April 15, 2008
Aspen, CO

OWL CREEK CHASE MOVES TO MID-JANUARY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Due to persistent national and regional scheduling conflicts the Owl Creek
Chase has decided to move back to the mid-January spot on the Nordic
calendar, this next year the Owl Creek Chase will held on Sat. Jan. 17th,
2009. Further details of the USSA SuperTour and other Aspen Nordic Festival
events will be made shortly.

The Aspen Nordic Festival is proud to carry on the strong tradition of the
Owl Creek Chase which dates back to 1985, as well as bringing new traditions
forward with events for juniors, citizen racers and elites alike. The
progressive nature of bringing all of these different groups together at the
same time has ensured the best possible atmosphere and energy for what has
become the signature Nordic event in Colorado, THE ASPEN NORDIC FESTIVAL.

Stay tuned for further details including information on the USSA SuperTour,
the Aspen Nordic Festival and the 22ND Owl Creek Chase presented by The City
of Aspen, The Ute Mountaineer and The Aspen Valley Ski Club.

For more information on the Owl Creek Chase go to utemountaineer.com or
contact Owl Creek Chase spokesman Mike Trecker, trecker@utemountaineer.com,
(970) 925-2849 x17