SOL | 1997 AST From Snow Summit, CA.

Snow Summit Snowboard Cross
On what was the best course of the year thus far, Paul Henderson made fast tracks to take gold in the men's division. And as far as the pushing and shoving goes, Bjorn Leines, intentionally fouled? Maybe. Marguerite Cossettini who won on the snow laden course at Kirkwood again took top honors for the women. Your complete day three rundown.

Brushie Scrubs Back in Halfpipe Number 2
In halfpipe # 2, Brushie gained his second tour win of the season with a finals victory over Adam Petraska. Jamil Khan gained his second platform finish of the weekend after taking third in first halfpipe. Aurelie Sayres did it best for the women scoring her second victory of the season.

Snow Summit Halfpipe Numero Uno
Well the battle for the points lead we envisioned never materialized as Jeff Brushie was quickly eliminated from contention early on. Frank Wells soon followed. Unfazed by all the hype was JJ Thomas who cruised to his first victory on the AST. It was also the beginnings of what was to be a profitable weekend for both Jamil Khan and Trycia Byrnes as they would consistently put up the big numbers during the day. Get the full low down here and now.

Photo Gallery
All the weekend action with more than a few shots of your Snow Summit favorites.

P-A-R-T-Y (because we can) Scene
And we did, making most of the scenes, instead of recording them. But this section (in two photos or less) certainly sums up the weekend. Your party summary.

Event Results
Halfpipe # 1 Results (2-21-97)
Halfpipe # 2 Results (2-22-97)
BoarderCross Results (2-23-97)

Cumulative Results
Men's Cumulative Freestyle Results
Women's Cumulative Freestyle Results
Men's Cumulative Alpine Results
Women's Cumulative Alpine Results

AST Press Realease
North American Championships Will Wrap-Up Season

VAN NUYS, Calif. (Feb. 25, 1997) -- With only the North American Championships remaining on the Bud Light American Snowboard Tour schedule, the quest for a piece of the $27,000 Paul Mitchell Bonus Pool is up for grabs among the counrty's top snowboarders.

After the fourth event of the season at Snow Summit, Calif. standings have changed in only the freestyle category because Snow Summit held three freestyle events. Lisa Kosglow (Boise, Idaho) has clinched the Women's Paul Mitchell Rider's Cup Alpine title and an extra $3,000 for her sweep of all alpine events so far this season. Kosglow will go for an unprecented sixth straight alpine win at Mount Snow, Vt. March 14.

The Bud Light North American Championships will be held March 14-16 at Mount Snow, Vt. with a giant slalom (3-14) and two halfpipe competitions (3-15, 3-16).