On the final day of the Rip Curl Freeski Event this week in Saas Fee, Switzerland, Steel Spence found himself on top of the Big Air podium and third in the overall results--behind Jon Olson and Candide Thovex, who took first.
The POWDER Magazine-sponsored Subaru U.S. Freeskiing Nationals kick off with the big mountain qualifiers this Thursday, January 23.
The International Freeskiers Association (IFSA) is gearing up for the winter and ready to get things rolling for the 2003 season! Event organizer Mountain Sports International is ready to begin registration for Whistler's Canadian Freeskiing Championships and Snowbird's Subaru US Freeskiing Nationals.
With over 80 inches of natural snowfall on top of a dense machine made base on Apres Vous Mountain, opening day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will offer some great early season conditions.
From January 15-19, 2003, top freeskiers from around the world will converge at Red Mountain to compete for one of the largest purses on the circuit.
Bozeman, Montana serves as home to the newly-formed Bridger Freeride Team, sporting some of the Northern state's best talent in alpine and telemark disciplines.
Utah legends Alta and Snowbird kick off the season this week. Alta opened with fresh lines, clear warm skies, and big smiles on Wednesday. Snowbird is set for more of the same tomorrow.
Mike Nick introduces his successful fledgling company, Siver Cartel. With apparel by and for skiers, Nick is bringing a new attitude and direction to skiers--off the slopes.
More than 8,000 Europeans flocked to Les Deux Alpes last week for free ski demos, cowbell ringing, and watching a race where skiers reached Super-G speeds and launched as much as 150-feet of air.
Five new ski and snowboard films highlight the 3rd annual Squaw Valley Winter Film Festival on November 30, 2002, at Squaw Valley USA.
Experience Wyoming's Teton Range from a classroom-just outside your yurt's door.
While Colorado wears the national crown for early season snowfall in '02, Silverton is the three-carat diamond in the middle.
Check out the latest designs for eyewear. 18 different shades on display to make your purchasing decisions easier.
Under a warm wind and threatening skies, Brighton became the first Utah ski area to open for business.
Colorado has had it rough for the past few years--their drought culminating in the massive fires of summer '02. If early-season snowfall in the state serves as an indicator, nature seems poised to puke on the most-famous ski state.
The ski and snowboard season will kick off tomorrow (November 2nd) in Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine, marking the earliest opening date in recent history and the first opening of a Canadian ski resort in 2002.
Access the best lift-served skiing in the world this winter with The Freeride Guide - a guide service tailored to seek out the deepest snow and the most challenging terrain in the heart of the European Alps.
Colorado is off to a record-setting start for the season, with over a foot of snow gracing ski areas state-wide over the last 24 hours.
Portillo's season was blessed with 40 feet of snow, doubling its average annual snowfall of 20 feet and ending its 2002 season with an epic bang.
Loveland officially kicks-off the nation's ski and snowboard season Thursday, October 17, 2002 at 9:00 a.m.
ESPN calls on action sports veteran Salema Masekela to bring personality to its NBA broadcast. X Games host will serve as sideline reporter.
Held on the steep, gnarly terrain of Snowmass' Hanging Valley Headwall, the Colorado Freeride Series has become one of the premiere proving grounds for up-and-coming big mountain skiers and snowboarders.
Thompson Pass, Alaska--"The snow has reached the highway!" With Valdez Heli-Camps offering a new 4-day package, this is the year to stop whining about that "someday" you want to go heli-skiing in AK.
A winter storm rolled through Utah this week, leaving over 16 inches at Snowbird and enticing skiers to hike for October powder turns.
Check out CoC's Christmas promotion and this summer's compilation video.