Janss Pro-Am Classic returns to Baldy
Crist family is honored
They’re calling the 2001 Bill Janss Pro-Am Classic
"three days of movin’ and groovin,’" and that’s certainly
what this weekend’s event is looking like.
In four years, the Bill Janss Pro-Am Classic skiing and
social activity, named after the man who owned Sun Valley from 1964-77,
has become the major fund-raising event for the Sun Valley Ski Education
Foundation.
This year’s event will pay special tribute to the Crist
family for their contributions to Sun Valley skiing and their
achievements, according to co-director Mila Riggio.
Riggio said, "The parents, Roger and Diane Crist,
made many contributions to the SVSEF over the years. Roger was president
of the board and instituted a lot of the academic standards we now have,
and Diane was the consummate volunteer, always there.
"Their children Danielle, Reggie and Zach have
accomplished much in ski racing and all have a passion for the mountains
and adventure.
"Danielle is an adventure filmmaker and has made four
first descents of remote rivers in foreign countries. Reggie and Zach have
been on the U.S. Ski Team and are on the Men’s Journal adventure
team."
Among skiing stars expected are Christin Cooper, Mark
Tache, Mike Frost, Nick Lewis, Adi Erber, Hans Standteiner, Mike Jacoby,
Sondra Van Ert, Judy Nagel Johnson, Nick Maricich, Maria Maricich, Kiki
Cutter, Muffy Davis, Chris Pravda, Erika Whittaker, Tyler and Terry
Palmer, and Kenny Corrock.
Last year’s event featuring 18 six-member teams raised
about $80,000 for the SVSEF.
Whether you’re a competitor or spectator, be sure to
pull out your tackiest bellbottoms and loudest windshirts and join up!
· Thursday, March 29: Registration from 12
noon-5 p.m. at Idaho Country Inn.
Opening VIP celebration at 6 p.m. at Michel’s
Christiania—hosted by Michel Rudigoz, Peter and Jane Sturdivant, Alex
and Pat Higgins, and Larry and Nan Stone.
· Friday, March 30: Hosted breakfast from
8:30-9:30 a.m. at Warm Springs. Race clinic from 9-10 a.m. Handicapping
runs on Baldy at 11 a.m. Apres-ski party at 5 p.m. at The Boiler Room in
Sun Valley.
· Saturday, March 31: The big day. Dual GS
racing on Baldy’s Lower Warm Springs ski run at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
A final "70s" party, "A Tribute to Skiing
in the 1970s," at 6:30 p.m. in the Limelight Room of Sun Valley Inn,
hosted by Paine Webber and Albertsons. ‘70s attire is encouraged.
