Ski athletes geared up to hit the newly redesigned slopestyle and modified superpipe course on day 1 of practice. This year, Snow Park Technologies (SPT) designed and carved out a refreshingly new modified superpipe that athletes gravitated towards. Meanwhile over on the slopestyle course, jumps and jibs continue to be separate sections. The slope course features three consecutive jumps and jibs that take on a large stature. All in all, the two courses received a positive response by the athletes and should make for a creative and competitive event.

10 Best Ski Practice photos Day 1 | 2018 Dew Tour Breckenridge

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Will 2017 Dew Tour ski superpipe champion Alex Ferreira have the creative juices to defend his title? Photo: Andrew Durso
Andri Ragettli posses the skill and power to launch off these slope jumps and spin in any direction he'd like. Photo: Jamie Walter
Keep your eyes on Finish freestyle skier Annti Ollila who is quickly building a name for himself for his insane bag of tricks and standout style. Photo: Walter
David Wise attended the athlete meeting following the modified superpipe practice session, and was enthusiastic to share some feedback.

“[Snow Park Technologies and Dew Tour] put out a banger course this year! I’ve been having more fun skiing today than I have had in a long time,” said Wise. “For a first day of riding the courses, it was awesome. The best we could hope for.” Photo: Walter
Fan favorite Gus Kenworthy making his way down one of the three slope jumps. Photo Walter
Henrik Harlaut scraping in the freshly painted jibs. Watch out for Henrik and team Armada in this year's Team Challenge competition. Photo: Walter
Hunter Hess flexing at the competition with what he's got for the modified superpipe. Photo: Walter
Joss Christensen dialing in his hits on the Stanley rail. Photo: Durso
Sarah Hoefflin took third place in last year's women's ski slopestyle competition. Will she be able to better herself this time around? Find out on the first day of competition Thursday, December 14! Photo: Durso
Another look at Hunter Hess soaring upside down into the modified superpipe. Photo: Durso

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