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 NEWS: 5-7-07

The big news from this week-end was the West Coast Invitational (WCI). What once started as a one night rail jam in the Village, has grown into a full-fledged week-end of high-octane events. After some cool weather blew through on Friday typical great E. Sierra weather prevailed and the events took place as planned.
Saturday night was the Village Rail Jam, which drew a massive crowd and some of snowboarding's most talented jibbers. This year's set-up was truly a step above all previous courses. The drop-in was a full three stories high leading the competitors down a multi-feature face complete with a wall ride. Many tricks were executed throughout the 1 hour jam session but in the end it was Jonas Michilot who walked away with 1st place and the loot.
Sunday brought even better weather which allowed for an very festive Vans 'Fiesta de la Pipa' 1/2 Pipe Comp. The Mammoth Unbound Park Staff did a great job of setting up the freshly cut pipe with an assortment of boxes and jibs. Creativity and endurance were key as competitors lapped the pipe throughout a 3 hour jam session with hope's of earning some WCI cash. Once again it was Jonas Michilot rising to the occasion and earning 1st in the pipe jam and title of King of WCI '07.
New to this week-end's events were snomobile freestyle demos held at the base of Mammoth Main Lodge. This was definitely a nice added bonus. The impression that these snomobilers left with most spectators was, "are you kidding me?!" Have a look at the Clip of the Week to see just how 'off-the wall' these guys will go. Also, for some pics of the Pipe Comp and Rail Jam check out the Gallery. A big THANKS to Brahm Goodis for all his photo contributions. And check back soon as we'll be putting up a short edit of the past week-end's events.

 1-16-08
 The Goods Have Arrived
  Yes, it has been some time since an
  update to the OPP news column. How
  could this be? Is it that. . . more
 
 11-9-07
 ONE Unveiled
  Until now most could only speculate
  what might emerge from the OPP
  studio in anticipation of. . . more
 
 10-9-07
 More Than a Dusting
  Two weeks ago Mammoth saw its
  first dusting of the fall. This past week-
  end we saw our first snowfall. . . more
 
 10-2-07
 Signs of Change
  The signs are all around. Temperatures
  drop, leaves change color and the hustle
  and bustle of the Summer. . . more
 
 8-14-07
 Keepin' Busy
  Yes, perhaps it's been a little while
  since an OPP news update but that
  doesn't mean there's. . . more
 
 7-2-07
 Summer's Here!
  It's pretty safe to say that the off-season
  is in full effect now. Yet, for most
  SKIOPPS that means. . . more
 
 6-18-07
 What Now?
  It's now been three weeks since
  Mammoth's lifts stopped running for
  skiing and snowboarding yet we've
  managed to get our. . . more
 
 6-4-07
 Still Going. . .
  Mammoth's chairlifts stopped running a
  week ago, snow at lower elevations is
  pretty much gone. . . more
 
 5-29-07
 Another One in the Books
  Yesterday Mammoth Mountain's
  2006/2007 winter season came to a
  close. Considering that. . . more
 
 5-21-07
 Out with a Bang!
  Mammoth Mountain may be down
  to its last few days for the 2006/2007
  ski-season but that doesn't. . . more
 
 5-14-07
 Time to Shed Layers
  Spring riding has now fully set in at
  Mammoth. That means corn cycles,
  slush bumps, bluebird. . . more
 
 5-7-07
 WCI Goes Off!
  The big news from this week-end was
  the West Coast Invitational (WCI). What
  once started as a. . . more
 
 4-22-07
 Spring Corn on Hold
  Now this is what I call Spring riding.
  With Mammoth, Mother Nature doesn't
  necessarily adhere. . . more
 
 4-16-07
 Late Season Blessings
  What a week it's been . . . What a season
  for that matter. It's as though all of a
  sudden we've relapsed into winter. . . more
 
 4-9-07
 Spring in the Sierra
  Here in the Eastern Sierra of California
  spring skiing is pretty much in full
  effect. There's a lot to. . . more
 
 4-5-07
 Malone's Season Cut Short
  Some days are better than others. This
  was NOT one of those days. One of
  our closest friends, Kevin. . . more
 
 4-2-07
 OPP Debuts New Website
  What's the BIG news? Well, it's been
  in the works for some time, but the
  new OPP website is finally. . . more
 
 3-26-07
 Tanner Rainville Reigns
 in Vermont
  Tanner Rainville is no stranger to
  freeskiing's Vermont Open, nor is he a
  stranger to the podium. . . more
 
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