Breckenridge Ski Resort Announces make-over for Freeway Terrain Park
Editor’s note: Broadcast quality footage and photos of the Breckenridge Freeride Team is available at https://public.me.com/breckenridgeski. B-Roll includes footage in the following order: 2009 Breckenridge Dew Tour Pipe, Bobby Brown, Steve Fisher, Colby West, Eric Willett, JJ Thomas and Duncan Adams. Please credit Breckenridge Ski Resort.
- A 22-foot pipe arrives at Peak 8 as entire Freeway Terrain Park gets a new look
- The new pipe and park will debut with the first stop of the Winter Dew Tour, Dec. 16-19, 2010
- 2010-2011 Breckenridge Freeride Team announced
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo., - September 13, 2010 – Breckenridge Ski Resort announced today the resort’s award-winning, Freeway Terrain Park on Peak 8 will now include a 22-foot superpipe. This is the first major facelift for Breckenridge’s Freeway Terrain Park since its inception in 1999.
“Breckenridge has been known for having the best park and pipe for as long as I can remember," says 2010 Winter Dew Tour Cup Champion and Breckenridge Team Rider, JJ Thomas. “And now with a 22-foot halfpipe on site, it’s going to be amazing.”
Breckenridge has had a long history with snowboarding and freesking, hosting one of the first major snowboard competitions, The World’s, in 1984 and was the first ski resort to maintain a halfpipe all season long. The new 22-foot version will be maintained all season and is slated to debut live on NBC during the Winter Dew Tour, Dec. 16-19, 2010.
Master Pipe builder Nick Simon is tasked with building the new pipe and says he’s up for the job. “This is like a dream come true. We’ve worked hard to make our parks top-notch and I’m stoked to take it to the next level.” Simon has been with Breckenridge Ski Resort for 11 years and has the resume to make the perfect 22-footer. He began his career at Breckenridge in snowmaking in 1999. After working his way to pipe cutting in the terrain park, Simon is now considered one of the best in the world. “We have taken our time and are doing it right. The Terrain Park crew is excited to be able to boost the caliber of not only the halfpipe, but the entire terrain park and improve the experience for our guests and athletes.”
“With a 22-foot pipe Breck has solidified its place in the snow industry as the very pinnacle of freestyle snowboarding and skiing,” says two-time XGames Gold Medalist, Steve Fisher. “As a resident and team rider, I won't need to travel anywhere else to train anymore. I will only need to travel to compete.”
Breckenridge Team Rider and freeskiing sensation Bobby Brown agrees, “Having a 22-foot pipe in Summit County all season will elevate the sport as well as my own progression. It will put Breckenridge miles ahead of any other resort”
The Breckenridge Freeride Team will be the first to ride the resort’s new Freeway Terrain Park, including the 22-foot pipe, just prior to the Dew Tour. The 2010-2011 Breckenridge Freeride Team includes:
Snowboarders
Jake Black
Zack Black
Madison Ellsworth
Brett Esser
Steve Fisher
Leslie Glenn
Chanelle Sladics
JJ Thomas
Ryan Thompson
Eric Willett
NEW! Janna Meyen Weatherby
NEW! Janna Meyen Weatherby
NEW! Nate Kern
NEW! Chris Willett
Skiers
Duncan Adams
Bobby Brown
Anna Segal
Adam Delorme
Banks Gilberti
Chris Hawks
Keri Herman
Nick Martini
Tanner Rainville
Grant Savidge
Colby West
NEW! Pat Goodnough
NEW! Emilia Wint
To learn more about the Breckenridge Freeride team visit www.breck1080.com. For more information on Breckenridge events, including opening day on Nov. 12, 2010 or the Winter Dew Tour, visit www.breckenridge.com or call (800) 789-7669.
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