BodeFest kicks off Friday at Bretton Woods

Recent late-season snowstorms will mean skiing at midwinter quality this weekend at the Mount Washington Resort for the third BodeFest, featuring two days of skiing with Bode Miller.

BRETTON WOODS, N.H. — Recent late-season snowstorms will mean skiing at midwinter quality this weekend at the Mount Washington Resort for the third BodeFest, featuring two days of skiing with Bode Miller, director of skiing at Bretton Woods and the newly (re-) crowned World Cup super G champion. All proceeds again will go to Miller's nonprofit Turtle Ridge Foundation and the Bretton Woods Adaptive Program.
    BodeFest 2007, presented by Head USA, begins late Friday with Miller, who tied the U.S. record for most national championships by a man when he won his ninth title March 31 in Alaska, skiing with youngsters participating in the weekend. He will be providing some ski tips in addition to autographs and photo opportunities.
    Saturday, four-member teams will compete at Bretton Woods on a modified giant slalom with the better of two runs — one in the morning, one in the afternoon — determining the top teams with a barbecue at BW's main base lodge splitting the day.
    In addition, there will be separate kids' camp and adult activities. Among the highlights will be Miller reading to younger children and then holding a question and answer sessions with teens. There also will be a silent auction with prizes including autographed memorabilia from Super Bowl hero Tom Brady and a VIP trip to a Boston Bruins game. A live auction will offer prizes including attendance at the World Cup ski races during the Birds of Prey weekend in Beaver Creek, and a Boston Celtics Dream Experience for eight.
    "When we started BodeFest three years ago," Miller said, "the goal was to have a great time on the slopes with all of my friends and fans at Bretton Woods. "The event has grown and, with the creation of the Turtle Ridge Foundation in early 2006, so has our ability to make an impact. This year's BodeFest presents us with a tremendous opportunity to raise awareness, support and make contributions to worthy causes that directly benefit people in need and the community at large."
    Turtle Ridge Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and creating programs to deal with difficult environmental, health and economic issues. The Bretton Woods Adaptive Program, also a nonprofit, is dedicated to providing sports and recreation to the disabled.

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