10 Reasons To Attend Colorado International Spring Series

Ten (really good) reasons why skiers and spectators should participate in the Colorado International Spring Series, March 26-April 2, 2005

TABERNASH & WINTER PARK, Colo., Mar. 17, 2005…This year’s Colorado International Spring Series (CISS), Mar. 26 — Apr. 2, 2005, means excitement for elite and recreational racers as well as spectators.

Presented by Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, Colo., six races, seven parties and eight days of springtime skiing and partying will transpose the Tabernash and Winter Park areas into a haven of hard bodies and Lycra. Elite and recreational racers will challenge themselves and each other on a variety of track and Criterium courses, all competing for a top place finish as well as their share of cash and merchandise prizes.

Following are ten (really good) reasons CISS will mean end-of-the-season fun, challenge and excitement for racers and spectators alike:

10. More parties than races! O.k., seven vs. six but that means more deck-time, tan time and overall fun.

9. $18,500 cash prizes for elite racers and $15,000 in merchandise for citizens and juniors.

8. The Chipotle Fun Jersey. Where else can you win a leader's jersey and prizes for having the most fun?

7. Olympic caliber ski racers join the recreational competitors in all-out competition.
If you're Kris Freeman, Carl Swenson or the other US Team skiers, you're there to battle racers from 15 countries and 20 states for daily glory, the Devil's Thumb Overall Leader's Jersey, and a share of the $18,500 cash.

6. CISS is also for weekend warriors and recreational skiers.
Joe and Jane Average can race their peers then watch your heroes from the sun deck and chat with them at the social events. Thai and Brazilian Ski Team racers will be traveling thousands of miles to try to qualify for their respective Olympic teams, all the while working very hard not to finish last (yes, last, not first!).

5. Bronzing time on the new deck at Devil's Thumb Ranch’s new Broad Axe Barn — see it to believe it.

4. Races so good in 2004 they were named the Continental Cup Supertour finals for 2005.

3. The Criterium race and party, Fri., Apr. 1st at Winter Park Resort. Watch the field tackle the infamous double-jump where Andy Newell pulled a back flip in 2004 with an Odell's Easy Street Wheat in hand.

2. The CISS band. The famous all-skier CISS band has retooled for 2005 with a talented Norwegian front-liner. From country night to old school favorites, each social event will carry a new theme — and tune!

1. Eight days of sun and snow, seven days/nights of parties and six races — offering something for everyone. Let the races begin!

Prestigious Colorado International Spring Series
Returns to Devil's Thumb Ranch, Snow Mountain Ranch and Winter Park Resort
March 26-April 2, 2005

Media Contacts:
Holly Johnson, Imagica
holly@imagica.us / 941-349-9174

Shawn Delaney, Devil's Thumb Ranch/CISS
shawn@springseries.com / 970-726-8231,
ext. 218

TABERNASH, Colo., February 3, 2005…Colorado will once again welcome the world
to the Colorado International Spring Series (CISS) March 26-April 2, 2005. Skiers
of all abilities are invited to compete against elite international cross country
skiers from Nordic powers like Sweden, Norway and Italy as they challenge the
best of the USA and Canada in a six event stage race. Presented by Devil's
Thumb Ranch, the Series will tour Colorado's nationally renowned resorts and
include overall series competitions similar to the Tour de France.CISS is sanctioned
by the International Ski Federation (FIS) and the US Ski Association (USSA).
A racing license is not required to compete and racers of all abilities
are encouraged to participate. Competitors who wish to compete for prize
money must have a valid FIS license and compete in the Open Class.
All competitors must comply with USSA and FIS rules.

Registration
Registration is available on-line at springseries.com, by mail or fax for both
individuals and teams. Mail-in and fax registration closes 5PM Thursday,
March 24, 2005. All registrations not received by this deadline may not
be processed. Final registration deadline is by 11AM the day before each
race for Open and Junior Class competitors, 1 hour before race start for Citizen
Classes. Registrations must be legible, complete and received by these
deadlines to be processed. No registration will be accepted without payment.

Schedule

Prize Money & Awards

Total cash prize list is $18,650 and merchandise prize list is $15,000.
Cash prizes will only be awarded to open category competitors who provide valid
FIS licenses. All other categories will receive merchandise prizes.
All prizes that are declined by the recipient will not be granted to other competitors.
Travel & Lodging Devil's Thumb Ranch (800-933-4339) and Snow Mountain Ranch
(970-887-2152) have special CISS rates available for participants. Please inquire
when calling or visiting on line at www.devilsthumbranch.com or www.ymcarockies.org.
Races will be based in the Winter Park/Grand County area, which is located in
North Central Colorado, approximately 2 hours from Denver International Airport.
To get to Grand County from Denver, head west on I-70. Take exit 232 onto Hwy
40. Follow Hwy 40 for approximately 25 miles through Empire, over Berthoud Pass,
and past the Winter Park ski area to the town of Winter Park. The town
of Fraser is approximately 2 miles North of Winter Park on Hwy 40. Tabernash
is another 5 miles North.

Organizer Contact Information

Colorado International Spring Series
PO Box 750
Tabernash, CO 80478

www.springseries.com
info@springseries.com
970.726.8231 x218