FACTS & FANCIES Pp ant! Cool Ideas (NAPSA)—This season, one of America’s leading spirits brands, brings the excitement and exhilaration of extreme skiing to top ski resorts with the Kahlia Halfpipe Jams. Extreme skiing has come a long way since the 1970s. Today, skiers take off in huge jumps and attempt amazingtricks in the air before landing. For a third consecutive year, Kahlua Halfpipe Jams will visit eight ski resorts, coast-to-coast, from December 21 to March 9. Amateurs and professionals alike will get the chance to exhibit their skills and get pointers from a legendin free-style skiing, Mike Atkinson. Atkinson will judge the Halfpipe contests at each ski resort. Prior to the contest, Kahlua will host a free halfpipe clinic to provide pointers for those who needa little extra help. KahluaVillages will be set up at the base of the mountain at each ski stop. The villages will feature music, video games, movies and more. In addition, each Jam will be preceded and followed by an “Anything Goes” bar party hosted by Mike Atkinson andwill feature raffles, awards and athlete autograph signings. For additional information on the Kahlia Halfpipe Jamsvisit www.kahlua.com.
