With all the controversy surrounding the Olympics, the rather dismal snow conditions in the East (until this past week, that is) and the overall stale state of our fine sport, it’s nice to know that we can count on at least one thing every year to bring everyone together for good times, good friends, and some damn fine snowboarding. Rumors have been flying around since this summer regarding the Open, changes that were being made, and precautions that were being taken to ensure that all the right things happened this time around. Well, it’s the weekend before the Big Event, and things are finally taking shape. Here’s what YoBeat has found out to be FACT as of Monday, March 15th, 1999.

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US Open troublemaker gets in Bar Brawl!! Credibility questioned!! Exclusive Photos!!

Exclusive!!!

Photos of the pipe that Terje built.

This year's US Open Concert will feature:Big Punisher

Right: Mike Bettera does Matt Gormley proud, taking home first in the US
Open Women's Big Air.  Left: Adam and Jeff Moran: First and Second Place, US Open Women's
Boardercross.

The Big Show

Saturday, March 13th: Stimilon Air and Style Challenge takes place on the Big Air qualifing jump!

Sunday, March 14th: Quaterpipe antics at Waterville Valley

Monday, March 15th: Eager Anticipation for pre-quals, MGM Quaterpipe Finals (lots of pictures)

Tuesday, March 16th: Halfpipe Pre Qualifiers

Wednesday, March 17th: Big Air Pre Qualifiers

Thursday, March 18th: Halfpipe Qualifiers and Racing, or something

Friday, March 19th: Straight Shot Downhill and Nighttime Big Air Finals Big Air Story

Saturday, Saturday, Saturday: Halfpipe finals

Sunday, March 21st: Boarder Cross