• Saturday March 6
• 12 noon @ Gadzoom

NEXT WEEK: Thursday, March 18, we will be showing this year’s Matchstick Productions’ film In Deep. We will have the UFS T-shirts from this year at the show. So if anybody still needs to pick up their T-shirt, next Thursday is the night to do it.

• MSP’s “IN DEEP”
• Thursday March 18
• Location : Fine Arts Auditorium
• Time: 7:30 pm
• Cost: FREE

HALF PRICE ALTA DAY! Friday March 19th

• $32 day pass through UFS, includes Alta Card (usually an extra $5)
• Buy pass with cash: UFS tent at base of Wildcat lift, 9am – 12pm
• Pre-order passes: Available at Alta will-call March 19th, may pay with credit/debit. Members must send their name to info@freeskiersociety.com to pre-order. Pay Alta when you pick up your pass.
• Great Opportunity to ski Alta at a fraction of regular price!

Straight Line Ski Shop Swap

• March 13th – 21st
• New & Used Bluehouse skis for sale
• 1312 E 200 S

Where: Fine Arts Auditorium, University of Utah campus (google map || campus map) Enter on WEST side

When: Wednesday November 18th 2009
Doors open: 7:30p
Cost: FREE for UFS members, $5 for everyone else

Snowbird & The Canyons deadlines are on the 20th! Two days after this event. Don’t get left out in the cold without a pass.
The Canyons – $385
Snowbird Tram – $599
Snowbird Charis – $469

The Canyons will be present raffling out amazing prizes to all of the attending UFS members who bought a Canyons pass through the club this year! Come buy your pass at the event to make sure you are entered to win!

Go here to see the facebook invite and add UFS as a friend to get all the updates to UFS events & promotions.

This is an awesome ski movie straight out of France. Ride The Planets followed professional skier Sammy Carlson to many different locations around the globe in order to film some of the most progressive skiing to date. On their way they met up with skiers Antoine Montant, Willie Borm, and Mike Henituk who absolutely kill it with Sammy C.

When:   Wednesday October 28, 2009
Where:  S BEH (Social Behavioral Science Auditorium, University of Utah campus) map
Time: Doors at 7 pm, Show at ~7:30
Cost: FREE FOR EVERYONE!

You will also be able to order your season pass and sign up for the club on this night

**REMEMBER THIS WEEK IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR SNOWBIRD PASS GUARANTEED FOR OPENING DAY **

When:   Thursday Oct 22
Time:    Doors open at 6:30 pm
Where:  Gateway Megaplex Auditorium #2
Cost:   $5 for UFS members / $10 everyone else

This is going to be one of the sickest movie premiers of your life! Come meet some of the pros in the movies. Come meet some of the sponsors to the films. Get some free SWAG. But most of all, come watch some of the sickest skiing of the year on a GIANT MOVIE THEATER SCREEN with amazing sound and comfortable chairs. This is a huge upgrade from the normal viewing of a ski movie in a school auditorium or in your garage in front of your ski tuning table. Come watch all the skiing action at one of the best venues possible.

There will be a sick after-party that will be free for anyone with a ticket to the movie. A few DJs (including DJ Selleck) will be playing. There will be $2 PBRs and $3 Vodka Red Bulls. Remember, this after party is 21+ only.

All in all for your ticket you will get to see 2 sick ski movies in a giant movie theater. Meet a ton of athletes. And get an awesome after-party as well. This is an event not to be missed!

Doors Open at 6:30
Movies Start at 8:00

Tuesday, Oct 20:  UFS Members Night @ Sports Den

When: Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Where: 1350 S Foothill Dr, Salt Lake City

ONE NIGHT ONLY – This is the night to get all your new gear for the 09/10 season. Hard goods (i.e. skis, boots, bindings, etc) will be marked barely above proform. Access for this night is granted for UFS members ONLY. You don’t want to miss this event! Sports Den sales peeps will be there to assist you in your gear choice.

Park City has extended the deadline for the UFS/PC season pass to NOV 13.

Early snow has blanketed our mountains!
Whatever you are doing to bring the snow is working. Keep it up!

UFS Night with 4FRNT
We have a great event this Thursday night where you can sign up for the club & order your  seasons passes. We will be going to check out the new 4Frnt Skis outlet store/warehouse.

