Stratton, VT, March 20 - 23, 1997

Jason Borgsteade jumped with technical precision. Don't call him a hucker.

Sunday's Big Air wrapped up the eventful week at Stratton. Jason Borgsteade handled the extreme conditions better than the rest and picked up the check. Barrett Christy got her second win in as many days to set the standard for the women. Speaking of standards, two titles in two days! Hats off to B.C. and her weekend performances.

The U.S. Open Halfpipe competition is over and its Todd Richards adding another Open title to his long list of accomplishments. He knocked off Terje Haakonsen who just didn't have enough to catch Todd on this day. Sebu Kuhlberg rounded out the top three with a solid performance overall. Barrett Christy topped the other women and stole the show in front of the huge Open crowd.

The show continued through the night as SOL hit the town and the Stratton night scene was on. Get all the latest halfpipe aftermath mayhem. Spanning the entire realm of the U.S. Open, and we do it all for you.

SOL | Snowboarding Online has live coverage which started Thursday March 20. We have interviews, photos, stories, and results from the Duel Slalom, Super G and today's Halfpipe, the biggest event in snowboarding. The U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships are the year-end event where top international riders compete for a record purse of $100,000. The schedule will unfold as follows:

( Duel Slalom Thursday, 3/20 )
Head-to-head competition as the world's most technically skilled racers blaze through parallel courses. Tight gates, side-by-side elimination and the adrenaline of the crowd make this discipline a riveting alpine event.

( Super-G Friday, 3/21 )
Dropping 800 vertical feet, competitors will challenge the hill, the clock, and each other as they take their turn on this rigorous course. High speeds and smooth snow make this event one that can't be missed.

( Halfpipe Saturday, 3/22 )
There's only one event in snowboarding that can draw over 10,000 spectators - and this is it. Specially cut for optimum performance, the Stratton pipe is one of the best in the world. Claim your rail space early for the best view of the top professionals in the sport.

( Citizens' Banked Slalom Sunday, 3/23)
Forget being a spectator, this is your event. Register early, and compete against your friends, industry folk, and the top pros from the Open. Fashioned after a motocross event, you'll race the clock as you navigate a course filled with banks, berms, hits and obstacles.

( Big Air Sunday, 3/23 )
The closing salute to the biggest event of the season. By invitation only, the world's best big air specialists will compete for the trophy. Take your Dramamine and put on your shades - this crew will be flying higher than ever.

Always much more then a competition, the U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships is a weekend for competitors, spectators, industry members and journalists to come together to watch, ride, and party. The festival atmosphere and close proximity to Boston and NYC bring in the crowds for an unforgettable weekend.

Brought to you by Burton Snowboards, Stratton Mountain and Mountain Dew, and thrown up for the world by your friends at SOL | Snowboarding Online, the official unofficial site of the US Open.

( Schedule of Event Times )
THU MAR 20 9:30 Duel Slalom Qualifiers start
1:00 Duel Slalom Finals - Awards immediately following - Finish Area

FRI MAR 21 9:30 Super-G start - Awards immediately following at the Halfpipe
2:00 Women's Halfpipe Qualifiers start
3:00 Media Learn-to-Ride
5:30 Media Cocktail Hour - The Roost
9:00 Burton Party in the Bear's Den

SAT MAR 22
8:30 Halfpipe Warm-up - Men's Qualifiers & Women's Finalists
9:30 Men's Halfpipe Qualifiers start
1:30 Halfpipe Finals start - Awards immediately following
4:00 Concert Presented by Rolling Stone Magazine (following Halfpipe Awards presentation) plus Pro Rider Autograph Session

SUN MAR 23
9:00 Citizen's Banked Slalom - Awards immediately following - Finish Area
12:00 Big Air Warm-up
1:00 Big Air Invitational start - Awards immediately following - Finish Area

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