Meat missiles were firing on all cylinders Saturday, March 9, at the 19th Annual SLUG Games: Winter Wizardry rail jam at Brighton Resort. There’s no better way to ring in the start of spring ski season than with a competition made possible by all our sponsors: Arbor Snowboards, Izm, Pit Viper Sunglasses, Saga Outerwear, Graywhale Entertainment, Chaos Headwear and Brighton Resort.
Fonnzy was keeping the stoke high as the contestants warmed up on this years course and kept the crowd moving and warm all day. Featuring a flat down box, an S-rail, a waterfall rail to a shed jib, a cannon tube and a bunch of cardboard wizards, the setup made by Brighton’s park crew allowed contestants plenty of variety to show off their best tricks. The day followed traditional rail-jam format of 20-minute heats for the 17-&-Under crowd, then Open Ski and Open Snow, followed by finals for those who qualify in the same order of categories.
The MC and head wizard of the day, Rad Brad, kept the event moving and vibes high all day long while giving the riders the shout-outs they deserved and explaining to the crowd what they’re seeing.
The 17-&-Under category kicked off the jam, and these kids didn’t hold back. There were one-foot board slides down the flat-down box, there was a huge daffy and Luke Mullan threw a 2 off the waterfall rail to gap the whole shed jib that had the crowd going crazy.Garrett Calaway won the award for “Best Crash” of the day, giving the crowd the daily dose of carnage they desired. Watching the next generation of skiers and riders throwing down this hard was inspirational and an ego check at the same time. Between the heats, you could find a lot of the 17-&-Under crowd shot-gunning Red Bull and eating whole bananas over with our friends at Pit Viper, further proving the sendy nature of these kids.
The Open Ski crowd that followed, though it was small, didn’t lack talent.Isabel Parada was representing the girls out there and holding her own, ripping the flat-down box. Tucker Fitzsimons was hot, lapping the park and sending all day.
Finally, the Open Snow category ended the day. The field of contestants were huge, and they all seemed to be feeding off of each other’s stoke. The Best Trick of the day went to Jeff Hopkins for a back slide on the “S” rail, but he certainly wasn’t the only one getting after it out there. The boys were jibbing their hearts out and getting creative on the “S” rail.Flips are always a crowd pleaser and were thrown off the cannon tube. Paxton Alexander was spinning to win out there, and the crowd was loving it. The girls showed up in a big way too. Small but mighty Gwynnie Park was giving the course her all and charging every feature she hit.
A huge shoutout to everyone that competed. The top spots of the day went to:
Men’s 17-&-Under Ski: 1st Place Luke Mallen, 2nd Place Alex Mallen, 3rd Place Jaxon Lewis
Women’s 17-&-Under Snow: 1st Place Scarlett Park, 2nd Place Jaida Davis
Men’s 17-&-Under Snow: 1st Place Isaac Harkness, 2nd Place Greyson Hawkins, 3rd Place Noah Singer
Women’s Open Ski: 1st Place Isabel Parada
Men’s Open Ski: 1st Place Tucker Fitzsimons, 2nd Place Bagesol Baker, and 3rd Place Hayden Gellesen
Women’s Open Snow: 1st Place Gwynnie Park, 2nd Place Lexis Bryner,3rd Place Jess Kelley, Honorable Mention Chizv Maeda
Men’s Open Snow: 1st Place: Bryan Watson, 2nd Place Paxon Alexander, 3rd Place Evan Thomas
Best Trick: Jeff Hopkins, Best Crash: Garrett Calaway
Thanks again to the Brighton park crew, Line Skies, Hovland Snowskates and all of our sponsors. We can’t wait to do it all again next year! Bring on the spring slush.
***More photos will be added soon!
Logan Sorenson
Friends hanging out on the slopes!
SLUG Mag team braves the cold for the event.
Arbor snowboards are a proud sponsor of the SLUG Games.
Contestants mill around between events.
Skiers and snowboarders trek uphill.
Friends enjoy their day in the snow.
The SLUG sales team shows off their merch at the booth.
