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Story and photos by Brad Jameson

32 returned to Brighton Resort on 3/2/10 to host the 2nd annual 32 Day Banked Slalom and Rail Jam. After a long build day of shaping all 12 turns, 2 rails, 1 hitching post and a silly jump, it was time to start things off.

Brian Cook and company shuttled through close to 130 racers on the treacherous course. Turn 3 was a doozey and was within sight of the starting gate, needless to say some cheers and gasps poured from the crowd as riders either made it, or shot off the bank.

Cook at the start gate

Beers were poured, boards were broken and wagers were made. Helen Wade (hereafter known as Helen Joyce) was confident enough to make a few bets with several other racers including her fiancé, Terrain Park Manager Mouse Joyce: whoever had the slowest time had to take the other’s name after their upcoming ceremony. Mouse prevailed by one tenth of a second and was spared ridicule, but I think he had help from those with the stopwatch.

Scott Stevens and Chris Beresford made some guest race appearances and cut everyone in line. Most* everyone was given 2 runs, those with times under 60 seconds for men and 66 for women were given a 3rd chance to better their position.

Erika Vikander, going fast.

Men’s Slalom Results:
1st - Brandon Hobush – 55.8 s
2nd - Everest Arnold – 55.9s
3rd - Tucker Andrews – 56.3s

Yours truly finished a respectable (at least I beat the girls) 6th with 57.5s

Women’s Slalom Results:
1st - Helen Wade – 59.1s
2nd - Midori Oatari – 62.4s
3rd - Katie Panzer – 62.7s

Midori Otari came all the way from Asia, just for this event (ok, not really)

After the racing was done, it was time to warm up for the rail jam. More 1st, 2nd and 3rd places were to be awarded for the rail jam, with an overall combined champion taking home to big bucks, $320 prize money, board, boots and gear.

Guest judges Johnny Miller, Scott Stevens and Chris Beresford presided and what a tough job they had. With all the rippers and half the park crew competing, it took quite a while for them to narrow it down to 10 amazing finalists. After several slams and some impressive snowboarding it was time to give away some money.

Parker Duke, jibbin.

Men’s Jib Results:
1st – Sean Black
2nd – Brandon Hobush
3rd – Everest Arnold

Women’s Jib Results:
1st – LeJawn Allen
2nd – Midori Oatari
3rd – Erika Vikander

Super Champ Brandon Hobush shows how it’s done.

Men’s Overall Champ
Brandon Hobush

Women’s Overall Champ
Midori Oatari

Broken Board Award
Parker W

It was a battle between Everest Arnold and Brandon Hobush for the overall win, as they were so close in both events. Midori Oatari got a little teary mentioning, “it’s my first win in America.” Afterwards it was off to Molly Green’s where 32 presented competitors with an open bar on Budweiser. Big ups to Brighton’s Mouse, Jared and Overkill and to 32’s Brian Cook and his entourage for putting on the best event you could ask for.