JBER celebrates thaw at Hillberg Ski Area 2018 Slush Cup

Hillberg Ski Area personnel prepare the pit area for the 2018 Slush Cup at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s Hillberg Ski Area, March 18, 2018. The Slush Cup is a two-fold annual event celebrating the change in weather, consisting of skiers and snowboarders trying to make it across a man-made slush pond without falling.

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JBER celebrates thaw at Hillberg Ski Area 2018 Slush Cup

Laura Long puts her participation number on for the 2018 Slush Cup at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s Hillberg Ski Area, March 18, 2018. The Slush Cup is a two-fold annual event celebrating the change in weather, consisting of skiers and snowboarders trying to make it across a man-made slush pond without falling.

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JBER celebrates thaw at Hillberg Ski Area 2018 Slush Cup

Pedro Pena and Courtney Duran, participants of the 2018 Slush Cup, sit on a ski lift at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s Hillberg Ski Area, March 18, 2018. The Slush Cup is a two-fold annual event celebrating the change in weather, consisting of skiers and snowboarders trying to make it across a man-made slush pond without falling.

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JBER celebrates thaw at Hillberg Ski Area 2018 Slush Cup

Ben Fenaughty, a participant of the 2018 Slush Cup, skids across the pond to the finish line at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s Hillberg Ski Area, March 18, 2018. The Slush Cup is a two-fold annual event celebrating the change in weather, consisting of skiers and snowboarders trying to make it across a man-made slush pond without falling.

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JBER celebrates thaw at Hillberg Ski Area 2018 Slush Cup

Laura Long, a participant of the 2018 Slush Cup, skis into the slush pond at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s Hillberg Ski Area, March 18, 2018. The Slush Cup is a two-fold annual event celebrating the change in weather, consisting of skiers and snowboarders trying to make it across a man-made slush pond without falling.

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JBER celebrates thaw at Hillberg Ski Area 2018 Slush Cup

Ross Funches, a participant of the 2018 Slush Cup, swims to the finish line at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s Hillberg Ski Area, March 18, 2018.The Slush Cup is a two-fold annual event celebrating the change in weather, consisting of skiers and snowboarders trying to make it across a man-made slush pond without falling.

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JBER celebrates thaw at Hillberg Ski Area 2018 Slush Cup

Personnel and families take part in the 2018 Slush Cup at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hillberg Ski Area, March 18, 2018. The Slush Cup is a two-fold annual event celebrating the change in weather, consisting of skiers and snowboarders trying to make it across a man-made slush pond without falling.

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JBER celebrates thaw at Hillberg Ski Area 2018 Slush Cup

John Androski, a participant of the 2018 Slush Cup, interacts with the crowd after completing his jump at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s Hillberg Ski Area, March 18, 2018. The Slush Cup is a two-fold annual event celebrating the change in weather, consisting of skiers and snowboarders trying to make it across a man-made slush pond without falling.

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JBER celebrates thaw at Hillberg Ski Area 2018 Slush Cup

The 2018 Slush Cup participants congratulate the winners at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hillberg Ski Area, March 18, 2018.The Slush Cup is a two-fold annual event celebrating the change in weather, consisting of skiers and snowboarders trying to make it across a man-made slush pond without falling. This year included Best Splash and Best overall categories as well as second and third place winners.

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JBER celebrates thaw at Hillberg Ski Area 2018 Slush Cup

The 2018 Slush Cup participants stand as a group at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hillberg Ski Area, March 18, 2018. The Slush Cup is a two-fold annual event celebrating the change in weather, consisting of skiers and snowboarders trying to make it across a man-made slush pond without falling.

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JBER celebrates thaw at Hillberg Ski Area 2018 Slush Cup

Published March 21, 2018
By Airman 1st Class Crystal A. Jenkins
JBER Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Personnel and families take part in the 2018 Slush Cup at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hillberg Ski Area, March 18, 2018. The Slush Cup is a two-fold annual event celebrating the change in weather, consisting of skiers and snowboarders trying to make it across a man-made slush pond without falling.