PHOTOS: Breathtaking images from Snowboard World Championships

The FIS Snowboard World Championships commenced at Solitude Mountain Resort in Solitude, Utah. Here are some super shots from the event!

IMAGE: Italy's Fabio Cordi competes during the Men's Snowboard Cross Qualifier at the FIS Snowboard World Championships on Thursday. Photograph: Tom Pennington/Getty Images

IMAGE: USA's Nick Baumgartner competes in the Men's Snowboard Cross Qualifiers on Thursday. Photograph: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

IMAGE: Czech Republic's Vendula Hopjakova competes during the Ladies' Snowboard Cross Qualifier on Thursday. Photograph: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

IMAGE: Czech Republic's Radek Vintr competes during the Men's Snowboard Cross Qualifier on Thursday. Photograph: Tom Pennington/Getty Images

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