Then, have the best skiers in the world come to partake.
A weekend of incredible talent and special moments, unlike any other skiing event.
Sugar Bowl athlete, Xander Guldman, helped bring the vision of the Silver Belt to life.
The history buffs will remember the original 1940 Sugar Bowl Silver Belt as a Giant Slalom race.
Back then, World Cup racers screamed down the Silver Belt Gully on 10-foot-long wooden skis navigating five-foot-deep ruts.
Anyone had an opportunity to qualify for the final.
Course crews spent days before the event building man-made features that complimented the venue’s natural terrain.
Not a bad way to kick things off… P. Banta Visuals
The format for the Qualifier was unique.
All 62 skiers got one run to show their stuff.
Spectators and athletes were revved up and ready to cheer on friends and fellow athletes.
At the bottom of their run, athletes were greeted by a stoked crowd doling out hugs and high-fives.
All the athletes got one run, and then the venue opened up for an Open Jam session.
But first, awards were given out to some well-deserving athletes.
One athlete, Preston Snyder, had just started skiing that year and had entered the competition.
For his incredible drive and enthusiasm, he earned the Progression Award and a new pair ofAtomic skis.
Finally, to thunderous applause, the qualifiers were announced.
The only ask was to protect the fresh-powder landings…at all cost.
This is the coolest format I could imagine, said athlete Kendall Goodman.
As luck would it, the entire course was refreshed with new snow for the next days competition.
Hannah Epsteyn sending a huge one.
Day 3- ShapeShifter Finals
The main event had finally arrived.
The athletes made their way to the top of Mount Lincoln to kick off the day.
The venue was pristine, with 17 of new snow.
A random start order was created, and Sophia Swartz drew the honor of dropping in first.
She kicked off the event in style, stomping her run with fresh powder landings on every feature.
And just at that moment, the skiing went from WOW to OMG.
Kelly Hilleke attempted a triple backflip at one point, dropping jaws all around.
The anticipation to watch the entire catalog of footage was all-time.
Then, the crowd erupted for the next hour as they watched skiing progress before their eyes.
The energy was reminiscent of a Warren Miller premier, with the cheers growing louder following each run.
Where will these athletes take the future of freeride?
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