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The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva, WI, Set to Host a One Of a Kind “Hot Dog Open” Freestyle Competition

The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva, a Wisconsin locals’ favorite and popular ski resort, is set to host what they are calling a ” Hot Dog Open” from January 16–18, 2026. The quirky name for the competition comes from the original identity of the resort, spanning all the way back to the early 1970s. The name originates from the competitions […]
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Deer Valley, UT, Freestyle World Cup Moves to Lake Placid, NY, and Waterville, NH, Due to Unfavorable Early-Season Conditions

The International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS) has announced that the Freestyle World Cup events originally scheduled to take place at Deer Valley Resort in Utah from January 16–18, 2026, will be relocated due to unfavorable early-season weather conditions. Related: Swedish Resort Idre Fjäll Withdraws from Hosting 2025-26 Ski Cross and Moguls World Cup Events According to the press release […]
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Building the Next Generation: Big White, BC, and Big White Freestyle Extend Partnership

British Columbia’s Big White Ski Resort and the Big White Freestyle Club are excited to announce a new three-year partnership agreement that will run through the 2028 season. The agreement reflects a shared commitment to youth sport, athlete development, and the continued growth of freestyle skiing and snowboarding at Big White. Related: With Kelowna, BC, Named a UNESCO Creative City […]
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What’s with the Baggy Pants? The Cultural and Practical Reasoning Behind Modern Freestyle Outerwear

The introduction of Slopestyle skiing to the Olympics in 2014 was highlighted by Henrick Harlaut’s pants falling to his knees during his qualifying run. What was likely a first impression of Slopestyle skiing to many people worldwide was certainly not a misrepresentation. Baggy clothing has been a staple of the sport since its inception in the 1990s, and despite the […]
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Italy’s Olympic Freestyle Medal Hope Suffers ACL Tear in Training Just 4 Months Ahead of Home Olympics

17-year-old Italian freeski prodigy Flora Tabanelli—the reigning Freeski Big Air World Cup champion and one of Italy’s brightest medal hopes for the 2026 Winter Olympics—has sustained a serious knee injury during training at the  Stubai Glacier in Austria. Related: Top International Athletes to Attend Prime Park Sessions at Stubai Glacier, Austria, Ahead of 2026 Olympics According to a statement from […]
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Schilthorn Kicks off Freestyle Season with Pända Snowpark’s “Pända Weeks” on September 27

Every freestyler’s favorite European alpine playground is opening this week in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland. Schilthorn’s Pända Snowpark (formerly Skyline Snowpark) reopens for special early freestyle sessions starting Saturday, September 27, with its “Pända Weeks” season kick-off. From this date, riders can take advantage of a pre-season terrain park in the Engetal zone, featuring snow preserved via summer snow farming to […]
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Norwegian Freestyle Skier Birk Ruud Proposes to TV Personality Tonje Frigstad After Carefully Planned Surprise

Renowned Norwegian freestyle skier Birk Ruud and TV personality Tonje Frigstad announced their engagement on Instagram on July 30, 2025, confirming a proposal that took place two days earlier. Related: [VIDEO] Hot Dog Hans is Back and Exploring Norway With Olympic Gold Medallist Birk Ruud Under the cover of Bruno Mars’s “Marry You,” the couple shared that the surprise proposal unfolded […]
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Freestyle Events at Thredbo Resort, Australia, Become FIS Sanctioned Events

Thredbo Resort, Australia, and Snow Australia, the Australian ski and snowboard association, have announced on Thursday, May 15, that the Thredbo Triple Crown Slopestyle and Big Air events will now be officially sanctioned as FIS competitions and included in the prestigious Australian New Zealand Cup (ANC) Series. This landmark collaboration presents a major milestone in elevating Australia’s freestyle ski and […]
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Palisades Tahoe and Olympic Valley Freestyle to Host Toyota U.S. Freestyle Championships March 27-30

