[blindkid] Fwd: New England Blind/VI Ski Festival

[Carol Castellano]

>Subject: New England Blind/VI Ski Festival
>From: Glenn Kroll <gskroll at icloud.com>
>Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 19:59:54 -0400
>
>
>Another ski season is just around the corner and plans for the 3rd 
>Annual New England Blind/VI Ski Festival are underway.  The 2014 
>Festival will be held at Sugarloaf  Mountain in beautiful 
>Carrabassett Valley, Maine from February 9 -13, 2014.
>
>Our Festival last year was a resounding success and we are looking 
>to build on the momentum. Most participants from the first year 
>returned to renew old friendships and make new ones.
>
>Eric Weihenmayer, the first blind person to climb Mt. Everest, 
>author, and motivational speaker will be joining us this year as our 
>guest speaker. We welcome you to join us at Sugarloaf to hear him 
>tell of his many amazing adventures!
>
>Randy Pierce from 2020Vision Quest is returning to once again kick 
>off the opening reception on Sunday evening!   Eric and Randy will 
>be with us all week.  Their stories are sure to inspire and motivate!
>
>We are planning a busy week of activities, including skiing, tubing, 
>and snow cat rides.  New this year will be X Country skiing!!
>
>For more information you may go online to www.nevifest.org, contact 
>me at 207-576-6621 or balbiston at maineoxy.com, or contact Liz Peacock 
>at 207-824-2440 or lpeacock at maineadaptive.org.
>
>Thanks! 
>
>
>Bruce Albiston