Resort Closed for the Winter Season

With the arrival of April, we were busy enjoying spring conditions and capping off our season with our annual End of Season Rail Jam Presented by Arizona Iced Tea on Saturday, April 7th.  Skiers and snowboarders of all ages we're invited to The Arena for a Rail Jam to celebrate the great season and compete for prizes by the event's sponsors Arizona Iced Tea, Burton Snowboards and Van's. 

Nearly 100 people came out for the event with over 30, 15 & under competitors looking to throw down their best tricks and take home some sweet prizes. 

Competitors hiking to the top of The Arena.
Competitors hiking to the top of The Arena.

So many prizes, and so much fun. Everyone was having a blast trying new tricks and enjoying the set-up which was perfect for this Rail Jam. Thanks to Stephen Ernst, there was variety in difficulty and the ability to get creative on some new features with tons of flow in the set-up. 

10-year old LJ Henriquez took home the top spot for the Under 15 category.
10-year old LJ Henriquez took home the top spot for the Under 15 category.

Each Heat was divided by categories like 15 & Under, 15+ and Female. Skiers and riders we're able to make friends with other competitors of their age and hang out with some of their life long friends!

 

Jon Koch took home the 1st place spot in 15 and over category with his style and creative take on the park. Here is his Fast Plant to 1-footed boardslide.
Jon Koch took home the 1st place spot in 15 and over category with his style and creative take on the park. Here is his Fast Plant to 1-footed boardslide. 

All in all, we had a great time at the End of Season Rail Jam and were able to give out some awesome prizes to cap off the awesome season. Thanks to everyone who came out, and be sure to check out the podiums below as well as the video recap.

Addison Hamer taking 1st place for the 15 and under skiers.
Addison Hamer taking 1st place for the 15 and under skiers.

 

From Left to Right. Tristan Robles 2nd, LJ Henriquez 1st & Max Rabdau 3rd.
From Left to Right. Tristan Robles 2nd, LJ Henriquez 1st & Max Rabdau 3rd. 

 

Left to Right. Ski - 15+. Ben Yanelli in 1st, Dennis Nordoditsy 2nd.
Ski 15+ - Ben Yanelli in 1st, Dennis Nordoditsy 2nd.

Podiums

Snowboard 15+ - Cameron Murphy 3rd, Jon Koch 1st, Alex Caccamo 3rd.
Snowboard 15+ - Cameron Murphy 3rd, Jon Koch 1st, Alex Caccamo 3rd.
Brendan McEvoy taking home Best Trick with a Burton Snowboard.
Brendan McEvoy taking home Best Trick with a Burton Snowboard.
Tommy Barger with an honorable mention taking home some Vans shoes and Burton hoodie.
Tommy Barger with an honorable mention taking home some Vans shoes and Burton hoodie.