University of Utah Hosting Students and Pros for Campus Ski Event
Following the success of last year’s event, the University of Utah is teaming up with Woodward Park City for their second annual Rail Jam. The University’s Student Union Lawn will transform into an urban terrain park, starting November 1, with multiple rail and box features. The Rail Jam event will take place on November 6, from 4 to 9 p.m.
“Last year’s inaugural Rail Jam showed just how much energy and creativity this event can bring to campus,” said Erica Andersen, University of Utah executive director of Student Engagement & Leadership, in a press release about the event. “We’re thrilled to bring it back this year, in even bigger and better ways with the help of Woodward, and give students another opportunity to experience this exciting sport and forever connect it to the U.”
Students at the U can register to compete in the men’s ski, men’s snowboard, women’s ski, or women’s snowboard category. The event will take place in a jam-style format, allowing athletes multiple chances to showcase their skill. The winner of each division will get a Woodward Park City Mountain Park Season Pass.
You can see the event recap from last year below.
In addition to the student-athlete competition, a pro-level demo will take place with professional skiers Taylor Lundquist and Tom Wallisch (who is also a University of Utah alum). The event will also feature live music from DJ Matty Mo and a festival-style vendor village with 25 brands and organizations, plus 10 student organizations. Admission to spectate the event is free for students and University staff and faculty. Tickets are $10 for the general public.
“Partnering with the University of Utah gives students a chance to drop in, push their progression, and feed off the energy of pro riders right on campus,” said Gar Trayner, the general manager of Woodward Park City, in the press release. “Whether they’re chasing the podium, dialing in a new trick, or experiencing a rail jam for the first time, we want everyone to feel the creativity, camaraderie, and pure stoke that make snowboard and free ski culture so special.”
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