SFist Photo: San Francisco's Icer Air 2007 at AT&T Park

A pinstriped skier got inverted in front of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge this afternoon.
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You should know all about Icer Air by now. We've followed this event from controversial beginnings in 2005 and some growing pains last year in 2006.

Skiing down Fillmore was awesome, but Icer Air has now grown into a different kind of thing. It's still spectacular though. If you missed out this year, put it on your calendar for 2008 and then hope for the same gorgeous weather we enjoyed today. More after the jump.

[Update: More from Telstar Logistics, the San Francisco Chronicle, John Olsson's Videoblog, and Jim Goldstein. And a question about the lack of women competitors here.

There are bigger versions of these photos over here on the Flickr.

First of all, this event would be nothing without all the fans. Thanks fans!
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The mise-en-scene. Today's enthusiastic crowd didn't look all that big during warm ups this afternoon, but lots and lots of people were over at the nearby "Village" as well.
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We got your Big Air right here:
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Spider man.
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Chunks of flying snow in front of the famous Claremont Hotel in Berkeley
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The talented Jonny Moseley.
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Oh, what a feeling!
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My insurance company? Blue Cross of California, of course. Why do you ask?
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The toughest job you'll ever love.
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We haven't noticed any photo or video galleries up on the Net yet. As always, please feel free to link to good sites.

It was tough enough keeping up with the snowboarders and skiers, but there were lots of other things going on as well. Did you see that famous skateboarder again this year? You know, that guy? Think we did but not really sure. There was too much to take in. See you next year!


FACT SHEET
Location: Esurance Icer Air 2007 will take place at AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.
The 2-day event will consist of 3 venues: The stadium, which will house big air urban
skiing and snowboarding, a vert ramp, and concert stage; The Village, which will feature
freestyle motocross, a skate/BMX park course, interactive industry booths, a music stage,
and a beer garden; and McCovey Cove, which will showcase wakeboarding.
Host: Jonny Moseley
Telephone: (415) 227-4656
Web site: www.icerair.com
Event Dates: Friday, November 2, 2007 – The Village
(Tentative)
1:00 PM – Village opens
1:30 PM – Freestyle motocross
2:00 PM – Amateur skate park competition
3:00 PM – Wakeboarding
4:00 PM – Amateur BMX park competition
5:00 PM – Freestyle motocross
6:00 PM – Awards
6:15 PM – DJ
7:00 PM – Bands TBA
9:00 PM – Village closed
Saturday, November 3, 2007 – The Village
(Tentative)
10:00 AM – Village opens
10:15 AM – Wakeboarding
11:00 AM – Freestyle motocross
12:00 PM – Pro skate park competition
3:15 PM – Freestyle motocross
4:00 PM – Pro BMX park competition
5:15 PM – Awards
6:00 PM – Village closed
Saturday, November 3, 2007 – The Stadium
(Tentative)
1:00 PM – Gates open
2:00 PM – Big air preliminary competition
3:30 PM – Pro skate & BMX vert session
4:00 PM – DJ
6:00 PM – Pro skate & BMX vert session
7:00 PM – Big air finals
8:00 PM – Headliner band TBA
9:00 PM – Stadium closed
Event Description: Esurance ICER AIR is an action sports, music and lifestyle event. It holds the distinction
of being the first and only stadium big air ski and snowboard competition to be held in
the United States.
Among the many new features of the Esurance ICER AIR 2007 event is the introduction
of a second venue, the Village. The Village will be replete with multi-sport exhibitions
and competitions, a BMX and skate park, a concert stage and beer garden.
Format: Men’s Big Air Ski and Snowboard Competition
14 professional skiers and 14 professional snowboarders will compete through two
rounds. They will complete two jumps in the first round, and based on the better of their
two jumps, the top seven skiers and snowboarders will advance to the second and final
round. In the final round, athletes will each have three jumps, with the best score taking
the top prize. Skiers and snowboarders will alternate jumps, and jump order will be
drawn randomly.
Skate/BMX Park Competition Amateur and Pro Rounds
Riders will be put into heats of 10 riders per heat. Each heat will have an exclusive
practice session prior to starting. Riders will be given two 60 second runs. Best run scores
count. Top 10 riders will advance to the finals. Finals will consist of two 60 second runs,
same as qualifying.
Freestyle Motocross Sessions
A complete ramp to ramp freestyle motocross display of backflips, supermans, and
lazyboys will be performed by top X Games and Dew Tour athletes.
Skate & BMX Vert Sessions
Pro riders from the X Games and Dew Tour will perform on the Playstation custom built
vert ramp. From big airs to body varials, a wide variety of skills and styles will be on
display.
Wakeboarding
McCovey Cove will be transformed into a complete wakeboarding park course when a
barge will be outfitted with rails and wall rides for Northern California Pro
Wakeboarders.
Event Sponsors: Esurance
Crocs
Toyota
Playstation
The North Face
Whistler Blackcomb
Head Skis
Live 105
Freeskier Magazine
Transworld Snowboarding Magazine
Spin Magazine
Charity Partners: Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) is dedicated to nurturing the healthy
development of children by listening attentively to their needs and by providing them
opportunities. ROCK aims to promote the positive development and long-term success
of the youth it serves through a combination of in-school and after school learning
enrichment, sports and fitness, leadership training, outdoor adventure, and summer camp
opportunities. ROCK's programs are designed to serve girls and boys ages 6-17 who live
in or attend school in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley.

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