Competition postponed to 31 March

The Red Bull Xtreme at Verbier, now in its 6th year, will again this year see some of the world's best freeride snowboarders compete on the 'Bec des Rosses.

From Gentianes village, the public and the judges can admire what should be a stunning and exciting exhibition of madness as they take on an extremely challenging descent (part of which is shown right).

This year the one-day contest will take place on Saturday 24 March, with Sunday in reserve as a bad weather day.

If you can't make it to Verbier, you can follow the action live on their excellent website. [Even if you are going to be there it's worth checking it anyway - it's one of the best Flash sites we've ever seen!]

Those out in Verbier can watch out for the usual 'Cowfighting' favorites, plus freestyle motorbike demos and even a ramp in the town square for bikers and skaters.

Riders List

Women :
1. Karine Ruby FRA
2. Julie Larsen USA
3. Ruth Leisibach SUI
4. Karin Nagiller AUT

Men:
1. Ashley Call USA
2. Serge Cornillat FRA
3. Matt Goodwill USA
4. Jarkko Henttonen FIN
5. Jeremy Jones USA
6. Steve Klassen USA
7. Todd Mason AUS
8. Cyril Neri SUI
9. Florian Orley AUT
10. Johan Olofsson SWE
11. José Carron SUI
12. Jason Schutz USA
13. Fred Serin FRA
14. Marco Siffredi FRA
15. Eric Themel AUT
16. Gilles Voirol SUI