Spectators and riders alike huddled around fires as the sun set. Temperatures plummeted but a party atmosphere prevailed feed by beer and a great spectacle of entertainment.

The event was taken out by N.Z 1/2 pipe champion Dylan Butt fresh from a hugely successful Northern Hemisphere boarding season. He was followed by 17yr old up and coming Jacob Koia of Arrowtown and 3rd place getter Aaron Jamieson-last years winner.

The standard of riding at this event was so close there was really nothing in it.
Cab 9's ,7's and huge inverts were thrown down 30ft over the heads of thousands of spectators lining the sides of the course.

The women also charged the 30ft gap jump with Hana Sullivan's slow tail grab 3's taking first place followed by Abbey Lockahart and Holly Thorpe.

What an atmosphere with the live dj decks and MC's priming the crowd for the huge airs ant the hugely hyped after party rave ..yet another big night out for the winterfestival.

Dylan Butt the man of the moment going home $1000 richer and a few extra chicks hanging off his arm.

Good onya Ansell.