Holladay, UT – If you’ve ever spoken to him, you’d think Jared Goldberg was born with skis attached to his feet. Having grown up in Utah, shredding pow at Snowbird, a strong passion for the mountains emanates from Goldberg’s pores. And lucky for Goldberg, he’s been able to make his love affair with the mountain his … Continue reading Jared Goldberg: A Passion for the Mountains
Moscow, Russia – The second-to-last event of the parallel slalom World Cup season takes place tomorrow, with the world’s best raceboarders taking over Moscow for a city event under the lights. A parallel slalom will be staged on a massive purpose-built ramp built just outside the city center at the Krylatskoye Sports Center. This season’s Moscow PSL marks the … Continue reading Snowboard World Cup Returns to Downtown Moscow
Gresham, OR – Set in the shadow of the towering Eiger, the Lauberhorn downhill vaults perilously through undulating Swiss cow pastures for over two miles. Its broad, sweeping turns through the upper snowfields belie the steep pitches to come. As you hit the Hanneggschuss – already nearly two minutes into the course – your legs are … Continue reading Behind the Gold: Bill Johnson
Calgary (AB), Canada – The FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup circuit stops in Calgary this week for another mogul competition on January 30 at Winsport Canada’s Canada Olympic Park. Canadians are coming off a highly successful weekend that saw five of six podium spots go to the team, including a podium sweep by the Dufour-Lapointe sisters, … Continue reading Canadians Look to Continue Mogul Success in Calgary
Oberjoch, Germany – The U.S. Ski Team’s Ted Ligety tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee in a crash while training giant slalom in Oberjoch, Germany on Wednesday. According to U.S. Ski Team Medical Director Kyle Wilkens, Ligety, of Park City, Utah, will return home to USA for further evaluation. He is expected … Continue reading Injury Ends Ski Season for Ted Ligety
Schladming, Austria – Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway scored his fourth straight Audi FIS World Cup slalom victory in electrifying fashion under the lights of Schladming on Tuesday night in front of more than 50,000 screaming fans. Kristoffersen won over Austria’s Marcel Hirscher, with last year’s Schladming winner, Alexander Khoroshilov of Russia finishing third. Kristoffersen overcame a 1.10-second first-run deficit … Continue reading Kristoffersen Continues World Cup Winning Streak
Nove Mesto, Czech Republic – The U.S. women’s cross country team skied to a second place finish in the FIS World Cup 4x5k relay on Sunday. It was the best-ever U.S. women’s relay finish, as strong opening classic legs set the team up for success. “There has been an amazing vibe on our team this year, … Continue reading Best-Ever Relay for U.S. Women
