Tell you what, these people have earned the right to use “your” halfpipe on “your” mountain. Without the support and recognition gained from organizations like our national snowboard team, mountains like Cooper would not have early season halfpipes at all. These teams pay for the use of these features and the associated snowmaking, grooming expenses. What you don’t know about is contractual deals made by these organizations years in advance, and your perceived privilege and entitlement does not hold any bearing or weight in this matter. Before mouthing off to “your” mountain, or bitching about something out of your control, you should remember that this team paid for this halfpipe and in a few weeks their good deeds will reap rewards for general public…so hang in there and don’t sweat the small stuff, it will only give you gas