Extreme Freeskiing Championships
The Extreme Freeskiing Championship in Crested Butte is one of a kind. Competitors from all over the U.S., Canada and Europe are faced with extremely challenging terrain and competition. The event is held in the Crested Butte Ski Resort in an area that is not usually open to recreational skiing. This competition is promised to feature some of the best skiing in the world.
Competitors and viewers have flocked to Crested Butte for 13 years for the Extreme Freeskiing Championships because it is guaranteed entertainment. This multi day event features almost 200 skiers on different terrain each day. Skiers will challenge themselves on normally closed areas such as The Hourglass and Snaggletooth Glades. There is a junior division which features some of the best upcoming skiers in the world. Spectators will enjoy an array of crashes and spectacular, creative lines by experienced and awe inspiring skiers. Cash prizes are awarded to the winners so the competition is fierce. The event is set up with qualifying and final runs so there is plenty of extreme viewing action.
2008 Event Schedule
(New schedule coming as soon as it is available.)
Tuesday, 19th
Athlete Arrival
- 9:30 am - 4:30 pm : registration in the capital room of the Elevation Hotel
- 5:00 pm : athlete meeting - specific to Jr. Division/competition
Wednesday, 20th
Junior Big Mountain Qualifying Day
- 7:30 am - 4:30 pm : registration in the capital room of the Elevation Hotel
- 8:00 am : early athlete chair lift - venue inspection
- 9:00 am : venue inspection
- 9:15 am : competition starts!
- 5:00 pm : athlete meeting - competition venue for next day TBA (for juniors, women, masters & men/1 run only)
Thursday, 21st
Adult Big Mountain Qualifier & Junior Day One
- 7:30 am - 4:30 pm : registration in the capital room of the Elevation Hotel
- 8:00 am - early athlete chair lift - venue inspection
- 9:00 am - venue inspection
- 9:15 am - competition starts!
5:30 pm - athlete meeting - competition venues TBA for the finals/results
Friday, 22nd
Adult Big Mountain Competition Day One & Junior Finals
- 7:30 am - 11:00 am : registration in the capital room of the Elevation Hotel
- 8:00 am - early athlete chair lift - venue inspection
- 9:00 am - venue inspection
- 9:15 am - competition starts
- 6:00 pm - athlete meeting
Saturday, 23rd
Adult Big Mountain Competition Finals/Awards Party
- 7:30 am - 11:00 am : registration in the capital room of the Elevation Hotel
- 8:00 am : early athlete chair lift - venue inspection
- 9:00 am : venue inspection
- 9:15 am : competition starts!
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm : awards banquet
- 10:00 pm - 2:00 am : post event party
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