Ride Vermont Blog » jamie anderson http://www.ridevermont.com Ride Vermont Blog Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:56:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Dew Tour Day 3: Superpipe Finals and Guerilla Rail Jam http://www.ridevermont.com/dew-tour-day-3-superpipe-finals-and-guerilla-rail-jam/ http://www.ridevermont.com/dew-tour-day-3-superpipe-finals-and-guerilla-rail-jam/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:29:42 +0000 Luc http://www.ridevermont.com/?p=394 A photo essay of the 2010 Dew Tour snowboard superpipe finals (February 6, 2010)…

Before the superpipe finals, a guerilla rail jam was hosted by the Matterhorn, an inn about a mile from the pipe. About a hundred spectators showed up to watch dozens of ams shred the homemade rail garden.

Before the superpipe finals, a guerilla rail jam was hosted by the Matterhorn, an inn about a mile from the pipe. About a hundred spectators showed up to watch dozens of ams shred the homemade rail garden.

Walking up to the Matterhorn, I heard a woman announcing the event over a PA, which I thought was pretty rad. Turned out it was a 10-year-old boy, throwin' out words like "killin' it," and "he got nutted," and "siiiick". When his voice drops, he might have a career in announcing.

Walking up to the Matterhorn, I heard a woman announcing the event over a PA, which I thought was pretty rad. Turned out it was a 10-year-old boy, throwin' out words like "killin' it," and "he got nutted," and "siiiick". When his voice drops, he might have a career in announcing.

An up-flat rail, rainbow box and down bar (shown) were set up for the comp. This girl was "killin' it" all night, or so the announcer-child said.

An up-flat rail, rainbow box and down bar (shown) were set up for the comp. This girl was "killin' it" all night, or so the announcer-child said.

Shaun Murphy, amongst a gaggle or rail jocks, waits to drop. He won the event and 500 bucks.

Shaun Murphy, amongst a gaggle or rail jocks, waits to drop. He won the event and 500 bucks.

Although Dylan Bidez didn't make the podium, he was providing the biggest amplitude of the night by FAR. He was boosting so much higher than the other competitors I had trouble keeping him in my viewfinder (as evidenced above). This was his last hit of his second run. Surely he can see his house from there (he's from Colorado).

Although Dylan Bidez didn't make the podium, he was providing the biggest amplitude of the night by FAR. He was boosting so much higher than the other competitors I had trouble keeping him in my viewfinder (as evidenced above). This was his last hit of his second run. Surely he can see his house from there (he's from Colorado).

Brennen Swanson threw the only double-cork of the entire night and landed 'em smooth on both his runs.

Brennen Swanson threw the only double-cork of the entire night and landed 'em smooth on both his runs.

Jamie Anderson, who won slopestyle on Saturday and took the Dew Cup, also competed in the pipe. She was wicked friendly with the crowd and was all smiles at all times. Plus, her last hit on both her runs was a handplant - gotta respect that.

Jamie Anderson, who won slopestyle on Saturday and took the Dew Cup, also competed in the pipe. She was wicked friendly with the crowd and was all smiles at all times. Plus, her last hit on both her runs was a handplant - gotta respect that.

Steven Fisher after his throw away last run, riding down with his head in his hands. He was sitting in third place when he dropped in for the last run of the competition. He had a good chance of sneaking into firs, but clipped the deck on his second hit and tumbled into the flat.

Steven Fisher after his throw away last run, riding down with his head in his hands. He was sitting in third place when he dropped in for the last run of the competition. He had a good chance of sneaking into first, but clipped the deck on his second hit and tumbled into the flat.

Mammoth-boy Jack Mitrani, 'bout to get interviewed by Steezin' TV.

Mammoth-boy Jack Mitrani, 'bout to get interviewed by Steezin' TV.

Awwww.

Awwww.

1st Kaitlyn Farrington, 2nd Maddy Schaffrick, 3rd Kjersti Buass. Kaitlyn also took the Dew Cup.

1st Kaitlyn Farrington, 2nd Maddy Schaffrick, 3rd Kjersti Buass. Kaitlyn also took the Dew Cup.

1st JJ Thomas, 2nd Brennen Swanson, 3rd Steve Fisher. JJ also took the Dew Cup.

1st JJ Thomas and his mustache, 2nd Brennen Swanson, 3rd Steve Fisher and his mustcahe. JJ also took the Dew Cup.

