TEAM TALLUS TAKES 3RD AT THE MAMMOTH INVITATIONAL

The Fourth Annual Mammoth Invitational event was this weekend, April 12-15, 2012, brought together proud Mammoth natives and elite international skiers in celebration of the mountains’ efforts to support the community and its children. Activities included the Biathlon race, Heroes + Kids afternoon, a silent auction valued at over $1,000,000, and the Family Fun Cup Race. 32 inches of fresh snow prepared the attendees for a promising week of top-notch skiing, while supporting the Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation (MMCF).

The Mammoth Invitational is the signature event and major funding source for the MMCF, whose mission is to connect the extended Mammoth community, two children at a time, through support of education, athletics, and outdoor activities.

Tallus owner Kristen Horning in blue ready to start the Biathlon.

The shooting…

Canadian World Cup skier Mike Janyk giving it his all.

Chair 12 looking like a winter wonderland…

Team Tallus… Glen Plake, Jay Mitchell, Mike Janyk, Eric Fishburn, Davey McCoy, and Rob Mitchell

Team Tallus take 3rd place! Glen Plake, Jay Mitchell, Mike Janyk, Rob Mitchell, and Eric Fishburn (MIA)

Rob Mitchell, Jay Mitchell, Mike Janyk after their trip to the podium!

Tallus Owner Chad Horning winning the bid!!

Mammoth Invitational climaxed during the auction, when a special Chamonix ski trip with Plake sold for over $61,000. While the lucky winners (TALLUS owners Rob Mitchell and Chad Horning) undoubtedly purchased the trip of a lifetime, no one lost site of the facts that the generous donation will support the MMCF and benefit hundreds of young athletes.