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Gallery: Legendary Banked Slalom returns

February 9, 2025 9:55 pm

Two snowboarders make their way down the course as onlookers watch them take steep turns. — Two snowboarders make their way down the course as onlookers watch them take steep turns. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Gillian Kelly takes the final section of the course, earning third in the Non-Binary division with their time. — Gillian Kelly takes the final section of the course, earning third in the Non-Binary division with their time. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Blue skies and Mount Shuksan loom over the course. — Blue skies and Mount Shuksan loom over the course. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Katie Anderson takes the final turn of her first run in the Pro Women division. She earned third place. — Katie Anderson takes the final turn of her first run in the Pro Women division. She earned third place. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

After crashing and stopping just feet short of the finish line, Shayne Pospisil somersaults across the line. — After crashing and stopping just feet short of the finish line, Shayne Pospisil somersaults across the line. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Mt. Baker Ski Area CEO Gwyn Howat dons large, sparkly sunglasses which reflect the mountain and racers. — Mt. Baker Ski Area CEO Gwyn Howat dons large, sparkly sunglasses which reflect the mountain and racers. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

A racer jumps out of the start box. — A racer jumps out of the start box. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

A snowboarder takes a turn while other racers and supporters watch from above. — A snowboarder takes a turn while other racers and supporters watch from above. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Devon Raney, who has vision loss, follows a guide while racing first in the slalom's Para division. — Devon Raney, who has vision loss, follows a guide while racing first in the slalom's Para division. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Matt Cummins touches the ground while taking a turn in the Pro Legends Men leg. — Matt Cummins touches the ground while taking a turn in the Pro Legends Men leg. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Pro Women second-place winner Amalia Pelchat, left, and first-place Mary Rand hug at the podium. — Pro Women second-place winner Amalia Pelchat, left, and first-place Mary Rand hug at the podium. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Douglas Gundlach smiles while receiving the LBS jacket after winning first in the Grand Masters Men division. Each division winner won a specialized jacket, a snowboard and a bag of gear. — Douglas Gundlach smiles while receiving the LBS jacket after winning first in the Grand Masters Men division. Each division winner won a specialized jacket, a snowboard and a bag of gear. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

The top five Pro Men hold trophies while wrapped in new blankets. — The top five Pro Men hold trophies while wrapped in new blankets. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Sisters Rumi, left, and Ilya Cooper smile while holding their duct tape trophies after winning second and first, respectively, in the Junior Girls division. — Sisters Rumi, left, and Ilya Cooper smile while holding their duct tape trophies after winning second and first, respectively, in the Junior Girls division. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

The Legendary Banked Slalom course starts at the top of Chair 5. — The Legendary Banked Slalom course starts at the top of Chair 5. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Jason Walker looks to the next turn in the Legendary Banked Slalom Feb. 9 at Mt. Baker Ski Area. — Jason Walker looks to the next turn in the Legendary Banked Slalom Feb. 9 at Mt. Baker Ski Area. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Dozens of snowboarders raced in the 36th Legendary Banked Slalom at Mt. Baker Ski Area on Sunday, Feb. 9.

“There are very few athletic events where a 10-year-old can compete on the same course on the same day as an Olympic gold medalist, and both are challenged by it,” said Mt. Baker CEO Gwyn Howat of the event.