Australia’s best mogul skiers will be looking to defend national pride against a host of leading international athletes in the 2016 ABOM Mogul Challenge on Saturday September 3 at Mt Buller.

One of Australia’s most iconic and longest running events, the ABOM Mogul Challenge is set to provide spectacular dual mogul action yet again, with one of the strongest fields expected in the events history.

Current world number two and five time ABOM Mogul Challenge winner Matt Graham will lead the Australian charge against athletes from Canada, China, Great Britain, Japan, Korea and the USA. Graham is fresh off an outstanding 2015-2016 World Cup season for Australia where he won his first ever World Cup event and was crowned Australian snow sports athlete of the year.

Other leading Australian athletes include two time Olympian and World Championship medallist Britt Cox with past ABOM champions Nicole Parks and Brodie Summers also expected to feature prominently.

The 2016 ABOM Mogul Challenge will take place on the Chamois ski run located in the heart of the Mt Buller Village, an ideal venue for spectators. The event will run in the dual moguls format, where athletes compete against each other side-by-side down a 200m long course featuring two table top jumps.

Competitors will be battling it out for $8000 in prize money along with the honour of etching their name into ABOM Mogul’s history. Past winners have included some of the all-time legends of the sport, including the last three Olympic Champions in the men’s event: 2010 & 2014 Olympic Champion Alexandre Bilodeau (CAN) and 2006 Olympic Champion Dale Begg-Smith (AUS).

Younger athletes are also encouraged to compete in the Junior (19 & under) and Youth (13 & under) categories where divisional winners compete for trophies and goggles from event sponsor Bolle.
The ABOM Mogul Challenge is sanctioned by the International Ski Federation (FIS) with results contributing to World Rankings and National team selections.

Once again the crew from The ABOM Hotel will be keeping the crowd fed and refreshed with a BBQ and beers at the bottom of the course. The official event party commences 8.30pm at Moosehead Bar at The ABOM, celebrating a spectacular day of competition with local DJ Buddha on the decks.

For more information, visit www.abommogulchallenge.com

Event Schedule
Friday 2nd of September
12:15pm – 2:15pm: FIS Open Training
Saturday 3rd of September
10:15am Single Mogul Eliminations: FIS Open Women/Youth Men & Women
Single Mogul Eliminations: FIS Open Men
2:15pm: Dual Mogul Finals
5:30pm: Presentations - Moosehead @ ABOM
830pm: Official Party -   Moosehead @ ABOM

Media Contact
Event Enquiries
Andrew Pattison
Manager - Team Buller Riders
0411 281 372
[email protected]

Media/Resort Enquiries 
Rhylla Morgan
PR & Communications- Buller Ski Lifts
0408 555 066
[email protected]

The Chillfactor FreeBOM is this weekend - Saturday afternoon 20th August.

We encourage all TBR athletes, coaches, parents and friends to take part in this fun event that celebrates what makes skiing at Mt Buller so special.

Follow this link to enter yourself and your kids to be apart of the event.
http://www.mountainwatch.com/Chillfactorfreebom

The competition is much like a big mountain event but instead of being held on the side of a steep rocky peak the event is located on one of Mt Buller's favorite ski runs - Wood Run or South Side depending on snow conditions.

Skiers will be judged on their skiing flair, technique and control. The format is relaxed and the judges are as much a part of the entertainment as they are looking at the skiing.

Prizes will be awarded to all ages and genders based on skiing, dressing, airing, falling, family funning and FreeBOMing.

Kirstie Marshall Award - Best Female
Nick Cleaver Award - Best Male
Pigmy Possum Male - Best under 12
Pigmy Possum Female - Best under 12
Future Focused Male - Best under 18
Future Focused Female - Best under 18
Mrs Energetic - Best over 40
Mr Energetic - Best over 40
Family Run - Best family performance
Winkipop - Best Air
The Client Liaison Award - Best Dressed
FreeBOM Spiritual Leader Award - Best FreeBOM Spirit
 
Saturday Schedule:

Sign-on: 8:30am – 10am, Out the front of Altitude, Village Square.
TBR Training: 9am - 11am and 12pm - 3pm
FreeBOM skiers meeting: 12:00pm, Bottom of Course (Wood Run or South Side)
FreeBOM Event: 12:10pm – 3:00pm, Wood Run or South Side
Presentations: 3:00pm Bottom of Course
Apres After Party and additional presentations: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Tirol

We encourage everyone to enter and have a go but if you would rather just watch that is fine too. Come enjoy music and dancing at the Bottom of the course. 
 
