ages).

The Big Air competition will run with Registration in the Daylodge from 9:00am – 10:00am, with the competition taking place between 11:15am and 2:30pm. Awards will take place at 3:30pm.

Not to be missed is the Kokanee Freeride and SnowJam, featuring music by Five Star Affair in the Griz Bar from 3:00pm – 6:00pm and 9:00pm – midnight, and Rick Voisey playing in the plaza from 11:30am – 4:00pm.

Fernie Alpine Resort is the place to be for great spring skiing, events and more! For a full list of activities running through until April 15th, visit www.skifernie.com <http://www.skifernie.com/> .

The Big Air is sponsored by Helly Hansen, Scott, Old Dutch Foods, Fresh Sports, TELUS, Volkswagen, Husky and Coca Cola.

Plan your ski getaway to Fernie Alpine Resort today. Call 1-800-258-SNOW (7669) for getaway packages and great last minute specials.