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USA Makes It 2-for-2 in 2023 Moguls World Cup Finals, Winning Dual Moguls Nations Trophy as Well in Almaty, Kazaksthan

Jaelin Kauf

Saturday, March 18, 2023, saw the Dual Moguls event at the 2023 World Cup Finals in Almaty, Kazakhstan. A Dual Moguls event sees two skiers face off against each other, with seven judges awarding five points each. The elimination style format narrows competitors to the last four skiers, who will compete in a Big Final for first and second place, […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 20, 2023
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USA Wins Nations Cup, Rookie of the Year and Double Podium in Moguls World Cup Finals in Almaty, Kazakhstan

What a day it has been at the FIS World Cup Finals in Moguls in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The two-day event in Central Asia’s largest ski resort consists of a Single Moguls and Dual Moguls event. After the Moguls events, the Aerials World Cup Finals will be held in Almaty. Friday, March 17, 2023, saw the Men’s and Women’s qualifiers and […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 18, 2023
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Busy FIS World Cup Weekend Ahead — Alpine, Freestyle, Snowboard Cross, & Cross Country on Race Calendar

Sofia Goggia

We have a busy weekend ahead with several FIS World Cup events scheduled and we have summarized all the action for you! Men’s FIS Alpine World Cup in Beaver Creek, CO Friday, December 2, 2022 Men’s Downhill Saturday, December 3, 2022 Men’s Downhill Sunday, December 4, 2022 Men’s Super-G This weekend will see a return of our men’s speed specialists […]

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Julia Schneemann | December 2, 2022
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Skiing Moguls 101

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At some point in their career, all skiers will come face to face with the dreaded bumps. Skiing down the seemingly haphazardly shaped and placed moguls can be intimidating if you have no knowledge or experience to guide you. I am here to help this be a less painful process for you, and perhaps even make it an enjoyable experience! […]

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Riley McDonald | November 9, 2022
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Moguls & Aerials Update: US FIS Freestyle Teams & Calendar for 22/23

Justin Schoenefeld

Last but not least in our series of FIS World Cup updates for the 22/23 season are the disciplines of aerials and moguls. The announcement by US Ski & Snowboard was made on Thursday, October 20th, for the team selection of what are probably the most technical and acrobatic Freestyle events. Aerials is an event where the skier heads in […]

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Julia Schneemann | October 21, 2022
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Dual Moguls: The Newest and Fastest Paced Olympic Discipline Explained

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On June 24 2022 the International Olympic Committee ‘IOC’ announced the addition of two new disciplines to the Winter Olympics. These disciplines are dual moguls and women’s large hill ski jumping. The addition of women’s large hill jumping leaves Nordic Combined as the last men-only Winter Olympic event. Related: [OLYMPICS] Grand Targhee’s Jaelin Kauf Takes Silver in Moguls at Beijing […]

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Julia Schneemann | September 22, 2022
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Registration Opens For Killington Resort, VT’s, Annual Bump Challenge

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Did someone say bumps? Registration for the return of the Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge at Killington Resort, VT, is now open. The annual competition will heat up again on Saturday, April 2nd as amateur bumpers take to the slopes of Outer Limits to battle for a place in the finals. The top 32 men and 16 women will compete in a […]

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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Winter Park Resort, CO

Parry's Peak and Mary Jane Sign

Winter Park Resort is the best resort to grow up skiing at; it truly is a winter playground. With terrain for all levels of skiers, it’s perfect for families, entry-level skiers as well as local ski bums looking for good old-fashioned fun. After 81 years, fun is a tradition here. It’s located just over an hour away from Denver. Situated west […]

Aunika Skogen | November 22, 2021
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Vail, CO Expansion on Golden Peak Creates More Room for Ski Racing

An expansion of Golden Peak at Vail Mountain in Colorado lays the foundation for a new training and racing venue for the dual moguls’ event. The initial Golden Peak expansion, undertaken in 2019, included three new ski runs over a 68-acre expansion area and a new T-bar lift to service the terrain. Although the runs are primarily designed for race […]

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Lucas Gauthier | August 31, 2021
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2020-2021 Season Closing Days at Open Northeast Ski Resorts

The final countdown – major resorts around North America have started to close. Most major ski regions have some resorts still open, and the Northeast has plenty of options to keep you on snow for the next week and beyond. Most ski areas still open will be closing on Sunday, April 11, although there are a few staying open into May. […]