Date:                  Thursday, October 8, 2009
Time:                 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location:         4Frnt Skis LLC
Street:               2900 S West Temple

4Frnt skis has invited members of Utah Freeskier Society to come and check out their new facilities. They will have a ton of gear for members for really cheap! Their new mini ramp is ready to shred, and we will hold a mini skate jam, with prizes for the sickest tricks. Come buy some of the best products in the industry at incredible prices. Check out their ski press to see how skis are made. Meet some of the key players at 4Frnt, and have an awesome time!

Event to Include:

-Some food
-Skate mini ramp jam
-Skate hippy jump comp
-Athlete signing
-Great discounts on awesome gear!
-Potential after party to hang for those 21+ afterwards at a bar.

Level 1 Productions and 4bi9 Salt Lake City premieres
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Time: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Location: Murray Theater (Close to UTA Trax Stop)
Street: 4959 South State Street

The premiere is $8 for Utah Freeskier Society members. The show is normally $10, but if you present your 2009/2010 UFS membership card at the door you will get $2 off. This is a great opportunity to buy some Level 1 t-shirts and movies with the money you save!

This is one of the best ski movies of the year, so bring your friends, parents, grandparents, cousins, and everyone else you know that skis. If you are in the Salt Lake area, you should not miss this event! Seriously, if you can only see one ski movie this year, make sure THIS is the premier you attend! Don’t forget your membership cards!

T-Shirts will be available for pick up starting Tues 9/8!

In response to the $100 Trillion Bailout and $600 Billion Stimulus Plan, membership is still just $10/yr

Want a free pair of Smith Goggles?
We are currently running a contest for members of the club. If you turn in your seasons pass form to us on or before September 20th, you will be automatically entered to win a pair of Smith Phenom Goggles and Smith Beanie. 1st runner up will also receive a Smith beanie. Season pass prices are here

Our first event of the year will be a Tribute to Shane McConkey.
We will be presenting “There’s Something About McConkey” to remember the most influential skier ever. This is the funniest ski movie ever made. I highly recommend coming, it is so choice. The film will be free for everyone. Double feature: “Blizzard of Ahhs” will immediately follow.
When: Thursday September 17
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: S BEH Auditorium
Peep the calendar for a full schedule of events

Be sure to check out our fan page on facebook at www.facebook.com/FreeskierSociety to stay in the loop with UFS happenings.

SIGNUPS/TABLES:
DORM STORM–Thurs – Sat, Aug 20 – 22, at Heritage Center 10am-2pm
First Week Panic Free–Union Plaza Aug 24 – 27 10am-2pm

Check the Benefits page for season pass prices

We have several events already planned to get you ready for the cold white stuff.

• Tribute to Shane McConkey “There’s Something About McConkey” Movie Sept 17th
• Water Ramps Aerial Training at the Utah Olympic Park Sept 19th
• Poor Boyz Movie Premier Oct 2 Discount tickets for UFS members
• Many more events to come!

09-10 UFS T-shirts will be sent to the printer this week. Stay tuned for a sneak peek.

After that–Campus Rail Jam. Wed Feb 25. More details to come.

And lastly–A watersports club has been formed to keep you on your planks even during the summer.
Here are the deets:
What water sports can I participate in? Waterski Slalom, Wakeboard, Wake Skate, Wake Surf, Ski jump, these are the main sports, but introduce us to ones you want to try.

Skill Level? Whether your interested, just getting started or passionate about water sports this is the club for you. We want to chart your progress and set personal goals that will help you excel in your specific water sport.

What about boat and equipment? Because we are in our early stages we need to contact and meet. Planning out detailed ways where we can contribute to the club and find ways for sponsors to help out.

To join and other questions Call or email (I will respond with in the day)
Chase Gardner
(801) 580-3345
utes.watersports@gmail.com

Other things in the mix:
Banff Film Festival (Kingsbury 2/23 – 25)
ZOOM @ NOON – First Saturday in Mar & Apr. Club ski day. Meet at Gadzoom at noon.
MAR: Wax Demo/Ski Tuning
US Freeskiing Nationals. Snowbird Mar 12-14.
APR: End of Year BBQ!

Benefit Raffle for Stand Strong Again and The Utah Food Bank. Raffle Prizes will include 2 new pairs of skis.

All those who bring a can of food will receive a raffle ticket or you can buy a raffle ticket for $1. All food donations will go to The Utah Food Bank. All proceeds from raffle ticket sales will go to the Stand Strong Again organization.

Location: OSH Auditorium, UofU Campus
Date: Thursday, November 13
Time: 7:00p
Cost: FREE for EVERYONE