Taos Ski Valley, NM, to Host Freeride Competition March 21-24 From March 21-24, 2023, Freeride athletes from far and wide will descend on Taos Ski Valley, NM, to test themselves against the resort’s famed steeps, chasing the top podium spot and trying to get one step closer to making the Freeride World Tour. Along with the International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association and the Freeride World Tour, Taos Ski Valley will host a […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 21, 2023 0 Comments
US Freestyle Skier Troy Podmilsak Wins Gold at Big Air World Championships in Bakuriani, Georgia, While France’s Ledeux Redeems Herself in Women’s Big Air The Bakuriani 2023 FIS Freestyle World Championships closed out on Saturday, March 4, 2023, with the always exciting Big Air event in Freeski and Snowboard. Unlike Slopestyle, which features a whole course with jumps and features, skiers and boarders in Big Air are judged on a single big jump, and the two best runs out of three are added together for […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 6, 2023 1 Comment
2023 Freestyle World Championships in Bakuriani, Georgia, Kick Off with Opening Ceremony The 2023 FIS Freestyle Ski, Snowboard and Freeski World Championships kick off today in Bakuriani, Georgia. Bakuriani will host 30 competitions over the next 16 days from February 18 to March 5, 2023. Georgia has never hosted an event of this size. It will be a fantastic opportunity for the nation to showcase the beauty of the Lesser Caucasus Mountains to […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 18, 2023 1 Comment
Park Etiquette: 9 Tips to Stay Safe in the Terrain Park Every ski resort in the world now seems to offer terrain parks. Once the domain of a select few resorts, the emergence of twin tips in the late 90s made fun parks increasingly popular. It is great that terrain parks are attracting more and more skiers but it is important to observe the park rules, especially since snowparks are more […] Brains Julia Schneemann | September 27, 2022 0 Comments
The Past, Present, and Future Legends of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA has produced more legendary skiers and riders than practically anywhere else. It’s no wonder why: These California resorts have some of the steepest, most challenging inbounds terrain in the West. Take the cliff-strewn Fingers off KT-22, the vertical chutes off Palisades, and the well-sculpted race courses, and […] Featured Article Spencer Cox | March 30, 2021 22 Comments
Black Crows Releases 2021 Ski Lineup The French freeski brand, Black Crows, just released their 2021 ski lineup, and boy, does it look good. The Chamonix based company has been making standout skis since 2006 and their 2021 lineup is looking better than ever. Related: VIDEO: Watch Black Crows Athlete Ross Hewitt Search for Fresh Lines off the Legendary Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix With some totally […] Industry News Spencer Cox | September 17, 2020 0 Comments
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The Nominations Are in for the 2020-21 U.S. Freeski Team Andrew Gauthier announced on the US Freeski Team’s website this morning the complete list of athletes who will be skiing for the American Flag this upcoming season. Many athletes will be returning for another season, including big names like Maggie Voisin and David Wise. Several new skiers will also join the team this year after being recruited from all over […] Industry News Chad Walker | May 6, 2020 0 Comments