Retro 80s Weekend at Beech Mtn Resort

Back at Beech, my favorite event every winter season was the 80s Retro Weekend! What's better than to have an amazing throwback weekend with fun clothes, music, and everything else 80s! Although I don't remember the 80s (I only experienced 5 years of it), I do love 80s music and those oh-so-awesome retro bright clothes. Anyways, I'll quit my jabbering... here's the press release from Beech!

Photo Credit: Amy Morrison

Go Retro for Beech Mtn's Totally 80s Weekend, Feb 22-24BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. - Dig out those parachute pants or leg warmers, and don't forget that favorite bandana. Beech is going back in time again this February.

The second annual Totally 80's Retro Ski Weekend takes place Feb. 22-24 in the Town of Beech Mountain. Relive the "new wave" era while enjoying 80's bands, old school
DJs, a retro apparel contest and 80's-themed promotions.

Live music begins Friday evening with an all-80's show from rockers Buick MacKane of Morganton at 9 p.m. at Jackalope's View restaurant. On Saturday evening, retro band 80'z Enuff of Greensboro rocks Beech Mountain Resort with a 7 p.m. show at the Beech Tree Lodge.

The ski resort also hosts a "big hair and big air" freestyle jump competition - complete with 80's DJ - at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Meanwhile, there will be mechanical bull rides and an 80's apparel contest later that evening in the Beech Tree.

All weekend long, skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to wear their most awesome 80's ski gear on the slopes.

"Last year 80's weekend was really successful - definitely one of the most fun weekends we've had at the resort," said marketing director Talia Freeman. "A lot of customers dressed in their 80's ski clothes, as did a majority of our employees, so it literally felt like you were in the 80's. The turnout was great and I anticipate it being bigger this year."

Reaganomics will be in effect as town businesses offer retro deals. For example, lodging is available at $80.80 per night, with restaurants providing $19.80 dinner specials. There will also be ski rental specials in town, and one store even has three bandanas for $8.80.

"Flip up your collar and head to Beech Mountain the last weekend in February," said Amy Morrison, coordinator of the Beech Tourism Development Authority. "It's one totally tubular experience."

For complete info and details on the retro weekend, go to: www.BeechMtn.com, or call (800) 468-5506.

80s Weekend

While the West Coast is getting pounded with lots of fresh pow, unfortunately those of us who live in the Southeast are watching our precious snow melt away. I guess that's what we get for having ski resorts in the south. We are expected to get about 3 inches... yes, 3 whole inches by Monday. I sure hope it happens! I'm so tired of seeing muddy snow. 

On the bright side, when the snow is melting, that just means we are closer to SPRING PARK! Oh yeah. That's a whole months worth of fun and progression right there. After the season I tend to get a bit more ballsy because I have some healing time if I get hurt learning new tricks. So pumped!

Last weekend was a blast. It was 80's weekend here at Beech Mountain Resort, and there were plenty of retro outfits to be seen. Here are a few pics of the fun...

group ski school shot

my attire

rocking it old school

our PSIA Level 3 skier killin' the spread eagle

i froze my ass off in that outfit

Beech Mountain to Host Snowshoe Championships!

Into snowshoeing? Ever tried it? I haven't, but this 5k and 10k race sounds fun! Here's the article from the Mountain Times:

Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation Department announces that the U.S. Snowshoe Association has chosen Beech Mountain as the host location for the North Carolina State Snowshoe Championships.

Endurance athletes from across the Middle Atlantic states are invited to North Carolina’s first snowshoe race in the terrain that Beech Mountain has to offer. This event will serve as a qualifier race so that USSSA members can earn the right to compete at the 2012 U.S. National Snowshoe Championships in Frisco, Colo., Feb. 24 through Feb. 26.

The North Carolina State Snowshoe Championships events will take place as part of the Beech Mountain Resort Winterfest weekend. Events will include a 5K race with recreational and competitive categories, a 10K competitive state championship race and a kid’s snowshoe scramble. Previous experience is not necessary to participate and free snowshoe loaners will be available.

For more information regarding the USSSA, contact Mark Elmore, the USSSA sports director at (518) 420-6961 or via email at (usssasnowshoeguy@gmail.com)

You can also contact Brie Powell, program coordinator for the Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation Department, at (828) 387-3003 or via email at (bpowell@townofbeechmountain.com) for information regarding the weekend’s events.

Beech Mountain Gravity Nationals Qualifier Race

Beech Mountain Resort held the Gravity Nationals Qualifier Race over the weekend, and it was a huge success! Saturday was the downhill qualifying and mother nature was barely on our side. It was a lil chilly, very windy, and foggy all day. Despite the weather, everyone seemed to be having a blast and loving the new AM trail! Sunday was much better with bright sunshine and warmer temps. The Dual Slalom course was insane, and everyone was stoked on it! I didn't get to stay to see the podiums either day because I had to leave to go to work, but I got to watch most of the races both days.

USA Cycling Mountain Bike Gravity Nationals will be held September 22-25th at Beech Mountain Resort. This will be one hell of an event, so don't miss it!

Here's some pics from Saturday's downhill race...

Riders' meeting before the race

The finish line was the only part of the trail that wasn't foggy!

New bike trays sponsored by Monster Energy

Rider boostin' it over the final table top jump before the finish line

Section of the course before entering the High Ground Park

Rider showin' everyone how it's done

Sunday's Dual Slalom race...

Walking up to enjoy the awesome ride down

Start gate

One of the many berm sections on the course

Another technical berm section

Pro rider boostin' the last jump on the course

F'It Film Premiere Coming to Boone!

Great news to shredders in the NC high country! Forum, Foursquare, and Special Blend's newest film, F'It, will be premiering in Boone, NC at Appalachian State University on October 22. This is one of many tour stops in North America, so if you're not in the southeast, there will probably be one near you!

Cameron Pierce, John Jackson, Stevie Bell, Andreas Wiig, and Pat Moore will be on location during the premier. Don't miss this!

For more information, visit TransworldSnowboarding.com