Multiple sclerosis event this weekend

| March 6, 2015 8:00 PM

SANDPOINT - The Can Do Multiple Sclerosis Vertical Express, a national fundraising event supporting programs for people with MS, will kick up snow at Schweitzer Mountain Resort this weekend.

The event features a giant slalom race, a Mountain Challenge event and photo opportunities, followed by an awards banquet and silent auction from 5-8 p.m. Live music will begin at 8 p.m.

Proceeds from the event go to fund lifestyle empowerment programs for those living with MS and their support partners.

A registration party is scheduled today between 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Alpine Motors, 476749 Highway 95, Ponderay.

For more information, or to register for the event online, visit www.mscando.org/schweitzer.

Vertical Express event schedule

Today: 5:30-8:30 p.m., registration party, Alpine Motors, 476749 Highway 95, Ponderay,

Saturday, at Schweitzer Mountain Resort:

9-10 a.m., registration and check-in at the Caribou Room

10 a.m., group photo at the Clock Tower

10 a.m.-noon, giant slalom race on NASTAR Course

1 p.m., challenge race meeting

1:30-3:30 p.m., mountain challenge race

4-5 p.m., costume photos and voting for "Can Do Academy Awards for MS"

5-8 p.m., silent auction, awards and dinner (dinner served at 7 p.m.)

8 p.m., after party with live music