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25th January 2010

Laax, Switzerland was the next stop on my little tour of the world

The Slopestyle for the Burton open was super fun but pretty tech. I didn't get the run down during the comp and ended up finishing in 19th.

My train to Laax was shredding though the European Alps at 160km/h witch ment I was in Austria for breakfast and riding in Laax for lunch.

Don't get into one of these tram lifts that fit 150 people if your claustrophobic. This was only half full.

The second jump at the Burton European Open.

Shelly Gotlieb got 5th at the slopestyle and was killing it all week. Casual back 5 on the last jump.

I missed out on finals by 3 spots so I had a few days to explore the mountain and do some cartwheels.

More Shelly shredding

Me checking out the mini park

Random pipe rider sending it!

The after party for the Open in Laax was nothing short of amazing with 'The Sounds' putting on a wicked concert.

After Laax I got to spend a day in the beautiful city of Zurich

There is so much history here

And Switzerland knows how to make chocolate

Just ask Shelly what flavor is best.... (all of them).

Bulls and balls.. ha. Pure art!

Shelly Gotlieb

Next up is a week in Breck and then off to Calgary, Canada.

- Stef Zeestraten





Stef 'Dutchy' Zeestraten is sponsored by Oakley, K2, Cheapskates and is on the NZSBU National Team.

Check out Dutchy's blog at www.stefzeestraten.com




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