J5 Freeski Slopestyle

Under super sunny skies and summer like temps WV's J5 Freeski Slopestyle went down on Sat. 3/20. The skiers came out in full force destroying the triple jump line in Exhibition. After a one hour jam for the AM's and a one hour jam for the PRO's this is how it shook out! A huge thanks to K2, Skullcandy and Skydive New England for hooking up all the prizes!

AM Men Division

1. Chris Moustafa – K2 Skis/softgoods, Marker bindings and Skullcandy Icons

2. John Sirois – K2 softgoods and Skullcandy Smokin' Buds

3. Nick Moustafa – K2 softgoods

PRO Women Division

1. Jess Breda – $300 cash, K2 Skis/sofgoods and Skullcandy Icons

2. Kirsten Nelson – $175 cash, K2 softgoods and Skullcandy Smokin' Buds

PRO Men Division

1.Tyler Mega – $300 cash, K2 Skis/sofgoods and Skullcandy Icons

2. Colin Sirois – $175 cash, K2 softgoods and Skullcandy Smokin' Buds

3. Curtis Bolduc – $75 cash and K2 softgoods

Best Trick

Tim Ryan (AM) – Rodeo 540 shifty – Tandem skydiving trip from Sky Dive New England

Mark Pomykato (PRO) – ol' Double Fronty – Tandem skydiving trip from Sky Dive New England

Burton Am Series – Slopestyle

The Burton Am Series rolled into town on the nicest weather weekend we have had all season here at Waterville Valley. Perfect snow coupled with very warm temperatures made for one of the best slopestyle shootouts we've had all season! Here are the final results!

Women's Division

1.Ty Walker (Not pictured) – Winning a wildcard spot into the US Open Slopestyle and $750

2. Taylor Owen – $500 bucks

3. Mary Rand – $250 bucks

Men's Division

1. Nick Julius – Winning a wildcard spot into the US Open Slopestyle and $750

2. Ian Hart – $500 bucks

3. Danny Garrity – $250 bucks

Best Trick

Ty Walker (Not pictured) – $250 – Sweet BS 540

Danny Garrity – $250 – Double backflip

Burton Am Series – Superpipe

Under extremely sunny skies and warm temps the ladies and men took to the superpipe here at WV all vying for a wild card spot into the US Open of Snowboarding at Stratton in a few weeks. Here are the final results!

Women's Division

1.Taylor Owen – Winning a wildcard spot into the US Open Superpipe and $750

2. Maggie Seiple – $500 bucks

3. Olivia Wiggins – $250 bucks

Men's Division

1. Skyler Thomas – Winning a wildcard spot into the US Open Superpipe and $750

2. Ryan Hryckiewicz – $500 bucks

3. Merrick Joyce – $250 bucks

Best Trick

Kai Wiggins – $250 – Steezy BS 900

Billabong Flaunt It

Under a very snowy sky 15 ladies took to our Exhibition Terrain Park to Flaunt It. During the slopestyle part of the contest the ladies annihilated the jump line and rail features. Congrats to all the ladies and we'll see you in 2011.

Slopestyle

1.Taylor Owen – $700, Gold Nixon Watch and a paid trip to finals at Mt. Tremblant

2. Mary Rand – $500 and a ton of product from Billabong, Dakine and Von Zipper

3. Olivia Wiggins – $300 and a ton of product from Billabong, Dakine and Von Zipper

4. Amber Marsh – Prize pack from Billabong, Dakine and Von Zipper

Rail Jam

1. Taylor Owen – $250

2. Mary Rand – $100

3. India Stephenson – $50

Best Trick

India Stephenson – $100 – Backside 180 1/2 cab off

Stand Out Rider

Michaela Aaronson – Prize pack from Billabong, Dakine and Von Zipper

Red Bull Snake Run

Under a blue sunny sky nearly 100 competitors took to the custom Red Bull Snake Run course and everyone in all four divisions absolutely slayed it. Thanks to all the sponsors and participants. Here are the official results!

14 & Under Division

1. Sam Gildea
2. Michael Derderian

Ladies Division

1. Taylor Owen
2. Micaela Aaronson
3. Audrey McGonagle 

Open Division

1. Tanner McCarty
2. Ben Ross
3. Nick Doucette

Washed Up Division

1. Chris Mulcahy
2. Tyler Davis
3. Mark Wakeling

Honorable Mention for exceptional old man riding:

Eric "The ASS MAN" Kovall

Little Slammer Board #3

The last event of our three part series mini slopestyle snowboard event went down under blue skies and warm temps with all the contestants walking away with some serious loot from Oakley, POW Gloves, Skullcandy, Billabong and Three Rivers Rafting! Thanks to all of you who skied in all three events!

