12-13 July 2008

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More prizes to be won! We've got two pairs of tickets to the Hard Rock climbing festival in Devon to give away, plus a selection* of mountain bike guide books from Vertebrate Publishing. To be in with a chance of winning, answer this simple question: Which Championships are being held at Cliffhanger? Send an email to us, including your contact details, and specify it you'd like the tickets or the books. ***STOP PRESS***

Prepare yourselves for unseasonable weather as 30 tonnes of snow is set to fall in the middle of July at Cliffhanger!

SNO!zone, the indoor real snowsports centre at  Xscape Castleford, is turning part of Millhouses Park into a winter wonderland by building a real snow slope with freestyle rail lines. Top professional snowboarders and skiers will be performing gravity defying tricks at the event, which also includes a live DJ set, family entertainment and the chance to win lots of prizes.

In addition, Cliffhanger will play host to the British Bouldering Championships (the UK’s finest rock climbers battling it out on a purpose built mega-wall), an orient-style UltraSprint orienteering competition and open event, mountain bike trials displays by Ben Slinger, scuba diving instruction, an on-site North-Shore mountain bike course, an open skateboarding contest, come-and-try-it climbing walls and assault courses, angling coaching, a heap of demonstrations, and loads of outdoor bargains. Once you’ve paid your £5 to get in virtually everything is FREE! What are you waiting for? Get the dates in your diary - 12 and 13 July, Millhouses Park, Sheffield. Go toCliffhanger for more info, including plenty of information on local accommodation, and how to get there on public transport, on your bike or by foot.

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Last year's visitors had this to say on the event: "Loved the feel and mix of events", "great free stuff and fun stuff for kids", "high spirits", "loved all the climbing", "lots to see and do", "the outdoors wasn't previously our thing – but now we're inspired!".

WIN! WIN! WIN!
Natives has got four tickets to giveaway to the event, just email becs@natives.co.uk with the answer to the following question before 04 July to be in with a chance of winning. Q: How many tonnes of snow will be in Millhouses Park for Cliffhanger?

For more information on the event, visit the Cliffhanger website.

* Titles include, Peak District Climbing, Peak Distrtct Bouldering, Dark Peak Mountain Biking, White Peak Mountain Biking, and Cycling in the Peak District. Please specify which title you'd like when entering.

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