What can be considered some of the most spectacular in-bounds terrain in the country, Telluride’s Palmyra Peak has opened to the public. Located adjacent to Black Iron Bowl and Prospect Bowl, this unbelievable hike-to terrain includes well over 200 acres and almost 2,000 vertical feet on the north face of 13,320 foot Palmyra Peak.

After another day of bluebird skies and deep, steep skiing, Griffin Post and Hannah Whitney broke away from the pack today to win the 3rd Annual Subaru Telluride Freeskiing Open. They each sailed through some of Telluride’s most extreme terrain, dropping cliffs, slicing through couloirs and laying down unforgettable turns.

After an incredibly exciting day of skiing, Coirier and Somerville came out on top of the stacked international field as the 2nd Annual Subaru Telluride Freeskiing Open concluded today on Mountain Quail in Prospect Basin at Telluride Ski Resort. Competitors woke up to a dusting of fresh snow on the venue and due to good weather, Mountain Sports International (MSI) was able to include a super-finals run for the top five women and top 10 men.

Photos by Keith Carlsen, MSI.

Hundreds of spectators gathered on Telluride's Heritage plaza to witness the crowning of the 2006 Subaru Telluride Freeskiing Open champions. Amidst roaring applause, MSI event organizer and announcer John 'Dak' Williams started the ceremony by saying, "What you lack in snow, you can more than make up for in attitude."

Subaru Telluride Freeskiing Open, 2nd Stop of 2006 Subaru U.S. Freeskiing Series, Set for March 2-5, 2006

Mountain Sports International (MSI) is proud to announce the inaugural Subaru Telluride Freeskiing Open, March 2-5, 2006, at the Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado. For the first time ever, over 100 of the world's top athletes will face Telluride?s challenging terrain to compete for a $7,500 prize purse and their shot at the overall Subaru U.S. Freeskiing Series Title.

BY MARK LASSETER

After 12 days of rain late January in Whistler it was time to get a powder fix after not having a single one all season. Tired of getting photo after photo from friend Vince Boelema of the pounding storms in the San Juans, specifically in Telluride, it was time to head down there. It was off to be sleepless in Seattle arriving at 1 AM at the airport in my normal bench spot by the Starbucks to get the cheap flight at 6AM that flew right into Telluride via Phoenix, total convenience. This week was also Mardi Gras which is eventful in Telluride.