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Red Bull Cold Rush 2011

SILVERTON MOUNTAIN FAST FACTS

* Opened January 19, 2002

* Annual snowfall: 400+ inches

* Easiest run: 35 degrees

* Skiable acres: 23,800+

Location: Silverton Mountain, Colorado, USA (Map this address )
Start: MAR 14, 2011 at 12:00 AM
End: MAR 18, 2011 at 11:00 PM
About: A unique place for a unique contest, Silverton Mountain in Colorado was perfect for the evolution of Cold Rush. Outside a tiny and historic mining town, Silverton Mountain is accessed by one double chairlift. From there, the high-alpine terrain is then accessed via hiking or helicopter. With 400 inches of annual snowfall and nearly 24,000 acres of skiable terrain, the Cold Rush athletes will have no trouble finding terrain to get creative in. Top Athletes + Wild Venue = Sick Event

The field, consisting of 14 men and 6 women, includes some of the best skiers in the world. Red Bull athlete Sean Pettit will defend his title against skiers like Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Tim Durtschi, Dane Tudor, and Red Bull’s Richard Permin. Last year’s women’s champion Suz Graham will attempt to keep the top podium spot in a field consisting of Red Bull’s Grete Eliassen, Michelle Parker, and Jackie Paaso.

Red Bull Cold Rush will include runs like Nightmare, Pants Pooper, Hells Gate, and The Hanging Face of Death. With names like that, these dicey chutes are enough to pucker even the most seasoned skier. Some of the runs contain mandatory air, natural ice waterfalls, and a few are barely wide enough for one person's skis.