Bumps and jumps at Whiteface’s Apple Butter Open

A young skier flies over a jump Sunday, April 13 during the annual Apple Butter Open at the Whiteface Mountain ski center in Wilmington. (News photo — Chris Gaige)
WILMINGTON — The Whiteface Mountain ski resort rounded out last weekend on a sweet note.
On the heels of the International Pond Skimming Competition on Saturday, April 12, the following day featured the Apple Butter Open, a no-pressure all-for-fun moguls and jump competition that featured a field of around 40, with spectators able to watch in comfort from the Cloudspin lounge deck below the jump.
The competitors received apples, courtesy of Forrence Orchards in Peru.
The bumps and jumps event took place at the bottom of the Brookside trail. Temperatures in the mid 30s began softening up the snow throughout the morning, providing for more forgiving course conditions than much of the year.
Participants ranged anywhere from young kids to seasoned mountain veterans; big air jumps to slow, careful runs off of the course.

Skiers and snowboarders wait to take their turn down the moguls course Sunday, April 13 during the Apple Butter Open at Whiteface Mountain. (News photo — Chris Gaige)
Much like the pond skimming event, fun costumes were everywhere. These included a fly fisher, a skunk, a flying squirrel, a sumo wrestler and a penguin — among others. Unlike the pond skimming, participants and spectators alike were able to enjoy a few moments of sunshine, as skies began clearing out Sunday afternoon.

Johanna Sherman makes her way down a Whiteface Mountain slope Sunday, April 13 during the Apple Butter Open. (News photo — Chris Gaige)

Connor Meyers soars down a Whiteface Mountain slope Sunday, April 13 during the Apple Butter Open. (News photo — Chris Gaige)

Sean Rosenzweig flies over a jump Sunday, April 13 during the annual Apple Butter Open at the Whiteface Mountain ski center in Wilmington. (News photo — Chris Gaige)

William Crooks sticks his landing Sunday, April 13 during the Apple Butter Open at Whiteface Mountain -- as a banana. (News photo — Chris Gaige)