This morning, BC’s Josh Bibby and Breckenridge local Henrik Lampert rolled up to the base at Peak 8 in breckenridge to become two of the first athletes to register for the North American Open. This marks the opening day for the event craeted by Jon Olsson and Simon Dumont in conjunction with the rEvolutions Opens Freeski Tour and Paul Mitchell. Breckenridge is playing host to four days of non-stop slopestyle and halfpipe action, drawing large numbers of amateur and pro athletes alike, with the goal of creating a unique, open event for years to come.
With an entirely new judging format where skiers will jam on the course all day and be hand-picked by Jon, Simon and Tom Dolezel, this is sure to be the most fun Open event ever… even if you don’t qualify.
Need more information? Check out the video and schedule below. Keep checking Freeskier.com this week for daily updates on all the action.
WEDNESDAY 2-20-2008
Registration & check in on site @ Breckenridge 9-4 behind the Bergenhoff Restaurant at Peak 8.
THURSDAY 2-21-2008
Open Practice & check in ALL day for Slope & Pipe (Closed to Public)
12:00 – 12:30 Park Maintenance
FRIDAY 2-22-2008
Slope Qualifier and all day private practice for Pipe
7:30 Park crew on jumps final touch (Jon/ Simon + crew)
(Jon & Simons own personal touch means the best jumps Possible)
Jon’s Blogg: “I will sleep on the jump if that’s what it takes, I would rather kill myself than to not present the best slopestyle course ever!”
8:30 Chairs Open for athletes
9:00 Open Park morning session
(Athletes all ride together with Jon & Simon + Pro’s, get tips hang out relax and have the best Time EVER. Athletes will be judged during this open session.)
Jon’s Blogg: “Don’t hesitate to ask what we will look for, or tips on skiing.”
11:30 Break for on hill hot lunch at bottom of pipe @ Athlete Village Lunch is on Jon & Simon!
11:30 Course Maintenance including Cat Grooming of Landings if needed
12:30 Open Park Afternoon Session
3:00 – 3:30 Slope Closed Results completed
3:30 Results given at bottom of the pipe
(Both the morning AND afternoon session will count toward your total score, Jon, Simon & Crew will reward ALL riders with a Gold Silver or Bronze J&S NAO medal. 20 very talented riders will receive the coveted JOI key to move on to the finals)
SATURDAY 2-23-2008
Slope Finals and-all day private practice for Pipe
7:30 Park crew on jumps final touch (Jon/ Simon + crew)
(Jon & Simons own personal touch means the best jumps Possible)
8:30 Chairs Open for athletes
9:00 Open Park Training session till 11:15
11:15 Course Maintenance (including Cat Grooming of Landings if needed)
11:15 Break for on hill hot lunch at bottom of pipe @ Athlete Village Lunch is on Jon & Simon!
11:30 1 run open session style through slope course to check speed
12:00 3 run finals starts (J&S, 10 prequal + 20 AMs)
3:00 Finals Over. Results and prize giving at TBA Party. JOI Style!
Sunday 2-24-2008
OPEN Morning Pipe Qualifying Afternoon Finals
7:30 Park crew on jumps final touch (Jon/ Simon + crew)
(Simon & Jon’s own personal touch means the best Pipe Possible)
8:30 Chairs Open for athletes
9:00 Pipe Open for Morning Qualifying session
(Athletes all ride together with Jon & Simon + Pro’s, get tips hang out relax and have the best
Time EVER. Athletes will be judged during this open session)
11:15 Qualifying session Closed for pipe maintenance
(Jon Simon & Crew will reward all riders with a Gold Silver or Bronze J &S NAO medal
20 very talented riders will receive the coveted JOI key to move on to the finals)
11:15 Break for on hill hot lunch at bottom of pipe @ Athlete Village Lunch is on Jon & Simon!
12:15 3 run finals starts (J&S, 10 prequal + 20 AMs)
3:00 Final Results and Prize giving on hill
