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The resulting turnout had freeheelers coming in from near and far.
Some came from just down the I-70 corridor while others traveled all the way across the pond.
Like any good telemark gathering, the Teva Games encompass so much more than just a competition.
The freeheel crew mobbing through the park was really something to see.
Andreas Sjobeckgetting things dialed in the qualifying round.
Woodwards foam pits were a great resource for some last minute tweaking to dial in tricks for the competition.
And if there was any pressure from the upcoming event, it didnt affect the group.
The proof was in a late-night karaoke session that took place in Avon on the eve of the comp.
Kjell Ellefsonworking things out at Breckenridge pre-Games
When competition day finally arrived, the freeheelers did not disappoint.
The crowd, and the anticipation, grew as the sun went down and skiers prepared for the show.
The best single jump would determine the winner.
Then things really went off.
Andreas Sjobeck threw down the first double-cork 1080 in a telemark competition.
Jeremy Clark stepped up with a double-rodeo 900 that landed him in 2nd place overall.
The evenings biggest cheer went to crowd favorite Christopher Ewart.
He stomped a double front flip to take home the crown and $2,500.
It was a pretty amazing experience to be a part of.
Back at that I-70 rest stop, I got back in the truck.
I was headed back to the real world for a while.
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