ROMP TO STOMP OUT BREAST CANCER

"Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer" event highlights Mountain Creek's Women's Weekend
Posted by Martin Griff January 15, 2008 8:33AM
Categories: New Jersey, Skiing, Snowboarding
Saturday and Sunday, January 26th - 27th has been designated Women's Weekend at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon.
The cornerstone of this weekend will be the Tubbs Snowshoe Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series stop on Saturday.
This benefit puts a new twist on charity runs and walks: including a 3k or 5k scenic snowshoe hike, as well as a 3k snowshoe fun run. Participants who collect pre-event pledges will receive great prize packages from event sponsors, which will be awarded based on total team or individual funds raised. Up to 400 pair of Tubbs snowshoes will be available to use free of charge on a first come, first served basis, so get here early, rent at a local shop or bring your own! To register and learn more click here.
75% of the funds raised will go to fund grants in North Jersey for programs that focus on breast cancer screening, education and treatment, with the other 25% supporting research and education projects nationwide through Komen for the Cure's national grant program. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died from breast cancer at the age of 36. Today, the Foundation is an international organization with a network of volunteers working through local Affiliates and Komen Race for the Cure® events to eradicate breast cancer. The Northern New Jersey affiliate carries out this mission on a local level.
Mountain Creek will also host Girls Learn to Ride sessions on Saturday. This is the perfect opportunity for women ages 5 and up, who've never snowboarded before, but always wanted to try. . .or who are looking to improve their riding skills in a supportive environment. The Girls Learn to Ride program is specially designed to give girls and women an opportunity to learn and progress in the sport in an all-female environment. The $79 package includes rentals, lesson and lift ticket. Learn more by clicking here.
K2's Pretty in Pink Rail Jam on Sunday, January 27th is just for you! Perfect for skiers and riders with little to no competition experience, who want to come out and enjoy a morning on the rails with members from the K2 Ski and Snowboard Alliance Teams supporting you and giving pointers. Winners will receive great giveaways from K2.
Mountain Creek has put together a lodging package to complement this women's weekend. Rates start at just $200 per person and include spa-style classes such as yoga, Qigong and the Art of Self Massage from 1-5pm, followed by a cocktail reception from 5-7pm Saturday evening in The Appalachian Hotel. Massages are also being offered at an additional cost and can be reserved by calling Vernon Massage and Wellness at 973-764-5570.