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A bumpy and jumpy Sunday at Whiteface

From left, Eric Rosenzweig, Walter Hodgson and Sean Rosenzweig smile after completing their runs at the Apple Butter Open. (Enterprise photos — Chris Gaige)
Eric Rosenzweig launches off the jump at the Apple Butter Open. (Enterprise photo — Chris Gaige)
Yvetta Hofrichter Ember Anderson smile before competing in the Apple Butter Open. (Enterprise photo — Chris Gaige)
The dynamic duo of Jake Sporn and Erik Petersen — who provide daily conditions reports for Whiteface throughout the winter season — at the Apple Butter Open. Sporn was the master of ceremonies for the event, as well as the International Pond Skimming Competition on Saturday. (Enterprise photo — Chris Gaige)

WILMINGTON — The Whiteface Mountain ski resort rounded out the weekend on a sweet note.

On the heels of Saturday’s International Pond Skimming Competition, Sunday featured the Apple Butter Open, a no-pressure all-for-fun moguls and jump competition that featured a field of around 40, with spectators able to watch in comfort from the Cloudspin lounge deck below the jump. The competitors received apples, courtesy of Forrence Orchards.

The bumps and jumps event took place at the bottom of the Brookside trail. Temperatures in the mid 30s began softening up the snow throughout the morning, providing for more forgiving course conditions than much of the year.

Participants ranged anywhere from young kids to seasoned mountain veterans; big air jumps to slow, careful runs off of the course.

Much like the pond skimming event, fun costumes were everywhere. These included a fly fisher, a skunk, a flying squirrel, a sumo wrestler and a penguin — among others. Unlike the pond skimming, participants and spectators alike were able to enjoy a few moments of sunshine, as skies began clearing out Sunday afternoon.

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