Only in Argentina can you have an event as kickass as Chiacs Only. For the fifth year in a row ladies descended upon Cerro Catedral in Bariloche, Argentina for a day of shredding and fun in the Southern Hemisphere's sun. This year marked the largest turnout of chicas since the contest's inception in 2005. The theme for this year's event was '80's Style' and in true Argentine fashion, the girls went all out by dressing up in radical retro gear.
This stellar event focused on the fun side of shredding and made it one of the best contests of the year. The pressure-free environment felt more like a party than a comp and everyone was excited to be apart of the fun. Bluebird skies and prime conditions amped everyone up and Grindtv was stoked to be on the scene.
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Words: Sabrina Paoloni
Photos:Jen Jones
Organization: Sabrina Paoloni - Mery Serrao - Tincho Palomeque
The fifth annual Chicas Only contest at Cerro Catedral capped off the season as the biggest and most fun freestyle celebration South American ski resorts have ever seen.
More than a 100 girls got together at Cerro Catedral in the terrain park. Due to epic snow fall on top of the mountain the contest was held on the base of the mountain. The course was built and designed so all skiers and snowboarders had the best day of their winter. The event, which gathers girls in a more friendly than competitive side, saw an amazing display of female shredding.
Around noon, with the 80's music bumping and great vibes from the chicas, the freestyle clinics started. The girls ranged from ones that had never entered a terrain park to other thats had been riding for years. Coaches, Martina Mezquida, Julieta Albornoz, Diana Rivera Garcia, Niki Slechta, Natalie Gogh, and special guest Erin Comstock, took charge of guiding, teaching and pumping up the girls. The anticipation for the day was high and everyone was excited to share and learn in an atmosphere that was specially designed for las chicas.
Ceci Closs
After a lunch break at the Isabel la Catolica snow lounge, the contest started with the Best Trick Jam in the Chicas Only main park. Snowboarder Mery Houssay took home the Rip Curl sponsorship with a stylish backside180 on and Skier Nati Revora won a complete Dakine setup after nailing a switch in switch out on the flat box.
Lots of girls geared up in their 80's glam and showed off their impressive dance moves. Verónica Imbert won a Kicker soundsystem rocking to the beats of Frankie goes to Hollywood's "Relax".
The girls were looking fresh.
After a day of non stop park sessioning, the contest wrapped with an apres ski party and awards ceremony in Ski Ranch where the girls got prizes from Isabel La Catolica, Rip Curl, Dakine, Diosas, Tippits, Contour HD, K2 and Rappa Nui Chocolates.
Park Royalty results:
Stand outs: Ski: Mayra Previch, Snow: Lucy Ann Murray.
Special Mension for Lucia Rossi, and best bail: Paula Lopez.
Breakthrough Ski: Veronica Torlaski, Breakthrough Snow: Jane Folley.
Best Style Ski: Agus Burgazzi, Best Style Snow: Chani Micheaux and the Big winner of the day and 2010 PARK QUEEN: Sofia Orreily.
Congrats girls!!
We would like to thank Isabel la Católica, Catedral Alta Patagonia, Rip Curl, Sass, Diosas, Arnet, Tippits, Kicker, ContourHD, Rappa Nui el Staff del Terrain Park, Josh Lempert, Pipa DJ, Sobe Rush, Ski Ranch, Jen Jones and all the crew at Chicas Only for helping put together the best all female event of the continent.
Hope to see you all girls next season!!
Bigs ups to Sabrina Del Coco for pieces this event together and to Jen Jones for snapping all the action. Check out the full album by clicking on any of the above photos.
