RHYTHM was the proud presenter of this years Black Bear Open in Björkliden, Sweden. A slopestyle competition in a natural environment located in the Arctic Circle in the middle of nowhere.
Inspired by the comic books of the Phantom and his jungle friends, Sweden's renowned snowboard crew the Gälka Warriors shoveled and shaped inventive obstacles such as a "liana" and a "cave" in the backcountry area called "Black Bear".
Friday's side event Spray and Play was a great opener for a weekend with good riding and almost perfect weather conditions. In an open, no-strings-attached session, riders showed their skills and enjoyed the mind-blowing countryside of the Arctic Circle. Watch the wrap up video and check out all the pics!
Black Bear Open
1. Viktor Björnström
2. Johan Airijoki
3. Joel Hagström
Spray and Play
Highest Ollie: Filip Johansson
Best Rider: Pär Muntlin
Best Trick: Anton Olofsson
Pics by Markus Alatalo
More info and stuff at rhythmlivin.com