Arbor displays some of the snowboards it has available for sale.
Participants trek up the mountain.
A group of participants getting ready for the next round
Snowboarders preparing for their next tricks.
Shredding the gnar!
Tucker Fitzsimmons gearing up for a trick.
A board grab is always sick.
An impressive backflip.
Ashton Davis shredding down the course.
Catching air off the rails.
They call it fresh pow for a reason!
Big tricks are a big mood at the SLUG games.
Tucker Fitzsimmons practically flies on his skis.
Jumps are crucial at the SLUG Games.
Fans cheering for the participants
A surprised and excited winner.
Men’s 17 and under ski winners, Jaxon Lewis, Alex Mallen and Luke Mallen.
Men’s 17 and under snow winners Noah SInger, Greyson Hawkins, Isaac Harkness
Women’s open ski winner Isabel Parada
Men’s open ski winners Hayden Gellesen, Bagesd Baker, Tucker Fitsimmons
Rad Brad standing with one of the winners.
Women’s open snow winners Jess Kelley, Lexie Bryner, Gwynnie Park
Men’s open snow winners, Evan Thomas, Paxon Alexander and Bryan Watson.
Garrett Calaway, winner of best crash.
Jeff Hopkins, winner of best trick.
A group of the games’ kids participants having a good time.
The SLUG Team hanging out after the games.
1st Place Men’s 17 & Under Open Snow – Isaac Harkness, lien grab off the cannon
Pit Viper, Izm Apparel and Arbor Collective brought SLUG Games: Winter Wizardry spectators the goods they crave, with MC/Wizard Rad Brad keeping the stoke high
1st Place Women’s Open Snow – Gwynnie Park with big air over the shed
1st Place Women’s Open Ski – Isabel Parada, transfer off the cannon
3rd Place Men’s 17 & Under Snow – Noah Singer, mute grab
Ceza Dzawala
Rad Brad cheering the crowd up during 2019 Slug Games at Brighton.
Wizards adorn the slopes.
Ashton Davis with a boardslide on a flat down rail.
Tucker Fitzsimons took first at Men’s Open Ski during 2019 Slug Games at Brighton.
Winner of Men’s Open Ski Tucker Fitzsimons.
Sponsor booths were a’plenty this year!
Winner of Men’s Open Ski- Tucker Fitzsimons.
Bagerd Baker- third at Men’s Open Ski during 2019 Slug Games at Brighton.
Andy Richardson big ollie off Milly tube.
Tail press by Jerome.
Paul Beliveau pressing over the roof.
Big ollie over the wizard by Andy Richardson.
Jayden Naylor 50-50 on a wave rail.
Jerome tail press on C-rail.
Austin Breen nose press off the milly tube.
Jeff Hopkins front side nose slide-winner for Best Trick at 2019 Slug Games at Brighton.
Bryan Watson’s stylish tail press on a wave rail.
Second at Men’s Open Snowboarding, Paxon Alexander with a stylish late backside 180
Tail press on a wave rail by Jerome.over the roof.
Gwynnie Park sliding on the roof.
First place in Men’s Open Snowboarding Bryan Watson with a stylish front nose press on
3rd Place Men’s Open Snow – Evan Thomas, noseslide on the C-rail
Brendan O’leary
Ashton Davis during men’s 17 and under snowboarding.
Austin Breen during men’s open snow.
Bagesd Baker during men’s open ski.
Shredding at SLUG Games.
Big air at SLUG Games.
A successful trick at SLUG Games.
Jaromie Nolan during men’s open snow.
Jaromie Nolan during men’s open snow.
Jaromie Nolan during men’s open snow.
Jaromie Nolan during men’s open snow.
SLUG Winter Games.
Reach for the board!
Making it over that shed.
The air is crisp, but the tricks are crisper.
Killing it on the rails.
No bad days at the SLUG Games!
A cold day doesn’t hold back the heat at the SLUG Games.
The tricks were a’plenty at the SLUG Games.
Timmy Wood Performs a Grabby-thing trick.
