Farmers Jam set for 15th annual celebration of skiing and snowboarding

Skiers and snowboarders from across the UK are preparing to make the trip to Norfolk for an annual festival that has become a firm fixture in the calendar.

The Farmers Jam Ski and Snowboard Festival, at the Norfolk Snowsports Club, will celebrate its 15th anniversary next weekend with a mix of tricks, competitions and food, drink and music.

Tessa Freeman, who works at the club, said: 'It's a vibrant, exciting weekend with riders and skiers of many abilities having enormous fun on the slope, and there's a fantastic patio atmosphere.

'If you want to come as a spectator, it's great. There's a licenced bar until late. There will be lots going on.'

Saturday will kick off at 10am with Slopestyle, where skiers and snowboarders battle over an obstacle course of man-made features including handrails, gas pipes and boxes to creatively jump and slide over.

The Big Air, from 2.30pm, will see riders launch themselves into daredevil flips and spins off a large jump to claim a place on the podium, with the day finishing with an après ski-style party with live DJs, karaoke, food and drink.

From 10am to 4pm on Sunday, organisers said riders will 'attempt to throw the craziest tricks they can think of into a large inflatable airbag, allowing them to push their limits and defy the laws of gravity'.

There will also be a chance to try skiing and snowboarding with a qualified Instructor for £5. Organisers asked people to remember to bring long trousers, a long sleeved top, socks and some gloves.

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