Land Rover U.S. Grand Prix event is going down this week at Copper Mountain, Colorado. The competition is a halfpipe World Cup which brings together the best riders from all around the world to compete in one of the best halfpipes ever. The wait is over, the event was officially kicked-off today with freeski qualis. The snowboard qualis are scheduled for tomorrow. Let’s have a closer look:

U.S. Snowboard Pro Team rider Toby Miller said:

“I am heading to Copper early to get a few extra days in the halfpipe before the official practice begins,” said Toby mid-flight from Reno/Tahoe to Denver International. “It’s amazing that Copper has opened the halfpipe well before the Grand Prix and I want to take full advantage of that!”

Toby Miller at Kitzsteinhorn Glacier in Austria. (Photo: Julia Lochner)

Copper Mountain’s Manager of Innovative Environments and Progression Noah Schwander added:

“The pipe build went great this year,” said Noah. “We had quality snow and the surface turned out wonderful. We made a few adjustments this year from years past. We added 40 feet of length to the pipe and opened up the start a little bit. We are gathering feedback from the riders this week and will be making adjustments as needed in preparations for U.S. Grand Prix and Rev Tour.”

Taylor Gold at Kitzsteinhorn Glacier in Austria. (Photo: Julia Lochner)

LAND ROVER U.S. GRAND PRIX – COPPER MOUNTAIN
Event Schedule
*Subject to change

Dec. 12: Snowboard Halfpipe qualifications
Dec. 14: Snowboard Halfpipe Finals

HOW TO WATCH
All times EST
Preliminary broadcast schedule, subject to change
Streaming schedule TBA
*Delayed broadcast

SNOWBOARD
December 14, 2019
2:00 p.m. – Land Rover U.S. Grand Prix halfpipe, Copper Mountain – NBC Sports

December 21, 2019
4:00 p.m. – Land Rover U.S. Grand Prix halfpipe, Copper Mountain – NBC*

Source: USskiandsnowboard.org