Little Slam Women

1. Audrey McGonagle
2. Mia Harmon

Overall Series Winner | Women Little Slam Division

Audrey McGonagle | Winner receives a Ride snowboard

Little Slam Men

1. Michael Derderian
2. Brent McCaron
3. Andrew Aaronson 

Overall Series Winner | Men Little Slam Division

Michael Derderian | Winner receives a Ride snowboard

Overall Series Winner | Men Big Slam Division

Jay Lamphier (Not pictured) – Winner receives a 2010/11 Waterville Valley sponsorship

Overall Series Winner | Women Big Slam Division

Olivia Wiggins (Not pictured) – Winner receives a 2010/11 Waterville Valley sponsorship

Little Slammer Ski #3

The last event of our three part series mini slopestyle freeski event went down under blue skies and warm temps with all the contestants walking away with some serious loot from Oakley, POW Gloves, Skullcandy, Billabong and Three Rivers Rafting! Thanks to all of you who skied in all three events!

Little Slam Women

1. Sarah McGowan

Overall Series Winner | Women Little Slam Division

Sarah McGowan | Winner receives a white water rafting trip for two from Threerivers Rafting!

Little Slam Men

1. Matt Gravallese
2. Tucker Addison
3. Will McGowan 

Overall Series Winner | Men Little Slam Division

Will McGowan | Winner receives a white water rafting trip for two from Threerivers Rafting!

Big Slam Men

1. Tyler Mega
2. Cole Derrick
3. Willie Dresser

Overall Series Winner | Big Slam Division

Men – Tyler Mega – Winner receives a 2010/11 Waterville Valley sponsorship

Women – Jess Breda – Winner receives a 2010/11 Waterville Valley sponsorship

2010 Boarding For Breast Cancer

 

Over $2500 was raised for Boarding for Breast Cancer through the Ultimate Pink Raffle and the Pink Rail Jam on Superbowl Sunday. 40 skiers and riders showed their support by participating in the rail jam. Here are the results. Thanks to all who donated to the raffle and took part in the event!

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Lady Skiers

1. Tiffany Davenport

Lady Snowboarders

1. Shayna Aaronson
2. Michaela Aaronson
3. Alex Austin

Men Snowboarders

1. Rob Field
2. Andrew Dixon
3. Jake Lampson

Men Skiers

1. Sam McGowan
2. John Sirois
3. Cole Addison

Little Slammer Board #2

The second round of the Little Slammer Board competition went down today, Sunday 1/25/10, with huge results. Jay Lamphier edged out Andrew Dixon by half a point to seal the deal in Big Slam while Little Slam winner, Michael Derderian, left it all on the course to make his second podium apperance this season.

Little Slam Men Winners

1. Michael Derderian (M)
2. Brent McCarron (L)
3. Doug Anthony (R) 

Big Slam Men Winners

1. Jay Lamphier (M)
2. Andrew Dixon (R)
3. Nick Landry (L)

Little Slammer Ski #2

The second Little Slammer Ski event dropped this morning, Saturday 1/23/10. 20 plus competitors showed up on day full of blue bird skies and toasty sunshine. The weather was a giant leap from the last event allowing for primo tricks to be laid out from the dance floor to the flat box. Props to everyone who came out! See you at the finals.

Little Slam Women

1. Sarah McGowan

Little Slam Men

1. Will McGowan (M)
2. Tucker Addison (R)
3. Alex Breda (L) 

Big Slam Men

1. Tyler Mega (M)
2. Cole Derrick (R)
3. Cole Addison (L)

2010 Volcom Peanut Butter & Rail Jam

Over 100 riders came out to the Volcom PB & Rail Jam. Blue skies and warm temps made riders really send it this year. A huge thanks goes out to Jeff, Jared, Brando and Matt for making this event a huge success every year.

15 and Under Results

1st – Kai Wiggins | 2nd – Codey Ellison | 3rd – Robert Connors | 4th – Jack Hearld

5th – Brendan Hart

16 and Over Results

1st – Anthony Stapels | 2nd – Andrew Aldridge | 3rd – Merrick Joyce | 4th – Charles Mayforth

5th – Mitch Heberer

Ladies Results

1st – Laura Rogoski | 2nd – Jessa Gilbert | 3rd – Jessica Gibson | 4th – Mel Isande

5th – India Stephenson

Men's Open Results

5th – Eugene Stancato | 4th – Jeremy Montplaisir | 3rd – Rob Hallowell | 2nd – Mike Ravelson

1st – Shaun Murphy

Transworld Trans Am

100 Riders showed up for the first stop of the Transworld Trans Am at Waterville Valley. The skies were blue, the sun was shining and the riding was extremely progressive.

