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widsix
21 September
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Blue Skys and Soft Snow in La Parva, Chile

I Didn't Get to Ski My Line in the Comp, But It Was As Much Fun As I Thought It Would Be!

I Didn't Know My Line Would Be This Much Fun

I have to admit I was bummed not to ski the second day of the La Parva Freeskiing Competition. The second day of competition was cancelled due to weather; the wind was nuking and there was no visibility. The storm lasted three days and we were all trapped due to avalanches closing down the only road up to the mountain. After three days of skiing in white out conditions, the skies turned blue and it was well worth the wait.

Hoping for a Ride

Hoping for a Ride

 

Once the competition was over, all of the athletes were forced to move to a smaller more affordable town. The only problem was trying to get to La Parva in the morning. There are a couple of options hitching or hiking. I was lucky enough to catch a ride after 15 minutes, just in time for opening.

The Last Freeskiers in La Parva

The Last Freeskiers in La Parva

La Parva had turned into a ghost town. There were only a few freeskiers who waited around to shred the day 2 venue. We all hooked up and had a sick pow day. I’ll let the photos tell the story!

Edward Dujardin

Edward Dujardin

 

William Dujardin

William Dujardin

 

Cliff Bennett

Cliff Bennett

 

Cliff Bennett

Cliff Bennett

 

Clare Burns

Clare Burns

 

William Dujardin

William Dujardin

 

La Parva was Good!

La Parva was Good!

 

William Dujardin

William Dujardin

01 September
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La Parva, Chile – 1st Stop of the Freeskiing World Tour

McConkey's Run

McConkey

The Freeskiing World Tour is starting early this year and in Chile. The competition will be held on McConkey’s run. I can’t tell you how cool it was to hike to the top of the venue and see the face of an icon stoked that you came to enjoy one of his play grounds.

McConkey's

McConkey

The competition will be held on Friday and Saturday. The first run will be held on the skier’s right side of the main chute. Saturday will be held on the skier’s left side of the venue.

Looking Down Day 1 Venue

Looking Down Day 1 Venue

Both venues appear to be really fun. Day one is very playful. There are a ton of super fun features and nothing with heavy consequences. Day two is the day to put your “Grandpa Boots” on. It is the day to do some stomping. The venue is wide open. I would expect to see ripping fast skiing and huge airs. I am super stoked to be competing in Chile!