The fourth and final BigLePowSki freeski happening of the 2012 season will take place in Norway. For the first time, the Dude is heading north from the European Alps and will be making a guest appearance in idyllic Sogndal from April 13 to 15, 2012! Once again, a series of workshops, testing opportunities and of course the legendary Dude Party await all participants. This time there will also be a photo contest under the care of PowderGuide photographer Baschi Bender. The BigLePowSki event series is presented by Black Diamond, Arc?teryx, Diamir Fritschi, FreerideMap, Polartec and Pieps.
Freeriding over Norway's largest fjord
Less than two weeks ago, the Dude was still out and about in the steep face mecca of Chamonix (France). Right after Easter, he will now set off for his first tour stop outside the Alps. If you can still take a few days off, don't miss the chance to hop on a plane and go freeriding with the Dude above Norway's largest fjord. The small 'student village' Sogndal attracts with a lot of idyll and a few interesting ski tour destinations. From there, it is not far to the Lygen Alps and there are apparently plenty of freeride opportunities there, as Marius reported not so long ago in the PG magazine.
All participants and visitors have the opportunity to test the abundant equipment from Black Diamond, Arc'teryx, Fritschi and Pieps. The courses will be run by local mountain guides, team riders and professional photographers. PG and BLP event photographer Baschi Bender will be traveling especially for his workshop and will pass on the most important know-how for freeride photography. This time there will be a photo contest for the participants, with the best pictures of the day being awarded prizes in the evening.
A few places are still available for all workshops. If you can afford the ticket to Norway or are just around the corner on a ski tour anyway, you shouldn't miss the chance.
Here you can go directly to the registration for Sogndal...
Win the limited BigLePow ski exclusively at PG.com
To take part, all you have to do is answer the question "In which country is a BigLePowSki event taking place for the first time this year?". Closing date: 15.04.2012, midnight. If you have found the correct answer, write us your answer via forum message (PN) or email. Please include your address. Due to the complicated lottery procedure, the winner can only be announced in the PG forum at the beginning of May 2012. For your information: No storage of your data! Addresses and names of the winners will only be passed on to Black Diamond for shipping purposes.
More impressions of the BigLePowSki from Chamonix (March 2012)
Program of the BigLePowSki event in Sogndal
Friday 13.4.2012
★ 5 pm Welcome Drinks & Get together at the Ski resort Sogndal
★ Get to know about the BigLePowSki weekend and learn about the area
★ 6.00 pm Moonlight ski tour
★ 9.00 pm Chill out and meet athletes and guides in the Lagreid Pub
Saturday 14.4.2012
★ 9.00 am Test the newest freeride gear at the Ski resort Sogndal
Workshops 9.00 - 12.00:
★ Backcountry tour with UIAGM mountain guide
★ Freeride with a pro athlete
★ Photo freeride workshop with pro photographer
★ Girls only workshop
★ Avalanche Workshops 9.00 -11.00
Between the morning and afternoon workshops we offer lunch from 12.00 -13.00 at the Ski resort Sogndal
Workshops 13.00 - 16.00:
★ Backcountry tour with UIAGM mountain guide
★ Freeride with a pro athlete
★ Photo freeride workshop with pro photographer
★ Girls only workshop
★ Avalanche Workshops 13.00 -15.00
15:00 - 17:00 After Ski Snacks /Dinner at UTE PLASSEN
PARTY TIME AT MEIERIET
★★ 8:30 pm Photo contest from the workshop of the day
★ 9:00 pm Patagonia Movie Show with Jacob Slot
★ 10:00 pm The BigLePowSki Party with the Band Live Tyyl
★ 11:30 pm The huge BigLePowSki Raffle (grant prize the special BigLePowSki edition ski, more prizes from Arc'teryx, Fritschi and Pieps)
★ Until 2 am followed by the Dude's disco with DJ
Sunday 15.4.2012
★ 9.00 am Test the newest freeride gear at the Ski resort Sogndal
Workshop 9 - 12:00 am:
★ Backcountry tour with UIAGM mountain guide
★ Freeride with a pro athlete
★ Photo freeride workshop with pro photographer
★ Girls only workshop
★ Avalanche Workshops 9.00 -11.00
Between the morning and afternoon workshops we offer lunch from 12.00 -13.00 at the Ski resort Sogndal
Workshops 13.00 - 16.00:
★ Backcountry tour with UIAGM mountain guide
★ Freeride with a pro athlete
★ Photo freeride workshop with pro photographer
★ Girls only workshop
★ Avalanche Workshops 13.00 -15.00
15:00 - 17:00 After Ski Snacks /Dinner at UTE PLASSEN
