The European Open was set to take off in the usually breathtaking town of Laax, Switzerland last week. However, bad weather created whiteout conditions making the normally picturesque town rather grey. Wild winds forced the slopestyle and halfpipe finals to be cancelled. In an effort to rectify the failed contest, organizers threw a rail jam giving international athletes a chance to compete.

The rail jam was held at the base of the mountain with a set up that consisted of a down box/ledge, a down rail and a down-flat-down box. Competitors were throwing down despite the howling wind, proving they can spin to win in any condition.

Results:

Women's
1) Ashley Battersby
2) Katie Summerhayes
3) Kaya Turski

Men's
1) JF Houle
2) Tom Wallisch
3) Samuel Favret

Photos: John Vandervalk


Women's Podium


Men's Podium

Check out more pictures from the event here

A good number of the skiers in Laax will now make their way to Tignes, France for the inaugural European X Games. We'll be bringing you coverage, so stay tuned!