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Dominic Gawel | April 7, 2021
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Monarch Mountain, CO Report: Slushy Moguls, Sunshine, and Perfect Spring Skiing

Report from Monday, April 5, 2021 Brought to you by Monarch Mountain Monarch Mountain, CO – The spring skiing at Monarch Mountain is off the charts. Today yielded perfect spring conditions – little to no icy spots, slushy moguls, corn snow, blue skies, and warm temperatures. With no lift lines and record-breaking temperatures over the weekend, skiing was all time. […]

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Dominic Gawel | April 6, 2021
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Snowbird, UT to Host 2021 Freestyle Moguls National Championships for First Time in 25-Years

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Snowbird announced today that Snowbird, UT will host the 2021 U.S. Freestyle Moguls National Championships March 22-26, featuring moguls and dual moguls competition. This marks the first time in 25 years that the resort will host the event. Snowbird has previously held Freestyle National Championships in 1994, 1995, and 1996. Related: Alta or Snowbird? Squaw […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 17, 2021
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Crested Butte, CO Report: Chalk, Bumps, and Snow in the Forecast!

Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from Saturday, January 16, 2021 Crested Butte, CO is offering chalk, bumps, hardpack, and responsive snow. Although it has not significantly snowed in several weeks, the snow is skiing exceptionally well with few icy spots. Crested Butte has a 30″ base depth and an 83″ season total so far. Temperatures have been […]

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Dominic Gawel | January 16, 2021
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Crested Butte, CO Report: Fast Snow, Bumps, and Side Hits

Report from Saturday, January 9, 2021 Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Crested Butte is offering wide-open runs, lots of bumps, and side hits. Some overcast and snow flurries on Friday made for hardpack and fast conditions. If you are looking to get a variety of groomers, moguls, side hits, and rock drops all in one, head to Paradise. […]

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Dominic Gawel | January 10, 2021
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Breckenridge, CO Report: Sunny Early Season Conditions

Report from November 30th, 2020 and brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Breckenridge, CO currently has some of the better conditions in Colorado. The conditions were primarily packed powder, hardpack, and a few icy spots. Most open runs were groomers, but there are a few runs on Peak 8 with some moguls. After the Thanksgiving holiday, the mountain was fairly […]

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Dominic Gawel | December 1, 2020
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VIDEO: Japanese Mogul Skier Throws HUGE Double Backflip in Competition

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It’s safe to say we will never forget this moment…dual moguls last night at Deer Valley Resort for the Intermountain Healthcare Freestyle International! (P.S. he is ok and uninjured!) Wouldn’t this be cool as an Olympic sport?

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Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA to Host 2020 & 2021 US Moguls Freestyle Championships

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced today a two-year agreement with Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA to host the U.S. Freestyle Moguls Championships. The nation’s top freestyle moguls skiers will descend on Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows for the next two springs in the season-culminating events confirmed for March 21 & 22, 2020 and tentatively for March 20 & 21, 2021. […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 20, 2019
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“May the 4th Be With You” | The Winter Olympics Were Held During The Battle Of Hoth

No matter who you are, wether you ski or not, you’re gonna like this video. The Empire’s AT-AT’s from the Battle of Hoth in Star Wars are attacking Olympic mogul skiers. Now, mogul skiing finally makes sense… […]

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Sugar Bowl Conditions Report: Fun Chalky Snow | Photo Tour:

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One issue that keeps coming up at Squaw and Alpine is icy groomers. Many people ski and ride a run of man made snow and the run turns icy. Sugar Bowl isn’t experiencing this. Many of Sugar Bowl’s runs are natural snow only and they’ve been left to nature. Lots of fun chalky moguls made Sugar Bowl a good time today. The groomers aren’t icy either. Sugar Bowl has the chairs Lincoln, Christmas Tree, White Pine, Jerome Hill, & Nob Hill open. […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 22, 2013
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Keep Tahoe True: What Is the Gunbarrel 25?

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What is the gunbarrel 25 at Heavenly, CA? Well, it skiing the steep, famous, 1,600-vertical-foot Gunbarrel mogul run at Heavenly ski resort in Lake Tahoe, CA 25 times. 25 x 1,600 = 40,000-vertical-feet. Thats a lot of moguls… “To find Heavenly’s most dedicated skiers, you have to look beyond the dancers and casinos and crowded groomers to what’s known as the Gunbarrel: a 1,600 vertical-foot face full of moguls.” —Matt Hansen […]

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