Today's Slush Cup in Girdwood drew crowds of spectators as skiers and snowboarders jumped and skimmed across a pool of 36-degree water (or at least, tried). The last day of skiing at Alyeska Resort is set for May 15.
Taisto Mantyla loses both skis as he hits the jump during Slush Cup at Alyeska Ski Resort in Girdwood on Saturday, April 23, 2022. of people gathered in Girdwood to watch the 43rd annual Slush Cup at Alyeska Resort on Saturday afternoon.cheered on 60 skiers and snowboarders as the competitors jumped, flipped and skimmed across a pool of 36-degree water.
Cass Keelean won the award for biggest air and Sean Higgins placed first, followed by Cache Bridges in second and Jasper Rygh in third place. Prizes included a pair of skis from Powder Hound, an iPhone 13 from GCI, Alaska Airlines tickets and an Alyeska Resort season pass. Brian Burnett, Alyeska Ski Area’s general manager, falls into the water after losing both skis in the 43rd annual Alyeska Slush Cup in Girdwood on Saturday, April 23, 2022.
While drying off, he described his level of fear heading into the contest. “I don’t know if I’m made for this, I don’t know if I should do this and my insurance is not the best ... but it was good.”
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