Send it! A look at the 2010 Subaru Freeskiing World Tour Finals at Snowbird

“Three, two, one…Dropping!”  These were the last words competitors heard as they took on the mountain at the final stop of the Freeskiing World Tour at Snowbird, Utah.  A tradition for many years, the FWT has been coming to the majestic slopes of the ‘Bird and showcasing the skiing talents of riders from near and far.  This year’s event happened to coincide with St. Patrick’s Day, and the crowds got mighty interesting to say the least.  While the snowballs flew and the streakers streaked, the athletes focused their energies and put together some of the sickest lines this side of the equator. 

Each rider in the competition was judged on a 50-point scale.  Up to ten points were awarded for the following categories: difficulty of line, control, fluidity, aggressiveness, and technique. 

Day one of the qualifiers started out with sunny skies and spring like snow conditions.  Heaps of freeriders made their way to the top of West Baldy to lay down runs and impress the gathering crowd of inebriated individuals below.  As the green beer flowed, the competitors picked their way through the venue, utilizing the terrain nuggets sprinkled across the slope.  At the end of competition, a cut was made and the first round of top riders were picked for the weekend’s semi-finals.  Pre-qualified athlete and perennial favorite, Cliff Bennett, commented on the day’s action, “The conditions were perfect for today’s qualifier and it was exciting to see the anxious athletes put together lines on West Baldy.”  

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Posted on March 30, 2010 by Bob Wall

Great article. The writing was almost as exciting as the event itself.

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Jack Zimmerman

The story line in this article is first rate and a real credit to the host site at Snowbird. The detailed description of the competitors is impressive.

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Nathan Heintz

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