Don't miss the Apres After Party at Tirol. Music and Nibbles provided.  

Sign-up Here. 
http://www.mountainwatch.com/Chillfactorfreebom

You are personally invited to attend the 2016 OWIA Rio Carnival Party, to be held on Saturday 20th August 2016 at Moosehead, ABOM.

The evening is about celebrating with our own Olympic winter sport athletes, some of whom have called Mt Buller home since their earliest days on snow. It could not be more timely with excitement of the Rio Olympics everywhere at the moment!

In Rio Carnival style, it is sure to be the night of the season, with a group of the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia’s best athletes in attendance to share the occasion and fun, including 2x World Cup Winners this year who are both now ranked #2 and #3 in the world! Belle Brockhoff (Snowboard Cross) and Matt Graham (Mogul Skiing).

Over the coming two weeks and on the night, you will have the exclusive opportunity to bid for a ski/ride experience with one of these Olympians the following morning, Sunday August 21st, where they can share their tips and tricks of the trade to be successful at the highest level. The bidding starts online via: https://www.myminiauction.com/owiarioparty2016 and is now open!

All funds raised go directly to supporting these athletes’ programs as they continue their campaign for success in PyeongChang 2018.

So bring out your best carnival headwear, costumes, feathers, beads, and join us for a night of Brazilian cocktails and treats, Samba themed music, and later on, none other than DJ Eddy!

DETAILS
Theme: Rio Carnival Party
Dress: DJ Eddy will be on the decks so come ready to party in cocktail attire with a touch of Brazil.
Where: Moosehead Bar, ABOM
Date: Saturday August 20
Tickets:  $85 until 5pm Thurs 18th August - www.trybooking.com/MHXV - or $100 on the door.
Includes beer, cider, wine, Aperol cocktails and canapés from 8pm - 11pm, DJ Eddy AND exclusive access to a live auction for the unique opportunity to ski/ride with an Olympian the following
News: All the latest details will be posted on the Facebook event page
Enquiries: please contact Hannah Kennedy - [email protected]

Following on from a highly successful 2015-2016 camp in Park City, UT, USA, which included record snowfalls, amazing training facilities and a great bunch of athletes and staff, we are excited to announce:

• Applications for 2016/2017 camp are now open
• Freeski camp option for 2016/2017
• Coaches are confirmed and airfares booked, so you can secure coach supervised flights if traveling to/from USA with TBR.

Visit www.tbrparkcity.com for all 2016/2017 Camp Information
 
Park City is an ideal choice for a camp location due to

• Park City is officially the biggest resort in the USA, with Park City Mountain Resort & The Canyons now linked.
• Park City is part of the "Epic Pass" offering amazing seasons pass value at some of the world's best resorts including Vail/Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Heavenly, Perisher and more!
• Great training facilities (Powder, Freeskiing, Terrain Park, Halfpipe & Moguls)
• Utah Olympic Park as an athlete centred facility offering 2 x mogul courses, ski-x course and terrain park
• Perfect for families, with 3 x resorts (Deer Valley also in Park City), amazing town with world class amenities ... and look out for the Hollywood A-List at the Sundance Film Festival.
• Location to Salt Lake City/Airport only 45 mins from Park City
• Great off snow activities in Park City and Salt Lake City

A strong coaching & off snow team has been confirmed

• On Snow Coaches:
  • Hamish Cox (Mogul),
  • Watkin McLennan (Freeski)
  • James Phillips (Mogul)
  • Kate Esposito (Mogul/Grom)
  • Graeme Cox (Mogul/Grom)
  • Second Freeski Coach TBC
• Off Snow:
  • Karen Cox
    
  • Andrew Pattison

Camp Training Options

• Fly over & live with TBR
  • 6 week option December 14-January 24
  • 4 week option December 28-January 24
• Stay with your family/train with TBR
• Custom dates also possible

For more information/costs on the camp and to register your interest, please visit www.tbrparkcity.com

Be sure to register your interest and secure your flights ASAP, as seats on the supervised flights will go up in price.
Also the Epic Pass is set to rise on September 5

The eagerly anticipated new Slopestyle presented by Frank Health Insurance event created a real buzz in the Skyline Park yesterday with a solid turnout of great local slopestyle talent and plenty of spectators.

