Words/ Photos: Binky

Kingvale Terrain Project's 1st Sunset Showdown went down on Friday night and went off without a hitch and some sick shredding. As the sun set on the wild west of snowboard parks, the KTP crew set up a sick park with multiple lines for a laid back jam contest that was once again a super fun session at Kingvale Terrain Project. The contest was two hours long and was packed with sick tricks, amazing riders, and some Pro Snowboarders out to enjoy the evening at Kingvale. Judged by the KTP Crew, Shawn Durst, Pat Lee, Lane Knaack, and Day Franzen. Here's a look at the action.

Niko Cioffi putting his tail into the pipe.

Cody Boan

KTP's Lane Knaack... check Lane out in Grenade's new film Boned Age in stores fall '08.

Smokin Snowboards rider Dakota Whittaker.

Kingvale Terrain Project Crew setting up some fresh jibs for the event. They change the park up a couple times a week this time of year. Always a great time.

Jonas Michilot pressing his nose on the balls.

Pat was throwing tail blocks and sick wall rides everywhere. It looked like he was having a great time for sure.

Flow team rider and Soldiers Outerwear rider Nial Romanek.

Shawn Durst pressing it out on the Kingvale Box as the sun sets on the first for snowboarders by snowboarders resort in the west.

Third place Brian Nary front board 270.

Second place Midget Mafia and Technine rider Tyler Lynch.

Tyler Lynch... yet another sick shredder out of Rutland, Vermont.

First place Cody Boan. He was absolutely killing it. Watch out for this kid.

100 dollar first place girls rider, Taylor from Boards in Motion Board shop with Day Franzen and crew.

Kingvale Terrain Project Crew with Mark Frank Montoya, second place Tyler Lynch, and third place Brina Nary with their 5150 snowboards. Cody Boan Twisted his ankle and was chillin out on a snowmobile and he got a board too.

It was a great success at the first of three Sunset Showdowns at Kingvale. I want to thank everyone involved with the event including the crew at Kingvale, Day Franzen, 5150, Ride Snowboards, MFM, Technine and everyone that came out for a sick session and a great evening at Kingvale. The event was how contests should be... laid back shredding with your friends on a unique setup in a great
atmosphere.

For the next two weeks there will be Sunset Showdowns at Kingvale on Friday at 5:30-8:00. Come on out and enjoy the BBQ and the snowboarding. No doubt a great time.