Whistler’s Last Snowboard Event

Whistler wraps up its 2010/2011 snowboard season with Billabong Ante Up, presented by Von Zipper on Canada Day, July 1st, 2011.

Hip Hop star K-OS will play DJ sets at this year’s event.

The 5 Star TTR World Snowboard Tour event will kick-off the 2011-2012 TTR World Snowboard Tour.

Billabong Ante Up will also be the qualifying event for the 6 Star Billabong Innsbruck Air and Style event in February 2012.

Riders from Asia, Europe, Scandinavia USA, and Canada are expected to compete at Billabong Ante Up.

“I’m stoked to return to Billabong Ante Up for another year. It’s a really fun contest that I did well last time, and Whistler is definitely one of the best places on earth,” says Sebastien (Toots) Toutant, who will defend his title.

Other scheduled riders are Scotty Lago (USA), Chas Guldemond (USA), Gjermund Braaten (Germany), Seppe Smits (Belgium), Roope Tonteri (Finland), Sage Kotsenburg and others.

K-OS will be playing DJ sets at the following times:

• 2:30pm After snowboarding qualifying ends;
• 4:00pm Immediately following event finals and
• 4:45pm Immediately following event awards.

To attend the Billabong Ante Up event live, guests can buy a PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine Experience ticket, use their Seasons Pass (free access) or EDGE Card (50% off) to access the mountain.

The event will also be available on a live webcast on July 1, 2011 from 1-5 pm PST.

For more info, visit the event site.

Video courtesy of Billabong Ante Up.