NZ So Far...

I have been in Wanaka, New Zealand for a week now and it has been so much fun. I have been riding in both Cardrona and Snow Park. Cardrona has a really good pipe, they cut it every night making it almost perfect every time. I have so far been perfecting old tricks and learning new ones as well. The park there is also really nice, the jumps are really good and there is a rail feature for everyone. So far I have developed more skills on rails and on the jumps. There is a triple line then a fourth step up further down. Snow Park is also a great resort but neither the Triple jump line or the pipe was open when I went, but even the rail features could keep you busy for days. There is a rail feature for everyone. We have also jumped off the bridge in down town Wanaka. It was so fun and exciting but it was the most freezing waters I have ever swum in. I have also made a few new friends and love hanging out with some old ones. So far this New Zealand Trip has been really fun and I'm excited to see what the rest of my month holds.

Emily :)

Burton US Open Junior Jam

I just got back from Stratton, VT where the Burton US Open was held. This year in particular was the 30th anniversary. The Open was so much fun and was planned out really nicely. I loved the respect both the resort and the public gave you especially in the lift lines. The best part was the perfection of the half pipe and the way it was built. I competed in the Junior Jam (Under 13) so we had 4 practise days and these were after the open events were finished for the day, even though the pipe was ruined it was still one of the best half pipes I had ever competed in. On the 12th I competed, it was early and the pipe was icy, but the experience was still the best. I came second, 6 points behind Burton rider Chloe Kim (USA). We had 3 runs. My first run was a safety run with just airs and a 540 at the end, I was in second place. I was then sledded up to the top and was asked to drop almost straight away, this time my run was similar but 2 hits after the 540, I did a 720. I had been trying to land this trick for a while and wasn't landing consistently, but we tried anyway and I landed,Ǜ was so happy that even if I came last I wouldn't have cared, I again got sledded to the top for my final run. I looked at the score and I was still in second place. For my final run I was doing 2 airs then a front 540 to a back 540 to a front 720. I was going well and then I fell on my back 540. Even though I fell I was still so happy with runs. The best bit was standing on the podium with USA riders Chloe Kim in first place and Madison Barrett in third. The worst bit was washing all the apple cider out of my hair :) The US Open was one of the best things I have ever done and I’m so excited to compete next year!

                                                                Photo By Burton

Emily :)

New Years!!

Hey Everyone,

Had an awesome night to end the 2011 year! The day was pretty bad with the whole of Breckenridge powerless for a few hours due to the 114mph winds!!! But at 4:00pm we went to Chase's (a Boy from ISTC GROMS) house for a swim and pizza. Then we went to Cameron's (another boy from ISTC GROMS) house for the New Years Eve party. I had lots of fun and I hope that the 2012 year brings lots of fun and good fortune to all of you!!

Talk Later
Emily xx ♥♥