Throwing out for consideration next season... What are your thoughts on an Alternative Terrain race series running 5 weeks with 3 night comps and 2 Saturday events. The courses would be set with short "stubby gates" and the format would include things such as an open slalom through the bumps on Twister, A modified GS through the park with an option of going over a few tables on the fast line, or riding around them, but sacrificing some time in doing so, A "super G" on woods trail, perhaps a "Gelande" jump (nordic ski jump style big air for distance). No speed suits allowed and the stubbies are snowboard friendly. A snowboard class would be key in making this work, the number of folks at the Crazy 8s comp shows some interest is out there. I can do this for next season if folks want it. Speak up and let me know your thoughts on alternative ski/board race events and the idea in broad scope.

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The above link is a sad story concerning an up and coming free rider. I found it very touching and urge you all to chase your dreams, but be careful and aware of the potential consequences, having been knocked out more than a few times over the years this falls into the there but by the grace God catagory.