There was a strong turnout for the second event on the Sprite Park Rider Series calendar, a slopestyle competition in the Blackcomb Terrain Park. More than 100 skiers and boarders took part, using the fast, hard-packed snow and the double-black tables and rails to show off their skills.
David Fortin was the biggest winner of the day, winning the draw prize for an Atomic Alibi snowboard as well as placing second in the mens 17 and Over Snowboard category.
The number of entries has prompted organizers to suggest that participants register in advance for the next Sprite Series event, a snow cross in the Blackcomb Terrain Park on Feb. 22. Because of the logistics of the snow cross, categories will be capped once a designated number of athletes is reached.
To register, visit any Whistler-Blackcomb Ski School Sales or Guest Relations location.
Day of event registration is available at the Rendezvous Lodge until 9:45 a.m. if space is available.
Slopestyle Results:
Snowboard Novice 13 and Under
1. Tamo Campos 25.1
2. Bryan Bowles 24.5
3. Tylor Macmillan 23.6
Snowboard Open 14-16
1. Ryan Tiene 35.5
2. Nick Jones 29.1
3. Scott Hunter 28.7
Snowboard Women 17 and Over
1. Amanda Beckinsale 23.1
2. Aurelie Garcin 17.9
Snowboard Men 17 and Over
1. Matt Belzile 31.2
2. David Fortin 30.0
3. Julien Bourke 27.8
Ski Boys 13 and Under
1. Simon Louwe 28.9
2. Zach Nash 20.8
3. Nick Spence 19.0
Ski Girls 16 and Under
1. Keltie Hicks 22.8
2. Brooke Carrell 16.5
Ski Boys 14-16
1. Callum Pettit 29.5
2. Reed Lewis 29.1
3. Eddie Hicks 27.1
Ski Women 17 and Over
1. Cat Smiley 19.3
2. Jocelyn Sagal 16.1
Ski Men 17 and Over
1. Graeme Haywood 32.9
2. Jordan Stiefrater 32.7
3. Mike Zgud 31.3