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Jr BiG mountain venues in B.C.

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hemlockjibber8
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There are a number of jr big mountain comps in B.C. but nothing between Whistler and the Kootenays. I've been to most mountains in the province but its been a while so I can't picture all the terrain. Please help me out.

What ski hills do you think would be good for a jr comp? It doesn't have to be super gnarly as the kids can be as young as 7 but it will also have kids up to 18. Apex? Big White? Manning Park? Also, is there a demand for big mountain comps in your area? I know the freeski scene isn't the same in the interior or local mountains but I'm sure people there would be interested. Thanks in advance.
Jun 18 2014 11:47PM
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Ribss.
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Can't help you with info but if you are planning on organizing one that is awesome and I wish you good luck.
Jun 19 2014 1:28AM
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hemlockjibber8
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Haha. Thanks man. no promises on anything. just researching
Jun 19 2014 2:04AM
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Download-My-Apps
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I wasn't even aware there was one in Whistler. If its a jr comp would it be less days and a smaller registration fee? Some of those comps seem fairly costly.

For smaller kids I think you're right having something like Hemlock or Manning might not be bad for getting kids feet wet. And it would be accessible for Vancouver, Whistler and some of the interior.

I'm fairly ignorant about the entire thing, but are these comps typically only inbounds, or are they sometimes done on lines that would not usually be patrolled?
Jun 19 2014 5:20PM
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hemlockjibber8
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omp was new last year I believe. Registration wasn't even filled up which was strange. Most of the events get a waiting list. I'm sure it will be insane next year though.


The Jr events are cheaper than FWQ events or old IFSA events. You do still have to pay a reg fee and insurance but I believe it is less than $100 and the comp is usually 2-3 days depending on how many people register and go into qualifiers. The events are always held on inbounds terrain and it is typically mellower and less consequential. They have one venue for ages 7-18 but most features will be closed for the younger kids. It ranges from 7 year olds snow plowing down the guts to 18 year olds throwing 7s and hitting massive cliffs. Full range of talent really.

I agree about something down the fraser valley just for the sake of it being a middle ground. When I used to hold Lord of the Park at Hemlock and Manning, 70-80 people would show up from around the province.
Jun 19 2014 11:40PM
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gnarles.
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you could have it on the cliff bowl at big white, lots of different line options to choose from
Jun 20 2014 12:15AM
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hemlockjibber8
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That's off the t-bar right? I had that in mind but it's probably been 9 years since I've skied there
Jun 20 2014 1:17AM
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perryhunter
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Why not try to explore on Killington, Okemo or ski resorts in South America like Bariloche or Portillo.
Jun 20 2014 2:01AM
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perryhunterOkemo


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Jun 20 2014 8:19AM
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Download-My-Apps
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hemlockjibber8omp was new last year I believe. Registration wasn't even filled up which was strange. Most of the events get a waiting list. I'm sure it will be insane next year though.


The Jr events are cheaper than FWQ events or old IFSA events. You do still have to pay a reg fee and insurance but I believe it is less than $100 and the comp is usually 2-3 days depending on how many people register and go into qualifiers. The events are always held on inbounds terrain and it is typically mellower and less consequential. They have one venue for ages 7-18 but most features will be closed for the younger kids. It ranges from 7 year olds snow plowing down the guts to 18 year olds throwing 7s and hitting massive cliffs. Full range of talent really.

I agree about something down the fraser valley just for the sake of it being a middle ground. When I used to hold Lord of the Park at Hemlock and Manning, 70-80 people would show up from around the province.


Red, White Water or Kicking Horse would obviously be ideal for terrain, but I think you'd be wise to have it accessible to Whistler & Van.

If LOTP were to be held now the number would be much higher I think. I helped run a U-15 groms slopestyle jam at Seymour last season, and we had easily 90 kids show up, and we had very short notice for it.

The freeride scene is obviously much smaller and more difficult to run than park. Baker would be an ideal location for terrain and hot laps but I would imagine the whole international insurance would be very difficult to get around.
Jun 20 2014 2:53PM
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RubberSoul
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perryhunterWhy not try to explore on Killington, Okemo or ski resorts in South America like Bariloche or Portillo.


this post confuses the shit out of me. are you messing around?
Jun 20 2014 3:20PM
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hemlockjibber8
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RubberSoulthis post confuses the shit out of me. are you messing around?


me too. B.C. means British Columbia, Canada. I even put periods in it for christ sake.
Jun 20 2014 11:30PM
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hemlockjibber8
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Download-My-AppsRed, White Water or Kicking Horse would obviously be ideal for terrain, but I think you'd be wise to have it accessible to Whistler & Van.

If LOTP were to be held now the number would be much higher I think. I helped run a U-15 groms slopestyle jam at Seymour last season, and we had easily 90 kids show up, and we had very short notice for it.

The freeride scene is obviously much smaller and more difficult to run than park. Baker would be an ideal location for terrain and hot laps but I would imagine the whole international insurance would be very difficult to get around.




Whoops. Somehow I cut out the part that said the Whistler comp was new last year. Kicking Horse, Red and Whitewater all have jr stops already. I believe Kicking Horse is the farthest west they go, with the exception of Whis. Seems bizarre. My point about LOTP was that people actually travelled across the province to get to Manning and Hemlock because of location. I could only imagine how big it would be now.

The lake louise jr comp had somewhere around 130 kids in it. It's strange how much bigger freeriding is out here than in the interior or the coast but terrain and lack of terrain parks is probably a big part of it.

There is a massive jr freeride tour in the US already. Baker would be a cool addition to it.
Jun 20 2014 11:35PM
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SurfaceHoar
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Big White doesn't allow fun, so no chance of having it there. Although the bowl would be a good venue for the jrs.

Jun 20 2014 11:42PM
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bigwhite.steeze
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been working on creating a big mountain style comp for Big White, but for an age group 15+
Jun 21 2014 12:20AM
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hemlockjibber8
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That would be perfect! What do you mean they don't allow fun? Big White has had lots of slope comps before, have they not?


SurfaceHoarBig White doesn't allow fun, so no chance of having it there. Although the bowl would be a good venue for the jrs.

Jun 21 2014 1:32AM
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hemlockjibber8
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What are you thinking of?

bigwhite.steezebeen working on creating a big mountain style comp for Big White, but for an age group 15+
Jun 21 2014 1:34AM
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hemlockjibber8
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SurfaceHoarBig White doesn't allow fun, so no chance of having it there. Although the bowl would be a good venue for the jrs.



Bump for this. Talks are happening about a Big White Jr Freeride comp...
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