In partnership with Olympic Valley Freestyle, Palisades Tahoe, California, is proud to announce that it will host the Toyota U.S. Freestyle Championships from March 27-30 on the legendary Red Dog course. This premier event will bring together the nation’s top moguls and dual moguls skiers as they compete for national titles in one of the most challenging disciplines in winter […]
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Spotlight on Mt. Bachelor: Terrain Park Playground for Freestyle Enthusiasts

Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, is more than just a destination for powder hounds and families—it is a haven for freestyle skiers and snowboarders looking to test their limits. From thoughtfully crafted jumps and rails to nationally recognized competitions, Mt. Bachelor has cultivated a lively freestyle culture that has earned international respect. Related: All the Latest Updates on Locals’ Plan to Purchase […]
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Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, Unveils ‘Sugar Bowl Parks | CA’ – Helping Youth Athletes Excel in Freestyle Skiing & Snowboarding

For over 85 years, Sugar Bowl Resort, California, has been a destination for top-tier snowsports athletes. This legacy continues with the launch of ‘Sugar Bowl Parks | CA,’ a fully reimagined park experience designed to deliver world-class athlete training for freestyle skiers and snowboarders. Sugar Bowl Parks offers a seamless progression, from junior development to elite-level performance, providing the foundation […]
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2024-25 FIS Freestyle World Cup Season Kicks Off This Weekend with Big Air Chur, Switzerland

This coming weekend, October 18-19, sees the start of the 2024-25 FIS Freestyle World Cup season with the Big Air in Chur, Switzerland. The Chur Big Air weekend is a staple on the Freestyle calendar of the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS). Each year, the best Freestyle snowboarders and skiers in the world battle it out on the Big […]
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard Announces 24/25 Season U.S. Freestyle Ski Team

U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced the 30 athletes who have accepted their nominations and been named to the 2024-25 Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team rosters for moguls and aerials. All athletes qualified for the team based on the existing freestyle moguls and aerials World Cup criteria. The 2024-25 aerials team is headlined by 2022 Olympic aerials team gold medalists […]
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Professional Freestyle Skier Henrik Harlaut Overshoots Landing and Suffers Serious Hip Injury

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Swedish freestyle skier Henrik Harlaut dislocated his hip after overshot a landing while training on an airbag. The accident happened on Saturday, August 23, in Kläppen, Sweden. Harlaut was rushed to the hospital by paramedics. There, his hip was put back in place and he was rereleased.“Took a heavy slam yesterday and dislocated my (…) Crazy sensation having the lower […]
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The Future of Freestyle: Brendan Hart’s IDX Style App Redefines Terrain Park Progression for Skiers and Boarders

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With IDX Style, progressing in the terrain park has never been easier. IDX stands for Infinite Degrees Unknown and is a social media platform and community that allows users to post and search for specific ski or snowboard tricks. The point of IDX is to help terrain park and freestyle riders by watching uploaded tricks and interacting with the riders […]
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Jakara Anthony Ties With Hannah Kearny for Most Freestyle Victories in a Season at Dual Moguls World Cup in Deer Valley, UT

Sunday, February 4, saw the Dual Moguls World Cup at the Intermountain Healthcare Freestyle International competitions at Deer Valley, Utah. Australia’s Jakara Anthony took home the victory in a tight dual against Jaelin Kauf, clinching her 11th World Cup victory of the season. This ties Anthony with retired U.S. mogul skier Hannah Kearney for the record of most Freestyle wins […]
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FIS Freestyle World Cup Returning to Deer Valley, UT, in February 2024

The FIS Freestyle World Cup returns to Deer Valley Resort from February 1 – 3, 2024. The world’s most talented athletes in moguls and aerials will compete on the resort’s esteemed floodlit moguls course, which always draws a rousing crowd of eager spectators for three nights of unrivaled entertainment.   “What a privilege it is to host the Intermountain Healthcare […]
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