We lucked out with some deep snow. Adam is an incredible artist, with the ability to transform ideas to paper that become better than your ideas in your head. It was the first time I had the opportunity to ride with Adam. Splitboarding can be slow, usually because the change over process. Not with Adam, he has won the splitboard race at the Dirksen Derby twice. 

Our first stop was Stanny’s Pillows, thinking we would just do a quick lap and be on our way I was pleasantly surprised when we Busted out four short runs. Then we headed back to our packs to start our trip to our Overnight accommodations. Ravens are incredible. They had opened up the top zipper to Adam’s pack and sampled two HungryHiker meals, yogurt, apples, oatmeal and a punjaby.

Stanny was kind enough to give up his half sandwich and take out the trash the bird left us with. We arrived at our sleep zone around sunset, did a little relaxing, then headed out for a little moonlight mission. One of the greatest things about splitboarding is the freedom you have with your day using your every waking hour to explore. The following day we where able to work our way up the hill having a completely open slate to hit hips, ditches, cliffs, pillows and a bunch of tree runs. As the weather heated up the next day we ate our last food, and drank some weak coffee, packed up and made our way home. Adam was able to go to the GNU factory on a Sunday which was nice because we could meander around and not get in anybodies way.

Good art in snowboarding is crucial. Adam is a believer in both.

Photo Gallery:

“This year’s course was a little rough, but I’m pretty sure I’ve seen worse at the LBS! There was a little of everything from top to bottom… from blue ice to sloppy slush, and it was snowing by the time we took our final runs. I felt pretty lucky to make it down without getting chewed up by any of those turns, and it was nice to finally get some more duct tape, it’s been a while.”-Barrett Christy

Video:

Gnu Team Results:
Women’s Pro Masters:
1st Place! Barrett Christy (1.39.43)

Men’s Pro:
3rd Place! Temple Cummins (1.26.27)

Women’s Pro:
3rd Place! Maria Debari (1.37.93)

Men’s Younger Ams:
2nd Place! Gus Warbington (1.35.15)

Official results here:

Check Temp in the latest issue of Backcountry Snowboarding Magazine – Kronicle

Split Sizes:
159  162

PHOTO GALLERY BY TIM ZIMMERMAN

VIDEO BY TIM STANFORD

Congratulations to all of the racers!
MERVIN LBS PODIUMS:

GOLD
Eric Warble
Mid Masters – 1:34.81
Board: Lib Tech Banana Magic

GOLD
Cody Warble
Next Generation – 1:40.59
Board: GNU DK Mini

GOLD
Gus Warbington
Juniors – 1:34.83
Board: GNU Riders Choice

SILVER
Maria DeBari
Pro Women – 1:33.88
Board: Lib Tech Dark Series

SILVER
Mike Cummins
Mid Masters – 1:35.31
Board: Lib Tech Phoenix

SILVER
Max Warbington
Younger Amateur Men – 1:32.48
Board: GNU Riders Choice

BRONZE
Matteo Soltane
Next Generation – 1:55.62
Board: Lib Tech Lib Ripper

BRONZE
Weeg Simmons
Women Masters – 139.30
Board: Gnu B-Pro

BRONZE
Hank Kennedy
Juniors – 142.01

For a complete list of results visit: mtbaker.us