Snowboarders & freeskiers will enter a chance to win cash purse and more in sponsored prizes.

Mount Baldy, March 13 2010—The historical Mt.Baldy mountain ski resort mainly known for it’s steep technical terrain and natural open bowl riding will host the location for a new era of grass-roots contests for local snowboarders and freeskiers.

The goal for the “Money N Tha Bank” event is to bring back the soul and spirit of both these snow sports back to the unknown riders and smaller underground resorts who never get the chance to showcase their talent and skills for an opportunity to make a name for themselves.Open to all ages, from amateur to professional athletes, male vs. female in an all out open jib jam session.The event will be judged on (Best Male rider, Best Female rider, Best Skier, Best Grom, Best Trick Overall.

Running the event creation, course design, and media marketing for the rail jam are professional action sports photographer/local snowboarder Nick Ciotti, photo-journalist/local snowboarder LaFonzo “Snowdogg” Carter owner of Thug Crew Snowboarding in conjunction with Ski Punk Clothing together bring over 30 years experience in the snow industry to provide this event with the Mt.Baldy management.

To further encourage the event, numerous sponsors have joined a helping hand with sponsored gifts added to the growing cash purse and prize tally.Currently, the list of sponsors contributing are Mt.Baldy Resort, S4 Optical, Ellis Snowboards, Thug Crew Snowboarding, Floripa Bikinis, Anenberg Clothing, Explosive Industries, Budweiser,Couch Boy, Facelift Concepts, Monster Energy, Bataleon, Ski & Snowboard Liquidation Center, Stomp, Val Surf, Tyrant Snowboards, Freedom Clothing, The Sign Shop USA,Bad Boarders, Villany,Utility Boardshop Fly-Trap’z, Karsak Bag’z, Neff Headwear, and Million Energy.

Plus, there will be a mid-day BBQ for all, Hip-Hop artist/music, and an After-Party will be held at the Mt. Baldy Lodge located in the small mountain community of Mt. Baldy when the event is over. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Sponsorship inquiries please contact:LaFonzo Carter aka Snowdogg. Snowdogg2002@yahoo.com