Monster Ski offers skiers & riders the opportunity to ski some of the world's best runs, challenging them to ski the height of Mount Everest every day for five days, whilst raising valuable funds to help people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).
This is the third Monster Ski challenge run by the MS Trust, previous events in Colorado and Engelberg have raised over £220,000 to support the charity's work.
The money raised helps provide information, education and research to support the 100,000 people living with MS in the UK today.

Bookings are now being taken for Monster Ski, which will take place from 14 to 22 April 2010.

It costs just £195 to register and each participant will be required to raise a minimum of £3,000 in sponsorship for the MS Trust.
For more information about this exhilarating challenge, please contact Laura Percival at the MS Trust on 01462 476707 or download an information pack from: www.mstrust.org.uk/monsterski

The group skied hundreds of miles over the three day challenge, all to raise awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis (MS). The event was the brainchild of former RAF pilot Mike Laver, who was diagnosed with MS in 2005. Mike was one of four people with MS who took part.

Mike said, 'Some of the Monster Skiers achieved some unbelievable totals - a stunning success for all. Special mention must go to all those participants with MS who, in taking part, have shown to themselves and to others that MS need not prevent you doing anything you set your mind to'.

The Multiple Sclerosis Trust has been delighted by Monster Ski's success and has already received over £30,000 in sponsorship. This total looks set to double once all sponsorship pledges have been collected. The money raised will provide information, education and research to help people living with MS in the UK today.

The Monster Ski challenge wouldn't have been possible without the support of Prime Ski School in Engelberg, as well as Satski and HTC who provided GPS tracking technology to monitor participants performance.

Thoughts are now turning to 2010, when the MS Trust plans to run its third Monster Ski event. To be kept informed about future trips, or to make a donation towards this Monster Ski, please contact Laura Percival on 01462 476707 or email fundraising@mstrust.org.uk.

More information at www.mstrust.org.uk/monsterski

It's how we want it to be right now with what we know we have but could be subject to change... only to make it sicker though so don't worry!

Remember to get registered with us for the event, you no longer have to pay up front so you can just complete step one, but why not eh! Its only gonna save you time on the day! www.westbeach.com/freezerjam

Remember, we are having a party in Chillis bar afterwards with Dom Harrington's silky musical skills! Corona is only £2 a bottle and it's bound to be an amazing night... kick back after a long hard day of riding.
The comp is looking to run from 3.30pm till close and on average you will get upwards of 3 hours riding with the format looking something like this...

• 12 noon till 3pm- Bib pick up and registration
• 3pm-3.15pm Rider meeting
• 3.30pm-4.30pm Free practice time
• 4.30pm-4.45pm Shaping
• 4.45pm-5.45pm Under 16's and women's jam session
• 5.45pm-6pm Shaping
• 6pm-7pm Over 16's jam session
• 7pm-7.15pm Shaping
• 7.15pm-8.15pm Rogue jam session
• 8.15pm-8.30pm Shaping
• 8.30pm-9.00 pm Under 16's and women's final
• 9.00pm-9.30pm Over 16's men's final
• 9.30pm-9.45pm Shaping
• 9.45pm-10.45pm Super final

(Obviously could be subject to change but this is what we want it to look like!)

Look out for the 6 rogue categories being announced soon... basically 6 prizes for 6 random things... all will become clear.
During the day in Chillis bar we will have Graffiti artist, Ruse drawing up ltd edition westbeach t shirts with your name, you get to join in and draw the t's yourself for a measly £5 of which £4 goes to the charity Future Savings in aid of Cancer Research... bring a fiver, you know it makes sense... check out Ruse at www.myspace.com/ruse76

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Westbeach Introduces Temperature-Regulating Jacket

Named after the legendary Peak to Creek run which stretches 7 km from mountaintop to valley floor, the Peak to Creek is our highest performance jacket, boasting built-in climate control. The shell is comprised of C-Change, a revolutionary fabric from Schoeller, which reacts to body heat, becoming more breathable when you sweat, or sealing in warmth when it's cool. Tested and triumphant at Whistler, this jacket will deliver optimal comfort anywhere you ride, important when you start in knee deep pow, come down through a fog band and end up in rain-four times in one day.

Quote "Usually, if you start in the freezing alpine and ride 5,000 vertical feet to valley bottom, you're hot and wet. The Peak to Creek is the only jacket I've worn that completely regulates my body temperature. It rules," says team rider Matt Belzile.

Contact Information
Spokesperson - Canada: Jon Cartwright
Call 778 370 1970

Spokesperson - United Kingdom: Sue Garlick
Call 0161 877 7526

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MS Trust Monster Ski: 22-26 January 2009

Head to the stunning Swiss resort of Engelberg or 'Angel Mountain', for this year's Monster Ski challenge on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust.

Monster Ski is a fast, exciting event for experienced skiers and boarders. You'll ski over three days, covering the ground distance of a marathon (26.1 miles) or half marathon (13.1 miles) a day. The resort links to the highest ski area in central Switzerland, offering a 2,000m vertical drop, good snow reliability and skiing on the Titlis Glacier 3,020m above sea level.

Registration for Monster Ski costs £125 and minimum sponsorship is £1,475.

More information at www.mstrust.org.uk/monsterski.