BULGARIAN MAD GOAT RIDE COMP

18 January 2004


The North face of Todorka peak, Pirin Mountains, Bulgaria will be the venue for the third edition of the International Big Mountain Competition The Mad Goat Ride, organized by the Bulgarian Extreme and Freestyle Skiing Association (BEFSA) 19-22 February 2004.

Schedule
19 Feb - Freeriding and briefing
20 Feb - Training, course inspection and qualification
21 Feb - Final run, prize giving, X-Ski party
22 Feb - Spare bad weather day

How it works
There will be 2 runs. In the first run will start 45 skiers (men and women) and 15 snowboarders (men and women). They will be appointed according to the order of signing in for the Competition.

Since the contest will be organized according to IFSA Big Mountain Freeskiing Contest Guidelines the competitors will be judged according to IFSA Competition Rules in the five categories: Choice of Line, control, fluidity, technique, aggressiveness.

Every competitor will receive a photo of the course with marked No Fall Zones on the Technical Conference before the competition. The best 16 men (skiers and snowboarders) and 4 women (skiers and snowboarders) will compete in the second (final) run.

In case of bad weather or snow conditions, that prevent the final run starting, the results from the first run will be taken as final stranding results.

Competition Fee
This is payable in cash at the race office in hotel and prices will be announced soon on the website. The fee includes: 3 nights Half Board accommodation, 3 days ski lift pass, admission to compete, life and medical insurance for the event. Transportation from and to Sofia Airport / 20 EUR / can be arranged if you contact us at least one week in advance

Age requirements
Competitors should be with a minimum age of 18, in case of approval by the parents with a minimum age of 16. For further information and terms and conditions please to to the BEFSA website.

Mail this page to a friend
What do you think? Tell us in the Chat Room