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Elise Chou

Hi! I am a 16 year old freeride skier from Mammoth Mountain, CA. I love everything about snow and am so excited to ski this winter!

FIS and IOC Tighten Ski Jumping Rules Ahead of 2026 Olympics After Numerous Industry Scandals

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As the ski jumping world looks ahead to the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, the issues around cheating and unfair advantages resurface. Earlier this year at the 2025 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway, a serious cheating scandal occurred, involving the Norwegian ski jumping team and their ski suits. The controversy was centered around the intentional manipulation of […]

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Elise Chou | July 1, 2025
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A Weekend in the Life of a Junior Freeride Athlete Competing for the International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association

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Day 1: 5 am. That’s where our day starts—loading skis and gear into a van with the Mammoth team in the Vons lot. It’s cold and dark outside, and we are barely able to see anything as we get into the van, half-asleep but still nervous and filled with anticipation for the weekend. As a Junior Freeride Competitor, I compete […]

Elise Chou | March 4, 2025
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Black Diamond Recalls PIEPS Pro IPS Avalanche Transceivers Due to Issues with the Battery Compartment

Black Diamond has recently issued a recall for all PIEPS Pro IPS Avalanche Transceivers because of an issue with the battery compartment, which could lead to loss of functionality during emergencies. This issue stems from the battery compartment, which does not hold the AAA batteries securely, potentially causing them to lose contact with the battery terminals. About 770 of these […]

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Elise Chou | January 5, 2025
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Eileen Gu Wins Yet Another World Cup At FIS Freeski World Cup in Copper Mountain, CO, Making Her the Winningest Freeski Athlete of All Time

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Eileen Gu has done it yet again, with another incredible halfpipe victory at the FIS Freeski World Cup taking place at Copper Mountain, Colorado, from December 19-21. The 21-year-old skier’s 17th World Cup victory awarded her the record for most FIS Freeski World Cup wins in history. Up until now, Gu was tied for that honor with France’s Tess Ledeux […]

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Elise Chou | December 25, 2024
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Eileen Gu Snags Remarkable Halfpipe Victory at FIS Freeski World Cup in Secret Garden, China

Professional freeskier Eileen Gu secured a remarkable halfpipe victory at the recent FIS Freeski World Cup held in Secret Garden, China, from December 4 through 6. This is the 21-year-old skier’s 16th World Cup win, tying her with Tess Ledoux for most FIS World Cup wins in history. Competing on home snow, Gu dominated the women’s halfpipe event with her […]

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Elise Chou | December 8, 2024
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Mammoth Mountain, CA, Report: Great Start to a Great Season

Report from November 30-December 1 Mammoth Mountain, California, has seen one of the heaviest snowfalls in over a decade. The conditions look great, with a thick, heavy, “Sierra cement” base and pockets of powder everywhere. Mammoth, known for its outstandingly long seasons, has just had a great kickoff to the season with a base of about 39 inches and more […]

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Elise Chou | December 3, 2024
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The Top 9 Most Festive Resorts to Spend Christmas

Christmas time is the most festive time of the year, filled with bright lights, cheery songs, and jolly spirits. Who doesn’t want to take their families on a magical holiday trip to the snow, but where is the perfect resort for the most Christmas spirit? Here are the nine most festive resorts around the globe for your Hallmark-Christmas vibe: #9: […]

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Elise Chou | November 24, 2024
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Homewood Mountain Resort, CA, Closure for the 2024-25 Season Due to Financial Issues

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Homewood Mountain Resort announced its closure for the 2024-25 season on October 11 was caused by financial issues, and will see about reopening next season. Homewood recently released a statement about this sudden closure. At a meeting on September 25, KHP leadership called for a “hard reset” on the approved Master Plan, which Homewood Mountain Resort (HMR) states disregards “over […]

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Elise Chou | November 6, 2024
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Making Memories at Mammoth Mountain, CA

I can’t remember the first time I set foot on Mammoth Mountain, California, but it has been a second home to me forever. No matter how long it has been, each time I arrive after the long drive, I get the same welcoming feeling when the crisp smell of the trees greets me, and the fresh snow awaits. Mammoth Mountain […]

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Elise Chou | October 26, 2024
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