March 9, 2004 – For the second consecutive year, from March 26 to April 4, Tremblant is hosting Spin Symposium, the most important riding and alternative culture event in eastern North America. The most awe-inspiring pro skiers and boarders will go head-to-head in this ten-day competing for over $10,000 in cash and prizes, as well as a Volkswagen Golf GTI. In addition to amazing competitions, Spin Symposium  includes ten days of spectacular demonstrations, concerts, DJ performances and wild parties.

At the end of the ski day, skiers, boarders, competitors and spectators gather in Place Saint-Bernard for the Nokia Après-Ski Concerts, held daily from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. Among the most highly anticipated performers: two-time Juno Award nominees (2004) from Ontario, Barlow (Saturday, March 12), young Québécoise singer songwriter Andrée Watters (Sunday, March 28), the fabulous ska group Planet Smashers (Wednesday, March 31), and two-time Canadian Independent Music Award nominee, the Vancouver group GOB (Sunday, April 4).

Spin celebrations will continue long into the night with unforgettable Sound Experiences, presented by NightLife magazine. Every evening, from 10:00 p.m. to midnight, electronic music fans will be treated to breathtaking musical experiences by an eclectic array of performing DJs in one of three Tremblant Village bars (Octobar, P'tit Caribou, Café de l'Époque). There will be a different theme every night, from March 24 to April 4, and  featured DJs include: DJ Eloi & Mossa, DJ Curve, DJ F. Le Baron, DJ Mighty Kat & Circus, DJ Maus Saboteur music & Aria, DJ Soul Sista, DJ The Maule, DJ Asslak, DJ Lorange and DJ Sector.

Adrenaline enthusiasts can quench their thirst for thrills and excitement by watching the awe-inspiring extreme sport demonstrations in Place Saint-Bernard. From Friday, March 26 to Sunday, March 28, at 4:00 p.m., BMX, skateboard and mountain bike athletes will perform to their hearts' content on the special obstacles and ramp set up in Place Saint-Bernard.

From Thursday, April 1 to Saturday, April 3, at 5:00 p.m., motocross athletes take to the huge ramp to wow the crowd with their breathtakingly high jumps in the Big Air Motocross.

April 1 is April Fool's Day, the perfect occasion to play a trick or two on your friends. April 1 is also National One-Piece Day. Wear a stylish one-piece ski suit (in the 80s haute couture style), and you will receive a 50% discount on your daily lift ticket. Rummage through your cedar chest for that mothball scented, elegant jump suit and come and ski at Tremblant for half the price. Friendly howls of laughter guaranteed!

To check out our complete schedule of activities and competitions for the second annual Spin Symposium, or to register for a race, visit www.tremblant.ca/spin or call 1-819-681-3000, ext. 46677.