Dew Tour Killington Recap: Day 2 Semi-finals

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Pete

Instead of boring you to death with a bunch of ranking stats and leaderboard numbers (sorry math nerds), we thought we’d just post up some of the highlights from yesterday’s Semi-Final rounds at the Dew Tour in Killington.

Videos courtesy of Alli Sports/DewTour.

High winds put the Men’s Ski Slopestyle semi’s on hold and they’ll be wrapping up this morning before the the guys start calling their drops in the slopestyle course ’round 11:30. Ok, they don’t actually call drops. The Dew Tour’s more organized than that and would probably make a big stink if they went out of turn. Who knows.

We’ll have more live update coverage and heart-warming chit chat on twitter and the blog all weekend. See you at Bear Mountain.

Dew Tour Killington Recap: Day 1 Qualifiers

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Pete

As promised folks, here’s the qualifier and last chance qualifier final standings from today at Bear Mountain. Take a look at who’s moving on to tomorrow’s semi-finals.

Men’s Snowboard Superpipe
1. Tore Holvik — 87.75
2. Broc Waring — 80.00
3. Hans Mindnich — 73.50
4. Scotty Pike — 68.00
5. Ryo Aoki — 65.50
6. Kyle Mack — 64.25
7. Tyler Anderson — 58.75
8. Derek Livingston — 58.25
9. Scott Moline — 55.25
10. Bryan Daino — 50.00
11. Harrison Gray — 37.00

Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle
1. Ville Uotila — 78.67
2. Seth Hill — 76.50
3. Ian Thorley — 73.83
4. Robby Balharry — 72.33
5. Matts Kulisek — 68.50
6. Jake Aaronson — 67.83
7. Kai Wiggins — 63.67
8. Mark Hoyt — 61.67
9. Craig Mcmorris — 60.83
10. Spencer Shaw — 60.83
11. Chris Tierney — 59.67

Men’s Ski Superpipe
1. Joss Christensen — 80.25
2. Kyle Smaine — 77.50
3. James Campbell — 75.00
4. AJ Kemppainen — 73.75
5. Christian Allen — 73.25
6. Marshall LaCroix — 70.75
7. Yannic Lerjen — 70.50
8. Lyman Currier — 68.50

Men’s Ski Slopestyle
1. John Strenio — 85.00
2. Henrik Harlaut — 82.17
3. Alex Beaulieu-Marchand — 80.83
4. Vincent Gagnier — 76.17
5. Willie Borm — 74.83
6. Josiah Wells — 72.67
7. Cody Ling — 72.00
8. Matt Walker — 69.33
9. Tim McChesney — 68.17
10. Robert Franco — 67.83
11. Alex Bellemare — 67.00

Women’s Ski Superpipe
coming soon…

Women’s Ski Slopestyle
1. Maude Raymond — 86.33
2. Eveline Bhend — 81.67
3. Eva-Maria Patscheider — 66.00
4. Maria Bagge — 60.33
5. Nina Rusten Andersen — 54.67
6. Rose Battersby — 34.50
7. Emma Whitman — 23.33
8. Jackie Kling — DNS

Things are shaping up nicely with a 100% chance of snow tonight, so Killington may be grooming a few inches of fresh into the courses tomorrow. Let’s hope. Here’s a little evening stoke to keep you warm while the flakes are falling.

Course Set. Riders Ready. Forecast Snowy. Dew Tour Prep Update 1/18/12

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Pete

It’s nearly time ladies and gents. The final countdown has begun and Dew Tour Killington is just a day away. We’ll admit we were pretty skeptical with the ability of Killington and Snow Park Technologies to build a 22-foot Superpipe and three-story booters in the Slopestyle course out of the seriously pitiful snowfall we’ve had. But we should have known better. We’re stoked and amazed at their snow wizardry and the final outcome. Props.

The Superpipe gets lit. Photo Courtesy of Dew Tour on Facebook.

