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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, February 8-11, 2020 B-7 The Park Record Tribute to late Jake Burton Carpenter at heart of Dew Tour team challenge Atomic wins ski and Oakley wins snowboard ANTONIO OLIVERO Summit Daily News COPPER MOUNTAIN RESORT, Colo. — As this weekend’s storm rolled over Copper Mountain Resort on Thursday morning, Danny Davis said on the chairlift that he was probably most excited about riding powder this week at Dew Tour. As the snowfall grew heavier a few hours later, Davis looked to the cloudy skies above the Dew Tour modified superpipe and thanked a friend who was missed at Dew Tour for the first time: Jake Burton Carpenter. The 65-year-old founder of Burton died earlier this winter after complications from a second bout of cancer. “Jake’s giving us some snow for the week, so we can ride some pow,” Davis said shortly before he represented Team Burton in the team challenge competition. “He never really cared too much for the contests. He just always liked to ride, so this is a beautiful thing — lots of snow falling. We never want to wish away the snow.” Before Dew Tour hosted its ski and snowboard team LIZ COPAN/SUMMIT DAILY NEWS Crested Butte’s Aaron Blunck takes advantage of a practice day on the Wednesday before the Winter Dew Tour, which runs from Feb. 6-9 at Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado. competitions, Davis led a seemingly endless brigade of snowboarders in a snake run through the Dew Tour modified superpipe course. “He just was so much about community and camaraderie,” Canadian star and Burton rider Mark McMorris said about Burton Carpenter. “So this is everything he would have imagined and more.” Behind Davis and McMorris were fellow Burton riders Red Gerard, Scotty James and a slew of other athletes, all kicking up powder as they passed through the pipe. “That was a nice one to see for Jake — all plumy and cloudy, tons of riders,” Davis said. “So that was really fun. A good way to kick it off.” Moments later, the fan-favorite Michigan rider Davis stylishly made a statement in the modified superpipe. Competing against the Australian star James, a Burton rider who rode for Team Oakley on Thursday, Davis helped Burton win the modified superpipe portion of the team event with a 90-point run that include a cab 900 on the quarter-pipe takeoff into the slopestyle landing heading into the traditional pipe, where he landed a soaring McTwist. In the end, Oakley won the snowboard team challenge, which also included slopestyle and streetstyle, on the strength of Norwegian star Stale Sandbech’s wild line through the rail portion of the slopestyle course that was heavily affected by snow. Despite the slow, flat-light conditions, Sandbech earned a 95.00 on the abbreviated slopestyle course, which skipped out on the jumps portion because of the weather. The defending Dew Tour slopestyle champion looked as strong as ever executing a pretzel off an up-rail into the sidehit shark fin redirect feature at the top of the course before he concluded the rails with a speedy cab 540 off a similar up-rail. Riding for Team Burton, Gerard scored a 74.33 on the strength of a frontside cork 720 dismount off the up-bar at the bottom of the rail course. As for the ski competition, Atomic won yet another Dew Tour team challenge led by New Zealand star Nico Porteous’ 85-point run and win in the modified superpipe. When Porteous dropped in for his second run, shortly before he executed a switch front flip on one of the transition elements above the traditional pipe, he had one thing to say. In many ways, it was the same thing so many were thinking at Copper Mountain on Thursday. “Oh my God,” he said. “There’s so much snow out there.” Some of the petS at NuzzleS & Co. lookiNg for love These animals are available to be seen at the Nuzzles & Co. Adoption Center and Rescue Ranch. Our Adoption Center is open everyday from noon to 6 p.m. It is located in the Outlets Park City in Kimball Junction. Our Rescue Ranch is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5p.m., and closed Mondays. The Rescue Ranch is located at 6466 N. Highview Road in Peoa. Duke Jinx Moe Ravi Meet Duke! This big hunk of love is 8 months old and great with kids and is already house and crate trained! He needs some work on his leash manners, but would make an awesome hiking buddy. He just loves people and would do well in a home with other dogs too. Meet Jinx! This cute little is girl is 4 months old and ready for her forever home. She is looking for a home who is willing to take her on lots of adventures as well as have plenty of time to cuddle on the couch. Meet Moe! This handsome fluffy boy is full of energy and lots of love. Moe is looking for a home with plenty of time to go on lots of adventures. He also gets along well with other furry friends, both cats and dogs! This is Ravi! He is a sweet little 10 month old cattle dog mix. He loves to be cuddled. He would do amazing in an active household and would probably do well with another dog and even a cat, with proper introduction. Blanche Gwen Jett Jenga Meet Blanche! This pretty 3 year old has a soft and fluffy white coat that reminds us of fresh powder! She is a little shy and needs some TLC and a family that can make her feel safe and loved. She’d prefer a peaceful home where she can lounge the day away. Gwen is a beautiful five-yearold long haired Tortie and white. We rescued Gwen from one of our shelter partners in December. She’s incredibly sweet, and she would be a great addition to any cat lover’s home. Jett is a sweet little 6 month old kitten. She is a purr machine and loves to be held. She would make a great addition to any family. She has the softest grey fur and would make the perfect snuggle bunny. Jenga is a friendly 2 year old orange and white short haired kitty. We rescued him the end of January from a shelter and he is positive for FIV. He can still live a long healthy life. He needs to be the only kitty and indoor only. WaNted: voluNteerS These Organizations are looking for volunteers. If you would like to include your group in this section, please email information to copyeditor@parkrecord.com. Please limit your entry to no more than 75 words Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District Basin Recreation is looking for volunteers with a passion for play to be Park Ambassadors. Park Ambassadors patrol the parks, interact with park users, report maintenance needs, assist with tournaments, promote park safety, and encourage an overall positive use of public space. For more details visit www.basinrecreation.org or contact Angie Greenburg at 435-640-8476 or email at agreenburg@basinrecreation.org. Summit Community Gardens Interested in learning about responsible gardening in a high desert climate or want the satisfaction of knowing you’re keeping our garden and community growing? If you answered yes, than Summit Community Gardens has volunteer opportunities for you! Our mission is to educate our community on sustainable gardening techniques and empower people to grow food locally. Help us achieve that mission by volunteering with us every week or on an individual project basis. Visit SummitCommunityGardens.org/ volunteer. to permanently protect the beloved open spaces in Summit County. You can see the results of the group’s work when you walk your dog in Round Valley, enjoy the Mid Mountain Trail or fly fish on the Weber River. Volunteers are needed to assist with bi-weekly recycling and join the Adopt an Easement program. To stay in the loop with other upcoming volunteer opportunities, sign up for the newsletter at wesaveland.org/get-involved/stay-informed/. For more information on current opportunities contact caitlyn@wesaveland.org. Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter Do you love nature? Volunteers are a vital part of our mission at Swaner as we strive to preserve the land, educate the community about the value of nature and nurture both the ecosystem and our human connection to the natural landscape. Our volunteers assist with many aspects of the operation, including conservation and garden projects, kids programs and staff support. For more information please contact Rhea Cone, Volunteer Coordinator, at rhea. cone@usu.edu or 435-797-8956. Summit Community Power Works Summit Community Power Works, a local nonprofit focused on energy efficiency, is looking for volunteers to staff outreach events such as the Silly Sunday Market. This is a great opportunity to take part in a community-wide initiative, be a catalyst for positive change, and leave a positive legacy. Volunteers must enjoy interpersonal communication and be willing to learn about SCPW’s goals and initiatives. If interested, please contact Erin Bragg at erin.bragg@scpw.org. The Utah 1033 Foundation The Utah 1033 Foundation is a statewide nonprofit that provides immediate financial assistance to families of fallen Utah police officers and educational assistance for the dependents of active officers. The foundation is looking for dedicated volunteers interested in staffing various events throughout the year and/or working with its fundraising team. Interested? Send an email to info@utah1033. org. Summit Land Conservancy Summit Land Conservancy is an environmental nonprofit working For a full list of volunteer opportunities, visit parkrecord.com/volunteers |