Tag Archives: Snowboarding

Freeskiing World Tour and Masters of Snowboarding Return to Big Sky

Big Sky, MT – A competition set by Mountain Sports International (MSI) for Montana’s Big Sky Resort March 23-27 is part of the Freeskiing World Tour, Masters of Snowboarding and Junior Freeride Tour (JFT). MSI is inviting freeride skiers and snowboarders age 16 and older to compete on Big Sky’s slopes. The event format will incorporate three days of competition … Continue reading Freeskiing World Tour and Masters of Snowboarding Return to Big Sky

A Redesigned Big Air Structure Takes Shape in Quebec

Quebec (QC), Canada – The construction of the Big Air structure on Québec City’s Îlot Fleurie is well underway in anticipation of the upcoming Jamboree, presented by Videotron Mobile 2016 from February 12 to 14. With a month to go before the FIS Big Air World Cup, which is also sanctioned by World Snowboard Tour (WST), … Continue reading A Redesigned Big Air Structure Takes Shape in Quebec

Year-Round Indoor Skiing Facility Opening in Toronto Area

Vaughan (ON), Canada – Toronto skiers and riders worrying about losing the first third of the ski season this winter can breathe a sigh of relief, now that year-round freeride skiing and snowboarding will soon be available in the metro area. Now that all of the necessary financing has been secured, Axis Freestyle Academy will open … Continue reading Year-Round Indoor Skiing Facility Opening in Toronto Area

Kaskade To Play Air + Style Los Angeles Along With J. Cole And Incubus

Los Angeles, CA – Pro snowboarder Shaun White has announced the latest round of artists set to play Air + Style, the global music and sport festival coming to Expo Park at LA Coliseum February 20-21.  The newly added acts include Kaskade, Gramatik, Danny Brown, Allie X and Kaneholler. Previously announced artists include J. Cole, Incubus, … Continue reading Kaskade To Play Air + Style Los Angeles Along With J. Cole And Incubus

Squaw Valley Cross Cup Canceled

Squaw Valley, CA – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) on Wednesday announced  the cancellation of the Audi FIS Skicross and FIS Snowboardcross World Cup events, scheduled to take place in Squaw Valley, Calif., March 11-13. This time, snow is not the issue. While Squaw has received nearly 18 feet of snow this season, this year’s … Continue reading Squaw Valley Cross Cup Canceled

90s-Themed Hella Big Air Competition at Mt. Bachelor Jan. 17

Bend, OR – In the 90’s things were bigger, wilder, and arguably… better Bringing back the 90s one party at a time, Bend’s 10 Barrel Brewing Co. is teaming up with Mt. Bachelor for the Hella Big Air Competition on Jan. 17. With some of the area’s top skiers and riders competing for a $30,000 prize, everyone … Continue reading 90s-Themed Hella Big Air Competition at Mt. Bachelor Jan. 17

Burton Mountain Festival Tour Kicks Off

Mt. Hood, OR – The kick-off of the 2016 Burton Mountain Festival, an on-snow snowboarding demo tour with stops at eight resorts around the country this winter, is underway at Oregon’s Mount Hood Meadows this weekend. This year’s Burton Mountain Festival offers free Burton Snowboards hardgood demos, Anon helmet and goggle demos, a Riglet Park for kids, women’s … Continue reading Burton Mountain Festival Tour Kicks Off