A racer negotiates the tricky technical lower section of the Canadian Open DH. Photo: Sean St. Denis

Dry dusty loose conditions on race day. Photo: Sean St. Denis

Spectators lined the whole track for the pro men. Photo: Sean St. Denis

Crashes were a common sight on the rooty dusty course. Photo: Pat Hui

“Sik” Mick Hannah powered his way to a second place finish. Photo: Pat Hui

Steve Smith on his way to victory. Photo: Sean St. Denis

Steve Smith airing in to the finish to take the win by almost 5 seconds. Photo: Pat Hui

Your pro men podium. Photo: Pat Hui