Some youtube footage of what the sport is like
Minus 7 Melee at the Ranch
What: Take a trip up to Donner Summit and witness the emergence of this exciting new sport. The Minus Seven snow skate contest will feature two different events at Donner Ski Ranch. Skaters will compete in a Skater-cross with fastest competitors advancing to the next heat. Followed by a rapid paced, throw-a-trick, give–it-all-you-got jam session in a snow skate terrain park. Come see this new exciting sport, support your only local, north shore snow skate company, Minus 7 Snow skates.
Helmet, leashes and edges required to ride. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with a $40 entry fee; the first of two events kicks off at 10 a.m. Finish the afternoon on Donner Ski Ranch’s deck with special appearance by East Bay favorites, “High and Tight.”
When: April 3, 2010
Where: Donner Ski Ranch
* For more information, contact Kurt Zapata, Minus 7 Snow Skates at minus-seven@hotmail.com, Minus Seven Snow Skates on Facebook or at (530) 550-0319
"Any Evening" with Ray Manzarek from The Doors and Roy Rogers
What: If you like The Doors then you should check out keyboardist/pianist Ray Manzarek rock out old man style at the CBC. Could be chill.
When: April 3, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Where: Crystal Bay Casino
Cost: $25 (seated show)
*For more info check out his website at raymanzarek.com