John Murphy, Nate Haust, Andrew Baker and Holden Barth riding the course in.
2016 marks the first year of the the Sidesurfers Banked Slalom — a snowboard-only banked slalom at Sugarbush’s Mt. Ellen. Competitors will get two runs each on a course consisting of table tops, berms, rollers and various snow features. Race gates will be placed in strategic locations, which competitors are required to navigate.
A cash purse will be awarded to top overall competitors. The payout of such will be based upon the number of total entries. Top competitors will also receive prize packages.
The berms at Sugarbush Parks are beginning to form.
Location: Riemergasse Terrain Park, Mt. Ellen
Admission: $20/person; $25 Mt. Ellen lift ticket available day of event
Prize package includes: Snowboard bindings, outerwear, gloves, hoodies, t-shirts, and shop gift cards.
John Murphy and Ralph Kucharek shaping turn one.
Schedule:
8:00 – 10:00 AM: Registration Mt. Ellen Lodge.
*Competitors under 18 must have parent sign waiver.
** Limited to 100 competitors.
10:30 AM: Mandatory riders meeting at the Park Shack.
11:00 AM: Start
Categories:
Men’s 31+, 15 – 30 and 14 & under
Women’s 31+, 15 – 30 and 14 & under
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