Tournament of the turns is back for 2016!

Attention all cool boarders are you ready to rip up the slopes of Thredbo with over 100 other like-minded boarders on the 13th and 14th of August?

The Transfer Banked Slalom is back again for 2016 and is going to be a day not to miss, filled with thrills, spills and chills. This event aims to embody the very essence of snowboarding. Back in 1985, Mt. Baker Washington held the first ever Banked Slalom and it has been an iconic snowboarding tradition every year since. I Feel the need… the need for speed!

This is the one event those guys over at the establishment will never be able to get their hands on, so leave the competitive hunger at home and replace it with an 80’s inspired après outfit and a big smile!

The legendary #transferbankedslalom run and done, killer day with the biggest bunch of legends. Ever. Thanks to everyone for making a good time happen ? #transfersnow #tournamentofturns

A photo posted by Robbie Warden (@robbiewarden) on Aug 15, 2015 at 3:02am PDT

The course consists of berms, turns, jumps and bumps that every rider must manoeuvre down in order to cross the finish line. Gallina’s Gully is going to be your biggest enemy on the day due to the high steep walls and close out sections. If there is one tip we can offer you in order to get yourself across the finish line with a chance…wax that board.

Another look at the #transferbankedslalom #Repost @olliepop_films with @repostapp. ・・・ Rider on course! The 2nd Annual @thredboresort @transfersnow Banked Slalom went down today.. We got barrels, slashed the white walls and ducked our way through rainbow tunnels. It was an awesome day full of good times on one of the best days of this season to date. #thredboparks #thredboresort #suspenderpants

A video posted by DIAL A WAX (@dialawax) on Aug 17, 2015 at 4:44pm PDT

But wait…the fun doesn’t stop at your last run on the course. On the Saturday night the Corona Concert Series is taking over the Village Sqaure for all contestants to celebrate and party into the night. The Jungle Giants from Queensland are locked in to headline and are a favourite of ours to see having played with bands like The Arcade Fire and being featured in the Triple J Hottest 100. Lime Cordiale and Paper Hearts are both supporting and will bring the beach vibes to the mountain with their stylish new-age tunes.

So what do you need to do now in order of priority to attend the Transfer Banked Slalom?
Lock in the dates 13 & 14th of August
Book your trip & enter via the Thredbo Estore
Get work off
Practice your turns for the next 6 weeks
Tell the Girlfriend or Wife you’re going…