HILLTOP SKI AREA, Anchorage, Alaska. (January 18, 2025) – Snowboarder, Motivational Speaker, Creator, and Coach Spencer Conley brings his Freedom Shred to Hilltop Ski Space MLK weekend. “We’re excited to return ski and trip with locals and be part of the Anchorage neighborhood and have fun MLK on snow,” stated Conley. “I need this to be the most important celebration on snow, and Anchorage is the place to make this occur.”
Conley, a former skilled soccer participant, began snowboarding throughout COVID-19 and have become so passionate concerning the winter sport however shortly discovered that not everybody might afford to ski and trip. That’s when he determined to do one thing about it and teamed up with mountains that may permit him to have fun Juneteenth and MLK weekend on snow whereas offering classes, gear, and inexpensive elevate tickets for anybody eager to attempt the game. “I can’t wait to satisfy up with the Anchorage neighborhood at Hilltop on snow. We’ve got loads of actions deliberate, one thing for everybody,” Conley stated.
This 12 months, when Spencer reached out to Hilltop Ski Space, a mountain pricey to his coronary heart, Hilltop was blissful to host the occasion. “I need this to be the most important occasion on snow at Hilltop Ski Resort. It’s an opportunity to get everybody out on the slopes to be taught, have enjoyable, and fellowship whereas celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”
Passes go on sale December 10, 2024, for $100, which incorporates:
- 3-Day Shred Go (January 18,19 and 20) with free leases whereas provides final. First come, first serve.
- Free 1-Hour Newbie Classes (Saturday and Sunday)
Actions and occasions:
- Friday Meet and Greet (6 p.m. to eight p.m.)
- Afterparty for adults offsite
- The fifth annual Hoops4Unity occasion (Friday Night time)
- DJ spinning tunes all through the weekend
- Snowboarding and Snowboarding at Hilltop Ski Space
- Terrain Park Demos
- Enjoyable household skier/boarder cross races on Monday afternoon
- Meals and Drinks
- Prize Giveaways, product scavenger hunts, and enter to wins all through the weekend
- Visitor have the chance to attempt the Ski and Snowboard Slalom programs
Skiers and snowboarders from Oregon, Texas, New York, and Washington State are flying in for the occasion. They may go to Hilltop Ski Space to have fun MLK weekend with locals on snow.
Celeste Hodge Growden, President/CEO of the Alaska Black Caucus, stated, Celeste Hodge Growden, President/CEO of the Alaska Black Caucus, stated, “Because the president and CEO of the Alaska Black Caucus, I’m thrilled to be a part of the Freedom Shred Occasion at Hilltop.” Whereas it’s true that our neighborhood is commonly underrepresented in out of doors actions like snowboarding, this occasion is a superb alternative to problem these stereotypes and encourage participation in Alaska’s stunning outdoor. We should create areas the place everybody, no matter background, feels welcome to have interaction in these actions.”
Hoops4Unity brings collectively children and legislation enforcement for a day of basketball and connection. This initiative is greater than only a recreation; it’s a possibility to foster understanding and construct relationships between minority youth and law enforcement officials in our neighborhood. Children ages seven by way of 18 are all welcome.
By means of Hoops4Unity, the purpose is to interrupt down obstacles, problem stereotypes, and create a protected house the place younger individuals can have interaction with legislation enforcement in a optimistic setting. By encouraging teamwork and camaraderie on the courtroom, we’re serving to to domesticate belief and mutual respect. This occasion embodies our dedication to selling unity and empowerment, and it may well have an enduring influence on the lives of the members and the broader neighborhood.
Historically, now we have secured superstar referees for our occasion, with Alaska State Legal professional Basic Treg Taylor and Alan Growden, the Basic Supervisor for Sturgeon Electrical in Alaska, serving as referees for each recreation since its inception. It’s a free occasion; each child receives a tee shirt, medal, trophy, and free pizza. Hilltop Ski Space shared will give just a few free passes on the occasion.
When: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January seventeenth, 2025
The place: Boys and Women Membership Mountain View; 315 Value Road:
Who: Alaska Black Caucus (ABC) and the Anchorage Police Division Affiliation (APDEA)
What: Hoops4Unity Basketball Recreation
The Hilltop occasion serves as a significant platform for our neighborhood, permitting us to return collectively, have fun our shared experiences, and promote the concept out of doors recreation is for everybody. By fostering inclusivity and breaking down obstacles, we will empower Black Alaskans and different marginalized teams to discover and benefit from the pure magnificence surrounding us. This aligns completely with our mission on the Alaska Black Caucus to uplift and champion the lives of these we serve.
All are welcome to the occasion, and no expertise is required; in the event you ever need to attempt snowboarding or snowboarding, change into a Freedom Shredder for MLK weekend.
Media Contacts
Spencer Conley: coachcon91@icloud.com
Victoria Gaither: victoriagaither@gmail.com
Celeste Hodge Growden: Thealaskablackcaucus@gmail.com
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