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Words: J Smith Photos: Jennie Milton

Last weekend, the Bridger Gully Freeride Competition went off at Bridger Bowl, MT. Primarily a local under the radar event - it was a one day throwdown off Bridger's legendary Ridge that pitted skiers and riders against each other in one big mashup. The top three men were:

1. Axel Peterson
2. Henry Worobec
3. Taylor Robinson

And the top three ladies:

1. Kristi Knaub
2. Lucy Sackbauer
3. Rachel Pohl

It was an exciting come from behind win for Torah Bright in the halfpipe finals. Torah qualified first going into the finals and with a two-run format, Torah had a great chance at winning a medal. Her first run however ended up with a crash and Torah found herself in last place with only one run to go. With all eyes on Torah, who was the favorite to win gold, Bright put down a near perfect second run and took gold. The gold medal run was highlighted by a switch backside 720, one of the most technical tricks ever performed by a female rider in competition. Her difficulty was rewarded as Torah scored a 45.0 which was enough to win gold.

Can our girls on Team USA sweep Vancouver? Questions will be answered tonight! A lot has changed in four years but one thing remains the same: Olympic glory is a drug. It’s addicting, and the girls will no doubt be fighting to the finish to take everyone else out. Check the stats of Team USA’s shred beauties.

Gretchen Bleiler

The pipe is finally looking prime

Photos by Chris Owen and Jeff Baker

Todd, Nate, Mark, Seth, Pat

As the Olympic Pipe Competition gets closer we sat down with Mark Sullivan for a hot second to bring you the latest happenings from inside the NBC booth - from current pipe conditions to China’s emergence into the competitive scene. Get a first look at what tonight’s pipe competition might bring about.

Louri "iPod" Podladtchikov

Words & Photos by Jeff Baker

Photos and words by Jeff Baker

Feb 16, 2010
American Lindsey Jacobellis was favored to win gold today in the Women's Snowboard Cross. After a two-hour fog delay, the women's SBX finally got under way and with a crowd of 10,000+, there was plenty of excitement at Cypress Mountain. The crowd was swarming with red and white and the host nation had a lot to cheer for with Maelle Ricker riding strong all day.

Well, it's Olympics time again. Opening Ceremonies kick off on Friday, and next week the snowboard cross and halfpipe events go down.

The pipe looks good - it just needs to get cold to set up.