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15-Feb-2012
Once again it was an epic weekend at Mt. Baker for the 27th Legendary Banked Slalom. Everyone was excited as could be to ride one of the longest and most difficult courses they had built in the history of the event. With mother nature working her always mystifying weather pattern in the NW we were blessed with sun, rain, and ice throughout the three-day weekend. It was the veterans this year that proved to have the steady legs to hold their edge throughout the length of the course. The pro mens podium consisted of 35+ riders with Terje Haakonsen (37), Josh Dirksen (35), and Temple Cummins (37) holding the top three spots.

The starting gate and waiting area to drop into the race.

"SAY YOUR PRAYERS" before dropping into the course.

Looking down the first 1/3 of the course

3-point contact to stay up through a tight turn.

Getting horizontal on a hairpin corner.

Gaining speed between turns.

Joel Fuquay in the 2012/2013 Homeschool get up.

Adam Haynes took home the Gold Duct Tape in the Men's Masters Division.

Saturday night there was a salmon barbeque, roaring bonfire, and beer garden for all the riders, and sponsors down at the new Raven Lodge below chairs 3, 5, and 6. Also a hand plant contest created entertainment and good vibes, where the winner was awarded a coveted spot in next years race. It was said that it was the first time in about 20 years freestyle was part of the slalom. It gave way for groms to jib with their heroes in front of about a thousand or so spectators. When the fun was over it was time for Saturday nights activity's like the frequency TSJ party in conjunction with Lib Tech and Smith Optics at Glacier’s last bar, Chair 9.

Unknown jibber hand dragging over the transition.

Joel Fuquay, backside allyoop over the tombstone quarterpipe.

Tim Eddy, front side air out of the tranny.

Ben Lynch, showing off for the crowd.

Forrest Bailey, getting weird.

Product show off in the tent city by main lodge.

All in all the weekend was as good as it possibly could of been without new snow of course. Thanks to all the course workers, employees of Mt. Baker, people living in Bellingham, Maple Falls, and Glacier for sharing your towns and snow resort with us. Also a big thanks to the riders, sponsors, and spectators. Every year we look forward to hanging out, riding, and watching 700+ members of the snowboard community enjoy a weekend in one amazing place.



Video put together of the weekend from Yobeat!

Results

Men's Pro:


1. Terje Haakonsen (1.25.66)
2. Josh Dirksen (1.26.21)
3. Temple Cummins (1.26.27)
4. Rob Fagan (1.26.52)
5. Blair Habenicht (1.27.20)
6. Lucas Debari (1.28.02)


Women's Pro:


1. Maelle Ricker (1.31.81)
2. Laura Hadar (1.36.40)
3. Maria Debari (1.37.93)


Men's Pro Masters:


1. Mark Fawcett (1.31.56)
2. Marcel Dolak (1.33.95)
3. Blue Montgomery (1.34.04)


Women's Pro Masters:


1. Barrett Christy (1.39.43)
2. Amy Eichner (1.44.83)
3. Marguerite Cossettini (1.45.17)


Men's Older Ams:


1. Nate Kewin (1.33.19)
2. Spencer Cordovano (1.33.81)
3. Daniel Sandberg (1.33.97)


Men’s Younger Ams:


1. Ryan Roemer (1.34.33)
2. Gus Warbington (1.35.15)
3. Travis Claughton (1.41.57)


Women's Ams:


1. Danielle Davis (1.49.19)
2. Sally Butler (1.54.79)
3. Martina Nemcova (1.58.89)


Juniors:


1. Jacob Krugmire (1.36.63)
2. Cody Warble (1.39.69)
3. Jonas Harris (1.42.67)


Next Gen:


1. Milo Malkoski (1.44.70)
2. Keala Cole (1.53.02)
3. Kailani Lauderdale (1.58.38)


Women's Masters:


1. Tanya Simonson (1.53.30)
2. Sarah Taylor (1.54.41)
3. Christine Zander (1.55.20)


Men's Masters:


1. Adam Haynes (1.31.72)
2. John Kaiser (1.33.01)
3. Chris Tretwold (1.34.17)


Mid Masters:


1. Gorio Bustamante (1.37.79)
2. Mike Cummins (1.38.14)
3. Waylon Edwards (1.38.71)


Grand Masters:


1. Randy Haugen (1.57.53)
2. Kevin Boyce (1.58.29)
3. Mark Hogan (1.59.76)


Fakie Contest:


1. Rob Kingwill
2. Travis Rice
3. Harry Kearney


For the full results, visit the official Legendary Banked Slalom website.



Photos ©2012 Aiden Beck
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6-Feb-2012
A little edit put together by 17 year old Blake Axelson one of our regional riders out of Aspen.

Blake Axelson Early Season from Orange Juice Crew on Vimeo.

 
14-Jan-2012
The SOS Uproar event was a huge success Friday the 13th this January. All the sponsors came together to throw a good party for the benefit of SOS. With free Ninkasi on tap, Hot Lips Pizza, mustaches, and loud ass music, it was nothing short of a good time.

It was a packed house with people coming and going throughout the night.

Mustaches and crazy glasses are never a bad choice for a party.

We had some sailors in the building.


Thanks to Jack Hewitt for picking up the pizza tab.

The Nylund marketing staff for Timberline Lodge, and some loyal shredders.

Auviq's t shirt designs.

Crack Grease Snowboarding's "Gooch" was there handing out Goochy Smoochies.


Mustache brigade.

We thank everyone that came out to show support for underprivileged shredders, and have a good time. Also to The Slate in NW Portland for supplying a free event space so all proceeds could benefit SOS.

All photos thanks to Logan Fuquay
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11-Jan-2012
In Cooke City Montana, there is no cell service and limited internet access. It's a sled in sled out kind of place. You park your vehicle and rip sleds around everywhere. First couple of days we just scoped the terrain. Found some good zones. Gonna stack some jumps tomorrow. It's been snowing all afternoon, a storm is on it's way. I snapped a few photos with my iphone. It's so much fun here. Been filming and taking photos.



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