Downtown Wausau Rail Jam  

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Photo Credits: Dave Kalloway

Central Boardshop

The grounds of the Marathon County Public Library in Downtown Wausau, Wisconsin were transformed by the artistic hands and strong shoulders of the Granite Peak Ski Area Parks Crew, under the leadership of Bobby Smith to host the second Badger State Games Rail Jam on Feb 5, 2011.

More than 60 talented snowboarders and skiers strutted their stuff in the third competition of the day orchestrated by Midwest Best Snowboarding’s Dana and Bryan Wilson.

Winners in five divisions won cash and prizes provided by Shepherd & Schaller Sporting Goods and Central Board Shop with the support of K2 Snowboards, Line Skis, Ride Snowboards, 686 and Nomis apparel, Seige audio and many others. A prize toss and “raffle” put prizes in the hands of nearly every participant.

The event began with the official Badger State Games Opening Ceremony and Torch Lighting and the competition continued under the lights with colorful commentary by Midwest Best and Dave Kalloway of WIFC radio. An after-party hosted by Malarky’s Pub kept the good vibe rolling.

Sincere thanks to Wausau DPW, who delivered loads of clean snow to augment the course, the MCP Library for welcoming the event and providing a warm registration area, American Family Insurance for free hot chocolate, Granite Peak Ski Patrol for being on hand, Badger State Games for including us, and everyone involved for creating a great event for local and regional athletes to show the world what we’ve got in Wausau. :) ~Theresa Shepherd

Thanks for the great photos Mr. Kalloway!

Women’s Open:

1st Place: Alli Solum

2nd Place: Katie B Wilson

3rd Place: Olivia Wendt

Men’s Open:

1st Place: Corey Wysinski

2nd Place: Kyle Jansen

3rd Place: Charlie Fenton

Skier Open:

1st Place: Paul Marik

2nd Place: Kyler Wruck

3rd Place: Teague Leyman

THANK YOU to our 2011 PRIZE & Equipment Sponsors:

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