Men’s 17 & Under Ski – Carter Wessman, railslide on the C-rail
2nd Place Women’s Open Snow – Lexie Bryner, sending it off the mailbox
1st Place Men’s Open Snow – Bryan Watson
Jessica Bundy
(L–R) Jessica Singer, Amy Hawkins, and Ashley Park all enjoying the fun. Photo: Jessica Bundy
Sean Donley, Abbey Mallory, Cory Dragna, and Madi Mae all geared up for the cold.
Morgan Eliasen and Tim Bachman from the National Ski Patrol on duty!
Ricky Stone and Lij Verdone watching the games.
Natalia Veach, Linsday Holland, Sara Staschke, and Sophie LeVert having a good time.
Jessica and Stanford Singer watching the games closely.
Contestant # 87 Gage Trujillo, Riley Hancock, Spencer Nalder having fun together.
Josh and Joshua Fluckige chillin.
Brighton employees Stephanq Salisbury, Treyson Allen, Thomas Graham, and Mouse hanging with friend Alden Gile.
Erin and Jeff Neblett taking a break.
Friends Ramblin Rob, Millon Chad Johnson, Bobby Crayk, and Dustin Pellegrino enjoying conversation.
Courtney Glen and Steve Harkness enjoying the games.
Jacob Kepka, Ted Ricker, and Stephen King watching the games.
1st place winner of women’s open ski Isabel Parada is happy to win!
Andrew Davis enjoying the games between runs.
Contestant #161 Bayard Baker, #100 Tucker Fitzsimons, and #162 Hayden Kjelleren hanging out between runs.
Tons of snowboards lined up during the SLUG Games.
People watching the games and checking out the sponsors.
Carly Grzebinski, Chris Garcin, Matt Milewski, and Carol Jackson representin’ Pit Viper sunglasses!
The sponsor Hovland Snowskates.
Ryan Shafer from ALT.
John Ford of SLUG hangin’ in front of the SLUG booth.
People gather to the sponsor booths despite the snowy weather.
IZM apparel booth has hats and t-shirts on display.
Jack Hessler and Jack Griffin of Arbor Snowboards staying warm.
Patrons checking out the sponsor booths.
Carson and Misty Lewis sit to watch the games.
John Ford, Angela Brown, and John Platt of SLUG Magazine pose during the games.
2nd place winner Jaida Davis for women’s 17 & under snowboard steps up to the podium.
1st place Scarlett Park and 2nd place Jaida Davis are excited about winning the women’s 17 and under snowboard.
More SLUG Games winners.
1st place winner of mens 17 & under ski Luke Mullan joins 2nd place winner Alex Mullen and 3rd place winner Jaxon Lewis on the podium.
The winners of Men’s 17 & under snow are excited to be on the podium. 1st place Isaac Harkness, 2nd place Greyson Hawkins, and 3rd place Noah Singer.
Winners of the mens 17 & under snow show good sportsmanship on the stand. 1st place Isaac Harkness shakes hands with 2nd place Greyson Hawkins, and 3rd place Noah Singer smiles in anticipation for to shake his fellows snowboarders hands.
Mens open ski winners show their excitement. 1st place Tucker Fitzsimons, 2nd place Bagesd Baker, and 3rd place Hayden Gellesen.
Chizv Meada from Japan receives an honorable mention.
Chivz Meada from Japan poses for photos with Rad Brad.
Garret Calaway won Best Crash and takes his award with a smile!
A happy SLUG Games winner.
Winners of the woman’s open snow show gratitude. 1st place Gwynnie Park, 2nd place.
Women’s open snow winners excited to win! 1st place Gwynnie Park, 2nd place Lexie Bryner, and 3rd place Jess Kelley.Lexie Bryner, and 3rd place Jess Kelley.
2nd place winner Paxon Alexander of the mens open snow proudly walks up to the podium to join 3rd place winner Evan Thomas.
Winners of the Men’s open snow smile for the cameras. 1st place Bryan Watson, 2nd place Paxon Alexander, and 3rd place Evan Thomas.
