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Training Accidents Take Two Big Names Out of Dew Tour

Breckenridge, CO – The 2015 Dew Tour will go down this week in Breckenridge without two of its favorite stars. Snowboarder Jamie Anderson, of S. Lake Tahoe, Calif., will miss this week’s competition after fracturing her collarbone during training in the park at Breckenridge.  The 25-year-old, who brought home snowboard slopestyle medals from nine of the … Continue reading Training Accidents Take Two Big Names Out of Dew Tour

Kaya Turski Returns to Competition

Montreal (QC), Canada – Montreal’s Kaya Turski is officially returning to the Canadian Freestyle Ski Team after taking over a year and a half off to recuperate from injuries. Along with 18 other Canadian Freestyle Ski Team members, Turski will be competing at the Dew Tour – a key platinum level stop on the AFP calendar. Turski, 27, one … Continue reading Kaya Turski Returns to Competition

Two Continents to Collide in Skiing Showdown

Grandvalira, Andorra – With a star-studded roster featuring some of the most important names in freeskiing – from established legends to rising stars of the youth generation – the legendary feud between Europe and the Americas will be settled overJanuary 30 – February 4, 2016, as skiers will duke it out on the terrain of Grandvalira in the Mora Banc … Continue reading Two Continents to Collide in Skiing Showdown

Freeskier Jen Hudak Retires

Salt Lake City, UT – Halfpipe skier Jen Hudak has announced her retirement from competitive skiing. Hudak, 29, made the announcement this week via her website and Facebook page. “This has been the toughest decision of my life, but I’ve decided to retire from halfpipe skiing,” Hudak wrote. “The last 12 years of my life … Continue reading Freeskier Jen Hudak Retires

Snowsport Scotland Recruits Two New Park and Pipe Coaches

Edinburgh (Scotland), UK – As the popularity for the art of freeskiing and freestyle snowboarding increases, Snowsport Scotland has taken a bold move by employing two full-time Park and Pipe coaches in order to support freestyle athletes and encourage participation in the sports. Ben Kinnear and Dan Breen are the first park and pipe coaches to be employed by Snowsport Scotland. Since … Continue reading Snowsport Scotland Recruits Two New Park and Pipe Coaches

Thanksjibbing Friday at Snowmass

Snowmass, CO – Thanksjibbing will once again bring together invited skiers and riders to help kick off the events season at Snowmass Base Village in Colorado this Friday. The rail jam will take place starting at 2 p.m. Thanksjibbing will consist of a 45-minute jam session with both skiers and snowboarders, followed by a 20-minute final. … Continue reading Thanksjibbing Friday at Snowmass

Canada Names Freestyle Ski Team for 2015-16

Vancouver (BC), Canada – The Canadian Freestyle Ski Team last week unveiled its roster of athletes competing in aerials, moguls, halfpipe and slopestyle for the 2015-16 season. This winter will include two FIS Freestyle Ski World Cups in Canada for mogul athletes, on January 23 in Saint Côme, Quebec and January 30 in Calgary, Alberta, as … Continue reading Canada Names Freestyle Ski Team for 2015-16