12th Annual SMITH Whitewater Jr Freeski Open

Whitewater Ski Resort is a freeskier’s dream, nestled beneath Ymir peak, our terrain is truly unparalleled. With chutes, cliffs, glades, and bowls galore, there’s something for every style of skier.

“The Blast” is the quintessential Whitewater run. There is no better way to showcase your talent than by hucking cliffs directly under the Summit Chair. The majority of the run can be viewed from either the main lodge, or the chairlift itself, making it a spectator's dream. Catch your local shredders sending big airs while you ride the chairlift up.

The discipline of freeskiing is all about self expression. We designed our course using the natural terrain for competitors to ride technical lines and score the most points. This IFSA accredited competition scores competitors across five categories: line choice, control, technique, fluidity, and style & energy.

Competitors will have the opportunity to take the Summit chairlift over the venue but will not be able to ski it on Thursday.

9:00am - 5:00pm: Mandatory check-in and bib pick-up at Whitewater Downtown Office

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO OFFICIAL VENUE INSPECTION ON THURSDAY. THE COURSE WILL REMAIN CLOSED TO PRESERVE THE VENUE FOR THE COMPETITION.

Selected athletes will ski through the chosen venue for the 1st day of the competition. One run per competitor, each will be scored within their appropriate age category based on the judging criteria. Qualifiers' results will be placed in the order of highest score to lowest, and the start list will be created for the final day of competition.

7:15am: Guest Services on-mountain opens

7:15am: Fresh Tracks Café & Freshies Coffee Bar open

7:30am: Mandatory Athletes Meeting for U12 Male & Female Freeskiers and U15 Male & Female Freeskiers

7:50am: Early Lift Load

8:00am - 8:45am: Course Inspection (Venue Location: Blast)

9:00am: Competition Start

9:15am - 3:30pm: Qualifying Runs

2:00pm - 4:00pm: Courtesy check-in and bib pick-up at Guest Services on-mountain (only if arranged in advance)

Selected athletes will ski through the chosen venue for the 2nd day of the competition. One run per competitor, each will be scored within their appropriate age category based on the judging criteria. Qualifiers' results will be placed in the order of highest score to lowest, and the start list will be created for the final day of competition. All athletes are invited to attend the Banquet and slideshow to showcase all of the weekend’s great competitors.

7:15am: Guest Services on-mountain opens

7:15am: Fresh Tracks Café & Freshies Coffee Bar open

7:30am: Mandatory Athletes Meeting for U15 Male Freeriders, U19 Male Freeriders, and U19 Male & Female Freeskiers

7:50am: Early Lift Load

8:00am - 8:45am: Course Inspection (Venue Location: Blast)

9:00am: Competition Start

9:15am - 3:30pm: Qualifying Runs

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Banquet

7:00pm: Results of Qualifiers released on Jr Freeski Event Page

The top scoring competitors from each category will compete with one run at the second venue location. Skiers will be scored based on the same judging criteria as outlined previously. The competitors' two day total score (Qualifiers + Finals) will determine the overall placing in each category. Following the final day of competition, all athletes are invited to attend the awards ceremony to close out the event. This aprés event is designed for competitors to connect and relive the event. Awards will be handed out for 1st-3rd place of each finals category. There will be food and beverages available, as well as raffle draw prizes.

7:15am: Guest Services on-mountain opens

7:15am: Fresh Tracks Café & Freshies Coffee Bar open

7:30am: Mandatory Athletes Meeting for all category Finalists

7:50am: Early Lift Load

8:00am - 8:45am: Course Inspection (Venue Location: Blast)

9:00am: Competition Start

9:15am - 2:00pm: Final Runs

3:00pm: Awards Ceremony (outside off the Bar deck or Day Lodge upstairs)

4:00pm: Bib Return at Guest Services on-mountain

Megan Bout
Events Coordinator
events@skiwhitewater.com