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15-Year-Old Australian Wins Women’s Halfpipe World Cup in Calgary, AB, as Nick Goepper Wins Men’s

Australian teenager Indra Brown and American veteran Nick Goepper claimed victories at the FIS Freeski Halfpipe World Cup in Calgary, Alberta, on January 3, marking a milestone moment for both athletes as the Olympic qualification window narrows ahead of Milano Cortina 2026. Related: Copper Mountain, CO, Halfpipe World Cup/U.S. Grand Prix Super Pipe Showdown Brown’s win capped a remarkable rise […]
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Spotlight on Mt. Bachelor: Terrain Park Playground for Freestyle Enthusiasts

Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, is more than just a destination for powder hounds and families—it is a haven for freestyle skiers and snowboarders looking to test their limits. From thoughtfully crafted jumps and rails to nationally recognized competitions, Mt. Bachelor has cultivated a lively freestyle culture that has earned international respect. Related: All the Latest Updates on Locals’ Plan to Purchase […]
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[PHOTOS] Olympic Snowboarders Throw Down at 2024 Winter X Games

The vibe in Aspen was electric as the first day of the 2024 X Games at Aspen Buttermilk kicked off with the men’s and women’s snowboard superpipe events. As the sun began to set on Friday night, 16 olympic-level snowboarders geared up geared up to take on the superpipe in the Aspen Buttermilk terrain park. With 22-foot-high walls stretching down the mountain […]
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China Just Opened the World’s Only 22-Foot Indoor Superpipe

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During the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the Chongli district of China hosted numerous skiing events. Now, in the same area, China is unveiling the world’s first-ever indoor superpipe. The latest winter sports innovation is set to revolutionize the training for freestyle athletes year-round. Recently, members of the Burton snowboarding team embarked on a trip to experience the 22-foot halfpipe. Attendees […]
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X Games: Danny Davis Wins Superpipe, Pushes White to 4th

Danny Davis returned to the X Games to claim his second gold medal in a row last night, topping 2nd and 3rd place finishers Taku Hiraoka and Iouri Podladtchikov. Davis’ final run knocked 8-time superpipe champ Shaun White out of podium contention. Davis, who was up last, stomped under pressure on his third and final run. He earned a 93.66 for a run that showed Danny’s signature style: McTwist, frontside nine, backside seven, his trademark switch method, cab ten, finishing with a frontside double cork ten. “I think it’s […]
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David Wise Calls Out FIS for “Arrogance” in X Games Snub

For those of you who have been living under a rock, the 2015 Winter X Games is happening now at Aspen Snowmass. This year, they happen to overlap on the calendar with the 2015 FIS World Championships in Krieschberg, Austria… coincidence? Olympic and X-Games gold medalist David Wise took aim at the International Ski Federation (FIS) in a blog post on Tuesday, citing their “arrogance” in choosing to schedule the world championships the same week as the X Games. Wise calls it an “unforgivable blunder” to force […]
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