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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