World Ski and Snowboard Festival so far

Halfway through the busiest week of the year for lovers of all things action-sport and culture related, first-time 33MAG contributor Nadia Samer checks in on all the action in Whistler so far in this great photo blog post!

 

Roller Derby made its debut in Whistler during the World Ski and Snowboard Festival event "Vengeance in the Valley":

The Squamish Sea to Sky Sirens congratulate eachother after a successful "Jam":

The Whistler Black Diamond Betties warm up prior to the match:

Russ Henshaw throwing down during the World Skiing Invitational Slopestyle Finals:

Jamie Crane-Mauzy stands a mere 4'11" tall, but she was all about boosting huge double backflips all day during Slopestyle Finals:

Jess Smith and Chris Mcleod look on during WSI Big Air:

Look who's about to drop in!

Whistler local Chris Turpin came out of retirement to keep the younger athletes on their toes. #moustachepower

A skier warms up for Slopestyle Eliminations:

Helen Wojck is a woman of many talents, which include wilderness firefighting, playing the guitar and painting:

Chili Thom's rainbow assortment of pieces on display: