Rider List Announced For 6th Annual Burton Cattleman's Rail Jam (13-Jul-11)

Sydney, Monday 11th July, 2011 – Australia’s top snowboarders are gearing up for the 6th Annual Burton Cattleman’s Rail Jam. 12 invited riders are getting set to battle it out under lights on Mt Buller’s famed Cattleman’s rail this Saturday 16th July from 6pm.

Last year’s winner, Tom Pelley will join the likes of event veterans Jye Kearney and Robbie Walker to showcase their repertoire of tricks in front of the Mt Buller crowd. Making up the complete rider list Lance Rees, Harry Crean, Matt Sedunary, Mitch Williams, Pete Long, Michael Trotto, Jason Maxfield, Matt Galina and Jess Rich will join them in Australia’s premier rail event to compete for a share of the $7,000 prize pool on offer.

4 additional spots are available for the taking; qualifications take place at 12pm on Saturday. To register be at Freeride at 9am.

To kick off the weekend Transfer Snowboard Magazine will be holding a photo exhibition at Après Bar, Mt Buller Chalet from 6pm this Friday night for the launch of the 2011 Transfer Photo Book. On display will be some of the most iconic photos of the year along with some of the best photos from the Cattleman's Rail Jam 5 year history.

MTV Snow Jam will present the official after party to finish the 3-day MTV Snow Jam party tour. Sydney DJ Duo Softwar will warm up the crowd supporting Muscles at Mt Buller’s Kooroora Hotel. Entry is free and doors open at 8.30pm.