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February 14: Monster
Energy presents Jibbing for Jacksons - the first event in a terrain park
contest series, taking place on lower Exhibition under the lights. Registration
is 4pm, practice 5pm and jam starts shortly thereafter. 100 competitors: 50
snowboarders, 50 skiers (men and women all ages and talents. The all-new
Monster Energy terrain park feature will be unveiled and central to the
competition setup. This is a 'best trick' jam session with many winners. Each
time a judge sees a skier or rider stomp a trick worthy of a
"Jackson," Monster officials will hand the competitor a $20 bill.
Entry fee for all riders is $20 (it's about the Jacksons) and helmets are mandatory. Athletes
under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present at registration to
sign a liability release form. Jibbing-for-Jacksons is a night contest held on
Searchlight (on lower Exhibition) and competitors and spectators can rock out
under the lights to tunes spun from a slopeside DJ booth.
February 21: Helly
Hansen Big Mountain Battle - (course designed by Helly Hansen and
Backcountry.com athlete Chris Davenport) Teams of 2 can compete for an
all-expense-paid trip to the final Battle
in the Bowls on March 29 in Aspen/Snowmass. The Battle begins at 10 am. Cost: $75 per team (not including lift
ticket). Each team must (ski, snowboard, or mixed) complete the hikes
that will be scouted by Chris Davenport. Dori Poles (bamboo poles) will be
placed at the top and bottom of each hike and participants will need to go
through in order for their hike or run to count. The top three teams with the
best times to complete the hikes and complete the course and checkpoints will
be awarded prizes. Participants will be using a Flaik GPS device to track
everything. Teams can ski anywhere once they have completed the designated
bowls for extra points. There will also be other categories any team can win
after completing the designated bowls; Fastest Hike, Most Vertical, Most Runs
and Most Lift Rides. Official after party after the event with beers donated by
Rogue Beer (for those old enough to indulge). Cost is $75 per team, plus the
cost of lift tickets, which will be available at discount for all competitors
the day of. Flaik GPS's will be providing real time stats on each team, and
each participant will receive a Helly Hansen Lifa piece. Registration is
limited to 100 teams per date, so lock down your spot. Approximately 48 hours
after purchasing your selected location, you will receive an email from
Backcountry.com with a link to finish your registration. This registration page
must be completed in order to participate. If you do not see this email in your
inbox, please check your spam folder as it may have automatically been deflected
there. All racers will be given a race number they need to wear during the
comp. This item is not returnable or exchangeable, all sales final; this item
is excluded from discounts.
February 27-March 5: Nissan
Freeride World Tour Tram Face Squaw Valley ’09 - The
best Freeride spots on earth have been selected by the tour organizers and the
Pro Freeriders Board (PFB) to host four main events that make up the 2009
Freeride World Tour. Squaw Valley USA
has been named the exclusive North American stop, and will join Sochi (Russia),
Tignes (France), and Verbier (Switzerland)
as hosts of the 2009 Freeride World Tour. When the world’s top freeriders
descend on Squaw for the Nissan Tram Face –Squaw Valley
09, the valley will erupt with street parties, live music and a week of
celebrations not to be missed.
February 14: Monster
Energy presents Jibbing for Jacksons - the first event in a terrain park
contest series, taking place on lower Exhibition under the lights. Registration
is 4pm, practice 5pm and jam starts shortly thereafter. 100 competitors: 50
snowboarders, 50 skiers (men and women all ages and talents. The all-new
Monster Energy terrain park feature will be unveiled and central to the
competition setup. This is a 'best trick' jam session with many winners. Each
time a judge sees a skier or rider stomp a trick worthy of a
"Jackson," Monster officials will hand the competitor a $20 bill.
Entry fee for all riders is $20 (it's about the Jacksons) and helmets are mandatory. Athletes
under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present at registration to
sign a liability release form. Jibbing-for-Jacksons is a night contest held on
Searchlight (on lower Exhibition) and competitors and spectators can rock out
under the lights to tunes spun from a slopeside DJ booth.
February 21: Helly
Hansen Big Mountain Battle - (course designed by Helly Hansen and
Backcountry.com athlete Chris Davenport) Teams of 2 can compete for an
all-expense-paid trip to the final Battle
in the Bowls on March 29 in Aspen/Snowmass. The Battle begins at 10 am. Cost: $75 per team (not including lift
ticket). Each team must (ski, snowboard, or mixed) complete the hikes
that will be scouted by Chris Davenport. Dori Poles (bamboo poles) will be
placed at the top and bottom of each hike and participants will need to go
through in order for their hike or run to count. The top three teams with the
best times to complete the hikes and complete the course and checkpoints will
be awarded prizes. Participants will be using a Flaik GPS device to track
everything. Teams can ski anywhere once they have completed the designated
bowls for extra points. There will also be other categories any team can win
after completing the designated bowls; Fastest Hike, Most Vertical, Most Runs
and Most Lift Rides. Official after party after the event with beers donated by
Rogue Beer (for those old enough to indulge). Cost is $75 per team, plus the
cost of lift tickets, which will be available at discount for all competitors
the day of. Flaik GPS's will be providing real time stats on each team, and
each participant will receive a Helly Hansen Lifa piece. Registration is
limited to 100 teams per date, so lock down your spot. Approximately 48 hours
after purchasing your selected location, you will receive an email from
Backcountry.com with a link to finish your registration. This registration page
must be completed in order to participate. If you do not see this email in your
inbox, please check your spam folder as it may have automatically been deflected
there. All racers will be given a race number they need to wear during the
comp. This item is not returnable or exchangeable, all sales final; this item
is excluded from discounts.
February 27-March 5: Nissan
Freeride World Tour Tram Face Squaw Valley ’09 - The
best Freeride spots on earth have been selected by the tour organizers and the
Pro Freeriders Board (PFB) to host four main events that make up the 2009
Freeride World Tour. Squaw Valley USA
has been named the exclusive North American stop, and will join Sochi (Russia),
Tignes (France), and Verbier (Switzerland)
as hosts of the 2009 Freeride World Tour. When the world’s top freeriders
descend on Squaw for the Nissan Tram Face –Squaw Valley
09, the valley will erupt with street parties, live music and a week of
celebrations not to be missed.
