2012 Dick’s Ditch Classic Preview
2012 Dick’s Ditch Classic Preview
Words: Kevin Wittig, Images: Jake Johnston
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort hosts the Dick’s Ditch Classic this weekend, an annual event that is the premier ski and snowboard freeride competition in Teton Village. The banked slalom course travels a natural gully with enhanced features, frontside and backside jumps and the classic “Terje Hip”.
Friday is an optional inspection day. Saturday’s run is a qualifier for the Sunday final: 70% of the field advances to Sunday’s competition. Pro divisions earn cash prizes of $600 for 1st place, $350 for second place, and $150 for third place. Thanks to our sponsors Jackson Hole Sports, Gore-Texand Pepsi.nal inspection day. Saturday’s run is a qualifier for the Sunday final: 70% of the field advances to Sunday’s competition. Pro divisions earn cash prizes of $600 for 1st place, $350 for second place, and $150 for third place.
Race Divisions:
- Men’s/Women’s Pro Snowboard
- Men’s/Women’s Pro Ski
- Men’s/Women’s Masters (ages 30+) Snowboard
- Men’s/Women’s Masters (ages 30+) Ski
- Men’s/Women’s Amateur (ages 20-29) Snowboard
- Men’s/Women’s Amateur (ages 20-29) Ski
- Men’s/Women’s Amateur (ages 14-19) Snowboard
- Men’s/Women’s Amateur (ages 14-19) Ski
- Groms (ages 11-13) Ski
- Groms (ages 11-13) Snowboard
2011 Dick’s Ditch Classic Highlights with Rob Kingwill
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