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
The 9 Most Dangerous Ski Slopes in the World There is a whole lot about skiing that causes it to be considered a dangerous sport. People ski on crazy terrain, in less than ideal conditions, and most tend to be doing this at high speeds. Although many people think skiing and riding is a little too extreme, most of us who do it know it is worth all the risk. […] Taliana Potts | October 3, 2022 39 Comments
Dual Moguls: The Newest and Fastest Paced Olympic Discipline Explained 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 […] Brains Julia Schneemann | September 22, 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