MamaFest 2007

The morning of daylight savings is a doozie of a time to hold a slopestyle competition, but add in warm weather and torrential downpours, a dearth of organic coffee at Starbucks, and a late night the night before, and you can understand my reticence to attend Mamafest at The Summit at Snoqualmie this weekend. Luckily, what began as a most difficult day turned into a fantastic event for snowboarders and skiers alike, all while raising money to support breast cancer research and educating people about the importance of regular breast self-exams.

The local heavyhitters were in full force, participating in the slopestyle event as well as holding down the tents, getting kids excited to try out the new 2008 snowboard gear. Among those in attendance were Danielle Hambleton of K2 Snowboarding, Andy Heinzle and Kyle Phillips from Roxy and Mervin Manufacturing, Jason from Salomon Snowboards (spotted doing some stylish one-legged bonks over an upturned garbage can), Austin Hironaka, Shane Flood, and many more.

Despite the early rains, the skies parted for a few hours in the early afternoon, giving respite to those sporting plastic garbage bags and marking the beginning of a heated rail and garbage can bonk session near the main lift entrance. Riders were treated to an afternoon performance from local hip hop artist Macklemore, and scurried to buy lottery tickets in hopes of being the lucky recipient of a cornucopia of possible prizes from supporting companies.

Thanks Mamafest attendees for making this year's the largest and most successful one ever!