Sun Peaks was host to yet another successful stop of the 2011 You Look Good Rider’s Cup this weekend. For all the dirt on who did what and how many corks went down read the YLGRC press release below. But if words aren’t your forte, check out our exclusive photo gallery from the event.

Also be sure to check back on Push.ca for your chance to once again ‘Watch, Share,Win’ with our exclusive video coverage from Sun Peaks.

Sun Peaks, BC – Craig Beaulieu and Gillian Andrewshenko won the Coors Light Pro Open divisions at the third stop of the 2011 You Look Good Rider’s Cup today at Sun Peaks Resort.  Both walked away a little wealthier and have also taken the lead in both the men and women’s series point races. 

Today’s win makes it a repeat for Craig, who also placed first two-weeks ago at the YLGRC11 Mt. Seymour.  Once again he earned himself $2000 and has become the leader in the series point standings, he is now ahead by 2800 points with just one stop remaining on the tour.  He captured the win with his second of two finals runs that went down as follows, Back-lip on the first rail, 270 on / 270 off the second rail, Switch Under-Flip 7, Back-lip 270 off rail three, switch Backside 9 and Backside Rodeo 5.

When asked about his repeat win Craig proclaimed, “I’m bi-winning!”

Once again giving Craig Beaulieu a run for his money, with less than a point separating their runs, was Jon Versteeg who also managed to replicate his podium position from Mt Seymour, taking second place in the pro men’s division. Versteeg continued the repeat trend by also claiming the Snowboard Canada Stand Out Trick Award for the second time, thanks to his huge Cab 10.  His full run went as follows, Boardslide, Gap-to-Frontboard, Frontside 5, Cab 270, Cab 10 Tail and Switch Backside 7 Melon. 

Rounding out the pro men’s podium was Craig McMorris, who took home a well-deserved $500 thanks to his run that included, Frontside 270, Gap-to-Boardslide, Frontside 7 Lean, Gap-to-Boardslide 270 out, Frontside 9 and Backside 7.

In the women’s pro division Gillian Andrewshenko was able to improve on her third place podium finish two-weeks ago at Mt. Seymour with her first place finish today. Following today's win Gillian has a substantial lead in the overall point standings heading into the final series stop, she is now among a small contingent of women that are still in the running for the highly sought after surf trip to Eldorado Surf Resort in El Salvador.  Gillian captured today’s win with her first finals run that included, Frontboards on rail 1 & 2, Backside 3 Indy, Boardslide, a huge Nose Grab on the second to last jump followed by a Frontside 3 to finish.

Keeping with the days tradition of winning both second place in the pro open division and the SBC Stand Out Trick was Ali Tracy.  Ali opted to hit the larger side of the last jump in her final run of the day. Where she laid down a gargantuan Backside 3 that had judges and spectators holding their breath until she landed clean and rode away. Making her the obvious choice for the sbcwomen.com Stand Out Trick and second place.

Joining Gillian and Ali on the podium in third place was Kristina Adams.  Kristina rode well all day and managed to put down some Frontside 3’s and 5’s in here finals runs.

In the Salomon Bonfire Amateur Open men’s division Kurt Layton of Calgary took home top honors and an 8-day session at Camp of Champions. His winning run included, a Frontboard, Cab Boardslide-to-Fakie, Cab 5 Indy, 50-50-to-Front 180, Switch Backside 5 and Frontside 7.  Joining him on the podium was Ryan Paterson in second and Logan Farrow in third.

The Salomon Bonfire Amateur Open women’s win went to Carly Scott who raised the bar amongst her fellow competitors with her Backside 3’s.  Carly will be joining Kurt at Camp of Champions this summer during the Salomon Bonfire week.  Taking second and third respectively was Marlee Eheler and Marisa Harder.

A small but eager and talented group made up the men’s Renegade and Grom division competitors. Putting down a stand out performance was Tucker Monaghan in the Renegade division with his Gap-to-Boardslide and Backside 3’s.  For the Grom men’s division Nathan Harvey rode strong all day, showing off his signature Shifty’s and 50-50’s.

Be sure to stop by PUSH.CA to check out the official contest video, hosted by non-other than the bi-winning Craig Beaulieu and for your chance to Watch, Share & Win tons of prizing from Salomon, Bonfire and Camp of Champions.

Stay tuned to youlookgood.ca for photos, a full listing of today’s results and for all the details about the fourth and final stop of the YLGRC11, coming-up next weekend at Mt. St. Louis Moonstone in Ontario.

Sun Peaks Contest Results

Grom
2nd - Jeremy Sale

1st - Nathan Harvey

Renegade Men

1st - Tucker Monaghan

Salomon Bonfire Amateur Open Women

3rd - Marisa Harder - Salomon Bindings / Bonfire Pants

2nd - Marlee Eheler - Salomon Snowboard / Bonfire Jacket

1st - Carly Scott-  8 Day PRO CAMP COC during Salomon Bonfire week

Salomon Bonfire Amateur Open Men

3rd - Logan Farrow - Salomon Bindings / Bonfire Pants

2nd - Ryan Patterson - Salomon Snowboard / Bonfire Jacket

1st - Kurt Layton 8 Day PRO CAMP COC during Salomon Bonfire week

SBC Stand Out Trick

Women - Ali Tracy (BS 360) $100 / 100 Points

Men - Jon Versteeg (Cab 10) $100 / 100 Points

Coors Light Pro Women

3rd - Kristina Adams - $500 - 7,500 Points

2nd - Ali Tracy - $1,000 - 8,500 Points

1st - Gillian Andrewshenko - $2,000 - 10,000 Points

Coors Light Pro Men

3rd - Craig McMorris - $500 - 7,500 Points

2nd - Jon Versteeg - $1,000 - 8,500 Points

1st - Craig Beaulieu $2,000 - 10,000 Points

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