Tag Archives: Freestyle

K.C. Oakley: What Makes A Champion

Squaw Valley, CA – Mixing business with pleasure has never been a problem for K.C. Oakley. In the past year, between moguls competitions and training camps, the 27-year-old has visited 11 different cities around the globe, coached the next generation of athletes in Whistler, British Columbia, made an appearance in a Warren Miller film, completed her … Continue reading K.C. Oakley: What Makes A Champion

Quebec Hosts Next Mogul World Cup

Val Saint-Côme (QC), Canada – The next stop for mogul skiers on the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup circuit will be on Saturday at the Val Saint-Côme Ski Resort in Quebec. Located approximately two hours north of Montreal, Saint-Côme will host its third consecutive FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup. In 2015, Canadian skier Mikaël Kingsbury stood … Continue reading Quebec Hosts Next Mogul World Cup

Deer Valley to Host Extra Aerials World Cup

Park City, UT – The International Ski Federation (FIS) has announced that an additional aerials event will be added to the program at the 2016 Visa Freestyle International at Deer Valley Resort in Utah. The event will be a make up for the canceled World Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y. The additional aerials event will be … Continue reading Deer Valley to Host Extra Aerials World Cup

Deer Valley to Host World Cup for 14th Consecutive Year

Park City, UT – The world’s best aerial and mogul skiers will take to Deer Valley Resort’s slopes again this winter to compete in the 2016 FIS Visa Freestyle International World Cup, held Thursday, February 4 through Saturday, February 6. Regarded as a preeminent venue for the international freestyle community, the Utah ski resort has played host … Continue reading Deer Valley to Host World Cup for 14th Consecutive Year

Snow Woes Scrub World Cup Stop in Lake Placid

Lake Placid, NY – The International Ski Federation (FIS) announced on Tuesday that the FIS Freestyle World Cup event scheduled to take place Jan. 14-16 in Lake Placid has been canceled. While Lake Placid’s Whiteface Mountain is open to the public and new snow is expected, there wasn’t sufficient time to build the venues necessary for … Continue reading Snow Woes Scrub World Cup Stop in Lake Placid

Canadian National Freestyle Training Center Planned for Blackcomb

Whistler (BC), Canada – Whistler Blackcomb has signed an agreement with the Whistler Blackcomb Freestyle Ski Club (WBFSC) and the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association (CFSA) to build a national training center for freestyle skiing on Blackcomb Mountain. The facility will consist of a permanent mogul and airbag training area and event site, built to International Ski Federation … Continue reading Canadian National Freestyle Training Center Planned for Blackcomb

U.S. Fails to Qualify for Beijing Team Aerials Finals

Beijing, China – After taking the win in Saturday’s individual competition, Ashley Caldwell, of Ashburn, Va., earned herself another World Cup podium in Beijing, finishing second in the qualifying round of Sunday’s team event. The U.S. was unable to qualify for a spot in the team event finals as China took the women’s win in front of … Continue reading U.S. Fails to Qualify for Beijing Team Aerials Finals