On December 15, 2015

Skiers and riders showcase new tricks and styles at R2R

Rails-2-Riches at Killington, Saturday, Dec. 5, was “way crazier than last year” according to reports from newschoolers.com. “There were some big names in attendance throwing signature technical tricks with style.”

Skier men:

1. Christian Franchino

2. Dale Talkington

3. Emile Bergeron

Best Trick: Emile Bergeron – Blind 3 Swap cannon to wallride transfer

Skier women:

1. Taylor Lundquist

2. Brooke Potter

3. Miranda Holson

Best Trick: Taylor Lundquist, 2 on 2 off the down rail

Snowboarder men:

1.       Jesse Paul

2.       Kael Hill

3.       Luke Haddock

Best trick Tim Major – cab 450 down flat down 2 out

Snowboarder women:

1.       Ari Morrone

2.       Lily Calabrese

3.       Lauren Tamposi

Best trick Lauren Tamposi – backside 270 dfd

Photos Courtesy of Chandler Burgess and Robin Alberti

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