Transworld Snowboarding put together a solid video to sum up the event. Scope it:

]]> http://www.ridevermont.com/dew-tour-day-3-superpipe-finals-and-guerilla-rail-jam/feed/ 0 Dew Tour Day 2: Snowboarding Superpipe Prelims. http://www.ridevermont.com/dew-tour-day-2-snowboarding-superpipe-prelims/ http://www.ridevermont.com/dew-tour-day-2-snowboarding-superpipe-prelims/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:07:00 +0000 Luc http://www.ridevermont.com/?p=374 Women's prelim winner Kaitlyn Farrington gets "the point" from an excited fan.

Women's prelim winner Kaitlyn Farrington gets "the point" from an excited fan.

Here are a few highlights from last night’s superpipe prelims and after-party:

-Olympic boardercross snowboarder (and Stratton local) Lindsey Jacobellis chatting with Steven Fisher from opposite sides of the fence. Fisher is automatically qualified for the finals today, but he was taking practice runs through the pipe w/ Keir Dillon.

-Keir Dillon, a veteran and absolute legend in the halfpipe world, making a game-time decision to throw on a comp bib and try to qualify for the finals. He placed 12th, missing the cutoff by a few spots. Still, though, the dude can BOOOST on that first hit.

-Colorado-boy Connor Leach took a nasty digger on the last hit of his second pipe run and laid motionless in the ground for a few moments. Thankfully, he rode away after getting his breath back.

-Vermont-native Elijah Teeter completing a super-technical run to place 8th and move on to the finals.

-Keir Dillon lookin’ baller in a slick pea coat at the Alberta Cross show. Dude can dress.

-Spencer O’Brien’s consecutive tweets about her night: “heading out on the town (the little town that could!) with gretchen and eddie. snow barn anyone? show me what you got mt snow!” 7 hours later she tweeted: “bummer snow barn wouldn’t let any @thedewtour athletes in tonight. ended up at the matterhorn. thanks to @peterolenick for getting me drunk!” Keir Dillon must’ve snuck in the back.

Superpipe finals start tonight at 6:30pm. I’ll be tweeting live at www.twitter.com/ridevermont if’n’s you wants to follow the action. And now, some photos…

Here are a few highlights from last night’s superpipe prelims and after-party:
Olympic boardercross snowboarder (and Stratton local) Lindsey Jacobellis chatting with Steven Fisher from opposite sides of the fence. Fisher is automatically qualified for the finals today, but he was taking practice runs through the pipe w/ Keir Dillon.
Keir Dillon, a veteran and absolute legend in the halfpipe world, making a game-time decision to throw on a comp bib and try to qualify for the finals. He placed 12th, missing the cutoff by a few spots. Still, though, the dude can BOOOST on that first hit.
Colorado-boy Connor Leach took a nasty digger on the last hit of his second pipe run and laid motionless in the ground for a few moments. Thankfully, he walked rode away after getting his breath back.
Vermont-native Elijah Teeter completing a super-technical run to place 8th and move on to the finals.
Keir Dillon lookin’ baller in a slick pea coat at the Alberta Cross show. Dude can dress.
Spencer O’Brien’s consecutive tweets about her night: “heading out on the town (the little town that could!) with gretchen and eddie. snow barn anyone? show me what you got mt snow!” 7 hours later she tweeted: “bummer snow barn wouldn’t let any @thedewtour athletes in tonight. ended up at the matterhorn. thanks to @peterolenick for getting me drunk!” Keir Dillon must’ve snuck in the back.
Superpipe finals start tonight at 6:30pm. I’ll be tweeting live at www.twitter.com/ridevermont if’n’s you wants to follow the action. And now, some photos…
Keir Dillon, although 15 years the elder of Prelim winner Broc Waring, was boosting his first hit in the pipe.

Keir Dillon, although 15 years the elder of Prelim winner Broc Waring, was boosting his first hit in the pipe.

Connor Leach rode away after a nasty impact on his last pipe hit.

Connor Leach rode away after a nasty impact on his last pipe hit.

Jack Mitrani asks for some love after his run.

Jack Mitrani asks for some love after his run.

Scotty Pike, spinnin for winnins.

Scotty Pike, spinnin for winnins.

Steven Fisher (top) and Keir Dillon need to work on their synchronized pipe riding.

Steven Fisher (top) and Keir Dillon need to work on their synchronized pipe riding.

Jamie Anderson gets nasty with a handplant.

Jamie Anderson gets nasty with a handplant.

The Constellations, live at the Snowbarn after-party. Apparently Spencer O'Brien couldn't get in.

The Constellations, live at the Snowbarn after-party. Apparently Spencer O'Brien couldn't get in.

Pipe Ladies. Look close in the upper lefthand corner... Steven Fisher (blue-striped hat) has wandering eyes.

Pipe Ladies. Look close in the upper lefthand corner... Steven Fisher (blue-striped hat) has wandering eyes.

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