Seems like the Vail resorts aren't letting the lack of snow ruin all their fun! Check out this awesome and entertaining event that went down at Breckenridge!
(Words from Transworld Snowboarding Magazine, see the original article
here.)
"In celebration of Breckenridge's 50th anniversary, Breck and
Rockstar Energy Drink combined forces to create the inaugural
Breckenridge Throwback Thowdown. Living legends like Chris Pappas, Nate
Doggg, Steve Fisher, Todd Franzen and Chad Otterstrom were in attendance, as well as young guns Luke Mitrani, Danny Davis, Taylor Gold and Zack Black. With riders’ aged from thirteen to forty-eight, this event was truly a mash up of old and new styles. "
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| Check Dummers was wearing a sweater vest and doing sweet hand-plants all day. |
"This was not your average contest to say the least. The age differences
combined with era specific features and tricks made for an entertaining
event. Young and old alike were celebrating the history of snowboarding.
In the morning things got started at the top of Breckenridge’s
superpipe where riders were given three runs to impress the judges.
These invite-only participants were not allowed to spin any tricks over a
540. Extra points were given based on style and props for
era-appropriate gear and clothing. After a quick lunch break, the
competition continued in the hand-dug 1986 replica pipe built by the
Breckenridge Park Crew. Close to the base and rowdy spring breakers,
anything went"
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| Ty Walker slashing some waves. |
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| Dom Harrington about to go down super hard in his short shorts but is so committed! | |
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| Men’s Podium from L to R: Taylor Gold 3rd, Zack Black 1st, Dom Harrington 2nd |
