One year after placing second in the World Ski and Snowboard Festival's (WSSF) beloved Intersection film contest, Shmobb has won it all.
The local riders were named Best in Show on Wednesday night at the Whistler Conference Centre (WCC), scoring a $10,000 prize after an energetic night of action sports movies. Judges weren't the only ones who loved Shmobb's content, for viewers also granted them the People's Choice Award.
A press release reads: "Known for their raw love of snowboarding, this tight-knit crew can be found chasing each other down the slopes, fuelled by friendship, loud music, cold beer, and pure rock and roll. When your first crew doesn’t answer? Call Shmobb."
2024's champion, The Reserves, had to settle for second this time around. These Whistlerites earned a $5,000 payout with their quality riding and palpable on-screen chemistry.
Friendly Fire, a gang of newcomers from Revelstoke, completed the top three and are going home with $2,5000.
"Intersection, presented by Arc’teryx, is an event that pushes crews of artistic snow sports visionaries to their limits as they aim to create a masterpiece that truly captures the beauty of ski and snowboard culture," explained a WSSF spokesperson in a release. "Five invited crews and one Wild Card selection [had] a four-week window to shoot, edit, and submit a five to seven-minute winter action sports film."
Festival-goers still have plenty to look forward to, with the Saudan Couloir Extreme Race and finals of the Grind both set to launch on Friday.
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