I managed to receive an invite to the Dew Tour Toyota Championship finals at Snowbasin with a few of my buddies. I was quite happy to do this contest because it gave me a chance to do at least one more note worthy contest this season. Yes, I've been a Salt Lake City hermit, rarely riding anywhere other than Park City and I don't plan to leave until the end of February.

The contest went well, with three sets of rails and two jumps. Everything on the course seemed so tight at first but slowly became more comfortable to ride. Semi-finals day was decent and actually warm, making it perfect for me and my Burton Flying V. The mush didn't seem to bother us. After landing a Cork Back 3, I ended up in 8th place.

Most of the girls rode really well and all managed to take home cheques. I was particularly proud of Joanna Dzierzawski and Canadian girl Spencer O'Brien. However, I was bummed to see two of my friends get hurt, both bruising their heels. Heal quick girls.

Here's some photo hlghlights thanks to Mia Lambsons Filmography.


Madison Blackley


Joanna Dzierzawski


Ian Thorley


Kara and Steph Feld giving Madison Blackley some Good Luck shakes. Jared Tron photo.

The Canadians arrived at 4:30 a.m. and have continuously had the energy to be doing something at all waking minutes of the day. I must be adapting to the American lifestyle because I feel the need to take naps. Or maybe I'm just getting old. Either way, I had the pleasure of riding with two lovely ladies who drove down to Salt Lake City, Utah from Whistler B.C. According to Google maps, that's approximately 18 hours in a car. Darrah Reid-McLean and Alice Gorton killed it at Park City Mountain Resort the day before some new snow arrived. Park City is on top if its game  right now with one of the best parks in North America and I have to say it's my favourite place to ride.


Alice Gorton Stale


Darrah Reid-McLean nose press


Alice Gorton Backside 180


Darrah Reid-McLean Backside 180 nose grab


Darrah Reid-McLean switch front board


Alice geting Instagramed by Darrah