Liberty Mountain Snowflex is now open to all skiers

Liberty Mountain Snowflex® Centre in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA had its official opening, attracting perhaps the biggest ever media attention for an artificial surface slope. The opening of the new facility was reported coast-to-coast in US media.
After months of preparation and anticipation, Liberty University’s most innovative recreational facility made its public debut on Saturday, August 29th. The facility’s completion makes it the first in the U.S. composed of Snowflex, the synthetic ski surface material, designed to closely simulate the effects of snow

Over 3,200 members of the Liberty and Lynchburg community, as well as the local and national media, gathered on the slopes to witness the official launch of this unprecedented attraction. The dedication began with opening remarks from Chancellor Jerry Falwell, Jr.

We’re just proud to be the only university in the world with its own Snowflex ski slope,”

Falwell said. “When students are well-rounded, we believe they perform better academically if they have outlets like this for good clean fun and recreation. We’re happy not just for what it will do for Liberty University, but what it will do for the whole community.”
Brian Thomas called the accomplishment “the most exciting moment for Briton Engineering.”
“Since the launch of Snowflex, we have been lucky enough to have worked on quite a few different projects around the world and I’ve been welcomed in places as varied as Hong Kong, Lebanon, Spain, France and Denmark. However, I have to say the reception here has been the best yet” he said.
As university officials and distinguished guests cut the ceremonial ribbon, skydiver Jim McCormick kicked off the snow sports action as he lept from an airplane onto the main slope and skied downhill. Twenty-four pro skiers and snowboarders from the U.S. and U.K. put on an amazing aerial display, wowing the crowd with the big-air stunts and high-flying maneuvers.
Following the freestyle action, the slopes opened to students and the public for skiing, snowboarding and tubing.
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