The weekend is going to be a busy one. If you’ve never been to a mountain during a major media event, just imagine the scene during Christmas weekend and multiply it by 10 or so. It’s going to be a straight up mad house, but that’s why we love it and you can bet your freezing bums we’ll be there representin’.

In fact, we’ll be providing constant updates and standings info as the rider progress through the semi-final and final rounds of competition. Stay connected with us on Facebook and join the conversation with hundreds of fellow spectators on twitter.

It even seems the weather may be good, 'magine that. Image courtesy of NOAA.

If you’re watching from home whilst icing some shred-related injury (the only excuse we’ll consider) then stay glued to the Killington Superpipe web cam. Who know’s maybe you’ll see us up there high-fiving Danny Davis or Louie Vito.

Here’s the schedule in case you’ve missed it on one of the millions of other sites talking about the Dew Tour. See you at Bear Mountain.

Thursday, Jan. 19th – Festival Village Opens at 9:30AM
8:45 AM – 9:50 AM :: Women’s Freeski Slopestyle Qualifier
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM :: Men’s Freeski Superpipe Last Chance Qualifier
11:05 AM – 12:45 PM :: Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle Last Chance Qualifier
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM :: Men’s Snowboard Superpipe Last Chance Qualifier
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM :: Men’s Freeski Slopestyle Last Chance Qualifier
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM :: Women’s Freeski Superpipe Qualifier

Friday, Jan. 20th – Festival Village Opens at 9:30AM
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM :: Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle Semi-Final
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM :: Women’s Freeski Superpipe Semi-Final
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM :: Men’s Freeski Slopestyle Semi-Final
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM :: Men’s Snowboard Superpipe Semi-Final
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM :: Men’s Freeski Superpipe Semi-Final
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM :: RAC @ Wobbly Barn

Saturday, Jan. 21st – Festival Village Opens at 9:30AM
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM :: Women’s Freeski Slopestyle Semi-Final
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM :: Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle Final
3:00 PM – 3:40 PM :: Women’s Freeski Superpipe Final
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM :: Men’s Freeski Superpipe Final

Sunday, Jan. 22nd – Festival Village Opens at 9:30AM
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM :: Women’s Freeski Slopestyle Final
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM :: Men’s Freeski Slopestyle Final
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM :: Men’s Snowboard Superpipe Final

Look who’s coming to Killington. Dew Tour Prep Update 1/16/12

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Pete

Despite the fact we won’t be seeing our favorite shredding Betties kill it next weekend, like we know they would, a top-notch roster of athletes for the Dew Tour at Killington has just been announced including Vermont-natives Benji Farrow, Devin Logan, and the brothers Mitrani, to name a few.

Here’s the list of pro riders due to grace the slopes of Vermont. So grab a spot close to the fence and don’t forget your Sharpie. FANDOM TIP #76: We can tell you right now Scott Lago isn’t gonna sign your hairy back, trust us, we’ve tried. So just bring a blank t-shirt or something to coat in star-studded scribbles.

Men’s SNB Superpipe	Men’s SNB Slopestyle
Mason Aguirre	Mason Aguirre
Fredrik Austbo	Ulrik Badertscher
Zachary Black	Torgeir Bergrem
Danny Davis	Gjermund Braaten
Benji Farrow	Pat Burgener
Christian Haller	Danny Davis
Trevor Jacob	Chas Guldemond
Roger Kleivdal	Torstein Horgmo
Keito Kumazaki	Sam Hulbert
Matt Ladley	Nick Julius
Scott Lago	Dash Kamp
Arthur Longo	Sage Kotsenburg
Joeseph Mensch	Scott Lago
Nils Mindnich	Mark McMorris
Jack Mitrani	Justin Morgan
Luke Mitrani	Aleksander Ostreng
Iouri Podladtchikov	Charles Reid
Spencer Shaw	Brandon Reis
Louie Vito	Staale Sandbech
Ben Watts	Seppe Smits
	Jeremy Thompson
	Sondre Tiller
	Sebastien Toutant
	Eric Willett

Can’t make it to Killington? Pop on the tele Saturday, January 21 at 4:00PM EST and Sunday, January 22 at 3:00PM EST to watch the finals live on NBC.

