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Six Feet of Snow in Denver -- BIG AIR has arrived!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 DRE# ER40011786

BIG AIR in Denver

 

The International event -- BIG AIR has arrived in Denver!    There was 6 FEET of snow pumped onto the ramp with a 14-story tower, 300 feet long, 101 feet tall and 80 feet wide so the boarders will have great snow!     This ramp is located in Civic Center Park and has brought athletes to compete this week.    This is an honor for Denver to sponsor this event, as it has been ongoing for the last three years, and the first to held in the U.S.

 

The competition starts today and will be viewed on Saturday on NBC at 2 pm.    The promoters have space for 10,000 viewers for this event.     Great place to view EXTREME skiing in Denver!   The best viewing spot will be at Bannock in front of the City & County Building.   

 

These skiers and boarders are hopeful for positive results to be able to move on to the X Games in Aspen and possibly get into the next Winter Olympics.     The sponsors are watching, and all the participants are hopeful.   Ticket sales are closed, however, you can still view this event for free at Bannock in front of the City & County Building.

 

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Joan Cox
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Comments(28)

Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

What those people do when they are in the air is not for the faint of heart. I cringe whenever I watch those extreme events.

Jan 25, 2011 12:41 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Joan, More snow on it's way to us today, but this seems like an exciting event, and lucky you that Denver was chosen for it!

Jan 25, 2011 11:07 PM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

I will set my dvr to tape it: I love to watch the winter events; love snowboarding, snowcross, skiing. Thanks for letting us know, Joan.

Jan 25, 2011 11:52 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Chris, that was a teaser to get you to read this!      It has had A LOT of press, especially since this is international!

Jan 26, 2011 02:16 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Ritu, have your kids watch the program on Saturday and you will see a bit more of Denver too!

Jan 26, 2011 02:17 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jim, I love to ski, but jumping, and those extreme heights are way more than I would do!    It sure is fun to watch --- the thrill of the event!

Jan 26, 2011 02:18 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Larry & Sheila, we got just a skiff of snow last night, still have not gotten much this year --- think it went EAST!

Jan 26, 2011 02:18 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Toni, I will be recording it as well, as it sounds like a busy Saturday!   Should be a great event.   I did not try and get downtown, with the traffic, snow it seemed easier to watch on TV on Saturday!     Also, a better seat for viewing, nice and WARM!

Jan 26, 2011 02:19 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Joan, that's an amazing ramp!  I'll be working Saturday but maybe I get done early.  I would love to see at least a little of the event,

Jan 26, 2011 03:02 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Silvia, record it, I have to as well!     It should be really good!

Jan 26, 2011 03:10 AM
Peggy Chirico
Prudential CT Realty - Manchester, CT
REALTOR® 860-748-8900, Hartford & Tolland County Real Estate

Hi Joan - Maybe they should move Big Air to Connecticut -- they wouldn't have to truck in any snow.  We have more coming today.

Jan 26, 2011 04:45 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Joan - in our area it's on Sunday. I went to set the dvr and couldn't find it on Saturday; got panicky and looked at Sunday. There it was. (So don't tell me who wins on Saturday :)

Jan 26, 2011 06:01 AM
Bob & Leilani Souza
Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Wow, Joan...EXTREME skiing must be quite an exciting event! Maybe I'll remember to catch it on NBC if I'm not doing something else this Saturday afternoon. :)

Leilani

Jan 26, 2011 06:24 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Peggy, they showed the average and actual snowfall in different parts of the East Coast on our news last night.    I think you have received WAY over what you usually get!    We have had ONLY 12"!

Jan 27, 2011 12:06 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Toni, nice --- I better look at the schedule as well, don't want to miss it.   They have been showing clips on the news, and looks SO fun!    Traffic is a mess downtown!

Jan 27, 2011 12:07 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Leilani, I definitely won't be able to watch while it is showing, so need to record it.    It should be GOOD!

Jan 27, 2011 12:07 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

Looks like a fun event!  Best of luck to all the contestants!

Jan 28, 2011 01:50 AM
Pat Haddad, ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI
Keller Williams Indianapolis Metro NE - Carmel, IN
Carmel, Fishers, Westfield IN Real Estate Expert

Joan--I did half way expect to read that you were participating!!  I really would not put it past you!!

Jan 29, 2011 04:15 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Renee, it sure brought many tourists to our town, as this was a pretty cool sight in downtown Denver.    

Jan 31, 2011 06:16 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Pat, LOL that was funny!     I am really afraid of heights, unusually for a skier!    I love to ski, but the first trip for the first run of the season is always scary on the lift!     It finally gets better!    I could NEVER do the jumps!

Jan 31, 2011 06:17 AM