Conditions were perfect for the anniversary event, with 25 cm of fresh snow falling on Wednesday. Thursday through Sunday was blue skies and sunshine.
On Saturday, more than 50 riders were in the tent at 7:00am to register. The rush continued and by 11am there were 610 riders. Half an hour before the race, all t-shirts and sweatshirts were sold out. Sometimes the line was 100 meters outside the tent. We were totally overrun. Sorry for the long wait!
The LBC anniversary book also sold like hot cakes. Paul could hardly move his hand at lunchtime because of all the signatures.
There was a fourth category this year: Legend World Tour, presented by Laurie Asperas. Due to the large number of participants, the race lasted almost two hours. The course went over the Mulde River to the mid-station restaurant, then down the drag trail into the gorge. This was the longest course ever.
There was a big raffle and auction at the awards ceremony. Lori Gibs auctioned off the Boerteun board for 845 Euros, which will be donated to Skate-Aid.
In the evening the Freeride Film Festival, Harry Putz, showed the Swiss TV DOK „Rebels in the Snow“ and a „Best of Absinthe Film“ with Patrick Armbruster.
Afterwards Mortal Combat and UCee heated up the crowd. Even an LBC 25th anniversary song was performed as a surprise. This weekend can’t be topped!