How’s it going Killington? Dew Tour Prep Update 1/9/12

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Pete

Dew Tour Superpipe is taking shape at Killington. Photo: Chandler Burgess/Killington Resort.

Look out a window. Any window. We don’t have to remind you what a slow season it’s been, far as natural snowfall is concerned. And with the Dew Tour coming to Killington in less than two weeks, the thought on everyone’s mind is “Will they be ready?”

To ease the stress cases out there, us included, Ride Vermont caught up with Sarah Thorson, K-Town’s own Communications Manager to get the skinny on mountain prep. You can always count on Sarah knowing the score and just like we expected, five minutes on the phone with her and our heart rates were back to normal and the perspiring had all but ceased. Here’s the word.

“Killington Resort is thrilled to host the largest on-snow event in the East and we’ve committed to provide the highest quality of snow for the upcoming event. These low temperatures have allowed our snowmakers to pile up the snow for the Superpipe and Slopestyle course at Bear Mountain and things are looking fantastic. It’s been a rough start for snowmaking, but as long as the temps are there, we are not stopping. We’re looking forward to having the best freeskiers and snowboarders from around the world compete at Killington Resort in the second stop of the Winter Dew Tour.”

Next up: On Monday, January 16, Alli Sports will announce who will be competing here in Vermont. Stay tuned to Ride Vermont for the latest. ‘Til then… Check out live images of the Superpipe construction here.

Winter Dew Tour coming to Killington, Jan 19 – 22.

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Luke Q

Danny Davis and Scotty Lago (photo courtesy of Alli Sports)

Here comes the Dew Tour.

Shaun White. Louie Vito. I-Pod. Torstein Horgmo. All the biggest names in the snowboard contest scene are in the pipe and on the slopestyle course at Killington, Vermont, January 19 – 22, for the second stop of the Winter Dew Tour.

Why should you go? Cause it’s free, first of all. But this is also your chance to see Olympic-caliber athletes in Vermont, not only in competition but also milling about the base area and hanging out signing autographs.

If you get there early and score a prime against-the-fence viewing spot on the deck of the halfpipe, you’ll be so close to the competitors you could almost reach out and touch them. Then, afterward, you actually will be close enough to reach out and touch them (We don’t recommend that, though. It’s creepy. Just be normal and get a high five or something).

Competition schedule for Winter Dew Tour, Killington, Vermont, January 19 – 22.

Learn to Ride for 29 Bucks, no joke.

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Luke Q

Learn to Ride Month in Vermont $29 won’t buy much these days. A meal for two at Chili’s. Maybe some used floor mats for a Kia Soul.

You can spend that $29 much more wisely. January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, and we want first-timers to get out on Vermont’s slopes. We don’t want to brag, but our unscientific research has shown that we have the best, and most experienced, instructors in the world.

How does it work?

The majority of Vermont resorts are offering beginner lesson for the entire month of January, excluding Holiday periods (January 14-15) for just $29. The beginner lesson will include a full day beginner lift ticket, full day equipment rental, and a lesson with a professional instructor (lesson duration varies by resort). Due to the deeply discounted price, we will only offer one beginner package per person.

Please see below for resort specific age restrictions:

Valid for ages 13 and over:
Bromley Mountain Resort
Mad River Glen
Mount Snow Resort
Stratton Mountain Resort

Valid for ages 8 and over:
Jay Peak Resort

Valid for ages 7 and over:
Burke Mountain Resort
Killington Resort
Pico Mountain
Okemo Mountain Resort

Valid for ages 6 and over:
Smugglers’ Notch Resort
Stowe Mountain Resort
Sugarbush Resort

Valid for ages 4 and over:
Bolton Valley Resort

How to sign up?

