Friday night Feburary 22 rd a large portion of top Midwestern snowboarding royalty for past, present, and future generations will face off in an event like none other. They will amass under the light at the legendary Trollhaugen Resort just 50mins north of the Twin Cities. Those chosen will display their shred superiority honed on the ropes of the Midwest in a head-to-head battle of skill, style, and consistency. They will be judged by their fellow riders in a contest format comprised of a line of features. Only one shall prevail as “Lord of the Ropes” with a handsome purse of $2000 dollars. 64 chosen riders have been hand selected from a vast group of worthy riders. Including a Transworld snowboarding Rookie of year, Vans Series Champion, Stairmasters winner, Downtown Throwdown Champ, Local heroes, last years crowned champ Kyle Kennedy as well as a man named “Thorblood”. Too ensure proper celebration and integrity “Lord of the Ropes” pairs two strong courts of honor, The Interior Plain Project Snowboards and Fulton Beer to make certain that order and honor are held in the highest regard. Visitors and spectators are encouraged to come out to watch the battles, share in the victory’s, participate in the spoils of Skolhaugen’s lounge where they can view the entire event from the bar, patio, or seat. Live music will follow, and surely a feast of lonely blondes will follow.

With the utmost respect,
The High Court of The Interior Plain Project

Brought to you by 
Fulton Beer
Trollhaugen 
The Interior Plain Project

Photographers 
Stephan Jende
Evan Pierce

Filmers
Riley Erickson
Dan Pergrin

Edit by Dan Pergrin