MARCH 2012: Snow Season
The snow is melting for spring, but we still have the Winter X-Games Europe and other top events this month. Here's the complete lowdown on March 2012 brought to you by Sunglasses Shop...
Snowboarding and Freeskiing
5th-11th March 2012
US Open at Stratton, Vermont
TTR World Tour snowboarding (TTR 6 Star Event)
Who is competing: All the big names from the TTR Tour are throwing down in this event. Queralt Castellet of Oakley and Jamie Anderson of Electric lead both the Women's Halfpipe and Slopestyle standings respectively. Brandon Reis leads the standings in the Men's Slopestyle and Japanese star Ryo Aono is ahead in the Men's Halfpipe. It's set to be a tour stop to remember.
What's the prize: More ranking points are available. The prize money stands at a cool 25,000 US Dollars (£15,808.78) for a first-place finish.
12th-15th March 2012
Red Bull Cold Rush at Silverton, Colorado
Backcountry ski event
Who is competing: Last year's champions were Oakley duo Sean Pettit and Grete Eliassen will be among the top pros at the event.
What's the prize: Winners take 5,000 US Dollars (£3161.76) and the "Peoples Choice" athlete scoops 1,000 US Dollars (£632.35)
14-16th March 2012
Winter X-Games Europe at Tignes, France
Who is competing: This is set to be Europe's biggest Winter X yet. Oakley star Shaun White will be in attendance, and we'll also see Iouri Podlatchikov, Kaya Turski and Kelly Clark. This could be the biggest contest Europe has had and with the very best ski and snowboard stars hitting the French resort.
What's the prize: No official figure on the cash prize has come up as yet, but dominating Europe is a pretty cool prize in itself.
14th-19th March 2012
Freeskiing World Tour at Snowbird, Utah
Freeskiing World Tour Event
Who is competing: Stars that won't be hitting Winter X Europe, including 2011 champions Drew Tabke and Angel Collinson.
What's the prize: TBC
29th March 2012
North Face Masters at Kirkwood, California
Pro Snowboarding Event
Who is competing: The contest has been re-scheduled for 29th March, and will feature the likes of Shannan Yates and Brandon Reid
What's the prize: TBC
29th-31st March 2012
Dumont Cup at Sunday River,
Maine
Freeskiing Event
Who is competing: The event itself will be hosted by Oakley star and all-round ski legend Simon Dumont. Up-and-coming riders will be hoping to gain more exposure on their rise to stardom.
What's the prize: TBC
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