In our last week

The season is in its last week and we are sad to see it end. On behalf of The Staff in TELUS Park we hope you enjoyed the winter season and hope to see you out for the last weekend!

The park is in great shape and the crew are looking forward to seeing you shred right up until the last minute. Due to spring conditions the mini pipe and some snow features may be slow to open up if the conditions are icy.

Best Regards,

Flynn Seddon

The 12th Annual Neil Edgeworth Memorial Banked Slalom

The 12th Annual Neil Edgeworth Memorial Banked Slalom has come and gone. But this years gathering left a feeling that will carry on forever.

A record number of 222 riders converged on to Big White to Take part in the 12 annual gathering . Officially dubbed a "gathering " and not a competition, the banked slalom truly accomplishes 2 things one ; Bringing friends together and two keeping the brotherhood and sister hood of the sport alive. Snowboarding's deep roots are all about fun.

The Neil Edgeworth banked slalom helps old schoolers remember what it felt like being in the for front of a new sport and helps educate young riders that there is something deeper to snowboarding than looking cool, winning prizes and being a little punk. This year had a great vibe with everyone who took part feeling connected to something larger than just a weekend at a ski resort. There were a few standout things in my mind that made the weekend special

For instance the first time the banked slalom had an adaptive category with members of the Canadian Snowboard Federation Adaptive team joining in.
Tyler Mosher and Ian Lockey put in impressive runs and were greeted with a standing ovation from people in attendance. Tyler had a few moving words to say to the crowd about people overcoming challenges and getting out and taking part in activities that they truly love.

The Critchlow ladies, a Mother and two daughter team taking first in their respective age groups. Tess first in the 14 and under Jade first in the 15 to 18 and Mother Nada Critchlow first in the Masters category.

We also had joining us the two youngest riders we have had to date 8 year old Alina Stevens from Rossland BC and 8 year old Baili Guidi of Kelowna both standing tall in the 14 and under men and women's categories.

Each Year we have a special award to give out to people who represent the true meaning of snowboarding from volunteer event organization, work done in promoting the sport in the Industry and keeping the spirit and fun alive in snowboarding and this year the ARTAVOX custom guitar was given to Danny Saint who now resides in Golden BC. Danny has been to almost every event and always brings a big crew of family and friend and is joined each year by his father Bob Saint who comes to the event to make people smile and make new friends every year. Congratulations Danny you deserve it!!

This 12th Annual gathering gave me hope that the true meaning of snowboarding is still alive and strong and that each year more people will come and be exposed to one of the best weekend in the sport of snowboarding.

Thank you all, see you next year.

Flynn Seddon

View the Neil Edgeworth Banked Slalom photo gallery or check out the results!

Big White hosted the 4th and last Event of the Village Rider Night Rail Jam event March 14th

A great crowd showed up to cheer the skiers and snowboarders as they threw down an array of tricks on the custom buildbox and rail set up. Everyone put together their best effort to make it into the top 3 in each category to take away the cash. $100 for first $50 for second and $25 for third.

All the riders and skiers wish to thank Village Rider for the support and that made the big difference in the series this year said Flynn Seddon director of outdoor events and terrain Parks.

After the two hour session finished here is who wound up on top.

Men Ski
1st . Mike Shaw
2nd Robert Berson
3rd Nicolas Morneu

Woman's Snowboard
1st Laura Baker
2nd Sara Niblock
3rd Shayla Jones

Men's Snowboard
1st Jay Gretzinger
2nd Tyy Clarke
3rd Detter Witts

The winners of teh GROOMFEST invitations to compete at teh summer great groom fest wrap up event in Blackcomb were

Ava Murovec and Nic Cousins. Good luck in July and represent Big White well.

Thanks again for a great Village Rider TELUS Park Rail Jam series

Check our the March 14th Rail Jam Photo Gallery

This lane is open with a great early season set up. You will find small and medium box features and a small jump ready for you to start the season off right. The small and medium features are designed so you can start small and work your way up. Progress at your own speed.

Remember to inspect the features before using them. Leave lots of room between you and the person in front using the feature and never sit in the landing zone of any jump or rail.

Have fun

This lane is open with a wicked assortment of rails and boxes for our early season start up. The crew has done a great job setting up one of the best jib lines I have ever seen. More snow is needed but jumps are own their way.

Remember to inspect the features before using them. Leave lots of room between you and the person in front using the feature and never sit in the landing zone of any jump or rail.

This lane is for advanced users. We have 3 XL jumps in this lane and will be adding some XL rails in as well.

Always inspect this lane before using. Make sure you understand your speed andunderstand that snow conditions constantly change and are not the same through out the day. This area contains our XL large features and is not an area for beginners or intermediate riders. Please ride and ski with care. Leave lots of room between you and the person in front of you and do not stop in landing areas no matter what.