Successful FIS Freestyle Moguls Season Opening with Double Podium for U.S. Women The 2023/24 Moguls FIS Freestyle World Cup season kicked off on Saturday, December 2, 2023, in Ruka, Finland. Australia’s Jakara Anthony and Japan’s Ikuma Hiroshima won the women’s and men’s single moguls races, securing early-season leads with the yellow leaders’ bibs. Anthony’s key rivals France’s Perrine Laffont and Japan’s Anri Kawamura were absent. Laffont announced in a press release last […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 5, 2023 0 Comments
Finland’s First 8-Person Chair to Open at Ruka Ski Resort This December Ruka Ski Resort in Finland will be opening its first 8-chair on the new Masto’s ski area. The Leitner chair “Masto III” will have a capacity of 4,000 people per hour and will travel at a speed of 6 m/s, making it Finland’s fastest chairlift. The trip to the top of the Masto ski area will only take 2 minutes. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 1, 2023 1 Comment
Mammoth, CA, Report: High Speed Slush Moguls, 360s, a Mountain of Wiggles, & a River Surf Report from June 3 & 5, 2023 Brought to you by Mammoth Mountain “I’ll surf or ski.” – Kush, Jerry McGuire Mammoth is skiing incredibly well right now. On Saturday, we skied top to bottom, threw 360s, and slid a mountain of wiggles. Mammoth has about six wiggles right now, and a couple of them are world-class. When the race […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | June 6, 2023 0 Comments
Waterville Valley Resort, NH, to Host Moguls and Dual Moguls World Cups in 2024 and 2025 The world’s best freestyle mogul skiers will converge on the birthplace of freestyle skiing in America with the addition of moguls and dual moguls FIS World Cups at Waterville Valley Resort, New Hampshire, for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Related: Skiing Moguls 101 This agreement marks the first FIS Freestyle World Cups Waterville will host. However, the resort is no […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 17, 2023 0 Comments
Sun Valley Resort, ID, Report: Amazing Start to the Warm Springs Closing Weekend Report from Friday, April 8th, 2023 Today was an incredible day to hit the slopes at Sun Valley Resort, and we’re excited to share all the details with you. First of all, the skiing on Baldy Mountain was outstanding. With clear skies and mild temperatures, the snow was soft and forgiving after 2-3 fresh inches of snow from last night, […] Conditions Report Alex K | April 8, 2023 0 Comments
USA Makes It 2-for-2 in 2023 Moguls World Cup Finals, Winning Dual Moguls Nations Trophy as Well in Almaty, Kazaksthan 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, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 20, 2023 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 18, 2023 0 Comments
Busy FIS World Cup Weekend Ahead — Alpine, Freestyle, Snowboard Cross, & Cross Country on Race Calendar 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 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 2, 2022 0 Comments
Skiing Moguls 101 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! […] Industry News Riley McDonald | November 9, 2022 5 Comments
Moguls & Aerials Update: US FIS Freestyle Teams & Calendar for 22/23 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 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 21, 2022 0 Comments
Registration Opens For Killington Resort, VT’s, Annual Bump Challenge 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 […] SnowBrains | March 1, 2022 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Winter Park Resort, CO 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 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News Lucas Gauthier | August 31, 2021 0 Comments
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. […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | April 7, 2021 0 Comments
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. […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | April 6, 2021 0 Comments
Snowbird, UT to Host 2021 Freestyle Moguls National Championships for First Time in 25-Years 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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 17, 2021 0 Comments
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 […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | January 16, 2021 0 Comments
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. […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | January 10, 2021 1 Comment
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 […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | December 1, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Japanese Mogul Skier Throws HUGE Double Backflip in Competition 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? SnowBrains | March 6, 2020 0 Comments
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