Warm ups begin at CSU Snow Days. Several skiers and snowboarders take turns showing off their skills in in three categories: womens, mens, and mens open.
Furry friends stop by CSU Snow Days to spread happiness and warm cuddles. Although it is not snowing this year, the temperatures were still chilly in the high 30s with 20mph winds.
CSU Snowriders president Addison Johnson and treasurer Alexa Torstenson deliver a speech to kick off the event. CSU Snowriders started this event, and this year they began getting support from the Associated Students of Colorado State University (ASCSU) to throw a larger event.
First up in the women's section is Riley Comb, who has been skiing since she was 3 years old.
Skier Piper Lando full sends her skills on the rail.
Onlookers snap photos of a competitor who started their run backwards, kicking off onto a pipe in the same fashion.
Even with a crash landing and a lost ski, smiles and laughter erupt from each competitor.
Throughout CSU Snow Days, various members of snowriders announced fun facts about several competitors. Many of them stated their ski brand as their dream sponsor.
Spectators watch in awe as one of the only side flips of the night was performed on the rail.
Kaileen Gruber is majoring in Journalism and Media Communication as well as minoring in Music Business at CSU. She is the vice president of the Music Business Collective.