Email info(at)skivermont.com with the following info:
-Your name, phone number and zip code
-Choose from the list above which ski resort you would like to visit
-How many people in your group that will be signing up for a $29 beginner lesson

We will respond to your email with further instructions on how to reserve your lesson.

Spread the word, learn to shred.

Snow for the New Year? Yes Please

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Pete

After patiently waiting for Mother Nature to turn her cold side, it looks like the winter season has finally arrived here in the Green Mountains. And, oh what a relief it is.

Over the holiday week, and following a surprisingly white Christmas, the temps have remained chilly enough for expansive snowmaking at many resorts and low and behold a bit of fresh to find its way to the slopes. Check out this boarder gettin’ some at Killington on Thursday.

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Yeeah bro! Photo Courtesy of Killington.

Up at Sugarbush they’ve been droppin’ ropes left and right. We’re talking over 50 new trails open in the last 48 hours. Redonkulous.

Bolton, Stowe, Smuggs and Jay have been feeling the love lately, tallying close to a foot of fresh top to bottom in the last days of 2011.

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Sugarbush picked up a foot of flakes this week. Photo Courtesy of Sugarbush.

The images rolling in from the resorts this week are definitely kickin’ up the stoke and more seasonal weather is due as we welcome twenty twelve. Maybe even some lake-effect snow. Keep up the funky snowdances, ancient rituals and all-night Ouija board sessions. They seem to be working.

Snow in the forecast to start off 2012. Image courtesy of The Weather Channel.

There’s a lot on tap in the New Year, so be sure to keep an eye on the Ride Vermont Events page for all the deets.

Enjoy the snow and Happy New Year.

-Ride Vermont

Throwback Thursday – Launch It Like It’s 1999.

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Pete

Ross Powers launching out of the pipe at Killington, '99. Photo: Jeff Curtes

Vermont is as serious about its snow sports as it is about Maple syrup. That’s why for decades, the Green Mountain State has been crafting Grade A (fancy) snowboarders who have gone on to kick ass and take names on the national and international stage.

Ross Powers wasn’t the first Vermont snowboarder to ride a halfpipe, he was just the first to do so for a Gold Medal. However, Kelly Clark was right there with him in 2002, when both Vermonters made the state, and the country, proud. Before the world got a look, anyone hiking the pipe at Killington on this day got a good look alongside photographer Jeff Curtes. Once a Vermonter, always a Vermonter Powers now heads the Stratton Mountain School’s snowboard program.

Each Thursday we present a photo from the annals of snowboarding history in Vermont.

Pop-Up Jams at Carinthia Parks, Mount Snow

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Pete

In winter, it’s important to always be prepared. You never know when a sudden Nor’easter may roll up and dump massive amounts of fresh or a sudden rail jam may be announced on Twitter. You heard right.

This week at Carinthia Parks at Mount Snow, it’s about being waxed and ready for rail jams at the drop of a hat. Welcome to Pop-Up Jams.

On Tuesday, December 27 and Thursday, December 29 the parks crew are randomly picking a feature in Carinthia and hosting a 45 minute jam sesh on it. There will be one jam each morning somewhere around 10-11am and one each afternoon somewhere around 1-2pm. That’s all the info you get.

Keep an eye on their Facebook and Twitter accounts for the location announcement and be ready to pounce.

Here’s the deets:

-There is no entry fee! But, you must register for this event. Registration will take place in the Carinthia lodge each morning from 8am – 9am.
-If you over sleep, yes you can register at the jam, but that will cut into your time to compete.
-Once you register you will get a little sticker to put on your pass or lift ticket. This sticker can be used at any of the Pop-Up Jams that week.
-You don’t have to register to join in, however no registration = no awesome prizes.
-It’s open to both skiers and riders!

Photo Courtesy of @carinthiaparks on twitter.

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