The crowd were given a good show by the 60 competitors who threw down in the best of two runs format. Clear conditions and a hard fast course made for an exciting day and some impressive tricks.

It was a great day for sibling rivalry with the Staveley family securing top billing for the men's and women's open snowboard division thanks to impressive runs by Luke, Lauren and Cam Staveley.  Also in the Rodden household both Jared and Talae dominated the Open Ski division with their impressive show of tricks to secure the top two places.
Congratulations to all participants. It was a great day in the park and an opportunity to simply enjoy the fun and flow of slopestyle skiing and boarding. It's an event that is only growing and will see more entries next year as slopestyle gains popularity thanks to it's Olympic sporting status. Roll on the Subaru Victorian Interschools Championships later this month! 
And the podium placegetters were:

JUNIOR SKI - MEN

1. Lucas Pisciotta
2. Ned Angliss
3. Max Ashkanasy

JUNIOR SNOWBOARD - MEN

1. Hudson Ayoubi
2. Jimmy Harding
3. Jem Davies

MEN'S OPEN SKI

1. Jared Rodden
2. Talae Rodden
3. Jack Mackinnon

WOMEN'S OPEN SKI

1. Lillian McConnell
2. Louisa Chong
3. Ella Beard

MEN'S OPEN SNOWBOARD

1. Luke Staveley
2. Cam Staveley
3. Andy Betts

WOMEN'S OPEN SNOWBOARD

1. Lauren Staveley
2. Josepha Tanguay
3. Hayley Wilson

DOWNLOAD THE FULL RESULTS LISTING HERE

The 2016 Junior National Mogul Championships (jNats) have taken place under sunny blue skies at Mt Buller.

A strong field featuring 93 athletes from Mt Buller, Mt Hotham and Falls Creek battled it out on the Chamois ski run for $1600 in prizemoney from Bounce Inc and prizes from Bolle.

After a week of snowy skies, the weather cleared right on cue during the qualification round, setting the scene for a spectacular day of mogul skiing and jumping.

Two of Australia’s leading junior athletes Claudia Gueli and Angus Cronin-Guss performed strongly to recorded victory in the 19 and under division.

The win marks the fourth jNats title for Angus and the third for Claudia,

In the 13 and under youth division, Edward Hill and Airlie Bowes won their first jNats titles.

Many thanks to the event sponsors, Mt Buller Mountain Operations Team, Race Department, TBR Coaches and volunteers for their efforts in making the competition a success.

Results
Full results available at www.jnats.com

Junior Men (19 & Under)
1st Angus Cronin Guss (TBR/Mt Buller)
2nd Max Bernard (Mt Buller)
3rd Daniel Walker (TBR/Mt Buller)

Junior Women (19 & Under)
1st Claudia Gueli (NSWIS/TBR/Mt Buller)
2nd Eleanor Mullins (Falls Creek)
3rd Lilly Schwarz (TBR/Mt Buller)

Youth Men (13 & Under)
1st Edward Hill (Snow Squad/TBR/Mt Buller)
2nd Hugo Bernard (TBR/Mt Buller)
3rd Jacob Elliott (Falls Creek)

Youth Female (13 & Under)
1st Airlie Bowes (Falls Creek)
2nd Mietta Passon (Snow Squad/TBR/Mt Buller)
3rd Louisa Chong (TBR/Mt Buller)

With Slopestyle rated as the most exciting Olympic sport at Sochi in 2014 and becoming the newest Interschools event in 2016, we now provide a Slopestyle event for those wanting preparation for interschools all the way through to aspiring Olympic athletes. Test your park skills against your mates in a fun but professional environment.

The event will take place this Saturday, August 6, in the Frank Mt Buller Terrain Park.

The park will be setup to cater for all levels, with a box line and smaller jump takeoff's for younger inexperienced athletes.

Great prizes with over $2000 in cash and also product for the winners.

TBR encourages all athletes sign up to compete, especially TBR Freeski, All-Mountain and Grom members.
TBR Mogul will also provide a coach for anyone competing.

Spots are limited so sign up ASAP to secure your place!
Registration closes on Thursday 4th August at midnight and registrations are capped at 100 participants.

Sign up link & more information including comp schedule
http://www.mtbuller.com.au/Winter/events-activities/events/details/slopestyle-by-frank-health-insurance

Non competitors TBR Freeski, All-Mountain & Grom
Majority of TBR Groups will compete in Freeski, All-Mountain, and Grom.
We will provide a TBR Grom/Mogul coach for anyone not competing.