Rail jams have long been a great way for aspiring freestylers to strut their stuff, get noticed and take home major bragging rights. And with a $20,000 total cash purse on the line, even taking home a bronze at Killington's annual Rails 2 Riches can help to seriously jumpstart a young athlete's career.

Registration for this event fills up faster than you can say "Sally slides sideways on Saturday", but even for those not competing, the night is a party filled with action and of course a thumpin' soundtrack. So, grab a camera and cheer the skiers and boarders on as they throw it down under the lights.

A skier slides a down flat down rail at Rails 2 Riches. Photo Courtesy of Killington Resort.

WHEN: Saturday, December 10, 2011 (see schedule below)

WHERE: Lower Highline at K-1 Base

Registration for this event is closed.

SCHEDULE:

- 10:30am-12pm Rider qualifier jam
- 12:30-1:30pm Skier qualifier jam
- 4:45-5:30pm Finals for skiers and riders
- 5:45-6 p.m Last Dash for Cash
- 6 p.m Awards/cash handout, bottom of venue

PRIZES:

Mens Ski/Board
1st place: $4,000
2nd place: $2,000
3rd place: $1,000

Womens Ski/Board
1st place: $1,000
2nd place: $500
3rd place: $250

Best Tricks
In finals, they're handing out $100 bills for the ten most ridiculous tricks.

Last Dash for Cash Mens Ski/Board
$500

Womens Ski/Board
$250

And don't forget the official Rails 2 Riches after party hosted by Monster Energy at Jax Food & Games.