The results are through of the Red Bull Snowthrill of Alaska 2002 People's Choice. As previously covered on Natives the competition was intense and the quality astounding. Winning this award means winning the respect of the worldwide ski community.

Thousands have voted on the Red Bull Snowthrill of Alaska Site and so your voice has spoken. For the first time in the history of skiing, the 2002 Red Bull Snowthrill of Alaska introduced the photographic element into competitive freeskiing.

How was the competition structured?
Twelve of the best competitive freeskiers in the world (8 men and 4 women) invited the shooter of their choice. The teams were then given a predetermined amount of heli time, and a mandate to create the most mind-blowing ski photography ever seen. Without exception, judged ski competitions create controversy. No matter who wins, there is always someone who feels the judging was biased.

So who won?
The winning picture voted by visitors to the site was taken by photographer Dave Reddick of free skier Jamie Burge.

The winners will receive their awards at the 3rd annual Powder awards on January 28, 2003. The awards are being held at the Joint (a venue within the Hard Rock Hotel & casino) in Las Vegas, Nevada during the SIA trade show.

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