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2024/25 Events

February, 2025

  • Feb
    15

    Bridger Gully Freeride

    Judged Freeride Event
    Date
    Saturday, February 15, 2025
    Details

    Judged freeriding event off Bridger's Ridge. Participants have one run judged on a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) on the following criteria:

    • Degree of Difficulty/Line
    • Control
    • Fluidity
    • Form/Technique
    • Aggressiveness/Attack

    Run must be completed in three minutes and if not will result in disqualification.

    Inverted aerial maneuvers are not recommend.

    Who
    • Skiers and snowboarders - all disciplines
    • Must be 16 years or older to enter
    • Limited to 60 (total) competitors
    Where
    Bridger Gully, from top of Bridger Lift, hike the Ridge and ski to start (see map below)
    Fee
    • $50
    • All entry fees include a commemorative item
    Ticket
    • Valid Season Pass or Lift Ticket required for competitors
    • Value Passholders need to purchase a day ticket online prior to race day
    Schedule
    • 8am MANDATORY check in & competitor's meeting in FaceShots in the Jim Bridger Lodge
    • Please arrive at the course 5 minutes prior to pre-assigned designated start time
    • 10:30am race start
    • If low visibility prior to start, event will be postponed to February 16, 2025
    Equipment
    • 457kHz avalanche transceiver required
    • Helmet designed for skiing or snowboarding required
    Registration
    • Pre-registration required by NOON Friday February 14—sign up online with a credit card
    • No same day sign ups
    • Running order is a random draw. Ladies will go first.
    • Signature of parent or legal guardian required if under the age of 18
    • One release per competitor
    Awards
    • 4pm in Jim Bridger Lodge
    • Cash prizes and medals to top three male and female finishers
    • One male and one female podium for all disciplines
    • Fantastic Door Prizes - must participate and be present to win
    • Entry into Grand Prize Drawing on March 15
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