Sports: Olympic Champion Seth Wescott Comes to Camden Today March 14

Sports: Olympic Champion Seth Wescott Comes to Camden Today March 14

Camden, ME - Seth Wescott is a Maine native and two-time snowboard cross Olympic gold medalist who will spend a very special day in Camden on Wednesday March 14. Seth describes himself on his website as “A nomad, a traveler, a Mainer, a photographer, a writer, a world observer, and a world participant.” Camden resident Ann Montgomery and John Christie of Washington, both longtime skiing and winter sports advocates, recently visited with Seth and asked him to spend a day in Camden to share his enthusiasm, talents, and stories.  Ann, who serves as Honorary Chair of the Mountain of Possibilities Capital Campaign, and John are helping to raise awareness and funds for the Ragged Mountain Recreation Area.

The public is invited to meet Seth at a number of daytime and evening events organized by the Ragged Mountain Recreation Area, and sponsored by CedarWorks, Camden Irving, and Waterfront Restaurant. During the day Seth will be at the Camden Snow Bowl connecting with local kids, giving some snowboarding pointers, signing autographs, and posing for photos. Event schedule will be announced on Camden Snow Bowl website (www.camdensnowbowl.com) and made available by Jeff Kuller, Director (236-3438).

In the evening Seth will share informal conversation and light fare with guests at a special reception at the Waterfront Restaurant on Bayview Street from 5:00 – 6:30. A limited number of tickets ($20 each) will be sold and RSVP required by calling 975-9819 or online at www.Adventure29.com. The evening continues at the Camden Opera House from 7:00 to 8:30 with Seth’s slide presentation and talk about his Antarctic Adventure. After the presentation Seth is happy to sign autographs. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at Snowenjava in Rockland (701-SNOW), at HAV II in Camden (236-6777) or ordered online at www.Adventure29.com.

For more information about the Ragged Mountain Recreation Area Foundation and the Mountain of Possibilities Capital Campaign visit the Camden Snow Bowl website or call 542-3948.

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