12 great and stylish riders are here to help shape the future of snowboarding. Confirmed pro riders are Olympic Halfpipe Champion, Iouri Podladtchikov (SUI), Markus Keller (SUI), Arthur Longo (FRA), Danny Davis (USA), Jack Mitrani (USA), Benji Farrow (USA), Scotty Lago (USA), as well as young guns Gabe and Ben Ferguson (USA). Terje Haakonsen (NOR) will for sure also take part himself. The concept is simple, but complex in a modern sports world: Athletes decides on arena and contest format. On Saturday (forecast: sun) a packed Oslo audience (hopefully) awaits action. The riders have three days to decide which format to perform in. The job is as obvious as difficult: Make a format that is cool for both the athletes and the spectators.
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In a break from a traditional contest format, Europe’s longest running event, the Leysin Champs Open Winter Freestyle Festival 2014 celebrates the roots of Snowboarding and Freeskiing by launching a new, fresh event format. Calling the resort of Leysin home base, and utilising the awe inspiring backdrop of the Vaud region of Switzerland as it’s canvas, this years edition will be split into a film & editing component culminating in a freestyle show and three day music festival at the Place to Be.
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Looking to step up your skills on the hill? Want to get personalized coaching from Oakley’s top professional athletes? Oakley Progression Sessions is a two-day on-snow camp for the intermediate rider who is looking to advance her “freestyle” skills to the next level, and have fun while doing it!
For women by women, Oakley Progression Sessions is staffed by professional coaches, and it takes place in an on-snow environment where you don’t have to be intimidated by big jumps, aggressive rails, huge pipes or overwhelming crowds. With the private, custom terrain park built just for attendees, you’ll be able to build your skills at your own pace and comfort level with help and encouragement from the Oakley team.
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