A stunning bluebird day greeted competitors at the Mother Snowboard Challenge and Export 33 Xtreme events at Whakapapa Ski Area.

Kiwis took out both the men’s and women’s titles of the Mother Snowboard Challenge.  Maria Kuzma was the top woman, followed by Malin Lindroos (Finland) and Adeline Gervais of France. 
 
The men’s competition was dominated by Kiwis with Callum Goodwin taking out first, and Jordan Decker and Scotty Heale taking second and third respectively.
 
The first rounds of the Export 33 Xtreme skiing event were also held yesterday, and so far 17 year old Fabian Lentsch of Austria, and Kiwis Sam Smoothy and Geoff Small are looking good for the Men’s Open Ski finals which will continue on Friday.

The story of the day goes to Swiss skier Romain Beffton who had a spectacular first run scoring an 8.9 to lead the competition after round one. On his second run he fell and broke his leg so will not be competing any further this week.
 
Mt Ruapehu's Nicola Eves is leading the women’s competition after the first two rounds, followed by Sophia Mitteregger (Austria) and Caroline Jeandet (Switzerland).