The 31st annual Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships is going down now at its new home in Vail, Colorado. Tune in LIVE online at burton.com/USO or catch the action on Universal and NBC Sports and witness the evolution of the world’s greatest snowboard event. From the looks of this video, the setup and conditions are shaping up for an event of epic proportions. Don’t miss it
MOUNT SHASTA — High school skiers and snowboarders from all over California and Nevada have converged on the Mt. Shasta Ski Park this week for the California/Nevada Interscholastic Ski and Snowboard Federation Championships. Weed High School’s Brian Quigley and Yreka’s Brian Colla made strong showings in Monday’s giant slalom race placing 14th and 17th place respectively.
Though snowpacks are thin all across California due to a record-breaking dry spell this winter, Mt. Shasta Ski Park has been careful and vigilant, making snow every chance they’ve had this winter and spreading it where it matters around the park … More
Dominating all season on the 6Star level, winning both X Games and the Burton US Open, Mark McMorris is the strongest Slopestyle rider on the planet. At the Burton US Open in Vail, Mark finally beat Peetu Piiroinen (FIN) andTorstein Horgmo (NOR) for the Slopestyle Title. “I didn’t know that I won the Tour Championship until I was told in the interview straight after the final, but it’s a real honor to get this award, it means you’re consistent over the season and that gives confidence. I am happy!”
The NESCAFÉ CHAMPS is more than just the oldest snowboard competition in Europe, it’s an ever evolving event which unifies snowboarding, music and urban art.
After 21 years of various affiliations, the CHAMPS is today part to the World Snowboard Tour on a 5 star level. Attracting the world elite and young stars through a unique qualification system, the CHAMPS is shaping the champions of tomorrow.
Music has always played a very important role within the event and has become even more prominent since the creation of the PLACE TO BE, the concert and party location as well as après-ski in Leysin.
Urban Art was successfully added to complete the lifestyle experience for our guests. The energy and freestyle spirit of the Art and the Artists completes the triangle of self expression for the event.
These 3 elements combined together, Snowboard, Music and Urban art, has totally seduced the public, media and also the event’s main actors (Athletes, DJ’s, Bands and Artists).