Freestyle action sports athletes and fans will be amped to learn that world renowned park builder Ryan Neptune is gracing this year’s Sony SnowCrown Ski and Snowboard Festival with a full park build – including halfpipe, slopestyle and big air. A former US snowboard champion, Neptune now pours all of his freestyle passion into creating what are widely acclaimed as the best snowboard and ski parks anywhere in the world.

This year’s Sony SnowCrown, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, combines Canadian Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding Championships with a week-long celebration of action sport culture. Off the slopes, SnowCrown (www.snowcrown.ca) promises rocking after-parties and unparalleled first domestic access to returning Canadian freestyle ski and snowboarding athletes.

“We and our sponsors are doing everything we can to make this an outstanding event for athletes and fans alike” Says Jesse Fulton, of SnowCrown organizers 365 Sports, a division of The 365 Group (www.the365group.com). “I cannot fully express how stoked we are to have Ryan Neptune involved. The man is a living legend. This course is going to be amazing”.