Freeride World Tour Stop #1 - Mammoth , CA

I am so excited to announce that I won the first stop of the Freeride World Tour in Mammoth, CA. The competition was incredible. Skiers were invited from around the world to create a competition of the highest caliber. The women were amazing the men the were ridiculous (80 foot cliff drops all day long). The competition took place on "OH Shit" ridge in Mammoth. After trying for four days to get the competition off, it finally happened on Friday. The mountain had received at least two feet of fresh powder, which was perfect for the "huck-fest" that occured.

The women were impressive, jumping off 20 foot cliff-drops with no hestitation. I chose to ski fast and fluid. My first run included two straight lines and my second run was comprised of powder skiing and two 15 foot airs. The american men represented the US well. Drew Tabke and Craig Garbriel lead the men finishing 4th and 5th.

The next stop of the tour is in Sochi, Russia. For more imformation about the tour check out: www.freerideworldtour.com

Happy Skiing! Jess

Freeride World Tour

This winter has been amazing. I have skied more powder in the last month than all of last year. Jackson is already at 90% of snowpack for the season with more snow to come. But it is time get serious. The Freeride World Tour has begun. I am honored to be invited to compete on this tour. Not only because it features some of the best riders in the world; Jeremy Jones, Drew Tabke, Nick Greener, and Craig Garbiel, but also because one of my goals is to ski the Verbier "Oneill Extreme."

The comp is heli access and only one run. For more info check out www.freerideworldtour.com. I will be competing in Mammoth on Wednesday and then off to Russia on January 29th.