Mark McMorris hosted a beautiful tribute to the late Jake Burton on March 13th up at Whistler Blackcomb and the shredders were out in force. Pros, groms and everyone in between gathered at the top before a ceremonial toast and group ride to the bottom. Cheers to Jake Burton and all he did for the sport of snowboarding. Thank You Jake!

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