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Media Contacts:
Darcy Morse
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Jennifer deBerge
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TEMPERATURES RISE AT WINTER PARK RESORT AS COLORADO CHEFS
COMPETE IN THE 29TH ANNUAL FAMOUS FLAMETHROWER'S
HIGH ALTITUDE CHILI COOK-OFF
Chili Competition is August 11-12 and Supports the National Sports Center for the
Disabled
WINTER PARK, COLO., Aug. 2, 2007 - Wielding fire scorching recipes, the best Chilimaking chefs from across Colorado are gathering at Winter Park Resort this August
11 – 12 to compete in the high stakes 29th Annual Famous Flamethrower's High
Altitude Chili Cook-off. Sanctioned by the International Chili Society (ICS) and
benefiting the National Sports Center for the Disabled, chefs will go head to head for
rights to the state title and opportunity to represent the Rocky Mountain Region at
the World Chili Cook-off held in Omaha, Nebraska, October 5 – 7. The event kicks off
at 10 a.m. and is free.
“These chefs have been perfecting their hot and delicious recipes all year,” said Patty
McCarthy, Winter Park Resort event organizer. “Judges are looking for the best red
chili, green chili, or salsa recipe but are also excited about the addition of a new and
non-sanctioned ICS event, the Guac-Off. One talented chef will win full bragging
rights for the best guacamole in the state.”
The ICS is the largest food contest and festival organization in the world, organizing
fundraising events worldwide that benefit charities and non-profit organizations. Last
chili season, October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006, the ICS sanctioned over 200
cookoffs with over one million people tasting, cooking, and judging. First place
winners from Winter Park Resort’s Famous Flamethrower's High Altitude Chili Cookoff will earn the right to advance to the World Championship Chili Cook-off held later
this fall. Cash and trophy prizes will also be awarded for first through third place in
each division.
Starting at 11 a.m. visitors can sample the chili, salsa and guacamole of their choice
by purchasing taste tickets (two for $1.00). Judges are also needed to evaluate the
chili, salsa and guacamole. For more information on the Famous Flamethrower’s
High Altitude Chili Cook-off including official entry rules, or to volunteer as a judge,
visit www.winterparkresort.com or call the Guest Services Information Hotline at
(970) 726-1564.
Overnight guests can stay slope side for the weekend with lodging specials starting at
$78 per person per night at Zephyr Mountain Lodge. Packages are based on double
occupancy in a one bedroom condo and are available through September 28. For
more information visit www.skiwinterpark.com/deals or call Winter Park Central
Reservations at 800-729-5813.
Famous Flamethrower's High Altitude Chili Cook-off Schedule of Events
Saturday Aug. 11
Rocky Mountain Regional Chili Cook-off
11 a.m.
Guac-Off – Guacamole judging
12 p.m.
ICS Salsa judging
1 p.m.
ICS Green judging
2 p.m.
ICS Red judging
Sunday Aug. 12
Colorado State Chili Cook-off
12 p.m.
ICS Salsa judging
1 p.m.
ICS Green judging
2 p.m.
ICS Red judging
ABOUT WINTER PARK RESORT
Winter Park Resort is located just 67 miles northwest of Denver but remains a world
away thanks in part to its unique location amidst the Fraser valley and Continental
Divide. Home to Colorado’s longest Alpine Slide and over 600 miles of
interconnected mountain bike trails, Winter Park Resort is a summer haven for the
kid and the kid at heart. To learn more about Winter Park Resort in the summer
including a list of events, daily activities and vacation packages visit
www.winterparkresort.com.
ABOUT INTRAWEST
Intrawest is a world leader in experiential destination resorts. The company has
interests in eleven resorts at North America’s most popular mountain destinations
including Whistler Blackcomb, a host venue for the 2010 Winter Olympic and
Paralympic Games. The Intrawest network also includes Canadian Mountain
Holidays, the largest heli-skiing operation in the world, Sandestin Golf and Beach
Resort in Florida and Club Intrawest—a private resort club with nine locations
throughout North America. In addition, Intrawest develops real estate at its
resorts and at other locations across North America and in Europe. Intrawest is
headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information, visit
www.intrawest.com
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