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SIERRA™ RESORT ELITE TEAM CONTINUES TO TAKE NAMES

Winter X Games 12 Was Just The Tip Of The Iceberg

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE , Calif. – February 19, 2008 – Halftime score: One X Games Gold medal, One Burton European Open Gold medal, One Burton European Open Bronze medal, One Australian Open Gold medal, One Roxy Chicken Jam Silver medal, One Jeep King of the Mountain Silver medal and One US Chevy Grand Prix Bronze medal.

Halfway through the 2007-2008 winter competition season and Sierra Resort’s Elite Team, which includes Jaime Anderson, Joanie Anderson, Hannah Teter and Elijah Teter, is a dominating force at snowboarding competitions around the globe.

With three major competitions just around the corner, Sierra-at-Tahoe® Resort’s athletes are looking forward to finishing the winter season at the top of the industry. Watch for Hannah Teter and Jaime Anderson at the Nippon Open February 26 through March 2, 2008, Elijah Teter at the Vans Cup at Northstar-at-Tahoe® Resort February 29 through March 2 and the whole team at the Burton US Open March 17 through 23, 2008.

The Nippon Open and Burton US Open are part of the Ticket To Ride World Snowboard Tour, a series of independent freestyle snowboarding events organized under one “ticket”. Riders can earn points at each event during the ten month competition season. Currently, Jaime Anderson is at the top of the Women’s Standings, with 769.08 points, and in good position to claim first place overall.

“Jaime’s training from her days racing here at Sierra Resort in USASA competitions has given her a solid foundation for all the freestyle competitions,” said Brady Gunsch, Sierra Resort team coach. “It’s been amazing to watch her progress over the years.”

“The Sierra Elite Team exploded onto the competition scene this season,” said John Rice, General Manager of Sierra Resort. “Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort has always believed in investing in young athletes to help them reach their full potential. Our Elite Team is a great role model for the rest of our athletes. We are very proud of their accomplishments this season.”

Sierra-at-Tahoe  Resort: Part of the Solution

Known for its wind-protected slopes, incredible tree skiing, family programs and parks and pipes that are among the best in the nation, Sierra Resort is committed to being part of the solution to environmental conservation. Environmentally responsible operations that include parking spots reserved for guests driving hybrid vehicles and the use of eco-friendly cleaning products resort-wide let our guests know that we care about the land around us as much as they do. We have also partnered with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation and the National Forest Foundation to offer our guests a convenient way to offset their greenhouse gas emissions.

The closest major resort to Sacramento , Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort is located just 12 miles west of Lake Tahoe and receives an annual average of 480 inches of snowfall. For more information, visit www.SierraAtTahoe.com or call 530.659.7453.

Media Contacts:

Kirstin A. Cattell, 530.543.3132

Jessica VanPernis, 530.562.3866

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