Transworld Trans Am Men

1st – Shaun Murphy (Not Pictured) – Winning product from High Cascade, Dakine, Zumiez, Giro, Oakley and Ride Snowboards and a Free plane ride to finals at Bear Mountain, CA.

2nd – Nate Powers (R) – Winning product from High Cascade, Dakine, Zumiez, Giro, Oakley and Ride Snowboards and free entry into the finals at Bear Mountain, CA.

3rd – Zack Normandin (L) – Winning product from High Cascade, Dakine, Zumiez, Giro, Oakley and Ride Snowboards and free entry into the finals at Bear Mountain, CA.

Pint Size Winner – Myles Underwood – Winning product from High Cascade, Dakine, Zumiez, Giro, Oakley and Ride Snowboards.

Transworld Trans Am Women

1st – Lauren Tamposi (R) – Winning product from High Cascade, Dakine, Zumiez, Giro, Oakley and Ride Snowboards and a Free plane ride to finals at Bear Mountain, CA.

2nd – Emma Graham (M) – Winning product from High Cascade, Dakine, Zumiez, Giro, Oakley and Ride Snowboards and free entry into the finals at Bear Mountain, CA.

3rd – Olivia Wiggins (L) – Winning product from High Cascade, Dakine, Zumiez, Giro, Oakley and Ride Snowboards and free entry into the finals at Bear Mountain, CA.

Little Slammer Snowboard #1

The first Little Slammer Snowboard went down this morning Mon. 12/28/2009. 20 little rippers showed up to claim their runs in Little Slammer. During awards we raffled off a 2 person White Water rafting trip for 2 courtesy of Three Rivers Rafting and the big winner was.....Brandon Goodale! Thanks to everyone who came out!

Little Slam Women

1. Audrey McGonagle (L)- winning some Skullcandy
headphones and a custom WV NXTZ 
2. Mia Harmon (R)- winning some Billabong product

Big Slam Women

1. Olivia Wiggins (Not Pictured)- winning some Skullcandy
headphones and a custom WV NXTZ

Little Slam Men

1. Daniel McGonagle (R)- winning some Skullcandy
headphones and a custom WV NXTZ
2. Michael Derderian (M)- winning some Billabong product
3. Kaleb Kern (L)- winning some Skullcandy softgoods

Big Slam Men

1. Kai Wiggins (L)- winning some Skullcandy
headphones and a custom WV NXTZ
2. Merrick Joyce (Not Pictured)-  winning some Billabong product

Little Slammer Ski #1

The first Little Slammer Ski went down today Sun. 12/27/2009. With 23 competitors showing up to destroy the 5 feature line. During awards we raffled off a White Water rafting trip for 2 courtesy of Three Rivers Rafting and John Brown was the big winner! Thanks to everyone who came out!

Little Slam Women

1. Sarah McGowan (L)- winning some Skullcandy
headphones and a custom WV NXTZ
2. LuLu Sweeney (M)- winning some Billabong product

Big Slam Women

1. Jess Breda (R)- winning some Skullcandy headphones
and a custom WV NXTZ

Little Slam Men

1. Will McGowan (L)- winning some Skullcandy
headphones and a custom WV NXTZ
2. Tucker Addison (M)- winning some Billabong product
3. Alex Breda (R)- winning some Skullcandy softgoods 

John Brown- awards raffle winner!

Big Slam Men

1. Tyler Mega (R)- winning some Skullcandy headphones
and a custom WV NXTZ
2. Ethan Porier (Not Pictured)- winning some Billabong product
3. Willie Dresser (L)- winning some Skullcandy softgoods

 2009 Rome Pre-Jib

The Rome Pre Jib was off the hook this year. We had a park set up consisting of 3 features. The rider list was huge with about 100 riders showing up for the event. We had tons of hot dogs, chili, chips and Red Bull. With KBell doing most of the grilling. Thanks to all those who came out and made this years Pre Jib one to remember.

Men
1st Mike Ravelson
2nd Kai Wiggins
3rd Jeremy Montplaisir

Women
1st Taylor Owen
2nd Olivia Wiggins