2007-01-13 00:00:00, Biglines
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The 2007 Canadian Open Freeskiing Championship presented by Ledcor wrapped up today with the final competition on Red Mountain Resort’s legendary Mount Roberts. Fernie BC’s Janina Kuzma ruled in the Ladies division while Christian Boucher edged out fellow Whistlerites to capture the Men’s division. The $10,000 cash purse was divided amongst the top three skiers in each division for the sixth running of this world-class event.
Check out the video highlights
Check out the video highlights
An international field of one hundred and two athletes competed in the sold-out Open Big Mountain event for three consecutive days on excellent snow conditions and clear skies. Spectators had an incredible bird’s-eye view of the event enjoying the incredible extreme skiing and 80-foot drops.
VIDEO 60mgs
Ladies Final Results
Bib # Competitor City Thurs Friday Sat Final Score
1st 18 KUZMA Janina Fernie 22.8 37 32 91.8
2nd 4 WRIGHT Crystal Wilson, WY 23 26.8 28.2 78
3rd 13 LEE Crystal-Rose Whistler 27.8 16.8 26.2 70.8
4th 2 CARMICHAEL Dana Whistler 24.4 25.2 20.8 70.4
5th 24 HUNT Phillipa Salt Lake City, UT 22.4 24.6 18.4 65.4
6th 105 GAUVIN Steph Rossland 21.4 23.6 20.2 65.2
Mens Final Results
Bib # Competitor City Thurs Friday Sat Final Score
1st 73 BOUCHER Christian Whistler 33.80 42.8 42 118.6
2nd 47 JACQUES Joel Whistler 32.00 39.8 40 111.8
3rd 32 CRABTREE Brett Whistler 28.00 34.2 41.4 103.6
4th 111 WHITE-ALLEN Oakley Whistler 34.60 38.6 30 103.2
5th 34 SMESRUD Brady Red Lodge, MT 31.40 41.2 27.2 99.8
6th 33 HORIGAN Conor Wilson, WY 31.80 27.4 37.2 96.4
The competition format followed the IFSA (International Free Skier’s Association) Big Mountain Freeskiing guidelines, which dictates that participants ski the mountain unrestricted by gates or formal course layouts, while taking aggressive lines and making big drops on varied and challenging terrain. Judges evaluate skiers in five categories – line choice, fluidity, technique, aggression, and control. Jeff Holden, head judge of the Open, returned to lead his team of judges for another year. Captain Jack Carey, Competition Director since 1991, lead the event with technical perfection.
Ledcor Group of Companies joined the Open as Presenting Sponsor for the 2007 event. A global construction company, Ledcor is presently working in the community of Rossland at Red’s condominium project "Slalom Creek". As a general principle, Ledcor supports the community by providing local opportunities through employment and supplier contracts.
The Canadian Open Freeskiing Championship, Canada’s longest running competition of its kind, will return to Red Mountain Resort again in 2008 with a second yet-to-be-announced competition discipline in addition to Big Mountain.
For complete results and more event information, please visit www.canadianfreeskiing.com or phone Red Mountain Resort at (800) 663-0105.
VIDEO 60mgsLadies Final Results
Bib # Competitor City Thurs Friday Sat Final Score
1st 18 KUZMA Janina Fernie 22.8 37 32 91.8
2nd 4 WRIGHT Crystal Wilson, WY 23 26.8 28.2 78
3rd 13 LEE Crystal-Rose Whistler 27.8 16.8 26.2 70.8
4th 2 CARMICHAEL Dana Whistler 24.4 25.2 20.8 70.4
5th 24 HUNT Phillipa Salt Lake City, UT 22.4 24.6 18.4 65.4
6th 105 GAUVIN Steph Rossland 21.4 23.6 20.2 65.2
Mens Final Results
Bib # Competitor City Thurs Friday Sat Final Score
1st 73 BOUCHER Christian Whistler 33.80 42.8 42 118.6
2nd 47 JACQUES Joel Whistler 32.00 39.8 40 111.8
3rd 32 CRABTREE Brett Whistler 28.00 34.2 41.4 103.6
4th 111 WHITE-ALLEN Oakley Whistler 34.60 38.6 30 103.2
5th 34 SMESRUD Brady Red Lodge, MT 31.40 41.2 27.2 99.8
6th 33 HORIGAN Conor Wilson, WY 31.80 27.4 37.2 96.4
The competition format followed the IFSA (International Free Skier’s Association) Big Mountain Freeskiing guidelines, which dictates that participants ski the mountain unrestricted by gates or formal course layouts, while taking aggressive lines and making big drops on varied and challenging terrain. Judges evaluate skiers in five categories – line choice, fluidity, technique, aggression, and control. Jeff Holden, head judge of the Open, returned to lead his team of judges for another year. Captain Jack Carey, Competition Director since 1991, lead the event with technical perfection.
Ledcor Group of Companies joined the Open as Presenting Sponsor for the 2007 event. A global construction company, Ledcor is presently working in the community of Rossland at Red’s condominium project "Slalom Creek". As a general principle, Ledcor supports the community by providing local opportunities through employment and supplier contracts.
The Canadian Open Freeskiing Championship, Canada’s longest running competition of its kind, will return to Red Mountain Resort again in 2008 with a second yet-to-be-announced competition discipline in addition to Big Mountain.
For complete results and more event information, please visit www.canadianfreeskiing.com or phone Red Mountain Resort at (800) 663-0105.
Found 5 Comments
by on Jan 15, 2007
yay G way to go rip it up!!! Nice purple outfit this year, your a girly girl at heart!! Pink then purple whats next! Also when do we get to see your line I bet it was sick!
yay G way to go rip it up!!! Nice purple outfit this year, your a girly girl at heart!! Pink then purple whats next! Also when do we get to see your line I bet it was sick!
by on Jan 15, 2007
Can't wait to see the final vid. This guy does some sweet wraps. Congrats to all participants who shredded it.
Can't wait to see the final vid. This guy does some sweet wraps. Congrats to all participants who shredded it.
by on Jan 14, 2007
Wheres Waldo?? And Janinas Line??
Wheres Waldo?? And Janinas Line??
by on Jan 14, 2007
and little C - finally on top of the podium after snowbird last year
and little C - finally on top of the podium after snowbird last year
by on Jan 14, 2007
Jah-knee-gnar you sicko! Way to clean up. Hurry back home, we've got flaming Sambuca's ready, you better put on a good Janina Show.
Jah-knee-gnar you sicko! Way to clean up. Hurry back home, we've got flaming Sambuca's ready, you better put on a good Janina Show.
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