Also see: The Olympic Issue: Terje Haakonsen Interview | The Arctic Challenge 2014 – Terje Haakonson’s vision | The Arctic Challenge 2014 — First Practice Day in Oslo

From freesporttv via YouTube:

Terje Haakonsen thinks that the standardization of the pipes and the competition formats has weakened the interest in halfpipe riding. He says that fewer and fewer riders start their career in the halfpipe. That’s why he now starts with an experiment: he wants to put “freestyle” back into halfpipe riding. In doing so, he wants to test different competition formats and add innovative obstacles to the pipe. Saying he doesn’t yet have the “final formula” for this new event format, he conceived the Arctic Challenge 2014 as “work in progress“ that is open to constant changes. Shapers and riders alike have to bring in their creativity! At the finals on March 15, the huge Oslo crowd will experience an innovative celebration of next-level halfpipe riding.

Experience the relaxed side of the Arctic Challenge 2014 with the new arrivals shredding the Mini Park and slope.