COMPETITOR INFO
BUTTER BEAN MEMORIAL RAIL JAM
CARDRONA ALPINE RESORT
SATURDAY 20TH JULY 2024
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Friends of Sam and lovers of the mountain all get together to host a super fun, casual and inclusive rail jam on Saturday 20th July. The rail Jam is a memorial event for Sam Finnemore, who was an inspiring young snowboarder and part of Cardrona Whanau. The Rail Jam kicks off late morning on rail features set up by our Cardrona Park Crew. The features are installed to encourage riders of all ages and abilities to "give it a go" and showcase their skills and style. The BBRJ is noisy and fun, and thanks to Burton, K2 and Line Skis, Volcom, Skull candy and Pit Viper eyewear there is a ton of swag given out to riders who step up or throw down.
EVENT FORMAT
The set-up will have side by side rail features, similar to Stag Lane. The day kicks off with practice in the morning before it get seriously not so serious as the jam progresses and the MC hypes up the crowd and swag prizes are tossed out. On the day skiing and snowboarding are the winners and everyone else gets to enjoy a fun day with friends on the mountain plus snacks from Jack Links and Fizzy water thanks to Vista.
HOW TO ENTER
Enter on the day just by dropping into the course. Entry is free; however, all competitors must have a valid lift pass to compete. Helmets are mandatory for all events at Cardrona and Treble Cone. The Butter Bean memorial competitors don’t need to wear competition bibs as stand out performances are called out over the mic and riders receive prizes and awards throughout the event.
EVENT SCHEDULE
10am Course open and the jam begins
12:30pm BBQ Lunch, more riding or just chill out
2pm Pack up and live music in the courtyard
AWARDS & RESULTS
Awards will be given throughout the event (Swag Toss) for skiers/boarders who were slaying it during the day. The event centres around the rail features and everyone is encouraged to mob around the features and get amongst the action on the day.