Skiers, snowboarders compete during Winterfest

02:30 PM
Jan 30
2012
Grand Haven High School senior Brooke Spruit prepares for a jump off a board during the slopestyle competition at the Exposed to the Elements ski and snowboard event at the Ski Bowl at Mulligan’s Hollow in Grand Haven on Sunday. The event was a part of Grand Haven’s Winterfest. (Tribune photo/Nate Thompson)

The Exposed to the Elements snowboard and ski competition at the Ski Bowl at Mulligan’s Hollow in Grand Haven on Sunday provided the opportunity for several children to showcase their winter sports skills on the slopes.

The event, sponosored by Buffalo Bob’s and Element Design, was a part of Grand Haven’s Winterfest. Exposed to the Elements is a benefit for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 

The event featured slopestyle skiing and snowboarding, as well as giant slalom skiing.

Here are the winners in each age group:

Slopestyle
Girls
12 and Under

1. Carley Wagasky
2. Pagie Kramer
3. Macie Kosch
13 and Over
1. Lauren Lund
2. Brooke Spruit
3. Haily George
Boys
12 and Under

1. Tommy Kowalski
2. Parker Wiersma
3. Chris Hoffman
13 and Over
1. Chase Palmer
2. Cameron Lund
3. Alec Palmer
Giant Slalom
Coed
12 and Under

1. Mitchel Bosgraff
2. Cole Buller
3. Carley Wagasky
12 and Over
1. Elise Betten
2. Tyler Smith
3. Brandt Bolling