Okay, so, as everyone knows, the 2008 Bittercold Showdown has come and gone. And it was great. Easily one of the most exciting contests this seasoned contest reporter has covered or attended in a long time. The electricity of the crowd was high, the level of skating even higher, and the outside temperature was low. Snow fell on the host city of Columbus, Ohio, as hundred of bladers shredded the park and their hotel rooms. Check out our photos here for more insight into the event, and be sure to check out full coverage in the next issue of ONE.

K. Dirty gets some face time with Justin from ONE, while Daniel Kinney passes by in the background. If you haven’t seen it, check out KD’s “Dirty Show” DVD. Good to see you man!

Dre “DD” Powell was in the house. He swears he caught a fish “this big.”

“Janimal” Welch with Dowling and Jon Elliott, hanging out Friday before the main event.