Skiers and boarders rise to the challenge

Skiers and boarders rise to the challenge in an action packed day of competition

LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (July 17th, 2011) –

A quality field of skiers and snowboarders turned out for the BASE Triple Comp yesterday at Treble Cone to showcase their speed, creativity and precision over three events in one day.

Colin Boyd (USA) claimed the men’s overall snowboard title with impressive performances in the Banked Slalom and Downhill carrying on to take first place in the playful and creative Expression Session. Ritchie Johnson (Wanaka) wasn’t far behind placing second overall with Fraser Gowland (Wanaka) taking third. Conor Hayes, aged 14, took first place in the junior snowboarding field.

In the men’s Ski field, local skier Sam Lee claimed first overall producing quality performances in all three disciplines with Jase Waters (USA) a close second and Mark Von Roy (Germany) taking third. In the junior division Hank Bilous of Wanaka was the champion with younger brother Finn a close second.

Vanessa Aadland of Washington was the female champion of the day producing some top level skiing keeping the men on their toes.

“What an awesome day and a great start to the season. There was a great vibe amongst all the competitors with a great local turnout for the first event of the season,” said Brent Harridge, Managing Director of BASE Wanaka.

The POW Banked Slalom took place in the Lower Gunbarrel offering steep natural walls and heaps of snow for the competitors to negotiate their way through. The Dreamweaver played host to the Rossignol Expression Session offering the perfect playground for competitors to show off their skills and creativity. The BERN Downhill took place in Treble Cone’s popular Powder Bowl where competitors demonstrated style and speed over the full length of the piste.

The day was drawn to a close with a prize giving at Mint Bar in Wanaka which saw all competitors rewarded for their efforts and winners revelling in their achievements.

This week Treble Cone stages the ABSOLUT Ice Competition (Tuesday 19) and celebrates TC Cat’s birthday (Thursday 21 July).

For further information or for bookings, visit www.treblecone.com

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