The first day of the Silver King Freeride went down today in snowy conditions, thank the heavens. Under the few inches of new snow is icy hardpack which is really sweet, especially for the snowboard competitors who only have one edge. The riding was strong, smooth yet aggressive with a dash of contrallability, a splash of garlic, and without anyone smashing themselves.

Today's venue, ER3, was in perfect condition and the sun was out. The venue was technical, with plenty of sharks and exposure. Smart skiing was the mantra of the day but actions proved louder than words, and competitors throughout the field put it all out there for their chance at skiing in tomorrows finals.

Yessir folks, the The Canadian Rockies at Lake Louise is once again the epicenter of Big Mountain Freeskiing. Qualifiers were held today on ER6, with good snow and weather letting the athletes showcase their skills. Tune in throughout the weekend for updates and stories.

Any photographers attending the Lake Louise Big Mountain Challenge 2007 that are interested in having their photos on this website, please contact me at tseagelAThotmaildotcom

I'll be writing day-by-day reports on the event, and would love some high quality photos to animate the story. No pay, only fame! (due credit will be given).

Thanks!

The Freeskiing competition season has begun... with the Ledcor Canadian Open Freeskiing Championships at Red Resort, BC. Some well-deserved Whistler and Fernie shredders took top honours - here's the dirt: