5. SHIPPING CONTAINER X MONSTER ENERGY BEAR CREEK MOUNTAIN RESORT, PA
A derelict shipping container became the cen- terpiece for a new feature at Bear Creek. The 20-foot-long, 8.5-foot-wide, 10-foot-tall contain- er was set on skis fabricated from old snowmak- ing pipe, allowing it to be towed by snowcat and buried into the snowpack. Monster Energy sent graffiti artists Adam Fu and Wane One to Bear Creek to tag the sides of the container, while the top rail was built from 4-inch pipe and brand- ed with Prinoth logos for a sponsored event. It was fabricated in October 2024 by Aidan Bulwicz and Cole Franklin, with support from the park crew. Installation took a full night of snowcat work plus extensive hand shaping to perfect the lip. The feature debuted during the resort’s Showdown event, where it was sessioned by top regional riders, though intermediates also found ways to ride on and drop off when it opened to the public.
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Photo credit: Shawn Kalatucka
EVENTS
1. MINI BIG AIR WINTERPLACE SKI RESORT, WV
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Winterplace’s Mini Big Air proves that sometimes big things come in small packages. Held in the Heaven Holler park, the Mini Big Air invites riders of all skill levels and ages, from four-year-olds to 40-plus, to try new tricks in a fun, non-intimidat- ing environment. The build featured three small tabletop jumps ranging in gap size from three feet to eight feet (let’s be clear—it’s a mini big air). The build is all-hands-on-deck for the small hill, with the general manager in the snowcat early in the morning to shape the venue before a hand crew of about 6-8 members spent the day raking and finalizing the area for the event. This family-friendly day draws crowds of spectators to cheer on competitors, making a small venue feel like a big stage. 2. THE UNINVITED INVITATIONAL WOODWARD PARK CITY, UT For the second consecutive year, Woodward Park City hosted one of the largest events in women’s snowboarding: The Uninvited Invi- tational. Featuring a $60,000 prize purse, the event was created by pro rider Jess Kimura to put women snowboarders at the forefront of freestyle, providing them with the stage, resources, and recognition they deserve. The
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