It's been decided, the event, that traditionally draws big crowds will take place on the Hirli Face, accessible to the public from the Stafelapl piste. The unique terrain of Zermatt provides limitless possibilities and plenty of different options for the Big Mountain event and massive jumps have been shaped to perfection using the natural terrain for inspiration. The Backcountry Slopestyle venue has been designed and prepared by the head shaper Arnaud Kugener and his team over the past three weeks to give the riders an optimal playground and the spectators a jaw dropping show.
Europe vs. America; Photo: © swatchskierscup.com/D.Daher
Photo: © swatchskierscup.com/D.Daher
Photo: © swatchskierscup.com/D.Carlier
The Swatch Skiers Cup Event Village opens Tuesday at 3pm just in front of the Swatch Shop. Lots of festivities will take place here with DJ and happenings. The Opening Ceremony will also take place here at 5.30pm Tuesday followed by an autograph session with the skiers.
Eric Pehota's son Logan follows in father's footsteps. And he's definitely one to watch; Photo: © swatchskierscup.com/J.Bernard
On Wednesday after the Backcountry Slopestyle event, a flower ceremony will be held in the Event Village showing a recap of the day with spectacular footage captured from the helicopter and on the terrain. The ceremony finishes off with the draw between the two Team Captains, Julien Regnier (Team Europe) and Seth Morrison (Team Americas) deciding the heats for the Big Mountain event.
On Tuesday night there will be a unique screening of MSP's latest ski movie “Days of My Youth” at the Cinema Vernissage at 9.30pm with guest appearances of Swatch Proteam athletes including Cody Townsend (USA), Richard Permin (FRA), Sam Anthamatten (SUI).
The Big Mountain event is scheduled for Thursday but is still to be confirmed. So stay tuned!
choosing the right line is half the battle; Photo: © swatchskierscup.com/J.Bernard
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