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U.S. Ski Team speed athlete Scott Macartney has barely been home 24 hours and already he's raised nearly $3000 to help beat cancer. Join him this Saturday at Crystal Mountain to help raise even more cash for the American Cancer Society. Dubbed Hope on the Slopes, the fundraiser features individual and team competitions based on skiing the most vertical. Participants can win prizes while raising money for a great cause, and Macartney's mom Laurie, a cancer survivor herself will be on hand to make lunch. 

You can join Scott's team and ski or simply click here to donate.

The schedule is as follows:

7:30-8:30am     Registration & Check in     D Level of Day Lodge

8:30-8:45am     Opening Ceremonies         D Level of Day Lodge
                         Welcome - Event Chair Kellie Lamb
                         Thank you - Kelly Cochran, American Cancer Society
                         Cancer Survivor Laurel Macartney
                         Rule & Procedures - Dacia Roessler
                         Team Roll Call - Dacia Roessler

9am-3:30pm     Vertical Challenge             Chinook Express, Rainier Express, Green Valley, & Forest Queen

11am              Massages will be available to everyone at the mountain for a donation!

4:15pm            Closing Ceremonies           D Level of Day Lodge
                          Awards include:
                             Top individual fundraiser - Male and Female
                             Top fundraising team
                             Most vertical feet - individual - Male and Female
                             Most vertical feet - team average
                             Individual with highest combined fundraising & vertical feet total
                             Team with highest combined fundraising & vertical feet total

**Get discounted lodging with Crystal Mountain Hotels. Mention Hope on the Slopes to save 15% off your hotel room. Call 888-754-6400 for reservations. www.crystalhotels.com Stay the night and enjoy live music in the Snorting Elk Cellar Saturday night.

You can also visit www.skicrystal.com for more information.

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